The outspoken civil rights activist Nina Simone co-wrote “To Be Young, Gifted and Black” and first recorded the song in 1964. She was known for her fiery temper and violent outbursts. More than once, ...
When Nina Simone recorded "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" in 1964, she poured the pain of the Civil Rights Movement – and her own personal struggles – into every note. Just months later, the British ...
Several years ago, I had a dream about my grandfather, who had suffered terribly from Parkinson’s disease. In my dream, I was struggling to push him on a hospital gurney. Suddenly, the weight lifted.