06/03/2026
🎵 Black Music Month Spotlight: Nina Simone
Known as the “High Priestess of Soul,” Nina Simone was a singer, pianist, and activist whose voice helped shape both music and history. Through songs like Mississippi Goddam and To Be Young, Gifted and Black, she spoke openly about racial injustice, Black pride, and the fight for equality.
Nina Simone believed music could be a tool for change, and she used her platform to inspire courage, conversation, and action. Her legacy continues to remind us of the power that art, truth, and resilience can have in shaping a better future.