Debra Byrd

Debra  Byrd “A Powerhouse of Talent.”   Born: July 19, 1951, (Cleveland, Ohio) Died: March 5, 2024 (Los Angeles, California)   By Dale Ricardo Shields Page 1 – 5 “For singers with vocal problems, a surefire solution is hiring one woman: Debra Byrd.“ Debra Byrd is an American actress, educator, and vocalist who has worked with …

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EUGENE LEE

                Eugene Lee Actor – Director – Playwright    “People don’t change until they get new information. I do think that I kind of shine a light on our darkness so that they can see. I don’t mean shining a light in a negative kind of way. I …

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SLIM MELLO

    Slim  Mello  “I wanna be ready” (I’m so blessed having amazing opportunities in my Life).  I’ve been dreaming about this for the past 25 years. [2011] By Dale Ricardo Shields    Slim Mello was born in Brazil (Salvador-Bahia). Salvador. Considered the largest Black city outside of Africa with over 80% of the people being of African-Brazilian descent. …

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STAN BROWN

STAN   BROWN                                         “As an acting student and then later as a professional actor, I discovered that growing in my ability to give and receive love was essential to my growth and development as an …

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SANDRA REAVES-PHILLIPS

SANDRA REAVES-PHILLIPS   by DALE RICARDO SHIELDS Page 1 -10 Celebrated American actress and singer who left an enduring mark on Broadway, film, and the international jazz and blues circuit. Known for her powerful, “commanding” stage presence and versatile vocal range, she was particularly acclaimed for her portrayals of legendary Black female vocalists.  “She succinctly …

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