Vocalist and actress Ethel Waters was a key figure in the development of African American culture between the two World Wars. She broke barrier after barrier, becoming the first black woman heard on the radio, the first black singer to perform on television, the first African American to perform in an integrated cast on Broadway, and the first black woman to perform in a lead dramatic role on Broadway. As a singer Waters introduced over 50 songs that became hits, including standards of the magni

Ethel Waters broke barriers as a jazz and blues singer, performer, and actress. #BlackHistoryMonth | IMDb

Take a moment today to celebrate the groundbreaking work of Ethel Waters. This phenomenal artist lent her talent to music and the screen across multiple genres. Starting in vaudville and a popular performer in the Harlem Renaissance, for decades her songs sat at the top of the charts, and she was the first Black woman to integrate Broadway, star on her own TV show, and be nominated for a Primetime Emmy. Red Table Talk is what it is thanks to Ethel's impact. 👏🏽❣️ | Red Table Talk

#GirlSingerSaturday - Ethel Waters Ethel Waters is a singer I really love. She began her career as a blues singer in the 1920s, before moving onto jazz, Broadway, and pop music. She was also a pioneer as she was the first African-American woman to have her own television show and to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy. Here’s Ethel Waters singing “Taking a Chance On Love” from “Cabin In the Sky.” | Michael Feinstein