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- Women's Health
- Volunteerism
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Taking Heart Disease PersonallyPhylicia Rashad takes diabetes and heart disease personally. When she lost her father to heart disease related to his diabetes, she was spurred by that terrible loss to participate in a nationwide campaign to create awareness of the link between diabetes and heart disease. From her participation in that first campaign, and her dedication to the cause since, she shares what she learned from healthcare professionals, including what increases your risks of developing diabetes-related heart disease, how to recognize the symptoms - and what can be done to increase the odds of beating this deadly disease.
Leading a Conscious Life: The Importance of Volunteerism Enjoying Life's Journey Where the Women Go, the Culture Goes The Healing Power of the ArtsSpeaker Information
Phylicia Rashad's reputation as one of America's most diversified entertainment talents continues to grow.
Known to millions of fans worldwide as Clair Huxtable from "The Cosby Show," Rashad earned two Emmy Award nominations and a People's Choice Award for "Favorite Television Female Performer" during her eight years on the show. She also earned an NAACP Image Award for "Best Actress in a Comedy Series" for her role as Ruth Lucas on "Cosby."
Successful on the stage as well, Rashad completed a leading role in the New York production of "Blue" and has starred on Broadway in "Into the Woods," "Jelly's Last Jam," "Dreamgirls," "The Wiz," and "Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death." Most recently, she became the first black actress to win a Tony Award for a dramatic leading role, which she received for her portrayal of Lena Younger in the Broadway revival of "A Raisin in the Sun."
Rashad made her debut as executive producer, co-producing and co-starring with her sister, Debbie Allen, in "The Old Settler," a production that launched the new PBS national television drama series "PBS Hollywood Presents." Her other television credits include guest appearances in the series "Touched By An Angel," "A Different World" and roles in the television films "David's Mother," "Free of Eden," "False Witness", "Jailbirds" and "Polly" and "Polly Comin' Home!," both directed by her sister, Debbie Allen.
Rashad, who is also an established singer, has shared the stage with Bill Cosby in Las Vegas and performed with the Dallas Symphony and the Oklahoma Symphony. She received a NAACP Image Award Nomination for her role in "Once Upon A Time When We Were Colored."
The daughter of a highly creative Houston family - her mother is a Pulitzer Prize-nominated poet and scholar, and her sister Debbie is a noted Broadway and television choreographer/director/actress - Rashad graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in fine arts from Howard University. She is a recipient of Harvard University's Foundation Award and is an active participant in charitable and non-profit organizations. She supports the work of the PRASAD Project, an international charitable organization designed to help communities by giving them the tools and opportunities they need for self-reliance.
Rashad is especially vocal in the fight against diabetes; her father fell victim to heart disease linked to complications from diabetes. She is also dedicated to several women's causes, including domestic violence awareness, balancing professional and personal lives, and women's health issues. She has also served as a spokeswoman for the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. Widely-read magazines like Rosie, In Style, True Story, and Heart and Soul featured articles about her friendship with Madeline Kahn, who died of ovarian cancer, as well as information about ovarian cancer.
Rashad is also committed to the mission of Children's Hospital, which provides premium pediatric health care and services to children in the District of Columbia, and to RNT - Recruiting New Teachers. In addition to supporting these organizations, Rashad is dedicated to communicating the importance of the Fine Arts in education.
Testimonials
"A stellar presentation. Phylicia spoke from the heart, and everyone related what she said to their own situations. She was delightful - a real human being - charming, bright, and a pleasure to be around."
- Lehigh Vally Hospital and Health Network
"I have been at the University of Wisconsin for 9 years as both a student and staff member. I have heard numerous speeches, including commencement speeches, and nothing has been more meaningful and touched me the way Phylicia Rashad's speech has."
- University of Wisconsin
"She captivated our audience with her speech. Most important of all, she empowered the women and touched their hearts."
- Women's Federation for World Peace