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Mahalia Jackson discusses the civil rights movement and the upcoming freedom rally

BROADCAST: May. 17, 1963 | DURATION: 00:29:24

Synopsis

Studs Terkel interviews gospel vocalist Mahalia Jackson. Jackson discusses the freedom rally that will be taking place at McCormick's Place in Chicago, IL.

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 17, 1963

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 46 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
29 minutes, 24 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

African American History & Culture Civil Rights Music - Blues & Gospel Music

People

Tags

Jackson, Mahalia, 1911-1972 African American singers. Gospel musicians African Americans Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Freedom rally Social reform Civil rights Black singer Black vocalist Spirituals Gospel music Keep A-Movin' Hold On Chicago I'm On My Way Civil rights movement Segregation Freedom songs

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