As an African American performer she had to frequently play to segregated audiences.

In 1945, the company became the first major opera company to have an African American performer.

On the other hand, these parts opened the entertainment industry to African American performers and gave them their first opportunity to alter those stereotypes.

His death came amid other violent actions against North African performers.

Also tomorrow, at 4:15 p.m., a performance of music and poetry featuring South African performers.

These films are generally well-crafted pieces that feature both established and emerging African American performers.

These films developed a narrative that demonstrated the strengths of African American performers.

It will become the primary booking agency for African American performers of the era.

The idea was a history, starting with spirituals and leading up to big swing bands, involving African American performers.

Despite these drawbacks, minstrelsy provided African American performers with their first professional stage outlet.