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Memorial Park named after Ruth Reese (Oslo, Norway)

    Ruth Reese (b. Hayneville, USA, 1921 – d. 1990, Oslo, Norway) was an African American-Norwegian singer, writer, and civil rights activist. She was one of the first prominent black singers in Norway and was actively involved in the international fight against racism. Over several decades, she contributed significantly to the understanding of African American history and music in Norway.

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