Search results
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.
Etta Moten Barnett was a singer, actress and community leader who performed in Broadway and film productions, and married Claude Barnett, founder of the Negro Associated Press. She also received many honors and awards, and supported various cultural and philanthropic causes.
12 de ene. de 2004 · Claudia Luthier. Jan 11, 2004 - 18:00 EST. Ha muerto Etta Moten Barnett, que fue protagonista de la producción de Porgy and Bess en Broadway en 1942 y rompió las barreras raciales en dos...
Etta Moten Barnett was a singer, educator, and activist who defied racial and gender barriers in the twentieth century. Learn about her achievements in Hollywood, Kansas, and beyond in this article by Katherine Karlin.
12 de feb. de 2019 · Learn about the remarkable journey of Etta Moten Barnett, a black woman who broke barriers in Broadway, Hollywood, and diplomacy. From singing at the White House to collecting African art, she lived 102 years of achievement and service.
7 de jun. de 2013 · Learn about the life and achievements of Etta Moten Barnett, a Texas native who became a star of stage and screen and a pioneer of African American culture. She performed at the White House, Broadway, and Africa, and married Claude Barnett, founder of the Negro Associated Press.
5 de ene. de 2004 · Jan. 5, 2004 12 AM PT. Times Staff Writer. Etta Moten Barnett, who starred in the 1942 production of “Porgy and Bess” on Broadway and broke color barriers in two 1930s films, has died. She...
