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January 22, 2021 26 mins

Billie Holiday is one of the most influential jazz singers in American History. But there are parts of her story that remain untold. Listen to this episode to get an inside look at her life and what came to be the United States vs. Billie Holiday.

This is her story...

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Welcome to Black History Moments! This podcast is all about Black history and the stories we've left untold over the years.

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