The TOUGALOO NINE by Dale Ricardo Shields [Research] Page 1 – 6 On March 27, 1961, nine Tougaloo College students walked into the segregated Jackson Public Library, sat down, and refused to leave.No weapons. No signs. Just principle and the kind of quiet courage that rewrites history.Meredith C. Anding Jr. …
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 …
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. …
