Candie Carawan
Carolanne Marie "Candie" Carawan (née Anderson) (born 1939) is an American civil rights activist, singer and author known for popularizing the protest song "We Shall Overcome" to the American Civil Rights Movement with her husband Guy Carawan in the 1960s.
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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