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“I'm so blessed that I can still be here to bring the music and have new generations of fans. My Pops would be so proud.”

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Mavis Staples

Mavis Staples, born on July 10, 1939, is an American soul and gospel singer. She is a key member of the Staples Singers band, which had a profound impact on soul and gospel music in the mid-20th century. more

“My voice is my gift. And Pops had me using it in the right way. I had many offers to sing pop, to sing rhythm and blues. Pops said "Mavis, this record company want to give you a million dollars." I said, "No daddy, I want to sing with the family." And I did. I never wanted to branch out by myself. But I've had to now. It's my mission. I've been left here to do it. And I'm grateful.”

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Author:Mavis Staples

“We stay strong. We stay positive, keep our heads up, love one another, spread love. The Devil can't win when you have God on your side.”

Winning Strong Sides Devil Spread Stay Strong Stay Positive Your Side Love One Another Can't Win Heads Up

Author:Mavis Staples

“The Devil is a liar. He cannot win. And that's all we're seeing is a bunch of devils [Donald Trump]. So we have to pray and just look out for one another. Keep your chest out, stick your head up and walk tall.”

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Author:Mavis Staples

“There's always gonna be criticisms, no matter what movie you do, no matter what. You can't please everybody, and it doesn't matter what the genre is. There's always gonna be a positive to a negative comment.”

Matter Please Negative Criticism No Matter What Genre Comment Genre Is Negative Comments

Author:Sam Worthington

“Regardless of what ideological twist people may have, about 90 to 95 percent of our population [in Puerto Rico] really values our citizenship. It's of utmost importance.”

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Author:Ricky Rossello

“Puerto Rico is not a full part of the United States. We're a territory or a colonial territory.”

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Author:Ricky Rossello

“I'd want Puerto Rico to become the 51st state of America.”

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Author:Ricky Rossello

“Puerto Rico lacks resources, but that's not the fault of the U.S.”

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Author:Francisco Rodriguez

“If we're honest with ourselves, most people want to know that there's more to this life, there's more after this life.”

People Ifs Knows Want Honest This Life

Author:Suzanne Giesemann

“Being human, at times, is very painful, and that leads us to reawakening.”

Humans Painful Being Human

Author:Suzanne Giesemann

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