Black History Month: Unsung Heroes of the South, Pt. 4
Hi Everybody,
Glad you returned for the last installment of Chattanooga Black History.
Remember, I’m promoting my book, African Americans of Chattanooga this month, so be sure to take a look!
He sang before Kings and Queens...in 1871!
More Chattanooga Unsung Hero Facts:
Did you know…
Here is a photograph of Hinton D. Alexander, native-born Chattanoogan whose beautiful voice quickly earned him a place with the original Fisk Jubilee Singers.
Hinton traveled throughout Europe and sang before Kings and Queens.
Get your own copy of African Americans of Chattanooga today. You’ll be amazed at what you learn!
Just click on the image to your left, and you’ll be taken directly to Amazon.com, where you can make your purchase.
Thanks so much for your support!
Best wishes and happy writing,
Rita Lorraine
March 8th, 2010 at 6:12 pm
Rita,
Do you know who is the foremost historian on Bessie Smith? I need to contact them with an historial find. Please email me directly as I do not have windows mail.
Thank you,
March 8th, 2010 at 6:40 pm
Dear Nancy,
There are many Bessie Smith biographers out there, but if you’re looking for someone to speak with in Chattanooga, you can try the Bessie Smith Hall at 423-266-8658. Ms. Smith still has living relatives here in Chattanooga, and one of them recently published a book called “A Blues Song of Her Own.” The Bessie Smith Hall can probably put you in contact with her.
Best wishes,
Rita Lorraine