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#OnThisDay in 1965, #MalcolmX was assassinated while giving a speech in Manhattan’s Audubon Ballroom. A fearless advocate for Black liberation, he challenged systemic oppression and called for self-determination. His views on race and justice evolved over time, but his words continue to inspire movements for justice and empowerment.

Watch his 1963 interview with @wgbh in the American Archive of Public Broadcasting: americanarchive.org/catalog/cp

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Ossie Davis & Ruby Dee were a legendary couple of American stage and film. They met on the set of Robert Ardrey's 1946 play Jeb and married in 1948. They were involved in the Civil Rights Movement participating in protests and demonstrations, including the 1963 March on Washington.

Odetta

December 31, 1930 ~ Blues and folk singer Odetta is born Odetta Holmes in Birmingham, Alabama. Named the "Queen of American folk music" by Martin Luther King Jr., Odetta sings "O Freedom" at the 1963 March on Washington and is considered The Voice of the Civil Rights Movement. Listen to my Odetta playlist on Amazon Music ... #Odetta #birthday #blues #folk #civilrightsmovement #spirituals #queenofamericanfolkmusic

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You Can't Make This Stuff Up ... · OdettaDecember 31, 1930 ~ Blues and folk singer Odetta is born Odetta Holmes in Birmingham, Alabama. Named the “Queen of American folk music” by Martin Luther King Jr., Odetta sings “O …