Kenny Leon

An insurance check for $10 000 can allow the Youngers to escape their frustrating life in a crowded Chicago apartment, but escape means different things to each family member.

Born in New Orleans, Mahalia began singing at an early age and went on to become one of the most revered gospel figures in U.S. history, melding her music with the civil rights movement. Her recording of the song “Move on Up a Little Higher” sold millions of copies, skyrocketing her to international fame and gave her the opportunity to perform at diverse settings including in front of a racially integrated audience at the prestigious Carnegie...