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Fannie Mae Duncan

Meet the inspiring Fannie Mae Duncan, a trailblazing African American jazz club owner.

11/08/2018 | Rating NR

Colorado Experience

Fannie Mae Duncan

Season 6 Episode 4 | 50m 32sVideo has Closed Captions

Meet the inspiring Fannie Mae Duncan, a trailblazing African American jazz club owner.

Fannie Mae Duncan brought the motto “Everybody Welcome” to true meaning at her Colorado Springs Cotton Club from 1948 to 1975, despite the volatile Civil Rights Movement of the day. The granddaughter of slaves and the daughter of tenant farmers, Fannie Mae stood for harmony and maintained the first racially integrated club in the city.

11/08/2018 | Rating NR

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Colorado Experience

Fannie Mae Duncan

Season 6 Episode 4 | 50m 32sVideo has Closed Captions

Fannie Mae Duncan brought the motto “Everybody Welcome” to true meaning at her Colorado Springs Cotton Club from 1948 to 1975, despite the volatile Civil Rights Movement of the day. The granddaughter of slaves and the daughter of tenant farmers, Fannie Mae stood for harmony and maintained the first racially integrated club in the city.

11/08/2018 | Rating NR

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