The Freedom Singer

The transcript details the speaker's passion for singing, starting from childhood in a sheltered environment. It highlights their involvement in the Albany Movement and the formation of the Freedom Singers, who played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement through music. The narrative includes their nationwide tour, challenges faced, and the enduring impact of music on the movement. Post-Freedom Singers, the speaker continued to share the story of the Civil Rights Movement through song, emphasizing the uplifting power of music.

At what age did the narrator begin their singing journey?

• Seven

• Six

• Five

• Four

Which university did the narrator attend in 1960?

• Florida State University

• Florida A&M University

• University of Florida

• University of Georgia

What was the main goal of the Albany Movement?

• To organize concerts

• To desegregate public spaces

• To promote music education

• To build new schools

Who were the members of the Freedom Singers?

• John, Paul, George, Ringo

• Michael, Janet, Tito, Jermaine

• Cordell, Bernice, Rutha, Chuck

• Simon, Garfunkel, Dylan, Baez

How many states did the Freedom Singers travel to in nine months?

• 30

• 46

• 50

• 40

What song did the narrator lead during the March on Washington?

• We Shall Overcome

• We Shall Not Be Moved

• Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Round

• Keep Your Eyes on the Prize

According to the narrator, what was essential for the Civil Rights Movement?

• Petitions

• Political speeches

• Marches

• Songs