- She was the third African-American to join the famous-legged ensemble, The Radio City Rockettes.
- Her father, Jerry Harkness, attended Loyola of Chicago and was Captain and MVP of the 1963 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship team, seen in the documentary, "Game of Change". Her father, Jerry Harkness, is also a three-time Hall of Famer and made the longest shot ever in professional basketball history... 88 feet in the ABA league.
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Point Park University.
- Her father-in-law is Bobby Massey, a Rock n Roll Hall of Famer for his years with the famed musical group, The O'Jays.
- While touring with Jimmy Buffett and The Coral Reefer Band, Julie and other band members flew in Jimmy Buffett's private jet, sometimes with Jimmy piloting/flying the plane.
- Mother is Judy Harkness who was very active in the Civil Rights Movement. Martin Luther King Jr., Jesse Jackson and others hosted private meetings in the Family Home.
- Recognized for her Academic Excellence by being inducted into The National Honor Society.
- Julie has shot more than 35 national commercials.
- Julie is still extremely close to her Rockette and Broadway "sisters".
- Her brother, Jerald Harkness, is a film and documentary producer.
- Julie is from Indianapolis, Indiana.
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