Black Actors to Pay Close Attention to In 2016

#StayWoke! These actors are about to break records.

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Keke Palmer - This 'Scream Queen' isn't all noise, though her electric talent has been loud. Noted as being the youngest women to host her own TV show (BET's very own Just Keke) you can catch her in the 2016 live adapation of Grease where she'll play Marty. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for The People's Choice Awards)

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John Boyega - The force is with this man! Coming off of great reviews for his work in the lastest installment of the Star Wars franchise, Boyega will star in another sci-fi film, The Circle.(Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

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Nate Parker - If comparisons could be made to Black thespians of the past, we'd say Parker is somewhat of the Harry Belfonte of our generation. One reason being his involvement with the Concerned Black Men initiative as it's ambassador among other philantrhopy efforts. Later this month he'll star in the Nat Turner biopic, The Birth of a Nation. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Relativity Media)

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Aunjanue Ellis - Ellis' talent has helped aid in the resurgence of Black actors taking over TV (something we last saw a lot of in the '90s). Ellis can be seen on the cristically acclaimed series Quantico. What makes her someone to watch? Ellis' stride isn't being slowed down by a coveted TV role. She'll star opposite Nate Parker in the Nat Turner biopic The Birth of a Nation. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Tika Sumpter - We've heard a lot of buzz about Kevin Hart and Ice Cube in the Ride Along sequel, but let's not forget about the talented leading lady whose standing alongside these men. Up next? She takes on a role we believe will be an iconic statement as she plays First Lady Michelle Obama in Southside With You, which chronicles the summer in which President Obama wooed our First Lady. (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)