[Summer Short] Civil Rights Soul, with Richie Unterberger
In the Civil Rights Movement, music was vital to fueling the activism and lifting the spirits of African-Americans fighting for racial justice and social change. In this class, rock and soul music author and historian Richie Unterberger highlights the role music played in reflecting and inspiring the movement. Filmed and recorded performances by the likes of Curtis Mayfield, Nina Simone, Abbey Lincoln, and Marvin Gaye will be featured in this journey through Civil Rights soul (and some jazz and gospel) of the 1960s and 1970s.
About the Speaker
Richie Unterberger is the author of numerous music history books, including volumes on Bob Marley, the Who, and 1960s folk-rock. His latest book, published by Taschen in 2022, is San Francisco: Portrait of a City. His next book, Do What You Fear Most: The History of the Velvet Underground, will be published by Omnibus Press in spring 2026.
Tickets
- 🎟️ $0 — Premium/Premium Plus Members
- 🎟️ $30 — OLLI Members (Single-Term and Annual/Annual Plus) and OLLI Faculty
- 🎟️ $9 — Fee Assistance Members
- 🎟️ $45 — General Public/Best of OLLI subscribers
Details👇
- Thursday, June 18, 1–3 PM
- In person, livestreamed and recorded
- If attending in person: OLLI HQ, 1995 University Ave., Suite 365, Berkeley — doors open at 12:30 PM.
- No need to show a ticket — we'll have your name on a list.
- The Zoom link will be included in your confirmation email. OLLI members can also find the link in their Member Dashboard.
- The recording will be sent the following day and will remain available through August 31.
- Summer Shorts offer fresh ideas, context and depth — all in a single engaging session.
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