Mr. Bojangles, Dance

61 years ago today, Bill ‘Bojangles’ Robinson died in New York City without a penny to his name.  Robinson, who was born in Richmond, had a celebrated life and his  funeral was attended by 32,000 people.  He is remembered in large part t…

61 years ago today, Bill ‘Bojangles’ Robinson died in New York City without a penny to his name.  Robinson, who was born in Richmond, had a celebrated life and his  funeral was attended by 32,000 people.  He is remembered in large part today for his movie performances with Shirley Temple and a hit song from […]

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