Keke Palmer

Personal context

Summary

Keke Palmer is an actor, producer, singer, and host known for Akeelah and the Bee, True Jackson, VP, Hustlers, and Nope. Her work spans comedy, drama, and music, with recurring attention to black identity and representation. In 2020, she urged National Guard members to march with Black Lives Matter protesters, spoke about systemic racism at the MTV Video Music Awards, and promoted voting among young people. She has also discussed how black women are sexualized and disbelieved when they speak about sexual misconduct.