Mahalia Jackson sings "How I Got Over" on August 28, 1963 at a march in Washington, D.C. Later at that march, as Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke, Jackson shouted from the crowd, “Tell them about the dream, Martin!” prompting his most famous speech: | Legacy Recordings

83K views · 268 reactions | Mahalia Jackson was a gospel icon and activist who changed the course of the civil rights movement. #ad Danielle Brooks stars in Robin Roberts Presents: #Mahalia on Saturday, April 3rd at 8/7c on Lifetime. #TheMahaliaJacksonStory | The Hollywood Reporter | Facebook

Mahalia Jackson - Silent Night (Live) (1950) Mahalia Jackson’s rendition of Silent Night redefines the carol, infusing it with her gospel roots to create a deeply personal yet universally uplifting experience. Recorded by the "Queen of Gospel," this version transforms a familiar Christmas classic into a serene and hopeful journey, reflecting her profound artistry. The song, originally composed in 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber and Joseph Mohr, has long been a holiday staple, but Jackson’s interpreta