Bernice Johnson Reagon, Influential Civil Rights Singer and Activist, Dies at 81

Reagon co-founded the Freedom Singers and Sweet Honey in the Rock, blending music with activism for over five decades.

Reagon's powerful voice and activism were pivotal in the 1960s civil rights movement.
She co-founded the Freedom Singers to support the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC).
Sweet Honey in the Rock, founded by Reagon, received Grammy nominations and toured globally.
Reagon's work spanned music, academia, and curation, promoting Black history and culture.
She was honored with numerous awards, including a MacArthur 'Genius' Fellowship.