Ella Fitzgerald became the first African American woman to win a GRAMMY award in 1959

May 4

On May 4, 1959, Ella Fitzgerald became the first African American woman to win a GRAMMY award. 

Ella Fitzgerald was a famous jazz singer. Ella Fitzgerald died in 1996 at the age of 79.

Sources

A&E Television Networks. (n.d.). Ella Fitzgerald becomes first black woman to win A grammy award. History.com. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/ella-fitzgerald-first-black-woman-win-grammy