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Rejected by Music Institute
Denied admission to the Curtis Institute of Music due to racial discrimination. -
First Major Hit
Releases "I Loves You, Porgy" launching her career in the music industry. -
Protest Through Music
Writes "Mississippi Goddam" after the Birmingham church bombing, openly denouncing racial violence. -
Marching for Justice
Joins civil rights rallies with Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, advocating for Black empowerment. -
Amplifying Black Women’s Voices
Releases "Four Women", highlighting the struggles and stereotypes of Black women. -
A Black Pride Anthem
Writes "To Be Young, Gifted and Black", inspired by Lorraine Hansberry, which becomes an anthem of Black empowerment. -
Leaving America
she moves to Africa and later Europe -
Call for Revolution
Releases "Revolution", encouraging resistance against oppression. -
Return to the Stage
Resumes performing after years of struggles, with a loyal audience still supporting her. -
Telling Her Story
Publishes her autobiography, I Put a Spell on You