Part 1: https://youtu.be/1aekkufodR0
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In this clip, Chaka Khan spoke with Luenell about her early days with music singing in the choir at her Catholic church and starting a group called the “Crystalettes.” Chaka detailed being part of the Black Panthers as a teenager selling newspapers for the organization before operating her own projects for the group like a free breakfast program. Chaka also recounted an incident where her and some of her comrades jumped a police officer and she stole his gun.