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joannamichelle72 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
wow I never knew about that arm loss and hospital thing... How disgusting was racial prejudice... shame on them who were... And are!!
Edjamro (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I believe that this has proven to be NOT true. Anyway, what a loss!
berlynn2 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
the top comment i dont know how true it is but, its ashame our people had to suffer this way i dont understand why the color of youre skin still hinders us today just like it did back then sad very sad.
OnThisDayInHistory (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Sep 26 1937 The Empress of the Blues, Bessie Smith, sustains grave injuries in a traffic accident on US Highway 61. She is taken to a colored hospital in Clarksdale, Mississippi and her arm amputated. Smith dies later that day from blood loss. According to legend, Bessie had been refused treatment by a closer, whites-only hospital.
woodbelly2 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Any more information about the photograph?
DOGULOX (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Splendid. Bessie was truly the greatest blues singer of all time.
fluffem (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Ill second that. Thankyou
noonienotjune (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
wow this is Bessie at her best...voice in true pitch...and so strong...thank you for this...
BachLoveNat (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Thank you for the video! :) |
