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Marpessa Dawn: A Black American Entertainer in Europe (1953)
In 1953, Black American-born French actress, singer, and dancer Marpessa Dawn moved to Europe in order to escape racial discrimination in the U.S. and find acceptance as an entertainer.
In this episode, we follow Marpessa's journey from being a lab technician in New York during the Civil Rights Movement in the '50s to becoming an international entertainer and star in Europe throughout the '60s and '70s.
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By The Buddy PassIn 1953, Black American-born French actress, singer, and dancer Marpessa Dawn moved to Europe in order to escape racial discrimination in the U.S. and find acceptance as an entertainer.
In this episode, we follow Marpessa's journey from being a lab technician in New York during the Civil Rights Movement in the '50s to becoming an international entertainer and star in Europe throughout the '60s and '70s.