Camilla Williams, the first black female singer to receive a contract with a major opera company, died January 29, 2012 at the age of 92. Ms. Williams was born in the segregated south as the daughter of a chauffeur. She made her soprano debut with the New York City Opera house singing Madame Butterfly.
All my people sing. We were poor, but God blessed us with music.
--Camilla Williams
Rest in Peace Ms. Williams
