Laverne Cox: Transgender Actress On The Challenges Of Her 'New Black' Role : NPR
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The Netflix series Orange Is the New Black follows a diverse cast of characters in a women's prison in upstate New York. One of the breakout stars is Laverne Cox, whose character is a transgender inmate. She discusses her role on the show, and her experiences as a black, transgender actress.
The Netflix series Orange Is the New Black follows a diverse cast of characters in a women's prison in upstate New York. One of the breakout stars is Laverne Cox, whose character is a transgender inmate. She discusses her role on the show, and her experiences as a black, transgender actress.
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Seven Questions with Orange Is the New Black's Laverne Cox
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America's Transgender Revolution
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Laverne Cox: Transgender visibility advocate and performer
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Transsexual & Transgender News
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Laverne Cox on Acting, Hosting the Red Carpet, and Being a Role
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Orange is the New Black Actor Laverne Cox Speaks Out for
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Laverne Cox A New Challenge for the Trans Actress
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Laverne Cox Challenges Passing Privilege and Lifts Up Trans Beauty
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Open Conference 2022 – Speakers
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Laverne Cox, award-winning transgender actress, producer, and