African American History Project Starring: Mahalia Jackson

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African American History Project Starring
Mahalia Jackson

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Introduction

• The person I have chosen is (drum roll) Mahalia
  Jackson! This person is the -as the people say-
  the greatest gospel singer who ever lived! Her
  astonishing voice and true devotion moved
  millions of people around the world!!
• This is one of Mahalia Jacksons songs Elijah
  Rock

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Background

• Mahalia Jackson was born on October 26, 1911.
  Jackson was born in New Orleans, LA (Louisiana).
  Mahalia was the third child of John A. Jackson,
  who was a barber and preacher. Sadly, John died
  at the age of 25 when Mahalia was only 4 years
  old. Jackson was sent to live with her aunts
  house in 1916. The aunts name is Mahalia Duke
  Paul. Aunt Duke didnt allow secular music in her
  household, but Jacksons brother would sneak in
  some records. Although Jackson was young, she had
  an amazing voice and would sing hymns and
  old-time gospels around the house.
• Nobody But You Lord

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Accomplishments

• Mahalia started to sing when she was only 4!! She
  sung at the Plymouth Rock Baptist church.
• In the late 1920s, when Mahalia was 16 years of
  age, she moved to Chicago and became fond of
  work. But soon after, she found plenty of work
  singing solo at churches and funerals after
  joining the Greater Salem Baptist Church choir.
• After singing with the Prince Johnson Singers,
  she began recording for Decca Records in 1937.
• Mahalia performed in the Apollo Records from 1946
  to 1954.
• In the 1950s, Mahalia's voice was heard on radio,
  television and concert halls around the whole
  world. Her shows were packed in Europe, and her
  audience very enthusiastic at the 1957 Newport
  Jazz Festival, at a special all-gospel program
  she requested.
• Mahalia started her own Sunday night radio show
  on CBS in 1954.
• Mahalia was in the Columbia Records from 1954 to
  1967.
• She sang for President Dwight Eisenhower and at
  John F. Kennedy's inaugural ball in 1960.
• Mahalia sang at a lot of Dr. King Jr.s rallies.
• Mahalia also sung at Dr. Kings "I Have a Dream"
  speech at the March on Washington in 1963.
• She also sang at Dr. King Jr.s funeral 5 years
  later.
• Lord, Don't Let Me Fail

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Obstacles

• The toughest time that Mahalia faced, was when
  she sung for the Decca Records in 1937 and the
  records did not sell as well as she expected.
• Trouble In My Way

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Tributes

• Mahalia Jackson cheered many people up. Although
  they never built any monuments or anything for
  Mahalia, she still lives in our hearts and minds,
  and her music will always cheer the sad faces of
  many people, into faces of joy, and happiness.
• Down By The Riverside

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Conclusion

• Mahalia changed the world by when the people were
  sad, her gospel singing would cheer people up.
• Sadly, despite her doctors word, ordering her to
  slow down, Mahalia collasped and died with heart
  failure in Evergreen Park, Illinois in 1972.
• Mahalia, if you can hear me, I congratulate you
  for all that you have done to cheer all men and
  women up in there time of sorrow.
• Standing Here Wondering        Which Way To Go

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Resources

• http//www.lkwdpl.org/wihohio/jack-mah.htm
• http//www.mhmin.org/FC/fc-0296MahaliaJ.htm
• Yes, I know these are only two website but this
  website has loads of information.
• How I Got Over