March 16 Woman of the Day: Tammi Terrell

Tammi Terrell (Tammy Montgomery) passed away on March 16, 1970 from numerous brain tumor surgeries.  She was best known for her duets with Marvin Gaye.  Information about this talented singer can be found here:

History.com: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/motown-soul-singer-tammi-terrell-dies                                                                                                                                         NPR: http://www.npr.org/2011/01/06/132685111/tammi-terrell-remembering-motowns-lost-star                                                                                                                      Rolling Star: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/pictures/readers-poll-the-10-greatest-motown-songs-20130807/8-marvin-gaye-and-tammi-terrell-aint-no-mountain-high-enough-0607402                                                                                                      Answers.com: http://www.answers.com/topic/tammi-terrell

 

 

March 4 Woman: Barbara McNair, Actress, Singer, TV Host

Today’s Woman is Barbara McNair: Actress, Singer, and one of the first African American women to host a TV show.  Information about this multitalented woman can be found at these links:

NYTimes Obituary: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/06/arts/television/06mcnair.html?_r=0

TV Biography:                                                              http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/barbara-mcnair/bio/141186