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.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
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