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Denise Oliver Velez

  • Contributing Editor, Daily Kos
  • Adjunct faculty Anthropology and Women's Studies, Family Property
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Songs of enslavement, resistance, and the journey to freedom

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By Denise Oliver Velez
| Daily Kos Verified
Legendary activist and longtime Daily Kos contributor Denise Oliver Velez sadly passed away on July 15. She left us with an astounding collection of stories dedicated to celebrating Black music. Daily Kos hopes to honor her memory by continuing to share these timeless pieces. This story originally ran Aug. 20, 2023. Black Music Sunday is a weekly series highlighting all things Black music.
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Funk music is as unapologetically Black as the musicians who pioneered it

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By Denise Oliver Velez
| Daily Kos Verified
Legendary activist and longtime Daily Kos contributor Denise Oliver Velez sadly passed away on July 15. She left us with an astounding collection of stories dedicated to celebrating Black music. Daily Kos hopes to honor her memory by continuing to share these timeless pieces. This story originally ran July 26, 2020.
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Musical memories to mark Obama’s birthday Original

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By Denise Oliver Velez
| Daily Kos Verified
Legendary activist and longtime Daily Kos contributor Denise Oliver Velez sadly passed away on July 15. She left us with an astounding collection of stories dedicated to celebrating Black music. Daily Kos hopes to honor her memory by continuing to share these timeless pieces. This story originally ran Aug. 3, 2025. Black Music Sunday is a weekly series highlighting all things Black music, with over 270 stories covering performers, genres, history, and more, each featuring its own vibrant soundtrack.
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