The Czechoslovakian’s romance with American athlete Hal Connolly captivated the sports world.
Women in History
We honor and remember women who have made history in their communities and around the world.
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Coopersmith hosted dinners for political power players from around the world.
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She was a leader in many important civil rights efforts during the 1960s.
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She was the sister-in-law of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
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She was the first woman and Black artist to host her own Canadian TV series.
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She went on to an acting career, including on the TV show “Judge Roy Bean.”
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Her movies included the Dino De Laurentiis spy spoof “Matchless.”
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She won Tony Awards for “The Rink” and “Kiss of the Spider Woman.”
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She became the West Coast’s first female TV newscaster when she joined LA’s KNXT.
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She was one of the world’s most powerful women.