UPI - The African American Experience 1930-1980

 

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    Identifier

    35160004311321

    Creation Date

    6-30-1973

    Subject—Names

    Bill "Bojangles" Robinson

    Subject—Topics

    Black history;

    Description

    Richmond, VA.: Bill Bojangles" Robinson (1946 photo) takes his place 6/30 with Robert E. Lee. A statue of Robinson will be placed in a city filled with Civil War statues and memorials-Robinson became the first black to be so honored by his native city. Robinson who died in 1949 danced his way from penny performances here at the turn of the century to the mythical title of "King of the Tap Dancers," in the 30's and 40's."

    Format

    BW photograph, 8.5" x 10"

    Source

    United Press International

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    Keywords

    African Americans, history, United States, prejudice, desegregation, civil rights movement, Black Panthers

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