18. She performed at numerous Civil Rights protests, including the Selma to Montgomery Marches of 1965
When it came to Civil Rights, Nina didn’t just talk the talk, she walked the walk. In 1965, the three Selma to Montgomery Marches were held in protest at the murder of a peaceful protestor by Alabama state troopers and African-Americans being prevented from voting. On March, 25, Nina performed for the marchers at the City of St Jude, risking her own safety not just by turning up but by performing incendiary tracks such as Mississippi Goddam. Along with other prominent African-Americans such as Sammy Davis Jr, Nina played on a stage made out of empty coffin crates.
