Black Fact = (1943)Stormy Weather (Musical)

Black Fact = 1943 ( July 21) – Stormy Weather, one of the most successful musicals, opened in New York City on this date in 1943. It featured Lena Horne, “Cab” Calloway, Katherine Dunham, “Fats” Waller, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, and the Nicholas Brothers. #theraydiotwins

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TRT-BLACK FACT = (1956) Althea Gibson

Black Fact= 1956- Althea Gibson, tennis legend, won the women’s singles championship in the French Open on this date becoming the first black person to ...