Etta Moten

(1901-2004)

American singer, actress, activist

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Etta Moten Barnett (November 5, 1901 – January 2, 2004) was an American actress and contralto vocalist, who was identified with her signature role of "Bess" in Porgy and Bess. She created new roles for African-American women on stage and screen. After her performing career, Barnett was active in Chicago as a major philanthropist and civic activist, raising funds for and supporting cultural, social and church institutions. She also hosted a radio program in Chicago and represented the United States in several official delegations to nations in Africa.

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Born	Etta Moten 5 November 1901 Weimar, Texas, USA
Died	2 January 2004 (aged 102) Chicago, Illinois, USA
Zodiac	Scorpio
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Curtis Brooks - · · m. 1918; div. 1924 info edit

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Claude Barnett 1889-1967 · American journalist · m. 1934 info edit

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Sue info 1st child with Curtis Brooks Female · - · Celebrity Baby

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Gladys info 2nd child with Curtis Brooks Female · - · Celebrity Baby

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Etta Vee info 3rd child with Curtis Brooks Female · - · Celebrity Baby

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