Strong Black Woman of the Week: Camilla Williams

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

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"At Last" Singer Etta James Dies

Legendary singer Etta James passed away after battling Leukemia. Listen to her sultry voice here. We are left with some lyrics from her famous tune "At Last."

At last, my love has come along 

My lonely days are over

And life is like a song

Rest in Peace Miss James.