Mahalia Jackson was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 16, 1911. She grew up in a small home there shared by some of her relatives. When her mother passed away in 1917, her mother’s sister Aunt Duke cared for her. Because of the economic hardships faced by the family, Mahalia was forced to quit school at [...]
Category: "Performing Arts"
Lena Horne Biography
Lena Horne was an activist, successful actress, nightclub performer and recording artist. She was also a good stage actress, but her career in Hollywood was cut short because of a combination of her outspoken nature and her African-American heritage. At age sixteen Lena began her entertainment career at Harlem’s Cotton Club, first dancing then later in the [...]
