starts at 2:15
i love how she still knows the lines word for word
she mentions NAACP pushed back on "Levita" and wanted the character removed from the Steve Harvey show
but she ended winning 4 NAACP Image Awards for the role.
im glad they kept Levita around. there's such a thing called BALANCE.
and a beauty in reflection of variety in the real world
yeah there was Levita on the show, and right beside of her was Regina Grier...a college educated principal who was super professional and more "proper".
NAACP finally came to their senses and realized Levitas need to be seen too. she did an AMAZING job in that role, so nice to see her proud of it still and standing behind Levita.
it's so fitting that she's telling this kinda story and she works side by side with Tyler now as a producer. so much of his work showcases that same variety, but people ZOOM in on the "ghetto" characters. scncsnscnscnnscscs completely ignoring the lawyer, doctor or CEO in the same movie/show.
