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The roots of ‘We Shall Overcome’ lie in Maryland’s Eastern Shore

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Charles Albert Tindley, who wrote the lyrics to more than 50 gospel hymns, including what became the civil rights anthem “We Shall Overcome” was molded on the country roads of Worcester County in the waning days of slavery.
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The roots of ‘We Shall Overcome’ lie in Maryland’s Eastern Shore

Charles Albert Tindley, who wrote the lyrics to more than 50 gospel hymns, including what became the civil rights anthem “We Shall Overcome” was molded on the country roads of Worcester County in the waning days of slavery.

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thebanner.com broke the news in on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
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