Yolonda Ross

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Summary

Yolonda Ross is an actor, writer, and director known for Stranger Inside, Treme, Whitney, and The Chi. Her work includes character driven stories about women and black communities, often portraying people whose lives extend beyond familiar stereotypes. Ross has said black writers should write black characters to make their voices more authentic, and has spoken about the shortage of roles for women of color. She has worked with Chicago organizations addressing health care disparities affecting women of color, including breast cancer care.