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“I have had a great deal of hurt in the theater both as a Negro and as a woman, but I don’t get immobilized by it. I tell myself that no one individual is going to make it impossible for me.’’ — Vinnette Carroll

Vinnette Carroll, the trailblazing actress, director, and playwright, was the first Black woman to direct a production on Broadway.

Jada Gomez
Momentum
Apr 8, 2021

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Momentum
Momentum

Published in Momentum

Momentum is a blog that captures and reflects the moment we find ourselves in, one where rampant anti-Black racism is leading to violence, trauma, protest, reflection, sorrow, and more. Momentum doesn’t look away when the news cycle shifts.

Jada Gomez
Jada Gomez

Written by Jada Gomez

Senior Platform Editor at Medium. Girl with the long last name from the Empire State. NYU Alum. Runner. Puppy Mommy. Smiler.

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