SPEECH: Adepero Oduye on the event.

The transcript celebrates Kerry Washington as a versatile and fearless actress with a remarkable career. It highlights her captivating performances in films like 'Rey' and 'The Last King of Skyland', as well as her stunning role in the Broadway hit 'Grace'. Kerry is praised for her multiple awards and her humanitarian work to end violence against women and girls. Additionally, her appointment by President Obama to the Committee on the Arts and Humanities is acknowledged. The transcript concludes by inviting viewers to appreciate Kerry Washington's achievements.

Which of the following films did Kerry Washington captivate audiences with her performance?

• Titanic

• Inception

• The Great Gatsby

• The Last King of Skyland

In which Broadway hit did Kerry Washington deliver a stunning performance?

• The Phantom of the Opera

• Hamilton

• Grace

• Les Misérables

How is Kerry Washington described in terms of her screen presence?

• A silent film star

• A background performer

• A larger-than-life presence

• A timid actress

What global movement is Kerry Washington deeply involved in?

• Animal rights

• Ending violence against women and girls

• Space exploration

• Climate change awareness

Who appointed Kerry Washington to the Committee on the Arts and Humanities?

• President George W. Bush

• President Donald Trump

• President Joe Biden

• President Barack Obama