Tag Archives: Nina Simone

Black Lives Matter: Nina Simone

Posted on June 3, 2026 by odeboyz

She was ten years old when a white couple arrived late to her piano recital and someone asked her parents to give up their front-row seats. Her mother and father stood without a word and started toward the back. Eunice … Continue reading →

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Black History Month, 2022: Lyrics of ‘I wish’

Posted on October 6, 2022 by odeboyz

I wish I knew howIt would feel to be freeI wish I could breakAll the chains holding meI wish I could sayAll the things that I should saySay ’em loud say ’em clearFor the whole round world to hear I … Continue reading →

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