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An Evening With Della Reese

The HistoryMakers is committed to preserving and making widely accessible the untold personal stories of both well-known and unsung African Americans. The HistoryMakers enlightens, entertains, and educates the public, helping to refashion a more inclusive record of American history.

An Evening With Della Reese

HistoryMakers Episode 19 | 57m 6s | CC

An Evening With Della Reese provides a rare look into the life and career of the legendary singer and actress. Reese’s career began in the church at age 6 and by 1954, she scored her first hit single. Her success as a singer led her to numerous television engagements, including becoming the first African American talk show host on television.

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