Daily Black Quote — November 2

Mahalia Jackson

Mahalia Jackson

Mahalia Jackson

“Blues are the songs of despair. Gospel songs are the songs of hope. When you sing gospel you have a feeling there’s a cure for what’s wrong.”

— Mahalia Jackson

Mahalia sang gospel because it carried hope where the blues carried despair. Her voice told millions that there is a cure for what’s wrong.

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