Anika Noni Rose

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Summary

Anika Noni Rose is an actor and singer known for her Tony-winning role in Caroline, or Change, Dreamgirls, and voicing Tiana in The Princess and the Frog. She has said she wants more everyday stories where characters’ race does not have to be the focus, and has spoken about the importance of Tiana’s appearance to black girls and women who feel represented by her. In 2018, she raised concerns with Disney about changes to Tiana’s skin tone and features in Ralph Breaks the Internet. She also hosted a season of the podcast Being Seen focused on HIV stigma among black women. No public party affiliations or campaign advocacy are on record.