In honor of Black History Month, Days of Our Lives star Jackée Harry is reflecting on the historical figures who have inspired her throughout her life.
Harry shared her thoughts in a video posted on the official Days of Our Lives Instagram account, where she explained what Black History Month represents to her. “Black history month to me is a set of history figures who have inspired me my whole life,” Harry said. “Of course, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King.”
She went on to name several civil rights leaders whose legacies continue to resonate. “Rosa Parks who didn’t give up her seat on the bus, John Lewis who led the fight for the voting rights,” Harry said, referencing the movement that ultimately led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965.
Harry also highlighted figures whose contributions are sometimes overlooked by others. “John B. Russwurm, who was the first publisher of the first black newspaper, The Freedom Journal,” she added.
She concluded by naming another influential voice in American history. “And believe it or not Dr. Maya Angelou. Those are the people that means a lot to me during Black History Month.”
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Fans responded in the comments section, with many praising Harry for her impact both on and off screen. One commenter shared, “@jackeeharry let’s not forget your moment in Black History and the First Black Woman to win an Emmy for Supporting Role in a Comedy Series!”
Harry recently spoke with Danielle Young for BET Currents about her career journey, from starring on 227 to returning to the world of daytime soap operas with Days of Our Lives.
During the interview, Harry reflected on Paulina’s current storyline and recent stretch of relative peace. Asked how her character is feeling right now, she replied, “Oh, happy, ecstatic. Just perfect. Everything’s going her way, are you kidding?” She then added a warning, “So you know something’s gotta go wrong.”
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