COMPTON : Nat King Cole Stamp to Be Unveiled Friday
The new Nat King Cole commemorative stamp will be unveiled at 10 a.m. Friday at Compton Community College, 1111 E. Artesia Blvd.
On hand will be a daughter of the late crooner, Casey, along with her godfather, Sen. Ralph C. Dills (D-El Segundo). The senator’s friendship with Cole “goes way back,” said Tim Mock, Dills’ campaign coordinator. Dills, who is running for reelection, will give the keynote speech at the ceremony.
The Postal Service will also unveil a stamp honoring singer Ethel Waters.
The Dozier Singers gospel group and Group Therapy band will perform.
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