The world of Entertainment was a gateway to freedom and prosperity for many Blacks in the 20th Century, often the first opportunity to appeal to a broader audience and gain acceptance in society. These are the heroes who brought Entertainment to the masses.
Bessie Coleman
Bessie Coleman was a pioneer and innovator as a woman in the field of aviation
Don Cornelius
Don Cornelius was a television pioneer, bringing Black music to the mainstream
Don Shirley
Don Shirley is one of the most gifted musical geniuses of the 20th Century
Josephine Baker
Josephine Baker was a famed entertainer, a singer, dancer and French WWII spy
Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes was one of the greatest writers/poets of the Harlem Renaissance
Marian Anderson
Marian Anderson was one of the most gifted and admired singers of the 20th Century
Matt Baker
Matt Baker is often considered the first known successful Black comic book artist
Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou was the voice of the nation, both as an author, actress and social activist
Nina Simone
Nina Simone spoke for a generation of young people during the turbulent 1960's
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey has gone from being a tv anchor to becoming a media mogul
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