BHM 2024 15 Pauline Hopkins-Author Pioneered use of the romantic novel to explore social & racial themes, editor for the Colored American Magazine. Wrote for Black Theatre

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HM 2024 12 Mamie

Smith- Singer Queen of the Blues performed in many styles. 1st Black artist to Record vocal blues. Her album Crazy Blues sold 1 million copies.

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Allen Farina Hoskins -Actor
A baby in silent films, he starred Our Gang Shorts. Acted vaudeville & apperance. Inducted to Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame.
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BHM 2024, 4 Patrick Henry Chappelle -Theatre owner

An producer & businessman, he established The Rabbit’s Foot Company a variety troupe that toured between 1900 & 1950s.

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BHM 2024, Day 2
Ernie Sammy Morrison -Actor

Performing in silent comedies opposite Harold Lloyd & Snub Pollard, 1st Black actor to be signed to long-term contract.
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