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An Evening With Valerie Simpson, In Honor of Nick Ashford

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 Valerie Simpson, In Honor of Nick Ashford

HistoryMakers Episode 24 | 56m 21s | CC

An Evening With Valerie Simpson In Honor Of Nick Ashford provides an inside look into the life and career of singer/songwritings Ashford and Simpson featuring PBS-TV veteran journalist Gwen Ifill as the host. The program features musical tributes from Grammy Award-winning artist Patti Austin and Kindred the Family Soul.

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