Skip to content
  • Essence GU
  • Beautycon
  • NaturallyCurly
  • Afropunk
  • Essence Studios
  • Soko Mrkt
  • Ese Funds
  • Refinery29
  • WeLoveUs.shop
  • 2026 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture
  • Celebrity
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
  • Lifestyle
  • Entrepreneurship
  • News
  • Shopping
  • Video
  • Events
  • Subscribe
Home • Entertainment

'Orange Is The New Black's' Adrienne C. Moore On The Impact Of Black Representation On TV

The actress recalls a poignant moment in which she realized just how important 'OITNB' had become. 
By Sydney Scott · Updated December 6, 2020
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…

Adrienne C. Moore stars in one of TV’s most diverse television shows, Orange Is The New Black.

For Netflix’s #FirstTimeISawMe campaign, the actress recalls seeing television shows like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, A Different World, and Family Matters, show’s that felt relatable. 

Speaking candidly about the impact of Orange Is The New Black and her character Black Cindy, Moore recalls a poignant moment in which she realized just how important the show had become.