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Louis Johnson

LOUIS  JOHNSON Dancer ~ Choreographer ~ Director ~ Professor   Legendary Artist A pioneering American dancer and choreographer whose career seamlessly integrated ballet, modern dance, Broadway, and film. He is widely recognized as a trailblazer for Black dancers in the mid-20th century.   by Dale Ricardo Shields Page 1 of 10   Born: March 19, 1930, Statesville, NC Died: March …

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Cicely Louise Tyson

  Cicely Louise Tyson  By Dale Ricardo Shields   Born: December 18, 1924  Death: January 28, 2021 Cicely Tyson was a powerhouse. “She was a talented stage, screen, and television actress who won a Tony, three Emmys, and an honorary Oscar during her remarkable seven-decade career. During a time in the film industry that often …

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