1894 or 1897- March 19, Loretta Mary Aiken born in Brevard, North Carolina
Age 11- her firefighter father was killed and her mother was hit and killed by a truck on Christmas Day Teenage Years- She was raped twice. She became pregnant both times and gave the babies up for adoption. Age 14- She left home to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. She met her boyfriend, Jack Mabley, and took his name. Age 27- Moms came out as a lesbian. 1931- She made her first Broadway appearance on Fast and Furious: A Colored Revue in 37 Scenes 1933- Emperor Jones Late 1930s- She became the first woman comedian to be featured at the Apollo. 1945- The Big Timers 1948- House Blues 1948- Killer Diller 1974- Amazing Grace 1975- May 23rd, "Moms" died of heart failure in White Plains, New York. |
"Life is like a game of poker. If you don't put any in the pot, there won't be any to take out"
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