Roberta Flack Memorial Honors Her Legacy with Music and Tributes

Lauryn Hill, Stevie Wonder, and other luminaries celebrate the life and impact of the Grammy-winning artist at a public service in New York.

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.