Hattie McDaniel was a trailblazer in the American entertainment industry. At a time when black performers were given limited opportunities in Hollywood, the Kansas-born movie star broke every barrier to...
When Dorothy Dandridge cat walked her way into the Hollywood limelight, playing the classic femme fatale self-titled role of Carmen Jones, the world rose to applaud her flawless delivery. She...
Considered by many to be one of the greatest actresses of all time, Marilyn Monroe triumphed over adversities and the “dumb blonde” tag to forever change the movie industry in...
From singing in countless nightclubs in Harlem, New York City to releasing hit songs after hit songs, Billie Holiday had a wonderful music career that only a few artists in...
Nina Simone was one of the most critically acclaimed African-American vocalists to grace the world of music. Growing up in a poor family in North Carolina, Simone once stated that...
