LILLIAS WHITE by Dale Ricardo Shields Page 1 – 10 Lillias White is an internationally acclaimed American actress and singer widely recognized as one of Broadway’s most dynamic and powerful leading ladies. Born in 1951, in Brooklyn, New York, she has spent over four decades commanding both the stage and screen with …
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. …
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 …
The Little Rock Nine They Only Wanted To Go To School… Thelma Mothershed, Elizabeth Eckford, Melba Pattillo, Jefferson Thomas, Ernest Green, Minnijean Brown, Carlotta Walls, Terrence Roberts, Gloria Ray. By Dale Ricardo Shields Little Rock, Arkansas September 4, 1957 The original plan was to have the nine children arrive together, but when …
