Bessie Smith was the most popular female blues singer of the 1920s and 1930s. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, her parents died when Smith was young, and she and her siblings survived by performing on street corners. She began touring and performed in a group that included Ma Rainey, and then went out on her own. Her successful recording career with Columbia Records began in the 1920s, but her performing career was cut short by a car crash that killed her at age 43. – Wikipedia
Leila Sanders chose to honor her in verse for our Black History Creative Expo. Check out her beautiful poem below.
Beautiful ♥️🖤💚 Thank you Leila for sharing Bessie Smiths story!!!
Go Leila. So proud of you. Great Job!!
Bessie Smith, a timeless treasure! Thank you for highlighting her life and legacy!
Happy Black History Month Leila and I loved this Spot-light you shared on Bessie Smith.
Thank you🌹
Thank you for spotlighting Bessie Smith – it was exceptional done.
Exceptional presentation. Thanks for spotlighting Bessie Smith.
Great Job!! Thanks for the knowledge on Bessie Smith!
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From the mouths of babes….wisdom and beauty. Thank Leila.