Laverne Cox is a “Jackie” of all trades. Actress, producer, and LGBTQ activist are just some of the many lines of Cox’s extensive résumé. Graduate of Marymount Manhattan College, Cox has had roles in film and television since 2007.
TBS’s late-night show CONAN will welcome the cast of the Emmy®-nominated Netflix original comedy series Orange Is The New Black on Monday, Aug. 4, for their first ever late-night appearance as a group.
On July 9, 2014, Ebony Magazine released an article about the “10 Black LGBT Trailblazers on the Rise”. Included on their list are Orange is the New Black actress, Laverne Cox and 2013 WNBA draft pick Brittney Griner.
Logo TV announced that “Trailblazers” will honor the Brooklyn Nets’ Jason Collins and the groundbreaking series “Orange Is the New Black” for their historic strides to overcome bias and bring about LGBT equality.
