U.S. Census Bureau Black History Month Feature for Feb. 15

U.S. Census Bureau Black History Month Feature for Feb. 15

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily Black History Month feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15: BILLIE HOLIDAY

Profile America for the 15th day of Black History Month. One of America's premier jazz singers was born 95 years ago this year. Named Eleanora Fagan, she performed as Billie Holiday, but was also widely known as "Lady Day." Many jazz critics rank her among the very top of American jazz singers, and her difficult life is thought to have added a note of poignancy to her vocal stylings. Among her most famous recordings are "Lover Man," "God Bless the Child," and "Strange Fruit." Many critics say she was at her best singing before a live audience. In the U.S. today, about 11 percent of adults listen to live jazz at least once a year. This special edition of Profile America is a public service of the U.S. Census Bureau, conducting the 2010 Census beginning April 1st.

Sources: Chase's Calendar of Events 2010, p. 213
Statistical Abstract of the United States 2009, t. 1198

Profile America is produced by the Public Information Office of the U.S. Census Bureau. These daily features are available as produced segments, ready to air, on a monthly CD or on the Internet at http://www.census.gov/ (look under the "Newsroom" button).

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