In honor of her admission to the National Women’s Hall of Fame this month, 24 years after her death, I am posting a revised article I wrote about modern dance icon Martha Graham.
What’s in a Name? Martha Graham and Me
Many people share their names with famous people. Whether historic, like the lawyer I met named Ben Franklin or in the celebrity category. Our world is full of doppelgangers including all the Katy Perrys, Chris Browns and James Taylors who have suffered ceaseless jokes and remarks due to their name links with these stars. As for me, I consider myself fortunate to bear the name of one of the most creative Americans of the 20th century, the great modern dancer, Martha Graham. And to me, the distinction has always been a special one. Continue reading
Martha Graham-Waldon 