Tag Archives: Diahann Carroll

Open Thread | Remembering Diahann Carroll, the Legend

Posted on October 7, 2019 by rikyrah

Legend…trailblazer Diahann Carroll passed away last week at the age of 84.   Ms. Carroll was a legend. She was stunning, beautiful, graceful to the very end. Her two roles that will forever be close to my heart were Marianne … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | Black Women on Television: Diahann Carroll as Julia & Dominique Deveraux

Posted on November 24, 2015 by rikyrah

Diahann Carroll has blessed us twice with memorable roles for Black women on television. In 1968, with Julia. And, then again, in 1984 with Dominique Deveraux on Dynasty. I wasn’t born when Julia came on, but I remember Dominique. I … Continue reading →

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Videos | Brown Sugar: Eighty Years of America’s Black Female Superstars

Posted on November 21, 2013 by rikyrah

Hat tip Yahtc! THANK YOU. Hope you enjoy the documentary series. And the FAN-TAB-U-LOUSNESS of these women cannot be DENIED

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Thursday Open Thread

Posted on February 7, 2013 by rikyrah

Today’s trailblazer is Diahann Carroll. Diahann Carroll is the consummate entertainer. So varied and dynamic are her gifts that she continually astounds fans and critics alike with her versatility and magnetism. She is one of America’s major performing talents appearing … Continue reading →

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