Bessie Smith
Bessie Smith, in full Elizabeth Smith, (born April 15, 1898?, Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.—died September 26, 1937, Clarksdale, Mississippi), American singer, one of the greatest blues...
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Ma Rainey
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Ma Rainey, also known as Gertrude Pridgett, was an influential American blues singer and one of the first professional blues vocalists to record. She was...
W.C. Handy
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W.C. Handy, born William Christopher Handy on November 16, 1873, in Florence, Alabama, was a pioneering American blues composer and musician. He is often referred...
Paul Robeson
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Paul Robeson was an influential figure in American history, known for his talents as an actor, singer, and civil rights activist. Born on April 9,...
Spike Lee
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Spike Lee, by name of Shelton Jackson Lee, (born March 20, 1957, in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.), is an American filmmaker known for his uncompromising provocative...
Maya Angelou
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Maya Angelou was an influential American author, poet, and civil rights activist. Born on April 4, 1928, in St. Louis, Missouri, Angelou overcame a challenging...
Ntozake Shange
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Ntozake Shange, originally named Paulette Linda Williams, was a prolific and influential American playwright, poet, and novelist. Born on October 18, 1948, in Trenton, New...