Here’s to all of the Shirleys of the world!! Dare to dream! 🗽 #MrsAmerica #FXonHulu #ShirleyChisholm
105,316 Likes | 1443 days ago | 1,099
Unbought and unbossed. This was my first time in the full Shirley costume. A gift to wear the wig, the dress and the glasses, and see the world through #ShirleyChisholm's eyes for this role. 👑 The first three episodes of #MrsAmerica are officially out now on FX on @Hulu! Here's to the trailblazers!!
13,500 Likes | 1448 days ago | 84
Smiling just as big today thinking about my siblings. Rich, Onyi, Chi-Chi, and Junior, I feel so lucky to have you guys in my life. These times can remind us of the things that matter most. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ #NationalSiblingsDay
28,174 Likes | 1450 days ago | 320
This was my very first day on set of #MrsAmerica to play Shirley Chisholm 🙌🏿 I was so excited. How could I not be?!? One week until we premiere on FX on @Hulu!
67,432 Likes | 1454 days ago | 340
Embracing quarantine-style authenticity since before it was required. Happy birthday to a bonafide original, @NLyonne!! Love you to the moon and back. 🎂❤️🌙#TeamOrange
48,490 Likes | 1456 days ago | 153
This talented sweetheart lights up every room and is celebrating another year around the sun today 💫 Happy Birthday, #PedroPascal! 🎂
14,282 Likes | 1458 days ago | 2,781
An honor 🙌🏿 #MrsAmerica premieres 4/15 on FX on @hulu #ShirleyChisholm
14,803 Likes | 1462 days ago | 305
Where my girls at?! 🙋🏾♀️🙋🏾♀️🙋🏾♀️ A little #MatTalk during my at-home workout 😂 I made a “STAY IN and ENJOY” playlist on Spotify. Check it at the link in bio, 702 included! Stay in and stay well!
21,957 Likes | 1466 days ago | 177
Mastering downward dog over here. You’ll always be a puppy to me!! Today ➡️ First Day We Met #NationalPuppyDay
21,765 Likes | 1468 days ago | 90
With all the craziness right now, I wanted to share this note for my brother who celebrated his birthday yesterday. Reach out to your loved ones! ❤️ To my brother Junior: brotha, you are an incredible human being full stop. Smart. Compassionate. Caring. Thoughtful. An amazing listener and wonderful defender of truth. You know just the right touch to push someone to be better, and will cheer anyone on every step of their fight. Always ALWAYS down for a good time, you’re one of the most hilarious and interesting people I know. A true class act. And that heart of yours, Junior. That amazing and loving heart. It’s never once surprised me how everyone who meets you walks away just...happier. I pray that everything your hearts desires, let it be YOURS. Let good and only more good ever come to you. Have the happiest of happy birthdays. I love you so very very much. Your sister, Uzo
7,705 Likes | 1471 days ago | 77
#AloneTogether in Times Square with some of my #MrsAmerica cast mates. Thanks to my friend @tellyleung in Hells Kitchen for the 📷! @mrsam_fxonhulu begins April 15. #ShirleyChisholm
26,665 Likes | 1472 days ago | 180
I thought we could all use a little uplift round up right now ❤️ Take care EVERYONE. Be kind. Stay home. We are *all* neighbors 🌍🌏🌎 Here's a few ideas of places to support right now. Leave comments of other organizations in need so we can all look out for one another. #TheHumanFamily @godslovenyc @feedingamerica @mealsonwheelsamerica @NoKidHungry
15,889 Likes | 1686 days ago | 234
It took me 25 years to cross to the other side. Can you guess where I am??(see previous post for a #tbt story 😉) #familyvacation
27,856 Likes | 1687 days ago | 197
#tbt story: When I was a kid, I used to figure skate. I had a skating competition in Buffalo, NY one year, and my mom decided to turn the weekend into a mother/daughters trip for my sister @ohheyitschioma and I. She’d heard Niagara Falls was up there, and she wanted to take her kids to see it. I think she wanted to see it, too. When we got there, we could see water. We watched the water foam and swirl, watched it collect and tip over the edge, but we couldn’t watch the wonder that had brought us. In order to see the great Falls themselves, we learned, you had to be standing on the Canada side! Oops. We had no idea. And we didn’t have our passports with us to cross over the border. I think some folks might have left shortly after that type of news, but we stayed. We stood there, watching and imagining just what exactly might lay on the other side. We had no idea. We stayed, appreciating the beauty that we had on this side...our time together. We took this pic that day. The sun was bright and in our eyes, but I remember being really happy that day and glad for the time together :-). #family #familyvacation
43,811 Likes | 1689 days ago | 231
Beauty. #covergirl
22,167 Likes | 1691 days ago | 197
When you go to your first #CARIBANA!!!!! Sooooo much fun. The music, the dress, the food and the spirit. What an incredible day of celebration!! Thank you, Toronto!! 🇧🇸 🇯🇲 🇹🇹 🇬🇩 🇨🇦 📹: @creativedestructionfilm
13,588 Likes | 1696 days ago | 145
208 YEARS until gender equality in the U.S.?! The good news? We can change this. Check out this video me and some really funny folks made with my girl, @nlyonne directing for @equalitycantwait cause...yeah, we definitely need to shorten that timeline. Full link. Bio. Check it out. #EqualityCantWait!!
63,592 Likes | 1698 days ago | 282
Sisters. My most important tribe of women. You’ve meant everything to me in my life. I’m thankful for the hysterical laughs and countless cries this life has given me with you; excited for all that is still left to come. I couldn’t do a single step of this thing without you. Love you both. #nationalsisterday #myverybestfriends #sisters
224,817 Likes | 1701 days ago | 3,268
To Suzanne, who taught me so much. Thank you. Link in bio. Happy #tbt. #oitnb #oitnbforever
49,480 Likes | 1702 days ago | 439
Where it all began. Thank you, @jen_euston for opening that very first door. #oitnb #orangeforever 🖤🍊🖤
76,751 Likes | 1704 days ago | 573
So Sirius(...XM) 😜
9,782 Likes | 1705 days ago | 19
Fashion Forward. I love everything about this. Well done, ladies- for your talents but more, your voice. Brava.
44,510 Likes | 1707 days ago | 342
🍊 Is The New 🖤. #oitnb
37,759 Likes | 1707 days ago | 246
This was me backstage, minutes before sitting down with @livekellyandryan and all I could think was “man, what an incredible ride this whole journey has been.” Thanks for having me on to talk @oitnb. Gonna miss the everyday with this troupe. #oitnb #bts 🤗🧡🤗
106,937 Likes | 1708 days ago | 1,084
You got to be seen green To show that your stuff’s layed. -The Wiz
39,937 Likes | 1708 days ago | 235
Netflix n’ Chill. #tbt #oitnb #onemoreday
19,162 Likes | 1715 days ago | 167
The power of women. I got to be a part of the beginning of something special seven years ago, with some incredibly strong and talented visionaries. They changed my life forever. Thank you @variety for this cover. Link in bio for how @oitnb all began and how this team will say goodbye. #orangeforever #oitnb #teamorange 🍊 🧡🖤 Interview by @elainelow_xo • Photographer: #RobertMaxwell • Makeup: @janicekinjo • Hair: @marciahamilton • Styling: @cristinaehrlich
7,951 Likes | 1721 days ago | 65
Stop. Take one minute to watch this commercial I shot for @su2c & the @MLB with #MattDamon @zacharylevi @jordanabrewster @joemanganiello & @candicepatton Then, please, go to the link in my bio to join us in the fight! Everyone stands up for something. Let’s all #StandUpToCancer.
66,247 Likes | 1725 days ago | 357
Mi hermana. #oitnb #oitnbforever
32,966 Likes | 1726 days ago | 79
Booom!!! Congratulations to the @uswnt and their BACK to BACK World Cup wins!!!! I say it again: you ladies are CHAMPIONS and you deserve it all, from start to finish. Here’s to today’s victory and cheering you on for more victories ahead!!! #onenationoneteam #fifa19 #gamechangers #equalpay
21,648 Likes | 1729 days ago | 98
Today, I choose JOY and GRATITUDE for all of the good that I have and have been given. Happy 4th everybody!! 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸
14,881 Likes | 1735 days ago | 65
It’s just love. It’s just being. It’s just life. Happy #pride everybody! #worldpride ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
25,710 Likes | 1737 days ago | 463
On July 26th we say goodbye. Season 7 trailer for @oitnb out now. #oitnb
18,473 Likes | 1743 days ago | 144
Throwback Thursday to me making this face, for what I don’t know. #tbt
27,298 Likes | 1752 days ago | 173
Let’s go Team USA!!! It’s World Cup time and cheering on the @uswnt as they start their bid for their fourth star. These women are CHAMPIONS on AND off the field. Showing up as the best in the world on the field, despite not being paid equally to your male counterparts on it. Well, ladies, you all are #GameChangers. And your fight is now all of our fight, and I am cheering you on with everything in me. Let’s go USA!!!!! #oosa
10,696 Likes | 1756 days ago | 28
Proud. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 #repost @janetmock #Repost @janetmock ・・・ Chatted with ELLEN DEGENERES (@theellenshow) about my first time meeting RYAN MURPHY (@mrrpmurphy) for @poseonfx two years ago...and how this little engine that could didn’t only change culture but my life, empowering me as a storyteller to show what I could do as a director, writer and producer. I’m so so grateful!
101,996 Likes | 1770 days ago | 426
Gal pals. #oitnb #oitnbforever #fbf
45,357 Likes | 1771 days ago | 407
🎶It was all a dream...🎶
80,966 Likes | 1772 days ago | 2,670
You’ve got time. The final Orange season out July 26. #oitnb
43,829 Likes | 1778 days ago | 428
Ok, ladies now let’s get (IN)formation. #stopthebans
24,213 Likes | 1780 days ago | 213
Telling the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Excited to share! Link in bio.
31,331 Likes | 1782 days ago | 122
Hands down, she’s the best thing to have ever happened to me, and I’m just really proud to call her mine. Happy Mother’s Day!!!
14,206 Likes | 1792 days ago | 51
Throwing back to last week at #mandela100 and spending time with these incredible women. They are all phenomenal artists. RUN to hear the vocal stylings of @victoryboyd @chloexhalle and @iwildflower. Each individually gifted beyond belief and filled with the most open hearts. Just incredible. Love, ladies. Love. XxoU #Thatharmony #tbt
29,852 Likes | 1795 days ago | 125
I haven't stopped thinking about Friday's #Mandela100 celebration. Getting to sit with the leaders of the organizations continuing to promote President Mandela's legacy was a true honor and reminder that each of us, no matter where our starting point, has the distinct power to make a difference.
28,665 Likes | 1803 days ago | 128
Ribbons n’ Ruffles ;-). Happy Easter everybody!!
19,470 Likes | 1806 days ago | 149
. Them: Where you ladies from? . Us: QUEENS. . . . #tbt 📸: @rsweetingjr
9,260 Likes | 1814 days ago | 58
Happy #nationalsiblingday from this fantastic brood to yours. I love these guys! #family
14,457 Likes | 1819 days ago | 96
TGIF. #fbf
11,694 Likes | 1820 days ago | 140
When you’re hype cause it’s @nlyonne’s BDAY!!!!!!! 🎉🎈🎊📣❤️. Love you, lady.
37,119 Likes | 1826 days ago | 441
READY.
14,261 Likes | 1826 days ago | 74
The name of our band, you ask? Party On Wednesday. #POW
66,249 Likes | 1832 days ago | 474
Had a great time being part of the @glblctzn #WorldWaterDay Conference hosted here in Nigeria. Being part of the panel to discuss the issues and very real and distressing numbers facing this country was powerful; sharing my own personal stories of accessing clean water in Nigeria over my lifetime, along with my experiences during this trip, and the very possible and bright bright future I believe Nigeria can have was also amazing. I believe in Nigeria’s possibility and know that, with effort from all involved- individuals and our appointed leaders- we can build a nation that supplies to all, not just the select few. Last, I want to thank everyone who made this entire effort possible. This could not have happened without you and I am forever grateful. @patrickconeil @teamid @glblctzn @natgeochannel @dr_betta @radicalmedia @proctergamble @amariyahospitality @rsweetingjr @micksheldrick @ryangall @xiosmall @claymarcelworld @ronaldthe7th @nlyonne @taranitup49 @iwildflower @ccsocietybedstuy @lisanicolewilk @ugomaadegoke @nwamakau and @ohheyitschioma. “Arise, O compatriots. Nigeria’s call obey.” XxoU
6,708 Likes | 1833 days ago | 27
Today is #WorldWaterDay and I want @GovSamuelOrtom @GovernorObaseki @RotimiAkeredolu @kfayemi @Lugardhouse to share their plans with @glblctzn, Nigeria & the world for clean water & sanitation in their state. The need is real. The time is now. We can do this. We must do this. #ACTIVATE
39,648 Likes | 1836 days ago | 326
The first time I came home to Nigeria, I was 8 years old. I was with my family & remember being so excited for everything- visiting my parents’ homes, seeing relations I’d either never met or hadn’t seen in years, standing on the land where I am from. After a brief stop in the city, we’d head to our ancestral home in the village. Village life is a slice unlike anything that could ever be found elsewhere. There’s laughter, love, a slowing down of life, community, family & a genuine appreciation for every blessing that has been favored over your life. I love the village. But, with it comes inequities that, at times, cannot be described or explained. From my first trip, I couldn’t understand the lack surrounding so many basic human needs. Chief among them was the lack of clean, drinkable & useable water. If my family & I wanted to bathe or cook, we’d use the water we had collected from the rains. If we wanted water to drink or brush our teeth, it had to come from the bottled water we’d brought with us, and if it ran out...well, it ran out & we drank the rain water. It didn’t make sense to me at 8 or as I grew and would return home. It makes even less sense to me now. 69 million Nigerians live without clean, drinkable or useable water. I know it’s not the entire country living like this. I know as a nation we’ve seen tremendous growth that makes us all proud. But, we still have far too many in this country only surviving, not thriving. Far too many parents losing their children to waterborne infectious & diarrheal diseases that could be set in our nation’s past. The time is now. Through a joint effort of EVERY community taking up behavioral changes, like hand washing & stopping open defecation; paired with unwavering & committed support from passionate state leaders, like @dr_betta of Cross River, working to bring Nigeria & her youth to her fullest and brightest potential, we can DO this. I came to Nigeria with @glblctzn & @nationalgeo new docuseries #ACTIVATE with
20,684 Likes | 1838 days ago | 192
Excited to be here with @glblctzn and #NATGeo to get to work fixing our much needed clean water and sanitation issues. Awareness without action is over. The time is now to do. Nigeria, together we can DO this. Let’s go. WELCOME TO MY COUNTRY!!!! #ACTIVATE 🇳🇬 💚🇳🇬
27,961 Likes | 1847 days ago | 218
As a proud Nigerian, I am committed to supporting equality, peace, and prosperity across the entire country. But, the water & sanitation crisis in 🇳🇬 has already effected so many through the spread of fatal illnesses, but is specifically holding back so many of our bright young girls from school. For me, this one’s personal. This #InternationalWomensDay is for them. Because their fight is now our fight. Let’s go change this. #internationalwomensday #worldwaterday #iwd2019 #whorunstheworld #ACTIVATENatGeo
5,536 Likes | 1848 days ago | 23
Spent last night with my friend and sister, @amberrosetamblyn talking about her new book, #EraOfIgnition. It’s a pretty dope read, I think. Amber, you step out and share the hard things on this one and that’s a very brave thing, my friend. Very brave. And what makes me love you so. Check it out. It’s on sale now! #EraOfIgnition
82,946 Likes | 1854 days ago | 1,884
The time is now. Let’s make room for voices yet to be heard, for stories yet to be told.
55,233 Likes | 1856 days ago | 983
@oitnb changed my life and the lives of so many people who worked on and watched our show. It gave us the space to just be ourselves. Thank you @ijnej for letting us play; thank you @netflix for giving us the platform. Thank you to everyone involved- from foreground to background actor, writers, directors, casting, producers and our illustrious crew- for making this entire project possible. I pray good things, only good, GOOD things come onto each of us. That’s a wrap on this chapter. Love you guys. XxoU “Smash to orange, fade to black.” #oitnb #teamorange **check out my IG Stories for the WHOLE story.**
51,586 Likes | 1870 days ago | 328
Thank you to the @naacpimageawards for today’s nomination for both myself and @daniebb3 for our work on @oitnb. We’ve been on this train for some time...glad to have a Queen to take the journey with :-). #galentinesday
84,335 Likes | 1873 days ago | 1,512
On this day at 658p, I was given the gift of coming into the world(thanks, Mum). I’m thankful to be here. Thankful for my amazing friends and incredible family. I’m still doing all the things I love, still experiencing so many of the things I had only dreamt of one day seeing. Guys, I’m 38 years old. I love it. I come from a culture and a place where the celebration of life lived is the gold standard. A place where you long to one day be old enough to not have to stand or sit on the floor when there are more bodies of elders than there are seats, but get to sit in a chair; as to let your wisdom rest. I can’t wait to one day sit. To one day be at the top of the hill and stand among the elders, or to receive the titles handed up to you by the youth of “Aunty” or “Mama.” This life is just getting started. Just beginning and I’m excited for all that is to come on this good road. Uzoamaka, jisike, nne. Let’s go, 38. I hear you’re a good one.
39,457 Likes | 1876 days ago | 406
Cool, calm, collected. #tbt
25,798 Likes | 1880 days ago | 153
What @rachelbrosnahan said. #Repost @rachelbrosnahan ・・・ We 🧡 sports.
51,443 Likes | 1882 days ago | 459
24,136 Likes | 1882 days ago | 348
Let’s. GO. Out now. There is power in these words, these thoughts, this beauty. #necessary #Repost @daniebb3 ・・・ The day has finally come. •Black Woman• Available on all music platforms. Video to come soon.
6,226 Likes | 1882 days ago | 52
IT’S HERE!! #Repost @nlyonne ・・・ Alive or Dead — Tonight’s the Night. Join us @russiandollnetflix: Midnight PST. 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
38,890 Likes | 1885 days ago | 98
Happy Birthday, @oprah! You have been the beacon for so many of us, the shining star and example guiding each of us closer to the light. We honor you. We celebrate you. We love you.
29,081 Likes | 1890 days ago | 122
TEAM. We stepped out last night for our girl, @nlyonne and her new show, @russiandollnetflix. It’s pretty dope and had me ready to find out what happens next!! Congratulations, Natasha, on this epic achievement. It was awesome. Forever excited to see all that you put into the world. You’re an incredible artist, but an even more amazing friend. Love you, lady. XxoU #teamorange #orangefamily
37,803 Likes | 1897 days ago | 274
You’re my sister, @ceou117, but you also are my friend and counsel, my support; you’ve been my babysitter, a supporting mom and a big sister my whole life. You’ve shown up for every single one of us every single time you have been called, and that is why I say I don’t know a better person. I love you, Onyi and I’m wishing you a very Happy Birthday. Here’s to more smiles and ruffle dresses. #tbt #bestfriends #sisters
3,386 Likes | 1897 days ago | 29
I ❤️ NY.
31,546 Likes | 1904 days ago | 303
Step and repeat. 📸
39,307 Likes | 1905 days ago | 139
Last night with this lady. I had the best time presenting @iamreginaking with her Best Supporting Actress Award for her beautiful work in @bealestreet. A force, a voice, and a talent whose wings reach as wide as the sun. She is a real one, a light, and one of the most beautiful hearts I have come to know since beginning the journey. Massive congrats, @iamreginaking on this well deserved @nbrfilm award. What a great week you’ve had 😉. Love and more love. #SalveRegina
61,288 Likes | 1913 days ago | 294
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!! Ride BOLDLY into it. Let’s go, 2019 ;-).
49,735 Likes | 1920 days ago | 324
From our house to yours, Merry Christmas everyone! 💚❤️💚
15,335 Likes | 1921 days ago | 115
Waiting for Santa 😜. 🎄 #FenwayBark
19,277 Likes | 1926 days ago | 164
Seen. #covergirl
26,965 Likes | 1931 days ago | 182
Ready for the weekend. #fbf #oitnb
15,826 Likes | 1944 days ago | 94
The book, a must read. The tour, a must see. Thank you, @michelleobama for such a wonderful, thought-provoking, and FUN night! #IAmBecoming
30,688 Likes | 1946 days ago | 166
When you find out it’s not Friday. #tbt #oitnb
90,359 Likes | 1948 days ago | 511
One of my favorite times of the year. Giving Tuesday. We can all make a difference in a life. My trips to Uganda with Heifer International continually reflect that truth back to me. Together, on this #GivingTuesday, we can help @heiferinternational end hunger and poverty. Give a cow, goat, or other animal and provide a family with a better future. Join me and go to heifer.org to #GiveHeifer today! Also, I cannot with this baby goat. #abovetheline
24,757 Likes | 1948 days ago | 281
Last looks.
16,878 Likes | 1955 days ago | 75
Ms. Tyson. She’s not a star. That’s too limiting to what she has gifted us. No, Ms. Tyson is an entire galaxy upon herself, a living breathing legend. She is a woman who has delivered her talent to us all, time and time again, for the better part of some 60+ years. An artist who, at 88 years young, gave us a Tony-winning performance filled with such a bounty of energy I had to see the show twice to be sure I hadn’t imagined it. And now this. Ms. Tyson. A true artist and crafts woman. We are just so lucky to have you. Esteemed congratulations. #governorsawards
106,286 Likes | 1955 days ago | 581
It was a true honor to bring this “The Moments That Mattered” shoot to life. Thank you, @harpersbazaarus for making me part of your December/January issue and for bringing some incredible women together to capture the unforgettable moments in our history, like the courageous walk of Charlayne Hunter-Gault. Check this out and more of the photos in the magazine on newsstands now!
22,048 Likes | 1963 days ago | 223
In living color! • 👗: @cristinaehrlich 💇🏾♀️: @takishahair 💄: @brennadmakeup
26,904 Likes | 1963 days ago | 202
What?? Oh, I’m totally fine with not wearing a jacket outside IN NOVEMBER. 🍂😜
3,160 Likes | 1969 days ago | 34
Thank you, Florida!!!!!! Because of you, Jhody can now, finally, VOTE. Amendment 4 has PASSED! @thelovevote #vote #midterms #yeson4
27,017 Likes | 1969 days ago | 62
Obligatory. #vote #midterms
12,916 Likes | 1969 days ago | 114
Election Day is here!!! I’ve joined @phenomenal.ly for the #PhenomenalVoter challenge where I’ll repost your voting photos! So, go to your polling place (find it at vote.org) — and VOTE! Post a selfie with your “I voted” sticker, or some other proof that you voted, with one sentence explaining why you voted. Tag me and @phenomenal.ly and add the hashtag #PhenomenalVoter. I will repost my favorite #PhenomenalVoter photos, so make them good, and follow along all day today! #vote #midterms
64,126 Likes | 1970 days ago | 662
Life’s a cinch ) (
3,789 Likes | 1970 days ago | 14
Exercise your democratic rights. There’s still time. 1 day more. #vote #ivolunteered #midterms #Repost @staceyabrams ・・・ I love Instagram but Instagram doesn't vote – people do. That's why I need you to help us knock on doors, make phone calls, and find the voters we need to win in 3 days. This is it. Don't wish you could've done more the morning after Election Day – do more today: bit.ly/knock-doors (link in bio)
6,787 Likes | 1971 days ago | 22
A story we haven’t yet seen realized on the Great White Way, and it was told generously by the entire company. Congratulations to @kerrywashington on her truly beautiful, honest and stellar performance, along with the wonderful talent @stevepasquale and the entire company of @americansonplay. The stories are happening. Uptown. Brava. #AmericanSon #theaterkids
4,430 Likes | 1971 days ago | 19
“Action, action, action.” - @traceeellisross #Repost @swingleft ・・・ Mr. Rogers’ mother taught him to “look for the helpers” in the wake of tragic news. This has been a hard and scary week for many Americans, and we feel their hurt and loss. But we won’t lose sight of the America we want to see. @traceeellisross, @tyleroakley, @kingirairaira and more remind us we’re NOT helpless. #thelastweekend #takebackthehouse #getoutthevote #whyivote #bethechange
17,476 Likes | 1972 days ago | 54
Volunteering with friends. Spent the day getting voters energized and informed to head to the polls on Tuesday. In NJ, we support @mikiesherrill and her platform on women’s rights, healthcare and gun violence. The time is here. The time is now. We can either talk about it, or we can be about it. What’s your action? #midterms #vote #ivolunteered
10,853 Likes | 1973 days ago | 92
Make your voice heard. #vote #Repost @aliyanaumoff ・・・ “WHEN WE WIN...WE GET CLOSER TO...” This is #thelastweekend to save our democracy. I will be out there knocking on doors in NJ. Where will you be? Join @swingleft Directed by: @bunnylakefilms and @aliyanaumoff Produced by @northsixproductions and @bunnylakefilms Music : @moby Edit: Vanessa Roworth @vanessavanness Colorist: Houmam @velem
23,759 Likes | 1973 days ago | 108
Last night was INCREDIBLE. Thank you @womensmediacenter for this spectacular evening celebrating the remarkable women creating change and space in their various fields. To say I loved this night doesn’t cover it; it was a privilege to celebrate our @netflix wonder, #CindyHolland with some of my @oitnb cast mates. It was just THE best. Cindy, congratulations on your WMC Visible & Powerful Media Award honor, and the same to all of last night’s award recipients. You are all a force. Women 4 women. It makes us all great. #teamorange #oitnb #love #orangefamily
48,457 Likes | 1974 days ago | 372
💜🖤💜🖤💜✔️
4,054 Likes | 1974 days ago | 61
Cambio. • • • #Repost @shondarhimes & @timesupnow: Today is #LatinaEqualPay Day. To earn what a white man earned in 2017, a Latina would have to work all of last year PLUS 10 months of 2018. It’s time to close the wage gap. #DemandMore
3,462 Likes | 1975 days ago | 9
“All too familiar.” #vote .. #Repost @marchforourlives ・・・ “Glimmer of Hope” is out NOW! The book, a collection of essays from 20+ student activists, recounts the creation of one of the largest youth-led movements in history. Link in bio to purchase. #GlimmerofHope
7,736 Likes | 1976 days ago | 50
Because your fight is our fight. Let’s go, Massachusetts. #Repost @lavernecox ・・・ #YesOn3 #YesOn3MA #WeWontBeErased #transrightsarehumanrights #transisbeautiful
7,562 Likes | 1977 days ago | 41
Facts. Also, we’re down to 9 days left until the election. #Repost @michelleobama ・・・ With only 15 days left until Election Day, it's time to get ready to vote! Early voting has already started in states across the country, which means many of you can make your voice heard right now. Whether you vote early, vote by mail, vote absentee, or vote at the polls, I’m counting on you to make your voice heard in these critical midterm elections. This is your chance to have an impact on your community, your state, and your country. Find out everything you need to know at whenweallvote.org. #VoteEarly
6,806 Likes | 1981 days ago | 41
It makes me so happy to see these messages from voters to Jhody Polk! Thank you for supporting Jhody and her story, and showing your support to voting #yeson4 this November. You can see the film I directed and promise Jhody you’ll vote on her behalf, too. The link, it’s in my bio. Click it. It makes a difference ;-). Let’s do this. @thelovevote
8,707 Likes | 1984 days ago | 39
Signs.
53,869 Likes | 1989 days ago | 2,961
“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” -- Winnie the Pooh #oitnb
I’m so proud to rock this tee for International #DayOfTheGirl to support @shesthefirst. Girls deserve to be celebrated today and every day! Join me and get your shirt through my bio link or at omaze.com/hero #onlyatomazee
84,710 Likes | 1998 days ago | 835
Rise and ✨✨.
17,702 Likes | 2000 days ago | 96
My sisters and I absolutely love this movie and, because of its importance, have supported it. Twice. At the box office. Tonight’s @nbcsnl marks another moment of significance. @awkwafina is KILLING it tonight and it’s just incredible to see this historic hosting moment. Congratulations to her, the phenomenal @constancewu @henrygolding @gemma_chan @nicosantos @kenjeong @michelleyeoh_official led by the wonderful @jonmchu on this crowning achievement. Well done, all and I really can’t wait to see it again!!! #crazyrichasians #SNL
63,163 Likes | 2002 days ago | 395
Previously, on Orange. #tbt @sheisdash @oitnb #bts #oitnb
9,781 Likes | 2004 days ago | 50
Introducing the incomparable Ms. @valeriebjarrett at the #WhenWeAllVote event on National Registration Day? The honor was truly mine. A dazzling mind and champion for good, Ms. Jarrett has worked tirelessly as a public servant for both her community and country for decades, and she passionately energized so many women @the.wing. Let us all work just as hard as she, and make sure we show up to the polls this November; because #WhenWeAllVote, we make change. Thank you, Ms. Jarrett! @usowomen @whenweallvote
6,728 Likes | 2004 days ago | 32
Had a GREAT time sitting down with @melindafrenchgates at the #Goalkeepers18 Summit. Thank you. I loved discussing the incredible power young people have to effect change in this world, by simply using their voices. The future is now. @heiferinternational @gatesfoundation
12,978 Likes | 2005 days ago | 81
Nigeria. The Giant of Africa. Happy Independence Day. #58
It is a true honor to share my directorial debut with you! It's a short doc featuring an amazing woman named Jhody Polk who is fighting to regain her eligibility to vote. Jhody is one of 1.4 million Floridians who can't vote because of felony convictions - but she's fighting to change that. I made the video for @TheLoveVote, where people like Jhody who can't vote share stories & move others to vote on their behalf. You can see the full video and promise Jhody to vote by clicking the link in my bio. #TheLoveVote #YesOn4 #femalefilmmakers
Today is National Voter Registration Day. Have YOU registered??? Be sure to make your voice heard this November and register today! #nationalvoterregistrationday #whenweallvote
9,420 Likes | 2011 days ago | 41
Pure joy. It is important to listen to a person’s story, to hear where and how someone’s beginnings, middles, or ends were formed. I had that last night in @lsarsour as we got to share space and love with our sister, @americaferrera and her new book, #AmericanLikeMe. It’s an amazing collection of stories from some phenomenal folks, for EVERYONE to read and relate. I loved contributing my own story; it’s available now so go, pick one up!!! Love and more love. XxoU
Ballin’ between takes on #oitnb with @tayjschilling #tbt #bts ❤️🍊❤️
65,522 Likes | 2028 days ago | 192
Class act. And, yet again, A Champion...for women. Twirl on, @serenawilliams. Twirl on. #usopen Regram: @kellyrowland
10,491 Likes | 2029 days ago | 39
When the #fanart ups the cool. Well done, @googy134. Well DONE.
194,124 Likes | 2030 days ago | 2,670
Cheeks. #tbt
146,085 Likes | 2037 days ago | 700
🙈🙊🙉. . . #tbt #bts #oitnb
15,277 Likes | 2040 days ago | 93
The Greatest Of All Time. A Phenom. A Champion. #Repost @serenawilliams ・・・ If you don’t dare to try and chase your dreams, you'll rob yourself the joy of doing it. Don't just dream it. #JustDoIt
44,233 Likes | 2040 days ago | 357
The eyes have it. . This was a really fun one. Major thanks to @offcamerashow for this cover and @samjonespictures for these beautiful pictures. Tune in tonight at 9p EST and PST on @directtv to catch the full convo. . . Hair: @marciahamilton Makeup: @carolagmakeup Styling: @cristinaehrlich
30,659 Likes | 2043 days ago | 160
Gratitude. I am just so grateful to have the opportunity to work with some phenomenally talented artists, while directing this very special project. Each of these gifted women are a treasure of a human and I feel so lucky to know them. Thank you, ladies. XxoU. #FemaleFilmmakerFriday @thelovevote
103,615 Likes | 2046 days ago | 692
When you make it through Season 6 of #OITNB without running into spoilers!! 🍊📺🍊🤫 #bts photo by: @jojowhilden
19,136 Likes | 2049 days ago | 90
I saw this film and loved it. The story, vision, performances; how the past and present were artfully tethered to one another and we were left with the responsibility of finding the future’s answer. Loved all of it. Go see it. Sending much congratulations out to @officialspikelee @johndavidwashington @lauraharrier @pwhauser #AdamDriver and the entire company of @blackkklansman Wake Up.
“Like a bridge over troubled water, I will ease your mind.” May she forever rest. #arethafranklin
18,863 Likes | 2052 days ago | 149
When you’re called on to do your best Olivia Pope(my jam, my jam, my JAM!!), you study and you pray, and you answer the call. #bts on @oitnb 🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊 cc: @shondarhimes @ijnej #scandal
65,611 Likes | 2053 days ago | 619
Reflecting.
53,365 Likes | 2054 days ago | 942
Thank you to @thewrap and @bverhoev for having me by to discuss Suzanne and #oitnb!
22,502 Likes | 2057 days ago | 132
The New Normal. Well done, ladies. Well. DONE. #september
149,673 Likes | 2062 days ago | 1,471
Skin. . #beYOUtiful 💇🏾♀️: @vanessaheshima
169,788 Likes | 2066 days ago | 1,133
Tribe. . . #tbt #oitnb #bts @nlyonne @sheisdash
33,456 Likes | 2066 days ago | 357
When the new season is out, so you just can’t help but DANCE!!! Thanks for having me @livekellyandryan and @jennadewan! #oitnb
The wait is over! OITNB Season 6 is out NOW! Enjoy!! 🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊
184,564 Likes | 2080 days ago | 1,939
Say yes to the dress. Big love to @cristinaehrlich @vanessaheshima @makeupbymichael and EVERYONE in Atlanta for a great time! #oitnb 📸: @daniebb3
14,006 Likes | 2083 days ago | 145
When your entire plane is on the same speed. Congratulations, France! 🇫🇷 🇨🇲 🇬🇳 🇲🇱 🇩🇿 🇦🇴 🇹🇬 🇨🇩 🇳🇬 #worldcup #the6thteam
7,527 Likes | 2085 days ago | 78
When vision become reality... Directing a short film for a wonderful and important effort. I really can’t wait to share it with you guys when we’re done :-). p.s. that’s my amazing friend, talented colleague and DP @wyldabayron running camera on top that Jeep. Get it, Wylda! And yes, lil Jhodi, YOU DID IT!! #femalefilmmakers #femalefilmmakerfriday
24,190 Likes | 2089 days ago | 626
Welcome to Max. Orange is the New Black returns July 27. Link in bio for full trailer 🍊
30,602 Likes | 2090 days ago | 897
The OITNB Season 6 trailer drops tomorrow. Get ready! #oitnb #netflix
12,488 Likes | 2096 days ago | 48
All hail The Queen. #covergirl #hero
11,506 Likes | 2099 days ago | 43
On Saturday, we wear white. Marches will be happening, across this great country, where will you be?? Let us stand together, because we know every families belong together. For more info check out familiesbelongtogether.org. Link in bio #familiesbelongtogether
25,957 Likes | 2102 days ago | 217
Who’s ready!??! Let’s go, Super Eagles!!!! 🇳🇬💚🦅🖤🇳🇬. #worldcup #proudlynigerian
9,114 Likes | 2106 days ago | 150
Go, Super Eagles!!! Soar!!!!!!! Musa is The MAN. 🇳🇬🦅🇳🇬 #worldcup #supereagles #ProudlyNigerian #naija
37,308 Likes | 2108 days ago | 239
Truth. Catch the message.
17,053 Likes | 2111 days ago | 149
Proudly Nigeri- wait. You DON’T have Tidal?!? (Me, yesterday) 🇳🇬🦅🇳🇬 #WorldCup #SuperEagles #TheCarters #ProudlyNigerian
Beauty. Brains. TALENT. And, what’s more, one of the first to show me every love and kindness. Ladies and gentlemen, Ms. Tracee Ellis Ross ❤️. @traceeellisross #covergirl
163,358 Likes | 2122 days ago | 2,689
When you get a release date for Season 6 of #oitnb July 27th. #tbt
55,310 Likes | 2123 days ago | 2,757
I didn’t see anything...until July 27th. #oitnb #S6
8,764 Likes | 2125 days ago | 58
Happy dance! #frenchopen
18,030 Likes | 2125 days ago | 62
Family. France. French Open...fantastique! #frenchopen
153,347 Likes | 2132 days ago | 1,380
Pure joy. 👗: @funmifabrics 👑: @bdash_mua 💄: @joannasimkin
16,110 Likes | 2142 days ago | 87
Because everything about her is un-DANAI-able. My friend, @danaigurira killing it on this gorgeous cover! #love
49,555 Likes | 2146 days ago | 151
For raising me. For your strength. For guiding me. For your love. I just love you so much. Happy Mother’s Day, Mummy, and to all those guiding and mothering! #happymothersday
12,695 Likes | 2151 days ago | 99
Ok. Anyone who knows me knows how much I love teachers. They’ve been integral in my life in so many areas, shaping so many wonderful moments I am experiencing now. Through you, I have learned so much. I know your nicknames, first names, and your new names, BUT today it’s from the school room desks I sat behind that I say your names :-). Here’s to you on your honor day. And, what’s more, thank you. #teacherappreciationday MS. SCHARAK- HS French teacher MRS. INTERRANTE- Kindergarten teacher MISS MURPHY- Primary school music teacher MS. FEATHERMAN- 2nd grade teacher MRS. MARY ANN HATEM- Drama Club choreographer/teacher MS. MEHLEIS- HS Drama teacher/Creative Writing teacher MS. DUGAN- HS English teacher Missing with special mention: MR. DeSORGHER(Political Science teacher), CLAUDIA CATANIA (Voice professor), DR. SARAH ARNESON(Voice professor), DR. JOHN WALLACE (music theory professor) and JIM SPRUILL(Acting professor) ! #thankyou
7,721 Likes | 2152 days ago | 32
DC in the morning. #missvirginia
14,997 Likes | 2158 days ago | 78
Yesterday was a GREAT day. I shared space with @rashidajones @appleofhisai and @traceeellisross engaged and passionate women interested in our nation’s future leaders and the greater good of this country. That leader is @staceyabrams #LeaderAbrams is a decisive and brilliant American focused on listening to the concerns of all the men and women in the great state of Georgia, and has worked tirelessly already to find common sense solutions. This is a time, I believe, where all people are looking to feel heard and to know that their concerns matter. She is lovely. She is kind. And from her professional and life experiences, she is not afraid of rolling up her sleeves to do the hard work. Early voting has begun here. We can either talk about it or we can be about it. Find time to make sure your voice is heard, and support gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams as she is ready to support you. Ladies. I love you all and forever am in awe of your courage, talent, and fight. All the love. XxoU p.s. we look like a band. Ok, now I’m done. #teamabrams
11,713 Likes | 2162 days ago | 175
Grateful to have been part of this group. Check out #CandyJar available NOW on @netflix !!
7,949 Likes | 2163 days ago | 18
When you staring down the weekend. Courtesy of my girl, @iwildflower doing her thing on #Atlanta!
26,875 Likes | 2169 days ago | 135
Word.
15,804 Likes | 2169 days ago | 43
When you get to do it with your friends!!! The talented, beautiful, and just all-around wonderful ray of sunshine, @amirahvannofficial in #missvirginia. #blackgirlmagic
7,170 Likes | 2169 days ago | 96
Today is the day!!!! Happy Opening to the always awesome, always funny @amyschumer and her new film, #ifeelpretty. Check it out. In theaters now. Can’t wait to see you shine!! XxoU
13,962 Likes | 2178 days ago | 55
Where there are two, let there be magic.✨😉. Day 1 of filming #MissVirginia with the warm and wonderful @vanessawilliamsofficial ✨🖤✨ #blackgirlmagic
48,437 Likes | 2180 days ago | 293
Home. #theaterkids
12,074 Likes | 2186 days ago | 126
Thanks for all the kind words, everyone. I’ve enjoyed every second of this adventure and I hope you have, too. This was a trip of a lifetime. A journey of a lifetime. And an experience I won’t soon forget. All the love guys. All the love. With Gratitude. xxoU
17,627 Likes | 2187 days ago | 81
CHEESE!!!!!!! Such a great day! #familytime #afriCAN