Mahalia biopic premieres on Lifetime | Afro

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Mahalia biopic premieres on Lifetime | Afro

THE BURTON WIRE — Born in New Orleans, Mahalia began singing at an early age and went on to become one of the most revered gospel figures in U.S. history, melding her music with the civil rights movement. Her recording of the song “Move on Up a Little Higher” sold millions of copies, skyrocketing her […]

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