Betty Lea (Jackson) Kirkwood was born Jan. 31, 1943, in Rolla, Mo. to Charlie and Easter LeMae (Lawson) Jackson. She passed away in her home on Nov. 7, 2023.
Mikeall “Myienie” Caesar founded N’Fungola Sibo to teach West African dance, a mission encouraged by her longtime mentor, Papa Abdoulaye Camara. Originally from Senegal, Camara had moved to New Orleans