On July?3,?1950, Trinidadian-born jazz pianist and actress Hazel Scott became the first Black woman to host her own U.S. network television show with The?Hazel Scott Show, aired on DuMont. This 15?minute program featured her piano performances and classical/jazz interpretations. Despite its short run (later canceled amid McCarthy-era pressure), it broke racial barriers in media representation. Hazel Scott advocated for civil rights and better portrayal of Black artists before her untimely departure from the screen.
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