LOS ANGELES — At age 95, there was no other way to describe Dalyce Curry, or “Momma Dee” to her large extended family, other than “fabulous.” ”My grandmother still wore her big hair ...

During the early development of television, and long before the Civil Rights Movement began in the 1950s, Black entertainers had opportunities to host TV variety shows. Several programs were ...

At age 95, there was no other way to describe Dalyce Curry, or “Momma Dee” to her large extended family, other than “fabulous.” ”My grandmother still wore her big hair, glasses, nails ...

She settled in Los Angeles, where she never became a star but did rub shoulders with some of the elites of old Hollywood, including backing up singer Pearl Bailey, being an extra in a scene with Diana ...