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Nina Mae McKinney (June 12, 1912 – May 3, 1967) was an American actress who worked internationally during the 1930s and in the postwar period in theatre, film and television, after beginning her career on Broadway and in Hollywood.
In an effort to help other Black actors and actresses find more opportunities, in 1937 Washington co-founded the Negro Actors Guild of America (NAG), with Noble Sissle, W. C. Handy, Paul Robeson, and Ethel Waters. [6] The organization's mission included speaking out against stereotyping and advocating for a wider range of roles. [2]
She is mixed-race and black and has openly spoken about growing up in a predominantly white household and community. [1] [3] [4] Her mother died in 2018; she and two of her sisters have a tattoo in her memory. [5] [1] [6] Bailey attended East Forsyth High School in Kernersville. [7]
These quotes by notable Black people—from celebrated authors to award-winning actors to renowned public figures—reflect their determination, achievements, wisdom, and the mantras they used or ...
This is a list of African-American actors by alphabetical order. To be included in this list, the person must have a Wikipedia article and/or references showing the person is African American and a notable actor.
Despite historical discrimination against mixed race relationships, the number of interracial marriages have been on the rise in the US, reportedly tripling from 1980 to 2015.
Beverly Aadland 1942–2010 [1]; Mariann Aalda born () May 7, 1948 (age 76) [2]; Caroline Aaron born () August 7, 1952 (age 72) [3]; Diahnne Abbott born () January 1 ...
It was Sirk's final Hollywood film and dealt with issues of race, class and gender. Imitation of Life is the second film adaptation of Fannie Hurst's 1933 novel of the same title (the first, directed by John M. Stahl, was released in 1934). The film's top-billed stars are Lana Turner and John Gavin.