James Brown honored Martin Luther King Jr. in Boston the night after his assasination. With inspiring speeches and legendary performances James Brown gave the black community a peaceful place to grieve. The concert is said to have helped prevent violence and riots throughout the city that night. In 1982, JB met with the president and advocated to make his birthday a national holiday. Happy Birthday Dr.King 🎂 Rest in Power ✊🏾 | James Brown

Let’s continue celebrating #BlackMusicMonth with James Brown’s legendary performance of “It’s A Man’s World” on The Ed Sullivan Show! The classic song reached no.1 on the Billboard R&B chart and continues to resonate with audiences today! | James Brown