Many Charlotte-area residents are familiar with some of the more notable figures in local Black history, people like Harvey Gantt, the first Black student accepted to enroll at Clemson University who ...

Olga James, a renowned singer and actress best known for her role in 'Carmen Jones,' passed away at 95. She achieved fame ...

Actress-singer Olga James, who portrayed the jilted sweetheart of Harry Belafonte's character in the landmark Otto Preminger-directed film musical Carmen Jones, is no more. As per The Hollywood ...

She also starred on Broadway alongside Sammy Davis Jr. in ‘Mr. Wonderful’ and was married to famed musicians Cannonball ...