Roberta Byrd Barr was an African American educator, civil rights leader, actor, librarian, and television personality. She is also remembered as a talented, multifaceted personality who exhibited a calm presence, thoughtful demeanor, and a darkly melodious voice throughout her career. Barr was born on January 4, 1919, in Tacoma, Washington. She attended Lincoln High School […]
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