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Hazel Scott, Trinidadian-American activist, actress, and musician (born 1920)

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Hazel Scott

American pianist and singer (1920–1981)

Hazel Dorothy Scott was a Trinidadian jazz and classical pianist and singer. An outspoken critic of racial discrimination and segregation, she used her influence to improve the representation of Black Americans in film.
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October 2

Day of the year

October 2 is the 275th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 90 days remain until the end of the year.
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