The fierce is strong with this one.
She wanted to celebrate her role in the iconic history of the franchise!!
She is the first black woman onscreen in a @starwars movie with a leading role.

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AsSolostar Donald Gloveraskedin theMay 12 episodeofSaturday Night Live, Where the hell are all the black people in space?
Its no surprise Newton could fit all of them (multiple times!)
So far, its a very short list, and there are no women on it.
Solo: A Star Wars Storyhits theaters May 25.