African American Entertainment

Artist, native of Sumter, SC and wife to artist William Halsey.

James Brown popularizing the dance style called “The Twist”

Born in Durham, North Carolina and known as the “First Lady of Gospel Music”

The 1990 Motown quartet who had five # 1 songs spending a total of 50 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.

Comedian born in Andrews, SC who shortly after his birth moved to Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

Musician known for this song, “Lovely Day”

This entertainer was known as the greatest jazz composer and bandleader of his time from the 20’s until his death.

Artist who paints what he considers to be “the music of the world”

Wakanda’s King, T’Challa, born in Anderson, SC

Cuba Gooding Jr. played this beloved personality from Anderson, SC in the 2003 hit movie “Radio”

Kitty Black Perkins, a Spartanburg native, created the first Black Barbie doll.

Was the first artist (rap or otherwise) to generate two #1 pop singles after his 1997 death.

Whose artwork is pictured below:

Country artist best known for his singles “Come Back Song” and “Wagon Wheel”

Born in Leesville, SC and was the first black women to perform at the Grand Ole Opry by the stage name Linda Martell