Bobby L. Rush tweeted the following:
"Cooke broadened awareness of the Civil Rights Movement & refused to perform for segregated audiences. His song A Change is Gonna Come is 1 of the most highly recognized civil rights anthems, which was placed on @librarycongress' National Recording Registry. #BlackMusicMonth"Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Bobby L. Rush:
"Known as the the Father of Soul Music, #SamCooke grew up singing in a church choir, which trained him for his music career. Mixing soul & pop music, he was able to cater to a wide audience no matter their race, age, or religion. #BlackMusicMonth"Read on Twitter
"On #Juneteenth, we remember that independence was not equally granted in America until the end of slavery & how America was built on the immense pain & suffering of millions of enslaved Black men & women. We continue to fight for the advancement of racial justice in our country." on June 19Read on Twitter
"Wishing a #HappyFathersDay to the incredible fathers & father figures who make a difference in our lives!" on June 19Read on Twitter
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