Law and Order: Olivia Pope, and Me "You have to work twice as hard as everyone else to become a successful African-American woman.” These words from my father have followed me through my life. Ever since I was a little girl, and after watching countless episodes of Law and Order with my dad, I always wanted to be a lawyer. Then one day, I came across the television show, Scandal. Scandal features a powerful African-American woman, Olivia Pope. She is known for saving lives, solving crimes and fixing “problems.” Her clients come to her at their darkest moments, and they trust Olivia to complete the job. Characters like Olivia Pope are incredible and inspire me. I am confident that one day I will be just like her and will measure up and
