Diarra From Detroit Cast Offers Encouragement to Future Entertainers at Essence House Panel

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By: Sharmaine Johnson

Diarra From Detroit is more than just your typical TV show on BET+ folks. It's a dark comedy that follows a divorcing school teacher who refuses to believe she's been ghosted by her rebound Tinder date. Her search for the missing man pulls her into a decades-old mystery involving the Detroit underworld. As the case unfolds, her co-workers, friends, and lovers become unlikely allies as she falls down a dangerous rabbit hole. Hailing straight out of the heart of Motor City, this American mystery dark comedy-drama is just the breath of fresh air we need on our TV screens.

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Crafted by the talented Diarra Kilpatrick and backed by the visionary Kenya Barris, this series is truly unique, yet it doesn't shy away from illuminating the essence of Detroit and its profound impact on various facets of culture, spanning from music and fashion to film. The stars of Diarra from Detroit hit the Essence Hollywood House panel to spill some exclusive tea on the show before its premiere. Kilpatrick, Claudia Logan, and DomiNque Perry, alongside Stephanie Dunivan from Essence, laid it all out for the curious aspiring actors, producers, writers, and directors in the audience.

From the off-set backstage shenanigans to dishing out the secret sauce behind the show's undeniable chemistry, these talented creatives didn't just talk the talk—they strutted the walk, showing and telling us what it takes to make magic on screen. But the process from idea to manifestation was not all fun and games. Each cast member dug deep into the marrow of their characters, and the vibe between them on and off-screen is electric. When DomiNque dropped some truth bombs about rising in the entertainment game, you could feel her words resonating through the room. "Knowing how to carry myself on set," she said, "that's the name of the game."

But it was Diarra’s words that hit where it counts as a Black woman in Hollywood. "We made this show first for you," she said, and her words ring true for every Black woman of every kind out there. It's about showing the world the real us, in all our shades, sizes, and personalities. If you need a dose of positivity and encouragement to keep going on the journey to chasing your dreams, check out the full panel with the cast of Diarra From Detroit on Essence.com. Don’t forget to binge-watch ‘Diarra From Detroit’ on BET+.

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