More birthdays to celebrate in accordance with Black History minute, hour, day, month, year, century. (This is how I remind myslf and others that Black History is all the time.) Here are the individuals:
Marion Anderson:
Contralto singer who took the torch from singers like Sissieretta Jones and paved the way for other African American singers in the Opera world.
Dexter Gordon:
Pioneering Jazz tenor saxophonist who is considered one of the greatest to have ever played.
Hilton Smith:
Great Negro League Baseball player
Mabel Staupers:
A pioneer in breaking down barriers in the nursing field for African American women.
Great individuals who needs to be more recognized for their accomplishments.
KEEPING OUR PERSPECTIVE
Family Reunion by Laverne Ross
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