Ernestine McClendon was an American actress, comedian, activist, talent agent, and entrepreneur. She was the first Black talent agent in New York City, and the first talent agent to represent Black talent. Her career spanned the latter half of the 20th century.
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Ernestine McClendon was an American actress, comedian, activist, talent agent, and entrepreneur. She was the first Black talent agent in New York City, and the first talent agent to represent Black talent. Her career spanned the latter half of the 20th century.