by linonway | Jun 10, 2018
Ella Fitzgerald Ella Fitzgerald Born in 1917, Ella Fitzgerald turned to singing after a troubled childhood and debuted at the Apollo Theater in 1934. Discovered in an amateur contest, she went on to become the top female jazz singer for decades. In 1958, Fitzgerald...
by linonway | Jun 9, 2018
Gwendolyn Bennett Gwendolyn Bennett Gwendolyn Bennett- (1902-1981) Poet, short-story writer, columnist, journalist, illustrator, graphic artist, arts educator, teacher and administrator on the New York City Works Progress Administration Federal Arts Project...
by linonway | Jun 9, 2018
Augusta Savage Augusta Savage 1892-1962) An African-American sculptor who struggled with poverty and racist attitudes, Augusta Savage became a leading figure among African-American artists. Born in Green Cove Spring Fl, she taught herself the art of sculpting,...
by linonway | Jun 9, 2018
Nicholas Brothers Nicholas Brothers Tap-dancing brothers Harold and Fayard Nicholas broke through the color barrier to become one of the most popular show business acts of the 1930s and ’40s. The duo began performing intricate, high-flying song-and-dance...
by linonway | Nov 13, 2017
Billie Holiday Jazz vocalist Billie Holiday was born April 7, 1915, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Considered one of the best jazz vocalists of all time, Holiday had a thriving career as a jazz singer for many years before she lost her battle with substance abuse. Her...