[TIL] MLK Day & Mahalia Jackson

[Hess]

Today I learned that Mahalia Jackson, gospel singer, had a huge role in the speech given by Martin Luther King Jr. back in August of 1963.  For those interested, the article is here, but for the TLDR, she yelled in the back "Tell them about the dream, Martin!", for which he then put his speech to the side of the lectern, and went off script and preached one of the greatest speeches in history.  

 

This video also gives a really cool anecdote as well, which I totally recommend watching!  I guess today, as we reflect on current events, I challenge you to make it your dream that not just today, but everyday we join proverbial hands, every kind and color, to dream and pray for our nation and world.  

 

 

[Tristan]

Thanks for sharing this Hess. Can say I learned something new today as well (about Mahalia Jackson).

[Lykenlova06]

Oh wow.  I did not know this at all.  Thank you so much for sharing!

[MisterJohn]

This is super interesting! I did not know this.

 

Thanks for sharing, Hess!