Mahalia Jackson

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  • Mahalia Jackson was born.

  • Mahalia starting singing at Mount Moriah Baptist Church.

  • Mahalia moved to Chicago with her aunt.

  • Met Thomas A Dorsey, music producer.

  • Mahalia signed with the Apollo record label.

  • First gospel singer to perform at Carnegie Hall.

  • Sang to support the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

  • Sang at President John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Ball.

  • Mahalia sang at the March on Washington.

  • Mahalia Jackson died.

  • Receives Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

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