Who was the first African American woman to sing on U.S. radio?
Ella Fitzgerald
Etta James
Hattie McDaniel
Billie Holiday
Hattie McDaniel is best known as the first African American to win an Academy Award; she won the Best Supporting Actress award for her portrayal of Mammy in the film “Gone with the Wind.” What is less well-known is that she holds the distinction of being the first African American woman to sing on American radio. Born in Kansas in 1895 to parents who were former slaves, Hattie was the youngest of 13 children. After her death, the groundbreaking actress was posthumously awarded two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The correct answer is Hattie McDaniel.