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Illinois U.S. Rep Bobby L. Rush: "Known as the the Father of Soul Music, #SamCooke grew up singing in a church choir, which trained him..."

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Bobby L. Rush tweeted the following:

"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"
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Here are other recent tweets from Bobby L. Rush:

"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 19
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"Wishing a #HappyFathersDay to the incredible fathers & father figures who make a difference in our lives!" on June 19
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"Proud to join the House in passing the Lower Food & Fuel Costs Act, a bill to lower prices in the grocery aisle & at the gas pump. We need to be doing as much as possible to make things more affordable for American families." on June 16
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