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Early Life
-Mahalia Jackson was born on October 26,1911 in New Orleans, Louisiana into Charity Clark and Johnny Jackson.
-Jackson became a gospel singer of all times .
-She became known for her rich and powerful voice. -
occupation
Jackson was a singer, civil rights activist and also a television personality -
marriage life
- Mahalia Jackson was married in 1936 to Isacc Hockenhull but late to Sigmond Galloway because of Hockenhull addiction to gambling
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international star
In 1956-1958 Jackson made her debut on the Ed Sullivan show abd in 1958 she appeared in the newport jazz festival in Rhode Island , performing wih the duke Ellington and his band -
fun facts
-Mahalia Jackson was a 20th century legendary gospel singer.
-Jackson was often reffered to as the Queen of Gospel.
-Finally Jackson was also a civil rights activist. -
Known For
-Mahalia Jackson was known for how powerful her voice was when singing or speaking that cultivated a global following -
characte traits
- Mahalia Jackson was an impassioned delivery, deep commitment to the spritual life and lasting she was an inspriation to all listeners and people with faith.
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major gospel hits
-Jackson sung at the march on Washington
- Jackson was also a gospel composer and performed around the U.S. -
where is he/she now?
-Mahalia Jackson is very well dead and she is at the Providence Memorial Park in Metairie, LA -
death place
mahalia jackson was buried in the Providence Memorial Park , Metairie,LA
