Red stained : the life of Hilda Simms / Jokeda "JoJo" Bell.
| Author/creator | Bell, Jokeda author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | St. Paul, MN : Minnesota Historical Society, [2024] |
| Copyright Date | ©2024 |
| Description | 214 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | 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. Black performers were mostly relegated to bit parts, stereotyped characters, or comic-relief roles--if they were hired at all. After joining Harlem's American Negro Theatre in 1943, Simms became immersed in a vibrant community of African American performers, writers, and other artists. Over the next two decades, she helped to chart a path for Black actors who wanted to be considered serious dramatists and tell stories that spoke to the true experience of African Americans. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| ISBN | 1681342529 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 9781681342528 (paperback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Featured Display - First Floor Reading Lounge | PN2287.S616 B45 2024 | Featured Display - First Floor Reading Lounge | Want This? |