Fantasia Burino, the acclaimed American Idol winner turned R&B sensation, recently expressed her concerns about the entertainment industry, particularly during the filming of Color Purple. In a recent forum, Fantasia omitted Oprah Winfrey when thanking her colleagues in the Color Purple project, surprising fans.

Fantasia disclosed that she faced various challenges in her career, from not knowing how to manage finances to being exploited for her talent without receiving fair compensation. She also shared difficulties during the Color Purple filming, including not having enough money to even order a pizza.

There are controversies surrounding the working conditions and unfair treatment by Oprah Winfrey towards the actors in the Color Purple project. Fantasia and other actors, such as Taraji P. Henson, made statements and recounted the hardships they faced in the film industry.

The article also touches on Mo’Nique, another actress who faced discrimination and was blacklisted in the industry after refusing to participate in a promotional tour for the film “Precious” without proper compensation.

Ultimately, the article emphasizes the necessity for African-American artists to speak up against injustice and difficulties in the entertainment industry. It acknowledges and appreciates figures like Fantasia and Taraji P. Henson for boldly standing up and sharing their stories.

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