Ralph Laurenのインスタグラム(ralphlauren) - 2月4日 00時32分

As we celebrate Black History Month, we honor the icons who shaped American culture and inspire us to dream.

At the start of his career, legendary actor Sidney Poitier turned down the stereotypical roles offered to Black performers at the time. Instead, he chose to offer a different lens on Black people, Black life, and the Black experience.

His most notable film, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, centered on the union of an interracial couple at the height of the Civil Rights Movement. In it, Poitier was purposely portrayed as the most poised character. The film sent an important message to America about racial equality and combatted stereotypes perpetuated against Black people.

Known for his impeccable presence both on and off stage, Poitier is a cultural icon who challenged societal expectations and broke barriers simply by remaining true to himself.

Black history is American history.

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