Red stained : the life of Hilda Simms /

Black actress and activist Hilda Simms was a rising star on the stage and screen in post-WWII America until accusations of un-Americanism and communist sympathies derailed her career. Hilda Simms emerged as an actress at a time when segregation was deeply entrenched in Hollywood and on Broadway. Bla...

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Main Author: Bell, Jokeda (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: St. Paul, MN : Minnesota Historical Society, [2024]
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