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Arthur Woodley was a biology major at NY City Community College and sang in the choir. He was chosen to play the part of Johnny in Kurt Weil’s folk opera Down in the Valley. Based on that performance, his choral professor suggested Woodley apply for a scholarship to the Giovanni Battista Martini Conservatory in Bologna, Italy. He did, and in 1970 was awarded a one-year scholarship that was extended for two more. While there he sang in an Italian rock band. After leaving Italy, he returned to New York City in 1974 to finish his studies at Mannes College of Music. After graduation, Woodley performed for the Dance Theater of Harlem and served as the school’s registrar. #AfricanAmericanHistory #africanamericanhero To read more about Mr. Woodley, click the link! https://lnkd.in/eVZFjHgY