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9 ore fa · Martin Luther King Jr., Jackie Wilson and Sam Cooke all became friends of C. L. Franklin, as well. [23] [24] Ward was romantically involved with Aretha's father from around 1949 until Ward's death in 1973, though Aretha "preferred to view them strictly as friends". [25]
5 giorni fa · “Recorded a week after Franklin sang at Martin Luther King’s funeral, the repeated cry of ‘Freedom!’ and the demand for listeners to ‘let yourself be free’ clearly had other resonances, giving the song a fraught power and impact,” notes The Guardian of the classic, which topped the R&B charts for three weeks.
5 giorni fa · In 1968, “Say It Loud – I'm Black and I'm Proud" was written by Brown and bandleader Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis, several months after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King.
5 giorni fa · Martin Luther King, Jr., was a visionary leader and advocate for equality who spearheaded the civil rights movement in America through nonviolent protests, inspiring lasting change and leaving an enduring legacy.
- Martin Luther King, Jr., was a Baptist minister and social rights activist in the United States in the 1950s and ’60s. He was a leader of the Ameri...
- Martin Luther King, Jr., is known for his contributions to the American civil rights movement in the 1960s. His most famous work is his “I Have a D...
- Martin Luther King, Jr., influenced people around the world. He advocated for peaceful approaches to some of society’s biggest problems. He organiz...
- Martin Luther King, Jr., grew up as the middle child of Michael (later Martin Luther) King, Sr., and Alberta Williams King. His father was the mini...
- Martin Luther King, Jr., was standing on a motel balcony in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968, when he was shot by James Earl Ray. An hour later...
5 giorni fa · Aretha Franklin, born in Memphis, Tennessee, on March 25, 1942, was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest singers of all time, earning the nickname “The Queen of Soul.”. Her powerful vocals, soulful interpretations, and contributions to the Civil Rights Movement made her a cultural icon.
5 giorni fa · Because if they knew that we had it, they might make us get rid of it. A year or so later, we're getting letters from the parents. Hey, man, we found out our kids were listen to your music and we listen to it. We're glad you make a music that our kids can listen to. That doesn't be invaluable, man. So, Dr. Martin Luther King came to Motown.
1 giorno fa · This Academy Award-nominated documentary presents key events in the life of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. Beginning with the 1955 bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama, the production follows King through major steps in his struggle to promote racial equality.
