Lupita Nyong'o's Children's Book 'Sulwe' To Become Animated Musical On Netflix

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Lupita Nyong'o's Children's Book 'Sulwe' To Become Animated Musical On Netflix

The Oscar winner said the story is "a mirror for dark-skinned children to see themselves, a window for those who may not be familiar with colorism."

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