Raising Fame: Billy Porter Premieres Sunday, July 28th

Award-winning singer-actor Billy Porter credits his mother, Cloerinda, with giving him the strength and tenacity to overcome a difficult childhood in Pittsburgh to fulfill his dream of becoming a legendary Broadway star. Cloerinda chose life every day! Though she was born with a degenerative disability, she did not let that stop her from living life. May she rest in eternal peace. Get to know her and Billy Porter in a new way on an all-new episode of Raising Fame this Sunday at 10p/9c on TV One.