Fannie Mae Duncan
African-American businesswoman, activist, and philanthropist
About Fannie Mae Duncan
Lived 1918 – 2005 (aged 87). Fannie Mae Duncan was an entrepreneur.
Fannie Mae Duncan (July 5, 1918 — September 13, 2005) was an African-American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and community activist in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She is best known as the proprietor of the Cotton Club, an early integrated jazz club in Colorado Springs named for the famous club in Harlem.
In 2012, Duncan was inducted into the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame. She was recognized for "her courageous stand fostered the peaceful integration of Colorado Springs."
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Who was Fannie Mae Duncan?
African-American businesswoman, activist, and philanthropist
When was Fannie Mae Duncan born?
Fannie Mae Duncan was born on 5 July 1918.
When did Fannie Mae Duncan die?
Fannie Mae Duncan died on 12 September 2005.
What was Fannie Mae Duncan's occupation?
Fannie Mae Duncan was an entrepreneur.
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