Jennifer Holliday sang at the funeral for Rep. John Lewis at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. The event capped a six-day memorial for the beloved civil rights icon. She sang 'Only What You Do for Christ Will Last' and 'Take My Hand, Precious Lord.'
Singer Jennifer Holliday sang Thursday at the funeral service for Congressman John Lewis, which was held at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. The event capped a six-day memorial for Lewis, a beloved civil rights icon. Holliday first came to fame as a Tony Award-winning member of the original Broadway cast of"Dreamgirls." Her rendition of"And I Am Telling You" is now legendary.
"She also performed"Take My Hand, Precious Lord." Holliday sparked a backlash in 2017 after she agreed to perform at an inauguration-related welcome concert for President Donald Trump. She later changed her mind about performing, citing opposition from the LGBTQ community which has long supported her. Holliday was not the only singer to move those in attendance of the funeral.
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