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Alice Walker and Friends Sing "Lift Every Voice"

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Uploaded by on May 7, 2009

The packed house joined together in singing the civil rights anthem, "Lift Every Voice," led by Professor Rudolph Byrd and Emory University sophomore Garrett Turner. A rousing finale to Ms. Walker's public talk.

Author-activist Alice Walker visited Emory on April 22-24, 2009 in celebration the public opening of her archives and the accompanying exhibition titled "A Keeping of Records: The Art and Life of Alice Walker".

For more on Alice Walker and Emory's collections, visit http://www.emory.edu/home/academics/libraries/alice-walker.html

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  • I remember learning this song in grade school; I could barely get through singing because I was always so moved by its meaning. And I don't know where it came from. I was young & no one had taught us anything about the song (which was shame in and of itself), but it spoke to me.

  • This song deserves a full rendition of all its verses. This video at least does this. It showcases the lovely words.

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  • good job Garrett

  • God I love Dr. Byrd! He's always doin' somethin' awesome.

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