Legacy of Sam Cooke's civil rights anthem "A Change Is Gonna Come" kept alive with picture book

Name: Legacy of Sam Cooke's civil rights anthem "A Change Is Gonna Come" kept alive with picture book
Uploaded: 2025-09-09T16:46:00-0700
Duration: 5 min 34 s
Description: The family of iconic musician Sam Cooke, who sang the civil rights anthem "A Change Is Gonna Come," among many other hit songs, is keeping his legacy alive with a new picture book. Cooke's granddaughter, Nicole Cooke-Johnson, joined KCAL News Morning to discuss the book, which she hopes can introduce the legendary music and message to a younger generation.

The family of iconic musician Sam Cooke, who sang the civil rights anthem "A Change Is Gonna Come," among many other hit songs, is keeping his legacy alive with a new picture book. Cooke's granddaughter, Nicole Cooke-Johnson, joined KCAL News Morning to discuss the book, which she hopes can introduce the legendary music and message to a younger generation.