Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored - Cast

Al Freeman Jr.

Poppa
Actor

Phylicia Rashād

Ma Ponk
Actor

Paula Kelly

Ma Pearl
Actor

Salli Richardson-Whitfield

Miss Alice (as Salli Richardson)
Actor

Anna Maria Horsford

Miss Annie
Actor

Bernie Casey

Mr. Walter
Actor

Isaac Hayes

Preacher Hurn
Actor

Ray J

Cliff (12 Yrs.) (as Willis Norwood Jr.)
Actor

Polly Bergen

Miss Maybry
Actor

Taj Mahal

Mr. Will
Actor

Leon

Uncle Melvin
Actor

Richard Roundtree

Cleve
Actor

Frank Hoyt Taylor

Straw Boss
Actor