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 Whitman Sisters “The Whitman Sisters were the highest-paid act on the Negro Vaudeville Circuit, Theater Owner Booking Association (Toby), and one of the longest surviving touring companies (1899-1942). The group was considered the greatest incubator of dancing talent for Negro shows on or off Toby, and significantly contributed to American theater …
