Bernice Johnson Reagon

Bernice Johnson Reagon is an influential American singer, scholar, and activist known for her work in the civil rights movement and her contributions to African American music and culture. As a founding member of the a cappella group Sweet Honey in the Rock, she has celebrated and preserved the traditions of African American spirituals and folk music. Reagon has also worked as an educator and historian, focusing on the intersection of music and social justice. Her efforts highlight the power of music as a tool for cultural expression and social change.