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BHM 2025

One month is simply not enough time to recognize the contributions of black people to world history & culture. It is but a starting place. In my humble tribute to these amazing people their achievements.

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March 2, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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BHM Week 3

I am a Black Content creator who promotes black culture and art. I produce a piece for every day of Black History Month. please support me,

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February 22, 2025 at 5:34 AM
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BHM 2025 No 16

Noble Sissle Musician
Sissle joined up with l Eubie Blake, they later produced the show Shuffle Along. The Song “I’m Just Wild About Harry” came from that show.

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February 17, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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BHM 2025 No 10

"Diamond Teeth" Mary McClain -Singer
Mentored by Bessie Smith, she performed with Duke Ellington. A Diamond Teeth Mary Blues Festival held in her honor in WV.

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February 10, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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BHM 2025 No 9
Luckey Roberts- Composer
Master of Stride piano, He composed jazz, ragtime, & blues. He was a musician, teacher,dancer & wealth businessman.

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February 9, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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BHM 2025 No 8

Cakewalk
The Cakewalk was a dance contest where a prize was offered, usually a Cake. Staple of Minstrel shows & Vaudeville. Here's Aida Overton Walker, with husband George, The “Queen of The Calkwalk”.

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February 9, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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First week we celebrate the Vaudevillians and their contributions to Pop culture. If you like my work and wish to support ir, Buy me a coffee.

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February 8, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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BHM 2025 Day 7

John Dotson Lee Jr -Perfomer

Johnny Lee performed in Vaudville throughout his life. The Voice of Br’er Rabbit in Disney’s Song of The South, performed in films, TV & on Records.

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February 8, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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BHM 2025 No 6

Clara Smith-Singer

Queen of the Moaners
Benefitted from the blues vogue of the 20’s, her record sales rivaled only by Bessie Smith. Mentor to Josephine Baker

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February 6, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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BHM 2025 Day 5
Sammy Davis Senior-Dancer

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February 5, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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BHM 2025 Day 5
Sammy Davis Senior-Dancer

Performed in Vaudeville circuit with his wife until their breakup in 1927. He & Sammy Jr joined Will Mastin to form his famous Trio.

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February 5, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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BHM 2025 No 4
The Griffin Sisters-Producers
Emma & Mabel, successful performers whose act included cross dressing as President Taft. Opponents against discrimination PoC & women.

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February 5, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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BHM 2025 No 4
The Griffin Sisters-Producers
Emma & Mabel were successful performers whose act included cross dressing as President Taft. Vocal opponents against discrimination PoC & women.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Griffin...
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February 4, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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BHM 2025 No 3

John Sublett Aka Bubbles -dancer & actor. He Performed in the duo "Buck & Bubbles", one of the 1st black artists to appear on TV in the US. Father of "rhythm tap.

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February 3, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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BHM2025 No. 2

Ida Cox- Singer
Declared Uncrowned Queen of The Blues, achieved success during the blues vogue of the 1920’s. Her revue, Rasin’ Cain, 1st show to open at famed Apollo Theatre

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ida_Cox

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February 2, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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BHM 2025 No. 1

Sam McDaniel-Actor

Performed 210 roles in films & television with only credited. cast as comic relief role of servant. Only black to appear on I Love Lucy.

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February 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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@lauriekurutz.bsky.social delivered a stirring lecture on Black Vaudeville performers at #Burlycon2024! Glad to see another scholar sending out information about Black vaudeville! #shineALight #BlackVaudeville #Blacktor
November 27, 2024 at 6:36 PM