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[COMEDY]  Whoopi Goldberg is an iconic, transcendent part of the pop culture fabric. One of few entertainers to hold the distinguished “EGOT” (Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony), her career began at a time when the prevailing standard of beauty for black women in Hollywood was light complexion and long, straight hair, but Whoopi never feared being the outlier. Whoopi’s career began in the standup arena, where she quickly caught the attention of directors and producers who were charmed by her honest whit. After her breakthrough role in The Color Purple, Whoopi became a household name, splitting her talent between comedy films, like Sister Act, dramas like Ghost, and even whimsical cartoons, like The Lion King. With every role, she brought a special flavor that was refreshingly honest and could single-handedly take a film’s game up a few pegs. Now a moderator on the daytime talk show, “The View,” Whoopi remains as relevant as ever. Hate her or love her, Whoopi left a searing impression on pop culture. Catch Whoopi Goldberg at Seneca Niagara Casino on Friday, January 22.