Desreta Jackson

Desreta Jackson is an actress, producer, and entrepreneur, best known for her role as Young Celie in the movie "The Color Purple."

Born in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, Jackson embarked on a transformative journey when she immigrated to the United States at the age of nine. Settling initially in a skid row area of Los Angeles, her family faced challenges, with her mother collecting cans to support them. Eventually, they found stability in South Central Los Angeles.

Jackson's passion for acting ignited after a pivotal moment in a school play, leading her to express her desire for drama classes. Her mother, recognizing the importance of keeping her daughter away from potential dangers in their neighborhood, promptly enrolled her in acting classes.

Following her breakthrough role in "The Color Purple," Jackson pursued a diverse array of roles in both television and film. She also later ventured into entrepreneurship, founding BlackSilk Products, a hair care product company. She is the author of "The Black Hair Conspiracy: A Guide To Care And Grow Natural Hair And Its Connection To Your Health And Wealth," which takes an in-depth look into the psychological effects of social media standards of beauty and its mental and physical impact by connecting historical facts with psychological theories by some of the greatest philosophers in history.