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“The Civil Rights Movement also reaffirmed me as a singer. It taught me that singing was not entertainment, it was something else.”

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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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