Written Features
The Disappearance of Miss Scott
The power and pain of Hazel Scott’s story
Poet and cultural critic Hanif Abdurraqib writes about Hazel Scott’s forgotten legacy, revealing how “the...
The Disappearance of Miss Scott
How the Red Scare shaped American television
The Disappearance of Miss Scott
What can we learn from Hazel Scott?
The Disappearance of Miss Scott
Hazel Scott was a force for Black experimental music
The Disappearance of Miss Scott
Hazel Scott biography and career timeline
Video Features
The Disappearance of Miss Scott
Hazel Scott went on strike in her most popular film role
Hazel Scott went on strike while shooting "The Heat's On," where she plays two pianos at once.
The Disappearance of Miss Scott
When Hazel Scott was accused of communist ties
When Hazel Scott was accused of affiliations with communism, she was determined to clear her name.
The Disappearance of Miss Scott
When Hazel Scott started jazzing the classics
Discover how Hazel Scott started jazzing the classics.
The Disappearance of Miss Scott
Learn about jazz artist Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own TV show.
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