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A Night For Chattanooga’s African-American Luminaries

Bessie Smith Legacy Gala banner.
Bessie Smith Cultural Center

For more than four decades, the Bessie Smith Cultural Center has preserved and celebrated the history and culture of African-Americans here in Chattanooga.

On Saturday, the center will host the brand-new Bessie Smith Legacy Gala at the Chattanooga Convention Center, starting at 6 PM.

Elijah Cameron is with The Bessie.

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