Mahalia Jackson was one of the greatest musical artists of her generation, not just for her beautiful music, but also for her inspirational witness. Her most iconic moments were in her singing of “His Eye is On the Sparrow,” based on the teaching of Jesus in Matthew, which inspired comfort and encouragement during the civil rights movement. Her encouragement for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to “tell them about the dream, Martin,” elicited the grand, sweeping conclusion to his famous speech in Washington, D.C.  

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Reflection Questions:
1. What do you think makes singing such a powerful form of individual and communal expression?

2. What songs have been most inspiring to you throughout your life?
 
3. How familiar are you with the music of Mahalia Jackson? How might you listen to her music over the coming days?