Orville ‘Hoppy’ Jones of the Ink Spots
1902: Original member of the Ink Spots, Orville ‘Hoppy’ Jones (2nd from left) was born on this day in Chicago, IL and passed away in 1944 in New York City. (Photo: YouTube)
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Black History Month originated in 1926, founded by Carter G. Woodson and was created to celebrate achievements, births, important timelines, events and to remember those we lost.
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