Comedian Timmie Rogers’ Birthday!
July 4 Comedian, singer-songwriter, bandleader and actor Timothy John Anerum (“Timmie Rogers”) was born in Detroit, MI, 1914. Rogers was known as the Jackie Robinson of Black Comedy because he opened the door for other performers such as Dick Gregory by insisting on not wearing blackface, donning a tuxedo and standing firm with his conviction. […]
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