Alphonso Romero Jones II is a musician and actor best known for his starring role in the Broadway musical, The Lion King, from 2009-11, when he was still in elementary school. In addition to his theater roles, his credits include television commercials, print ads and voice-over work. In addition to his professional work, Jones is […]
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Paul Robeson
Paul Robeson (1898-1976) was an athlete, scholar, artist and activist who was revered for his almost superhuman talents and, at times, reviled for his political positions. He used his artistic talents, speaking skills and celebrity on behalf of the defendants in the infamous Trenton Six murder case. He was born in Princeton, New Jersey to […]
Grace “Amazin’ Grace” Little
Grace Little is known as a versatile vocalist wiht a “warm, powerful contralto” as well as crowd-pleasing entertainer with a body of work that stretches back more than a quarter-century. She was 12 years old when she won the amateur night competition at the Apollo Theater. She has been part of the touring company of […]