Remembering The Rockettes with Jennifer Jones

Remembering with Jeff Sammut · Mar 19, 2026 · 30m

Jennifer Jones made history as the first African American Radio City Music Hall Rockette—and in this episode she remembers her remarkable journey with the world-renowned dance troupe, The Rockettes. She shares how she broke through a 62-year racial barrier, paving the way for generations of performers to follow, and what it was really like performing in the iconic kickline on the legendary Radio City Music Hall stage. Jennifer also talks about making her national debut at the Super Bowl, her inspiring battle with colorectal cancer, and the resilience that shaped her life both on and off…