*BLACK HISTORY FACT* Julia Hooks an African American musician and educator was born on this date in 1852. Julia Hooks went to Berea College in Memphis, Tennessee. In the late 1800s, Julia Hooks was active in musical groups such as the Liszt Mullard Club, which performed classical music concerts in the city. Hooks also was involved with different churches because of her skill in playing the organ and directing choirs. In addition, she taught music, and every year her students appeared in recital at Zion Hall, Beale Street Baptist Church. For a while, Julia Hooks served as a teacher and principal in the Memphis city schools and later operated a private kindergarten and elementary school in her home. #JoeMadison #SiriusXM #UrbanView SiriusXM Urban View #BlackHistory
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