About The Event
Racial Equity Buddies are pleased to once again partner with Leonard Di Cosimo, President of the Cleveland Federation of Musicians, AFM Local 4 to present to the community – free of charge – the musical King! Jackson!, followed by a jazz concert!
The King! Jackson! musical explores the friendship and partnership between Mahalia Jackson and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Jackson was an American gospel singer, widely considered one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century, and a close friend and confidant of King.
Mahalia shouted to Dr. King and changed history. Dr. King’s prepared remarks for the March on Washington did not include nor reference Dr. King’s dream. While King was delivering his remarks, Mahalia shouted and exhorted, “Tell them about the dream, Martin!” Trusting Mahalia’s instincts implicitly, King put aside his text and launched into “I Have a Dream,” which would become his most famous speech. Without Mahalia, there would not have been that speech, not that historic day!
Unfortunately, but not surprisingly, Mahalia does not receive the recognition that other male artists who worked with King received. Yet, arguably, she was closer to King and more supportive of his work than most other artists. On April 26, we celebrate and recall her contributions to the human rights struggles.
After the 40-minute musical, we will be treated to a jazz concert hosted by WKHR 91.5 FM, Ron “The Jazz Man” Davis, featuring Shirley Cook.
Light refreshments provided.
To reserve a seat or make an inquiry email racialequitybuddies@gmail.com.
Location
Forest Hill Church
3031 Monticello Blvd
Cleveland Heights,
OH
44118
United States