Black History Icons:, Nina Simone.<br />Eunice Kathleen Waymon was born on <br />February 21, 1933, and passed on April 21, 2003.<br />Here are five facts <br />to celebrate the life <br />of the iconic singer <br />and civil rights activist.<br />1. She learned <br />to play piano at <br />3 years old.<br />2. She began protesting at the age of 12 when she refused <br />to play at her church unless her parents could sit in the <br />front of the hall instead of the back.<br />3. Simone performed at the famous <br />Selma to Montgomery March.<br />4. She was called <br />“The High Priestess of Soul.”.<br />5. Her music addressed <br />racial and social injustice, <br />like her iconic song, <br />“Mississippi Goddam.”.<br />Happy Birthday, <br />Nina Simone!
