Etta Moten Barnett, (November 5, 1901 - January 2, 2004) was an African American actress and singer (contralto). She was born in Weimar, Texas, the daughter of a Methodist minister. She married one of her high school teachers and had three daughters, but the marriage faltered. Etta Moten then attended Western University in Quindaro, Kansas and then completed her education at the University of Kansas, graduating with a Bachleors of Art in voice and drama, … Wikipedia
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