This Is Black Women: 9 Little Known Facts About Notable Women in Black History



From the article:

Nina Simone - Her involvement in civil rights was spurred by an incident at her first classical piano recital at age 12. During the recital, her parents sat in seats in the front of the building to see her play, but were told to move to the back to make way for white…

(Source: thechanelmuse, via thisisblackwomen)