Angela Bassett is a renowned American actress, director, and producer born in New York City in 1958. She is known for her powerful and inspiring roles in film, television, and theater. Bassett graduated from Yale University with a Bachelor of Arts in African-American studies before moving to Hollywood to pursue acting. In 1993, Bassett received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Tina Turner in the film "What's Love Got to Do with It". She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for the performance, and went on to receive a Golden Globe award for the same role. Bassett has also appeared in other notable films such as "Boyz N the Hood", "Malcolm X", and "Black Panther". She has continued to be a prominent figure in Hollywood and has cemented her status as one of the most talented, respected, and inspiring actresses of her time. In this book we discuss topics such as: Introduction: Early Life and Education: Childhood and Family Background, Education Career in Acting: Early Career, Breakthrough Role in "What's Love Got to Do with It", Other Notable Movie Roles, Television Roles Awards and Achievements: Academy Awards, Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Other Awards and Recognitions Philanthropy and Advocacy: Charitable Work, Advocacy Work, Social and Political Activism Personal Life: Marriage and Family, Personal Interests and Hobbies Legacy and Impact: Influence on Film and Television, Role Model and Inspiration and Cultural Significance Conclusion:. Quizzes are provided at the end of each section.

Angela Bassett is a renowned American actress, director, and producer born in New York City in 1958. She is known for her powerful and inspiring roles in film, television, and theater. Bassett graduated from Yale University with a Bachelor of Arts in African-American studies before moving to Hollywood to pursue acting. In 1993, Bassett received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Tina Turner in the film "What's Love Got to Do with It". She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for the performance, and went on to receive a Golden Globe award for the same role. Bassett has also appeared in other notable films such as "Boyz N the Hood", "Malcolm X", and "Black Panther". She has continued to be a prominent figure in Hollywood and has cemented her status as one of the most talented, respected, and inspiring actresses of her time. In this book we discuss topics such as: Introduction: Early Life and Education: Childhood and Family Background, Education Career in Acting: Early Career, Breakthrough Role in "What's Love Got to Do with It", Other Notable Movie Roles, Television Roles Awards and Achievements: Academy Awards, Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Other Awards and Recognitions Philanthropy and Advocacy: Charitable Work, Advocacy Work, Social and Political Activism Personal Life: Marriage and Family, Personal Interests and Hobbies Legacy and Impact: Influence on Film and Television, Role Model and Inspiration and Cultural Significance Conclusion:. Quizzes are provided at the end of each section.

A biography of the actress known for her work in such films as "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" and "Waiting to Exhale."

ANGELA BASSETT - THE BLACK SCREEN GODDESS is an unauthorized biography of one of the icons of American cinema and art whose imprints and influence resonates round the world. Written by John J. Perry, this work of honor will delight all fans of Angela Bassett and inspire upcoming starlets to be the best they can be.

What if you met your future soul mate, but were too busy living in the here and now to realize you'd found "the one"? That's what happened when Courtney B. Vance met Angela Bassett…. They ran for years as friends in the same small circles. They had some hits, but mostly misses with other partners, and they shared one spectacularly dreadful first date together. And then, Courtney and Angela connected. Experience the up-close-and-personal, real-life love story of this inspirational African-American celebrity couple. Learn how they navigate the fickle tides of fame while keeping their relationship fresh and true. See how they've carved a meaningful life together in spite of humble beginnings, family tragedy and the ups and downs of stardom, with love, faith and determination.

If you don’t know Tina Turner’s spirituality, you don’t know Tina. When Tina Turner reclaimed her throne as the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll in the 1980s, she attributed her comeback to one thing: the wisdom and power she found in Buddhism. Her spiritual transformation is often overshadowed by the rags-to-riches arc of her life story. But in this groundbreaking biography, Ralph H. Craig III traces Tina’s journey from the Black Baptist church to Buddhism and situates her at the vanguard of large-scale movements in religion and pop culture. Paying special attention to the diverse metaphysical beliefs that shaped her spiritual life, Craig untangles Tina’s Soka Gakkai Buddhist foundation; her incorporation of New Age ideas popularized in ’60s counterculture; and her upbringing in a Black Baptist congregation, alongside the influences of her grandmothers’ disciplinary and mystical sensibilities. Through critical engagement with Tina’s personal life and public brand, Craig sheds light on how popular culture has been used as a vehicle for authentic religious teaching. Scholars and fans alike will find Dancing in My Dreams as enlightening as the iconic singer herself.

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