Emma Azalia Smith Hackley was a prominent African American singer, activist, newspaper publisher, educator, and member of Denver's Black elite. However, her name is not widely known and her contributions to race relations have been obscured. In Episode 46, listen as Philip and Veronica delve into Hackley's life, marriage, and lasting impact on Black musicians.
To learn more about Emma Azalia Smith Hackley: https://www.historycolorado.org/story/stuff-history/2017/03/27/azalia-smith-hackley-musical-prodigy-and-pioneering-journalist
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