Born on August 24, 1972, in Long Beach, California, she is an acclaimed filmmaker and former publicist. Her directorial work includes the critical hit "Selma," which earned her a historic Golden Globe nomination. Her documentary "13th" explores racial injustice in the U.S. and received an Academy Award nomination. She also created the groundbreaking TV series "Queen Sugar." As a trailblazer for women and people of color in Hollywood, she continues to push boundaries in storytelling.