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Kara Young Makes History With Back-to-Back Tony Wins for 'Purpose'

Kara Young Makes History With Back-to-Back Tony Wins for 'Purpose'

Kara Young broke new ground at the 78th Tony Awards as the first Black actor to win two years in a row, this time for her role in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ 'Purpose.' The Pulitzer-winning play explores the legacy and struggles of a civil rights family. Young's speech called for unity and support of regional theater, and her next role is alongside Kerry Washington.

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