Actor & Author Eriq La Salle: 'No One Understood This Dream'.

Eriq La Salle, known for his acting career in shows like ER, has also become a successful author of thriller novels. La Salle faced challenges in both Hollywood and the publishing industry, as a Black man trying to break into predominantly White spaces. Despite these obstacles, La Salle's books have received acclaim, and he believes that his unique perspective as a Black author adds value to his storytelling. He hopes to be recognized as an artist who happens to be Black, rather than solely as an African American author. [Extracted from the article]

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