Freedom Singers

Members of the Freedom Singers discuss the role of music during the American Civil Rights movement of the 1960s and perform “Fighting for My Rights” (based on the song “Lonely Avenue”) and the traditional gospel song “Just a Closer Walk with Thee.”

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