Doris Hines was a phenomenal singer and impersonator. She was often referred to as 'The Satin Doll' and 'Queen of the Eastern Supper Clubs.' Hines was born in New York City, where her childhood was a revolving door of foster homes after her mother’s death. She owned a black cat as a child whom she […]

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