A to Z: Kaleidoscope of Black Culture and Experiences: Civil Rights Activist, Entertainer, Community Activist,Entertainment Promoter

On February 14, 1927, the Valentine’s Day Massacre occurred in Chicago, Illinois, not in Detroit, Michigan. The massacre was a brutal gangland murder that resulted in the deaths of seven members of Chicago’s North Side Gang, including leader George “Bugs” Moran. The murders were carried out by men believed to be working for Al Capone’s rival gang, the Chicago Outfit. This event was a significant moment in the history of organized crime in the United States. On the same day future Dr. William H. “Bob” Bailey was born, in Detroit, Michigan. Bailey’s family had a rich musical heritage. Pearl Bailey, a renowned vocalist, was Bailey’s second cousin, and her brother Bill was a professional singer and dancer. Despite facing financial challenges during the Great Depression, Bailey’s family persevered and moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where he grew up and honed his singing skills in church choirs. Bailey’s exceptional academic performance and musical talent earned him a scholarship to Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, where he graduated from high school at sixteen with a vision of becoming an international lawyer. <a href="https://medium.com/@kourtneynicolewrites/a-to-z-kaleidoscope-of-black-culture-and-experiences-civil-rights-activist-entertainer-8d5a19075af6">Click Here</a>