Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored

Al Freeman Jr.

Poppa

Phylicia Rashād

Ma Ponk

Paula Kelly

Ma Pearl

Salli Richardson-Whitfield

Miss Alice

Anna Maria Horsford

Miss Annie

Bernie Casey

Mr. Walter

Isaac Hayes

Preacher Hurn

Ray J

Cliff (12 Yrs.)

Polly Bergen

Miss Maybry

Taj Mahal

Mr. Will

Leon

Uncle Melvin

Richard Roundtree

Cleve

Frank Hoyt Taylor

Straw Boss