An article on Ira Aldridge by Ziggi Alexander and Audrey Dewjee.
Ira Aldridge was an African-American actor (1807-1867) who achieved great success internationally, winning many awards and honors. Billed as the "African Roscius," Aldridge played a range of Shakespearian roles including Othello, King Lear and Macbeth.
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