Dance legend Katherine Dunham celebrates 95th birthday.(Newsmakers)(Brief Article) From: Jet | Date: July 12, 2004 | COPYRIGHT 2004 Johnson Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Dance pioneer Katherine Dunham recently returned to her hometown of East St. Louis, IL, to celebrate her 95th birthday in a weeklong series of tributes.

Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan, a longtime admirer and friend of the dance legend, was among the more than 400 well-wishers on hand to help Ms. Dunham celebrate her big day.

Fans and former members of her dance company came from across the U.S. and 13 foreign countries, including Brazil, Cuba,...