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Nat King Cole, legendary crooner and one of the greatest entertainers of all time, was born 100 years ago today in Montgomery, AL. The enduring popularity of his music (Unforgettable, Mona Lisa) belies a career often hampered by racism and health issues. (1/10) #NatKingCole100 
In 1946, when sponsors refused to support a radio show by a black artist, Cole underwrote it himself: King Cole Trio Time. A decade later, Cole also had difficulty finding sponsorship for his NBC TV show. He later said "Madison Avenue is afraid of the dark." 2/10 #NatKingCole100
In 1948 Adam Clayton Powell Jr officiated over Cole’s marriage to
singer Maria Hawkins Ellington at Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church. Thousands lined the sidewalks to see Nat and Maria dubbed 'the wedding of the century'. bit.ly/2W7JUpz (3/10) #NatKingCole100
singer Maria Hawkins Ellington at Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church. Thousands lined the sidewalks to see Nat and Maria dubbed 'the wedding of the century'. bit.ly/2W7JUpz (3/10) #NatKingCole100
