A Black Girl on Gossip Girl!

Actress Tika Sumpter is the first black actress to have a major role in the massively popular teen/young adult TV show. She plays Raina Thorpe, the daughter of Bart Bass’ former associate. Rumour has it she’ll be the love interest of bad boy character Chuck Bass.

Tika Sumpter on the Gossip Girl set

Her style seems kinda Blair Waldorf but, like all the characters in the show, we’re sure her wardrobe will be immaculate.

Gossip Girl has done wonders for the careers of Leighton Meester (Blair) and Blake Lively (Serena) so we have high hopes for the beautiful Tika.