Florence Ballard Biography (1943–1976)
Singer Florence Ballard formed The Supremes in 1961 with childhood friends Mary Wilson and Diana Ross. She sang on 16 different Top 40 hits.
Who Was Florence Ballard?
Singer Florence Ballard became famo ...
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Diana Ross Biography (1944 –)
Singer and actress Diana Ross was part of the 1960s pop/soul trio the Supremes before embarking on a successful solo career, also starring in such films as 'Lady Sings the Blues' and 'The Wiz.'
Who Is Diana Ross?
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Posted Sunday, March 27th 2022 at 5:38PM
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Sarah Boone Biography (1832–1904)
Who Was Sarah Boone?
Sarah Boone was an African American dressmaker who made her name by inventing the modern-day ironing board. In her patent application, she wrote that the purpose of her invention was "to pr ...
Posted Sunday, March 27th 2022 at 5:28PM
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Sarah Vaughan Biography (1924–1990)
Jazz vocalist Sarah Vaughan performed with big bands before becoming a solo artist. She is known for singing "Send in the Clowns" and "Broken-Hearted Melody."
Who Was Sarah Vaughan?
Jazz singer Sarah Vaugh ...
Posted Sunday, March 27th 2022 at 5:23PM
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Etta James Biography (1938–2012)
Who Was Etta James?
Etta James was a gospel prodigy. In 1954, she moved to Los Angeles to record "The Wallflower." Her career had begun to soar by 1960, due in no small part to songs like "I'd Rather Go Blind" a ...
Posted Saturday, March 26th 2022 at 9:30PM
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Lena Horne - Biography (1917–2010)
Actress and singer Lena Horne was one of the most popular performers of her time, known for films such as 'Cabin in the Sky' and 'The Wiz' as well as her trademark song, "Stormy Weather."
Who Was Lena Horne?
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Posted Saturday, March 26th 2022 at 9:17PM
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Ella Fitzgerald Biography (1917–1996)
Ella Fitzgerald, known as the "First Lady of Song" and "Lady Ella," was an immensely popular American jazz and song vocalist who interpreted much of the Great American Songbook.
Who Was Ella Fitzgerald?
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Posted Saturday, March 26th 2022 at 9:06PM
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Ma Rainey Biography (1886–1939)
Singer Ma Rainey was the first popular stage entertainer to incorporate authentic blues into her song repertoire and became known as the "Mother of the Blues."
Who Was Ma Rainey?
Ma Rainey was the first popula ...
Posted Saturday, March 26th 2022 at 11:57AM
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Bessie Smith Biography (1894–1937)
Jazz and blues vocalist Bessie Smith's powerful, soulful voice won her countless fans and earned her the title "Empress of the Blues."
Who Was Bessie Smith?
Bessie Smith began to sing at a young age and in ...
Posted Saturday, March 26th 2022 at 11:49AM
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Wilma Rudolph Biography (1940–1994)
In 1960, Wilma Rudolph became the first American woman to win three gold medals in track and field at a single Olympics.
Who Was Wilma Rudolph?
Wilma Rudolph was a sickly child who had to wear a brace on h ...
Posted Saturday, March 26th 2022 at 11:43AM
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