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“… Later, the city of Chicago’s loving grandma Mavis Staples proved her voice has held up through the ages. Born in Chitown 80 years ago, she’s been an advocate of all things wholesome for decades now. “We’ve
come here to bring you joy, happiness, inspiration, and positive vibrations,” she declared at the start of her set. Everything she said felt straight out of a Hallmark card, and her newfound followers hung on every word.
Though most her age are retired, Mavis has no plans to slow down anytime soon and even released a new album this year called We Get By. Next on her agenda is a presidential run, which she alluded to after some classic Donald Trump jabs. With life experience that includes marching alongside MLK in Selma and advocating for her beliefs over the past eight decades, I think she’s certainly qualified …”
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