Laverne Cox

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Aug 23, 202645:29Arts

Emmy-nominated actress and activist Laverne Cox rose to fame through her role on Orange is the New Black , quickly becoming an important voice for transgender rights. In her debut memoir Transcendent , Cox delves into he...

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