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- ↑ Bims, Hamilton (May 1970). "Felicia Weathers: Dauntless Diva". Ebony. 25: 52–58 – via Google Books.
- ↑ Kuhn, Laura; Slonimsky, Nicholas, eds. (2001). Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians (9th ed.). New York: Schirmer Books. ISBN 9780028655710.
- ↑ "Lift Every Voice" Legacy Award Recipients, National Opera Association
