Chadwick Boseman

“We know what it's like to be told there isn't a screen for you to be featured on, a stage for you to be featured on. [...] We know what it's like to be beneath and not above. And that is what we went to work with every day. We knew that we could create a world that exemplified a world we wanted to see. We knew that we had something to give.” Boseman accepting the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture in 2019. Chadwick Boseman's journey to stardom was a testament to his multifaceted talents, deeply rooted convictions, and unwavering commitment to his craft. His ascent began in 2002, not on the silver screen, but on the stage, where he honed his skills as a playwright and actor, earning accolades for his performances and contributions to the Hip-hop theater movement. Boseman's integrity and commitment to authenticity led him to challenge racial stereotypes in the industry, ultimately costing him his role in the TV series "All My Children",