When it comes to changing Uncle Clifford’s hair, that’s a part of the culture. That’s a part of the culture when it comes to African and African-American women.
I’m feeling fun and I want to add some sparkles, or some type of adornments, or braids, or yarn – whatever the case may be." It’s a privilege to be able to say, "This is how I feel today. So I definitely wanted to embrace that, and I think all the characters, especially the women in the show, they really embrace that aspect. But even the men, if you pay close attention to the haircut, and the styles, it’s just another level of expression.Īnd in a world where you can be so oppressed, you can find a way to make your voice heard in many different ways. It’s so great to see a queer character with such power and confidence on screen. I feel it breaks down a lot of misconceptions and stereotypes, like you said. Can you tell me what that was like to portray and explore? I think the key to that, with your character in particular, is the relationship Uncle Clifford shares with Lil Murda. to meet Lil Murda the way that Uncle Clifford does – it kind of takes her a little aback. Well, this is what’s going on." Īnd working with was absolutely wonderful. "I think that a lot of people are more accepting than we give them credit for." We actually had a lot of conversations in the beginning, when we shot the pilot, just talking about what this journey is, and getting to know one another, and our intensions behind taking the roles and what we wanted to do.