Etta Moten Barnett

Happy Tuesday POU Family! This week's threads will highlight successful African-American centenarians! Etta Moten Barnett (November 5, 1901 – January 2, 2004) was an American actress and contralto vocalist, who was identified with her signature role of "Bess" in Porgy and Bess. She created new roles for African-American women on stage and screen. … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: African-American Centenarians