Etta Moten Barnett, American actress and singer (died 2004)

Etta Moten Barnett

American singer, actress, activist (1901–2004)

Etta Moten Barnett was an American actress and contralto vocalist, who was identified with her signature role of "Bess" in Porgy and Bess. She created new roles for African-American women on stage and screen. After her performing career, Barnett was active in Chicago as a major…