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A. C. Bilbrew
A. C. Harris Bilbrew (March 12, 1891 – June 4, 1972) was an American poet, musician, composer, playwright, clubwoman, and radio personality known as Madame A. C. Bilbrew. She lived in South Los Angeles. In 1923, she became the first black soloist to sing on a Los Angeles radio program. She also hosted the city's first African-American radio music program, ''The Gold Hour'', in the early 1940s. The A. C. Bilbrew branch of the LA County Library in Willowbrook was named in her honor. Early life A. C. Harris was from Tyler, Texas, the daughter of Rev. H. S. Harris.Bessie M. Gant"Bess Dedicates Column to 'Sweetheart of L. A.'"''Pittsburgh Courier'' (November 21, 1942): 11. via Newspapers.com Her initials were her given name; she was named for two nuns whom her mother had liked. She attended Texas College in Tyler, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Washington, Arkansas
Washington is a city in Ozan List of Arkansas townships, Township, Hempstead County, Arkansas, Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 180 at the 2010 United States Census, 2010 census, up from 148 in 2000 United States Census, 2000. It is part of the Hope, Arkansas, Hope Hope micropolitan area, Micropolitan Statistical Area. The city is home to Historic Washington State Park. History From its establishment in 1824, Washington was an important stop on the rugged Southwest Trail for pioneers traveling to Texas. That same year it was established as the "seat of justice" for that area, and in 1825 the Hempstead County Court of Common Pleas was established, located in a building constructed next door to a tavern owned by early resident Elijah Stuart. Between 1832 and 1839 thousands of Choctaw Native Americans in the United States, American Indians passed through Washington on their way to Indian Territory. Frontiersmen and national heroes James Bowie, Sam Houst ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |