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Mahalia Jackson: Trailblazing Gospel Star Who Sang For Freedom
by Grace Somesby Grace SomesAs we celebrate Black History Month, Mahalia Jackson’s legacy reminds us of Black artists’ profound contributions to our culture and history. Every …
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Entertainment
Ledisi to Play Gospel Legend Mahalia Jackson in ‘Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story’
R&B songbird Ledisi has been tapped to play legendary gospel singer Mahalia Jackson in the biopic, Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story. …
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‘Orange Is the New Black’ star Danielle Brooks has been tapped to play gospel legend Mahalia Jackson in a biopic on Lifetime. …
