LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Bailey, a cinematographer who led the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences during the initial #MeToo reckoning, died Friday at 81.

The African American Museum in Philadelphia has an exciting two-part exhibition that explores the life and career of a multi-talented woman, known for her sultry voice as well as her humanitarianism.

Bailey began headlining for bands led by some of the biggest stars of the time, such as Cootie Williams and Duke Ellington. In 1946, she made her Broadway debut, and in 1947, she pursued a ...