Family Spouse
Alonzo Herndon
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q4685708 · wikidata
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Adrienne McNeil Herndon
1869-07-22 – 1910-04-06
Life & Legacy
Adrienne Elizabeth McNeil Herndon (1869–1910) was an actress, professor, and activist in Atlanta, Georgia. While admittedly an African American to friends and colleagues, she performed with the stage name Anne Du Bignon. She was one of the first African American faculty at Atlanta University, where she was a peer of W. E. B. Du Bois. She was married to prominent businessman Alonzo Herndon.
Occupation & Career
teacher, stage actor
Education
American Academy of Dramatic Arts; Clark Atlanta University; Curry College
Legacy Highlights
Employer
Clark Atlanta University · Savannah State University
Education & Institutions
American Academy of Dramatic Arts · Clark Atlanta University · Curry College
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Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q4685708 — wikidata View source
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