Ethel Waters 1896-1977 Ethel Waters overcame an early life of difficulty to become one of the best-known entertainers of her time. Her...
Fredi Washington 1903-1994 Fredi Washington, an ivory-skinned African American beauty with exceptional acting talent, was the tragic victim of the racial stereotypes,...
Hattie McDaniel 1895-1952 Hattie McDaniel was an actress best known for her performance as “Mammy” in Gone with the Wind. During her...
Oscar Micheaux 1884-1951 Oscar Micheaux was a pioneer writer and filmmaker during the formative years of the motion picture industry. Over a...
Pearl Bailey 1918-1990 Pearl Mae Bailey was a Big Band Era singer and actress whose career encompassed appearances on Broadway and in...
