What kind of props could I use for a report on Mihalia Jackson-the gospel singer?

Question

My daughter has to do a report on Mihalia Jackson the gospel singer-what kind of props can she get together for the report? We know she is in the Gospel Hall of Fame, she was a symbol for civil rights,she sang at Martin Luther Kings funeral,she owned a flower shop and a beauty salon, but, we canno't think of anything interesting to bring in, she also has to dress like her-any suggestions would be so appreciated.

Answer 1

There was a play/musical written about her growing up called "Do Black Patten Leather Shoes Really Reflect UP?" I suggest your daughter dress in black patten leather shoes, have a Bible, wear anklet socks and a dress. If she can jump rope have her take one and recite a rhyme while skipping. Many kids learned rhythm and rhyme/musical skills while playing such games. She could sing something like "Miss Susie had a steam boat, her steam boat had a bell, Miss Susie when to Heaven her steam boat went to Hello operator give me number nine....

Answer 2

I noticeably a lot grew up always having Michaek Jackson or the Jackson 5 round. He had a variety of of skills which he noticeably confirmed in his early solo days. He only did not carry out the style of music I listened to. although, I comprehend he grow to be gifted and progressive. i will not separate his failings as someone to boot praising him for his skills now, ket us undergo in concepts those youthful persons that he victimized. Spare me the "allegedly"'s and the "innocuous till shown accountable"'s, all of us recognize he did some incorrect and had a unfavorable impact on a minimum of a few lives. I assume this nswer to be thumbed out of existence, yet those are issues that are not any further reported sufficient, noticeably immediately. Oh, to onswer the score question....i am going to provide him an 8.

Answer 3

Do an image on yahoo or even google. You can get some dressing ideas there.. My mother and grandmother had lot's of her albums when I was a kid. I grew up listening to gospel and jazz.. I always wondered why they never played her type of music in my church(Catholic). I am now a musician and still think she was one of the greats. Not bad for a white kid from NJ..

Answer 4

Mahalia Jackson is often pictured in choir robes. I think that might be a good prop. A microphone for singing is another good one. Perhaps some sheet music - Go Tell It on the Mountain was one of her most famous recordings. Good luck!

Answer 5

How about her voice,was used for Gods,Glory...Two points..

Answer 6

All I can say is to look at some pics of her and copy what you see there...