Anita W. Addison

Anita W. Addison, a trailblazing figure in television and film, was born in 1952 in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. She was active from the 1980s until her untimely death in 2004, and was known for her work in drama, most notably her TV movie "There Are No Children Here," and her role as executive producer on the popular soap opera "The Young and the Restless." Addison, although she may not have scored big at major film festivals, won an NAACP Image Award and was recognized for her significant contribution to the industry by being the first African American woman to head a network drama series at CBS. Anita W. Addison was a beacon of perseverance and talent, relentlessly breaking barriers in a predominantly male industry while crafting stories that resonated with many.