Annie Elizabeth (Bessie) Delany (1889 - 1995) also known widely as Dr. Bessie was an African American dentist and author. After completing her studies at Columbia University in 1923 she became the second black woman dentist licensed in the State of New York. 1889 (MDCCCLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... X-rays can reveal if a person has cavities Dentistry is the practical application of knowledge of dental science (the science of placement, arrangement, function of teeth) to human beings. ... Columbia University is a private university in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City and a member of the Ivy League. ... Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area Ranked 27th - Total 54,520 sq. ...
She came to public prominence in the Unites States when she and her sister Sarah, were approached by New York Times reporter Amy Hill Hearth. The trio collaborated on Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years, a best-seller that was adapted as a musical which appeared on Broadway in 1995. Then a Having our say movie which appeared on cbs. The New York Times is an internationally known daily newspaper published in New York City and distributed in the United States and many other nations worldwide. ...