Taraji P. Henson Talks Dealing With Hollywood Microaggressions At ESSENCE Wellness House

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Taraji P. Henson Talks Dealing With Hollywood Microaggressions At ESSENCE Wellness House

As an award-winning actress, Taraji P. Henson has graced a myriad of stages and been in tons of exclusive rooms. As a Black woman in Hollywood, she says she continuously []

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