Honoring Aida Overton Walker, Harlem‘s “Cakewalk Queen” Ada Overton started her theatrical career early At just 15, she joined John Isham's Black touring company, the "Octoroons.”

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BIRTHDAY SPOTLIGHT: Aida Overton Walker Born February 14th (Valentine's Day) 1880

BIRTHDAY SPOTLIGHT: Aida Overton Walker
(February 14, 1880 – October 11, 1914)
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BHM 2026, No 11

Aida Overton Walker -Entertainer

Aida was a powerhouse performer. The Queen of the Cakewalk created greatest vaudeville of her era.

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One of my Cakewalk Prints has been framed and hung up in someone’s home! #Cakewalk #ArtPrint #AidaOvertonWalker #Georgewalker #Vaudeville #BlackHistory2025

BHM 2025, No 19

Aida Overton Walker -Entertainer

A Triple Threat, Aida was a powerhouse. Her husband, George and partner Burt Williams, they went on to produce great vaudeville.

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Also, #AidaOvertonWalker reminds me of the great #WhitneyHouston.

BHM2024, 10

Aida Overton Walker -Entertainer A Triple Threat, Aida was a creative powerhouse. Her Partnership to George Walker & Burt Williams, went on to produce some of great vaudeville.

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