We already know that there’s a dearth of roles out in Hollywood for black women (and women of color overall). When a role did become available a lot of actresses found themselves vying against each other for the same parts. Well, times they are a changing because it seems like sisters are getting tired of waiting and have started to creating roles for themselves. And now they’re using the web to get their ideas out to us instead of relying on some corporate suits to give them the green light. This month, we’re getting two new shows about us within the space of a week. Tatyana Ali (aka Ashley Banks from “Fresh Prince”) stars in “Buppies” will will premiere on BET.com on Tuesday. And “Kindred” which will its NYC launch tomorrow night in NYC (and on a computer near you—see the trailer below). Read the full story
