Mahalia Jackson, 1911-1972. An influential and successful gospel singer with hits like "Move On Up a Little Bit Higher", in 1947. She was also active in the civil rights movement. She sang at the 1963 March on Washington at the request of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., where he delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech, and also at his funeral in 1968. She also performed at the inauguration of John F. Kennedy. #BlackHistoryMonth #BLM
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