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Black Americans have been, and still are, some of the
most talented and creative performers in the world. Find out more
about some great entertainers below.

Singers:

  • Marian Anderson
  • Nat King Cole
  • Aretha Franklin

Entertainment business:

  • Berry Gordy
  • Alvin Ailey

Instrumentalists:

  • Duke Ellington
  • Louis Armstrong
  • Chuck Berry
  • Jimi Hendrix

Combined talent:

  • Michael Jackson - Singer and dancer
  • Bill Cosby - Comedian and actor
  • Maya Angelou - Singer, dancer, writer
  • Vanessa Williams - Singer and actress

Actors:

  • Sidney Poitier
  • Denzel Washington
 
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