So, it felt worth it to me to dive into it and really push myself.

after saying yes to the project on the basis of Ryan Murphys involvement alone.

She was not believed.

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And Ive been at those places in my life.

I know people whove been at those places where you are very marginalized, the actress shared.

So then once the tears came, I was like, Yeah, of course Ill do it.

Because I wanted so desperately to give a voice to someone who had gone unheard for so long.

And it was important for me to get it right.

This is still happening, this unheard-ness of people of color, this ignorance of people of color.

Carl Franklin exec produced the pilot, with Color of Change President Rashad Robinson serving as consulting producer.

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