“The voice I have now, I got the first time I sang in a movement meeting, after I got out of jail... and I'd never heard it before in my life.”
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Bernice Johnson Reagon
Bernice Johnson Reagon is an accomplished American singer and social activist. Born on October 4, 1942, she is renowned for her active participation in the Civil Rights and feminist movements. Reagon's musical works profoundly reflect themes of social justice and racial equality, and her voice and leadership have inspired generations of protesters. more
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