At 17, This Actor Escaped Racism in the US and Broke Racial Barriers in Europe in the 1800s
Subject
Life Of Ira Frederick Aldridge; History
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In 1825, Ira Frederick Aldridge made history as not only the first black man to play a role in a Shakespeare play but the first black man to play the coveted role of Othello, beginning an exciting career for the 17-year-old who decided to leave his home in the USA to pursue his dreams.
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Elizabeth Ofosuah Johnson
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face2faceafrica.com
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