toussaints: Rest in paradise to Oscar nominated trailblazer and icon Diahann Carroll. She was the fi
toussaints: Rest in paradise to Oscar nominated trailblazer and icon Diahann Carroll. She was the first Black woman to star in a non-servant role on television in Julia She broke many barriers and stereotypes set for Black women. She was the first Black person to win a Tony Award for a leading role. She was a true pioneer and made many significant contributions to Black American cinema. (17 July 1935 - 04 October 2019) Rest in glamour, mama ✨ -- source link