On this day in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Pamala Suzette Grier was born. Known as Pam Grier, she rose to fame in the 1970s as one of the most important and groundbreaking African American actresses of the era. Grier starred in a series of iconic Blaxploitation films such as Coffy and Foxy Brown, where she redefined Black womanhood on screen—portraying bold, independent heroines with strength and sensuality. Her legacy continues to influence generations of actors and filmmakers.
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