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White Entertainers Who Inspired Black Icons

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From Gene Kelly to Gwen Verdon, these legendary White entertainers helped shape the movement, style, and stagecraft of Beyoncé, Michael Jackson, Prince, and more of our most iconic celebs. Read more...

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White Entertainers Who Inspired Black Icons

From Gene Kelly to Gwen Verdon, these legendary White entertainers helped shape the movement, style, and stagecraft of Beyoncé, Michael Jackson, Prince, and more of our most iconic celebs. Read more...

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The Root broke the news on Monday, June 15, 2026.
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