Danielle Brooks

Personal context

Summary

Danielle Brooks is an actor and singer known for Orange Is the New Black, The Color Purple, and Peacemaker. Her roles span comedy, drama, and musical theater, with recurring portrayals of outspoken women. Brooks has said she uses her art for political work, spoken in support of Black Lives Matter and women’s rights, and attended the 2017 Women’s March. She has also repeatedly called for greater visibility and broader roles for plus-size black women, including through modeling campaigns and comments about representation in her work.