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“I organized Sweet Honey In The Rock in 1973. The music was sanity and balance.”

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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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