Nina Simone

Nina Simone was one of the most iconic women alive in the 19th centaury she was an author, pianist, Civil Rights Activist, musician and singer. Mrs. Nina studied at Juilliard School in New York City on a scholarship for one year. Simone financial situation cause her to leave Juilliard School. Nina did not let her financial satiation get her down she continue to do great things in music. Nina started performing at night clubs developed an interest in Jazz and Blues. Simone wanted to further her career in music and she thought she could achieve that by moving to Atlantic City to continue her career as a musician. Nina Simone mother was an Methodist and Nina knew she would not approve of her daughter being in or working in a bar in Atlantic City. Simone use an name her old boyfriend gave her "Nina" and "Simone" was inspired by a French actress Simone Signoret. Nina continue on to be one of the most iconic voice for the Civil Rights Movement. Simone wrote "Mississippi Goddam, Four Women, Young, Gifted and Black"  and more.