The Blacklist

The Dandridge Sisters Part I

Mariah Woods

Before there was Destinys Child, The Rockets, or The Supremes, there was The Dandridge Sisters. Listen to Part I of our two part episode on rollercoaster lives of The Dandridge Sisters: the girl group blueprint. 

Music credits:

Crinoline Dreams Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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"Sad Trio" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Eugene Pineapple Jackson

Mariah Woods

The first Black kid in Talkies, the first Black kid to headline his own US tour, and then.... nothing. 

Sunshine Sammy

Mariah Woods

We're back. This season of The Blacklist focuses on the Black child stars of the 20s and 30s!

The Oscar Micheaux Film Corporation

Mariah Woods

Our season finale. Thank you so much for listening.

The Colored Players Film Corporation of Philadelphia— Eastern Innovation

Mariah Woods

One last trip through the silent era.