Lionel Richie: Shielded from Civil Rights, Finds Voice in Music
Update: 2025-10-04
Description
Lionel Richie reveals why his parents forbade him from marching with Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement, despite growing up in the heart of it. Richie reflects on the Tuskegee anger he felt, his parents' desire to protect him, and his surprising take on today's political climate, suggesting civil rights are moving backward. Discover why Richie believes music, not politics, is his most powerful tool for change and spreading love.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Comments
In Channel
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States00:00
00:00
x
