 Eve 's character and storylines received a mixed response from Passions ' cast members . Johnson praised the show for its use of its African @-@ American characters like Eve . He appreciated the show ’ s representation of " a full African @-@ American family " on daytime television with serious storylines , not " just a flash in the pan " . According to Johnson , the Russell family received an impressive response from African @-@ American viewers . Johnson said the chance to work with Tracey Ross , who he called the it girl for the African @-@ American community following her appearance on Star Search , influenced his acceptance of the role . 
