A river of life celebration. I am grateful to the congregation 1600 at Strathmore & the circle of artists who sang, played instruments, testified, & illuminated our possibilities and know-how through songs that Mom taught us. A 4ever home no one can take away. #bernicejohnsonreagon
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Words of wisdom. #BerniceJohnsonReagon #QuoteOftheDay

“I need to be one in the number as we stand against tyranny…”

Blessed be the life, memory, and legacy of Bernice Johnson Reagon.
Rise in Power.

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#rip #BerniceJohnsonReagon

Unexpected, beautiful touch: the “we who believe in __________ freedom” refrain in Harris’ stump speech. #EllaBaker #BerniceJohnsonReagon #EllasSong
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Just a word of encouragement from Dr. Bernice… I’m glad to be walking, and working, and imagining in community with you, dear ones. 💜🌍

#wearetheones
#bernicejohnsonreagon
#imagine

Both #JohnMayall (90) and #BerniceJohnsonReagon (81) died. Both were music people but ... If you don't know either of them, check the comments for an article about each one.

Bonus track: Bernice Johnson Reagon - They Are Falling Around Me
I didn’t post an earworm link yesterday, but this was also in my head
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#earworm #folk #protest #ACapella #BerniceJohnsonReagon

#BerniceJohnsonReagon has died at the age of 81; she founded #SweetHoneyintheRock & used #music to advance an agenda of #CivilRights & #SocialJustice; rest in peace & power, Sister Bernice~!

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