I was taught from a young age that many people would treat me as a second-class citizen because I was African-American and because I was female.

In 2004 Queen Latifah released the soul/jazz standards The Dana Owens Album. Film and television


Early career (1991–2001)
From 1993–1998 Latifah had a starring role on Living Single a Fox sitcom which gained high ratings among black audiences; Queen Latifah also wrote and performed its theme music. She also hosted the 2010 People's Choice Awards.

Her work in music film and television has earned her a Golden Globe award two Screen Actors Guild Awards two Image Awards a Grammy Award six additional Grammy nominations an Emmy Award nomination and an Academy Award nomination.