Exclusive: Danielle Brooks Reminds Audiences of Her Vocal Power While Portraying Gospel Icon Mahalia Brooks / by Angelina Velasquez

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South Carolina’s very own actress Danielle Brooks recently discussed her challenges in captivating viewers in her portrayal of gospel icon Mahalia Jackson in the first film about the legendary singer, “Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia.”

“I think it was so much fun to remind people that I sing. It’s a shocker. People don’t know that I have a Grammy in my house from doing ‘The Color Purple’ and singing in that,” said Brooks. Read more …