Singer Leontyne Price gives final performance of title role in the opera Aida.
Leontyne Price makes her farewell performance at New York’s Metropolitan Opera House, singing the title role in Aida in 1985.
Also on this day, in 1971, the Congressional Black Caucus was organized. The organization, representing Black members of the United States Congress, puts emphasis on creating economic opportunity, access to education and health care reform.
BET National News - Keep up to date with breaking news stories from around the nation, including headlines from the hip hop and entertainment world.
Videos You May Like
-
Elle Varner Promotes Literacy 05/21/2012
-
Harlem Celebrates Malcolm X Day 05/21/2012
-
-
The Status of Black Studies in Today’s Generation 05/18/2012
-
Donna Summer: Dead at 63 05/17/2012
-
Activist Speaks Out About Malcolm X 05/17/2012
-
Actor Romany Malco Breaks Down Mentorship 05/17/2012
-
Why The Election Hinges on Black Voters 05/17/2012
-
Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation Honors Mentors 05/16/2012
-
News: NASCAR's Newest Prodigy Is Black 05/16/2012
-
Obama Weekly Address: Congress Must Act on "To-Do List" 05/14/2012
-
Happy Mother's Day 05/14/2012
-
Floyd Mayweather talks Manny Pacquiao 05/07/2012
-
A New Chapter in Afghanistan 05/07/2012
-
Aretha Franklin: Living Legend 05/02/2012
-
News: Reactions to Junior Seau's Death 05/02/2012
-
Politicos Discuss Barriers to Voting 05/02/2012
-
Rosario Dawson on Why Your Vote Matters 05/02/2012
-
New Executive Order Helps Veterans 05/02/2012
-
Prevent Doubling Student Interest Rates 05/02/2012
(Photo: CBS/Landov)
On Facebook
On Twitter
StumbleUpon
