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For Danielle Brooks, Playing Mahalia Jackson Was a God-Ordained, Universe-Sent Type Thing Talia Smith © Courtesy Lifetime Danielle Brooks talks to BAZAAR.com about playing Mahalia Jackson and her role in the civil rights movement.
“Tell them about the dream, Martin!”
From the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Mahalia Jackson called out to a young Martin Luther King Jr. before his legendary“I Have a Dream” speech. On that hot day in 1963, she not only changed the direction of King’s address, but also changed the trajectory of history forever. Known as the voice of the civil rights movement, the legendary gospel singer has been ever present in shaping the soundtrack of change. From her support of the Montgomery, Alabama, bus boycott to singing the national anthem at John F. Kennedy’s inaugural ball in 1961, Jackson has used her voice to spread gospel music to international stages and audiences around the world. This month, her story finally came to t
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Lifetime s Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia proves Mahalia Jackson s story could span more than two hours quite easily. Scan her biography, listen to her voice, appreciate the fullness of her talent, and it isn t farfetched to say she d be as worthy a candidate for a season of Genius as Aretha Franklin.
Jackson didn t sing popular music, though – she sang gospel. That may be the difference, although it shouldn t be. Mahalia sang for the church with a blues-style fire and spirit inspired by Bessie Smith that scandalized Chicago churches at first but eventually brought Carnegie Hall calling. Her crossover appeal with Black and white radio listeners likely influenced Franklin to borrow a portion of Jackson s flavor for her own vocal stylings.
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