In the mid-twentieth century, Hazel Scott was the “glamorous face of jazz,” a wildly successful and multi-talented pianist, singer, and film star. Scott played sold-out concerts that mixed classical music with jazz and boogie-woogie. The first Black woman to host a television show, Scott was a Hollywood star who featured in four films in a single year. Her success seemed unstoppable until her career was derailed by state repression and anti-communist hysteria. Read the newsletter here >28 Days of Black History is our free, month-long series where we celebrate stories of Black leaders and their impact on arts, culture and society. Look for "Black History Month" in titles of other episodes in this podcast. You can support this series by making a donation here.We’d love to hear your reflections on today’s episode - email us at hello@antiracismdaily.com. Include the title of this edition in the subject line.This podcast uses computer-generated audio. Inconsistencies may occur. This podcast is made possible by our community of donors and partners. If you enjoyed today’s session, consider making a donation on our website: subscribe.the-ard.com/support.Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok.