Afro-Latina Actress Dascha Polanco Lends Her Support for Reproductive Rights
Afro-Latina actress and Orange Is the New Black star Dascha Polanco is one of seven actresses and activists who recently lent their support to the Center for Reproductive Rights for the “Draw the Line” monologue campaign. The campaign is a series of video vignettes inspired by real stories submitted by American women about access to abortion care. The Draw The Line Monologues: Polanco, along with Elizabeth Banks, Amy Brenneman, Mercedes Mason, Mary McCormack, Retta, and Bell
'Orange Is the New Black' Actress Dascha Polanco Accused of Assaulting Teen
On Thursday, Dascha Polanco, 33, who plays the role of Dayanara Diaz on Orange Is the New Black, was arraigned on assault, attempted assault and harassent charges in Manhattan Criminal Court. According to Page Six, Polanco allegedly assaulted 17-year old Michelle Cardona at her home, causing "bruising and redness to her face, scratches to her arm, and substantial pain." According to court papers, Cardona alleges that Polanco punched her "about the face and head with a closed
