May Britt, 91, Dies; Her Marriage to Sammy Davis Jr. Sparked Outrage
She was a white actress, he was a popular Black entertainer, and their relationship elicited racist reactions in 1960, including from John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Movies
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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/movies/may-britt-dead.html