Bobby L. Rush tweeted the following:
"Jackson used her fame to support political causes & figures. She sang the African American spiritual song I Been Buked and I Been Scorned @ the March on Washington before #MLK gave his "I have a Dream" speech. She also preformed @ #JFKs inauguration. #BlackMusicMonth"Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Bobby L. Rush:
"#MahaliaJackson, known as the Queen of Gospel, moved to Chicago as a teenager. After gaining attention singing @ local churches, Jackson became the 1st gospel singer to perform @ Carnegie Hall in 1960. She was later inducted into the #Rock&RollHallofFame in 1997. #BlackMusicMonth"Read on Twitter
"Sending my deepest condolences to @RepCasten & his family regarding their tragic loss. My prayers are with them. twitter.com/RepCasten/stat"Read on Twitter
"I was deeply honored to speak today alongside @chicagosmayor & the Aldermanic Black Caucus at the 2nd annual #Juneteenth flag raising ceremony. The mainstream acceptance of Juneteenth fills me w/optimism as kids today will grow up better understanding our nations full history." on June 13Read on Twitter
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