Black History Month Spotlight: Hazel Scott

On the first day of February, we honor the incredible Hazel Scott. There is no better person to kick off celebration of Black History Month than with the "Darling of Cafe Society".

Is she real?

Hazel Scott was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago on June 11, 1920. She moved to the United States at the age of four. She was recognized as a child prodigy and  at eight years old was awarded scholarships to attend the Julliard School. 

In 1950, she became the first Black woman to have her own television show. She was one of the first Black women to receive prominent roles in Hollywood films. She appeared in films like The Heat's On and Rhapsody in Blue.  She was once married to congressman Adam Clayton Powell Jr.