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Mahalia Jackson’s voice helped inspire a movement for freedom and equality. On her birthday, we honor her legacy at the Obama Presidential Center, where “Take My Hand, Precious Lord” fills the museum soundscape and the café bears her name, thanks to the Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation.

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Mahalia Jackson’s voice was more than music; it was part of history. It’s beautiful to see her legacy honored and shared with new generations who can learn about her impact on freedom and equality.