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Wait… Sidney Poitier was tone-deaf?! 😱 Most people remember the classic scene in "Lilies of the Field," but the voice singing "Amen" wasn’t Sidney—it was THIS man, Jester Hairston. ​From the grandson of slaves to the "Amen" sitcom star, Jester Hairston is the unsung genius of Black Hollywood. ✨ He wrote the song "Amen." ✨ He wrote the Christmas classic "Mary’s Boy Child." ✨ He preserved the history of Negro Spirituals when Hollywood wanted to forget them. ​Give this man his flowers! 💐 Did you
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Wait… Sidney Poitier was tone-deaf?! 😱 Most people remember the classic scene in "Lilies of the Field," but the voice singing "Amen" wasn’t Sidney—it was THIS man, Jester Hairston. ​From the grandson of slaves to the "Amen" sitcom star, Jester Hairston is the unsung genius of Black Hollywood. ✨ He wrote the song "Amen." ✨ He wrote the Christmas classic "Mary’s Boy Child." ✨ He preserved the history of Negro Spirituals when Hollywood wanted to forget them. ​Give this man his flowers! 💐 Did you
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This month, the Denyce Graves Foundation honors the remarkable legacy of Jester Hairston — a visionary whose career spanned radio, stage, film, and choral conducting. From composing over 300 spirituals to bringing “Amen” to life in Lilies of the Field, Hairston dedicated his life to preserving and uplifting the sound of our heritage. His artistry continues to inspire generations around the world. Help us spread his story — share this video with friends and loved ones so that Hidden Voices like H
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This month, the Denyce Graves Foundation honors the remarkable legacy of Jester Hairston — a visionary whose career spanned radio, stage, film, and choral conducting. From composing over 300 spirituals to bringing “Amen” to life in Lilies of the Field, Hairston dedicated his life to preserving and uplifting the sound of our heritage. His artistry continues to inspire generations around the world. Help us spread his story — share this video with friends and loved ones so that Hidden Voices like H
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Jester Hairston was born in Belews Creek, North Carolina in 1901. His ancestors were enslaved at the Cooleemee Plantation, located in Davie County, North Carolina. He was one of the first Black students admitted into Tufts University 🎓and studied music 🎼 at the Juilliard School. His career expands across many disciplines. He was a member of the of Kappa Alpha Psi ,departing the physical world 🌍 in the year 2000 at 98 yrs old. #amen #classictv #80s #composer #spiritual #negrospirituals #histor
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Jester Hairston was born in Belews Creek, North Carolina in 1901. His ancestors were enslaved at the Cooleemee Plantation, located in Davie County, North Carolina. He was one of the first Black students admitted into Tufts University 🎓and studied music 🎼 at the Juilliard School. His career expands across many disciplines. He was a member of the of Kappa Alpha Psi ,departing the physical world 🌍 in the year 2000 at 98 yrs old. #amen #classictv #80s #composer #spiritual #negrospirituals #histor
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