SPEECH: Richard Roundtree on the event.

Pam Grier emerged in Hollywood in 1969, quickly becoming a prominent figure by portraying strong female characters in films like 'The Big Dollhouse' and 'Coffy'. Her success continued through the 70s with roles in 'Foxy Brown', 'Friday Foster', and 'Sheba Baby'. In the 80s, she expanded her repertoire with films like 'Port Apache' and 'Above the Law'. The 90s saw her in 'Jackie Brown', earning a Screen Actors Guild nomination, and she continued to shine in the 2000s with roles in 'The L Word' and 'Just Right'.

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