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The Daily OrangeCW star, community members receive awards
By Justin Boehm and Racquel Clarke
Posted: 3/31/08, 12:05 AM EST Section: News
Ross, however, remained the centerpiece of the evening. She centered her speech on the idea that "culture has become obsessed with fame…we lose our quest for identity in search for fame."
With meager opportunity roles for black women in Hollywood, Ross said she chooses her roles very carefully. She chose her role in "Girlfriends" because it positively portrayed black women: her character was a successful business woman. Ross walked away from one role that required nudity and fought to make "Girlfriends" a show she could continue to be proud of.
"She was really inspiring," said Samantha Thomas, a freshman in the School of Education. "I am going to apply her model to my life so I can achieve."
Ross also expressed her concerns about the over-sexualization of black woman in television creating a limited point of view.
After "Girlfriends," Ross felt a new responsibility for the images she portrayed, she said. She warned students never to compromise their values in the pursuit of fame.
Ross encouraged the audience to develop a standard in which they would never stoop below their morals in the pursuit of reaching their goals. Ross said she does not compromise her values even if that means booking fewer roles.
"We are more than our bodies," Ross said. "You are beautiful and talented. The world needs you."
jkboehm@syr.edu
reclarke@syr.edu
With meager opportunity roles for black women in Hollywood, Ross said she chooses her roles very carefully. She chose her role in "Girlfriends" because it positively portrayed black women: her character was a successful business woman. Ross walked away from one role that required nudity and fought to make "Girlfriends" a show she could continue to be proud of.
"She was really inspiring," said Samantha Thomas, a freshman in the School of Education. "I am going to apply her model to my life so I can achieve."
Ross also expressed her concerns about the over-sexualization of black woman in television creating a limited point of view.
After "Girlfriends," Ross felt a new responsibility for the images she portrayed, she said. She warned students never to compromise their values in the pursuit of fame.
Ross encouraged the audience to develop a standard in which they would never stoop below their morals in the pursuit of reaching their goals. Ross said she does not compromise her values even if that means booking fewer roles.
"We are more than our bodies," Ross said. "You are beautiful and talented. The world needs you."
jkboehm@syr.edu
reclarke@syr.edu
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DavidD
posted 4/04/08 @ 10:22 PM EST
Tracee Ellis Ross is such an inspiration! Our little Girlfriend is all grown up, and making the right decisions. Real power is in real intelligence. (Continued…)
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