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13 Iconic Films Every Black Woman Needs To See

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Check out this list of must-see films that should be apart of every black woman’s repertoire. Watch them once then watch them again!

1. Waiting To Exhale

Poster For 'Waiting To Exhale'

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2. Love Jones

Poster For 'Love Jones'

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3. The Best Man

'The Best Man Holiday' New York Premiere

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Black don’t crack! From 1999 to 2013, the cast of “The Best Man” looks amazing!

4. Brown Sugar

'Brown Sugar' - New York Premiere

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5. Sparkle

'Sparkle'

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6. The Brothers

The Brothers Premiere

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7. Eve’s Bayou

2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Graydon Carter - Arrivals

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Can you believe the now 29-year-old Jurnee Smollett-Bell was only 10 when she played the iconic role of “Eve” in the 1997 film.

8. Love & Basketball

Poster For 'Love And Basketball'

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9. Introducing Dorothy Dandridge

Halle Berry Portrait Session

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10. Lady Sings The Blues

Photo of Diana ROSS

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11. Carmen Jones

Dorothy Dandridge In 'Carmen Jones'

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12. The Color Purple

Oprah Winfrey In 'The Color Purple'

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13. A Raisin In The Sun

Publicity Still For 'A Raisin In The Sun'

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