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Phenomenal Sorors of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.
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Zora
Neale Hurston: Writer
and Anthropologist
Soror Hurston was one of the leading figures of the Harlem Renaissance. Her legacy is now recognized at the Zora Neale Hurston Festival held every year in Eatonville, FL. |
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Grace
Ann Bumbry: Opera
Singer
She was featured in Byreuth, Germany's Wagner Festival. She was the first black to sing there. |
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Esther
Rolle: Actress
She is best known for her role as Florida on the long running CBS television series, "Good Times". |
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Hon.
Yvonne Miller: Congresswoman
5th District Cities of Chesapeake (part) and Norfolk (part) |
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Tonea Harris Stewart: Actress
Best known for her role as Aunt Etta in the TV show "In The Heat of the Night" |
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Sarah
Lois Vaughan:
Jazz Singer
She has sang with such greats as Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Miles Davis just to name a few. |
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Dione
Warwick: Singer
She has earned seven Top 40 singles in the Eighties alone. Overall, she garnered one platinum, five gold albums and five Grammy Awards. |
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Sheryl
Underwood: Comedian
Considered one of the boldest women in comedy she has appeared in shows such as Russell Simmons Def Comedy Jam, BET's Comicview, and Lou Rawls Parade of Stars. She also donates 5% of her road earnings to her beloved sorority. |
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Minnie
Ripperton: Singer
Her 70s Soul Classic "Loving You", was entitled "A Huge Ever Growing Pulsating Brain That Rules from the Center of the Underworld". The record was eventually a hit, but its greater significance lies in its claim to being the first ever ambient house record. |
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N. Anderson: Attorney
She was the first Black woman admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. |
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Background music: Aaliyah- You Are Love |