Candie Carawan
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Carolanne Marie "Candie" Carawan (née Anderson)[1][2] (born 1939) is an American civil rights activist, singer and author[3] known for popularizing the protest song "We Shall Overcome" to the American Civil Rights Movement with her husband Guy Carawan in the 1960s.
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Candie Carawan | |
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Born | Carolanne Marie Anderson 1939 (age 84–85) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Alma mater | Pomona College |
Occupation(s) | Civil rights activist, singer, author |
Years active | 1960–present |
Known for | Highlander Research and Education Center |
Spouse | |
Children | 2 (including Evan Carawan) |
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