Overview
- The memorial for Roberta Flack, held at the Abyssinian Baptist Church in New York, featured performances by Stevie Wonder, Lauryn Hill, and Wyclef Jean, among others.
- Flack, a Grammy-winning artist known for hits like 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' and 'Killing Me Softly with His Song,' passed away on February 24 at the age of 88.
- Lauryn Hill called Flack's existence 'a form of resistance' and performed emotional renditions of her classics, joined by Wyclef Jean and Stevie Wonder.
- Stevie Wonder delivered heartfelt remarks and performed songs, including a tribute he wrote for Flack titled 'I Can See the Sun in Late December.'
- The service included reflections from prominent figures like Rev. Al Sharpton, Kamala Harris, and Phylicia Rashad, emphasizing Flack's groundbreaking artistry and activism.