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The fact that he was so well known, and that members of both race were allowed admitance to the funeral, was a revolutionary effect on racsim

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On February 27, 1922, Williams collapsed during a performance in Detroit, Michigan, which the audience initially thought was a comic bit. Helped to his dressing room. He returned to New York, but his health worsened. He died at his home, 2309 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan, New York City on March 4, 1922 at the age of 47.Few had suspected that he was sick, and news of his death came as a public shock. More than 5,000 fans filed past his casket, and thousands more were turned away. A private service was held at the Masonic Lodge in Manhattan, where Williams broke his last barrier. He was the first black American to be so honored by the all-white Grand Lodge. When the Masons opened their doors for a public service, nearly 2,000 mourners of both races were admitted. Williams was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in The Bronx, New York City.

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Williams' stage career lagged after his final Follies appearance in 1919. His name was enough to open a show, but they had shorter, less profitable runs. Williams still got good reviews, but the show did not. Williams developed pneumonia, but did not want to miss performances, knowing that he was the only thing keeping the musical alive at the box office. However, Williams also emotionally suffered from the racial period and not feeling accepted. He underwent almost chronic depression in his later years sided with alcoholism and insomnia.

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I find this very racist, then again at the time, racsism was still very common.

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Bert permanently emigrated with his parents, moving to Florida.

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He was also known as Black Face

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This is like a symbolism or a moral scene, saying don't judge a book by its cover, or don't assume someone doesn't have money because of their colour.

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He once walked into a bar and asked how much a martini is and the Bar tender said it was $5000, therefore he took out a bundle of cash and said here's the money, can i Hva eone martini.

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Williams contract said that he was not allowed to appear with white woman on stage

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He became the first black American to perform on Broadway.

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He became the first black American to perform on Broadway.

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Bert Williams (November 12, 1874 – March 4, 1922) as a Bahamian American and was one entertainers of the Vaudeville era and one of the most popular comedians for all audiences of his time.He was by far the best-selling black recording artist before 1920.