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Black People Magic: Big Honors for Berry Gordy & Rev Jackson

Two purveyors, encouragers and inspirations of and for Black People Magic to our generation are getting their flowers now… Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. was just named a commander of the Legion of Honor, France’s highest award. In his nomination and presentation, French President Emmanuel Macron said Rev deserved the award for helping “change the destiny of the United States” and with it, the world.

And Motown Founder Berry Gordy is among this year’s class for the Kennedy Center Honors in recognition of his contribution to American culture. He told the Detroit Free Press that his“…first reaction was joy, then disbelief and then: ‘Did I hear that right?’” He added that“President Kennedy was one of my favorite heroes, so to be honored in his name means the world to me.” And to show that he’s still in the game at 90, he said “The things I learned in building Motown, I’m still teaching people… And it all begins with truth, with being who you are — all that stuff I learned being in Detroit.” He'll receive the award in December along with fellow honorees Bette Midler and Joni Mitchell.

Remember to always celebrate your magic! xo


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