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Billie Allen, Actress Who Bridged Racial Gap, Dies at 90 by Bruce Weber

Ms. Allen appeared on and off Broadway when New York theater was not especially welcoming to black performers, and she helped integrate network television.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:49pm on January 10, 2016 ☆ ⚑

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