Debbie Allen recalls one of her most memorable speeches
theGRIO VIDEO - Watch Debbie Allen's shock and amazement as she views vintage footage of her unforgettable Essence Award acceptance speech from more than 20 years ago...
Let’s get one thing straight: Debbie Allen knows how to give an epic acceptance speech!
In part 3 of her interview with theGrio’s Chris Witherspoon, the legendary choreographer and actress revisited an impressive speech she delivered during the 1992 Essence Awards.
Oprah Winfrey and Denzel Washington were on hand to present Allen with an Essence Award for her creative achievements, and the Fame star’s acceptance speech brought the show’s audience of distinguished guests including Maya Angelou, Phylicia Rashad, Gayle King, Susan Taylor, and Natalie Wilson to a standing ovation.
Watch Allen’s shock and amazement as she views vintage footage of her unforgettable speech from nearly 25 years ago.
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