Brown Sugar: Over One Hundred Years of America's Black Female Superstars--New Expanded and Updated Edition

With a wink or a nod, a shake of their shoulders or hips, America's "Dark Divas," "Sepia Sirens," "Black Beauties" have acted out fantastic stories full of whispers and secrets. They have played with the myths, created legends, turned the social order topsy—turvy. One thing is certain: in 20th— and 21st—century America, an impressive lineup of African American women have dazzled and delighted the world with their energy and style.


Who are these great women of the stage and screen? the singe...