African Americans in Radio, Film, and TV Entertainent (Major Black Contributions from Emancipation to Civil Rights)

This book is filled with fascinating stories, from the night a shy young woman's play changed Broadway to the day the most successful talk show host in history got her start. Find out about the stage actor who once earned letters in four college sports⁰́₄and who won academic honors, too. Follow the triumphs and disappointments of some of the most famous black entertainers in our nation's history. Rediscover great personalities who have been forgotten. And learn about how the roles of black performers both changed with and helped changed American society This book is filled with fascinating stories, from the night a shy young woman's play changed Broadway to the day the most successful talk show host in history got her start. Find out about the stage actor who once earned letters in four college sports0́4and who won academic honors, too. Follow the triumphs and disappointments of some of the most famous black entertainers in our nation's history. Rediscover great personalities who have been forgotten. And learn about how the roles of black performers both changed with and helped changed American society Highlights African-Americans who have contributed to American society through the entertainment industry, including Sidney Poitier, Lorraine Hansberry, Spike Lee, and Oprah Winfrey. Introduction: a dream not deferred Taking the stage On the air The silver screen Life on the small screen Chronology Glossary Further reading Internet resources. Discusses Black Entertainers And The Kinds Of Roles They Have Played In The Years From Before The Civil War To The Presnt. Describes the lives and careers of African Americans in radio, film, and television entertainment