A part of the lyrics to this song that stood out to me was, "Segregation, determination, demonstration, integration, Aggravation, humiliation, obligation to our nation. ... " The lyrics deliver a strong political message, saying that the world is being ripped apart because we are segregating people based on the color of their skin, causing the nation to become a big ball of confusion. ... Throughout the song The Roots repeat the lyrics, "Ain't gonna let nobody, turn me around, I just keep on a-walkin', keep on a-talkin', Marching on to freedom land" and this ...

• Word Count: 1133
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

A part of the lyrics to this song that stood out to me was, "Segregation, determination, demonstration, integration, Aggravation, humiliation, obligation to our nation. ... " The lyrics deliver a strong political message, saying that the world is being ripped apart because we are segregating people based on the color of their skin, causing the nation to become a big ball of confusion. ... Throughout the song The Roots repeat the lyrics, "Ain't gonna let nobody, turn me around, I just keep on a-walkin', keep on a-talkin', Marching on to freedom land" and this ...

• Word Count: 1133
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Music is a great form of a historical source that tells us about people, places and histories of different civilizations and generations. Songs are generally divided into 3 categories: classical, popular and folk. The word song is divided into two categories; music which is the common ground between...

• Word Count: 416
• Approx Pages: 2

An example is in the song "Gospel Train" with the lyrics, "Get on board, little children/There's room for many a-more/The gospel train's a-leavin'..." ... They were intended to enliven a crowd, and employed bright music and joyful lyrics. ...

• Word Count: 1049
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

The song's lyrics like, " .Don't quit moving, until we get what we deserve we"d rather die on our feet, than keep living on our knees," were words of inspiration for those involved in the struggle for equality. ...

• Word Count: 702
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

A prominent culture I belong to is hip-hop, which is not simply a genre of music but a world-known culture. Hip-hop was created as a way of life, to be an outlet for expression, to uplift self-esteem, and give voice amongst a generation in this country. Hip-hop culture was developed in New York City...

• Word Count: 665
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Maya Angelou, award-winning author of many books, is one of the most influential African Americans in American history, and lives a life far from typical. She's a poet, an author, a play-write, an actress, a mother, a civil-rights activist, historian and most importantly; a survivor. She was born on...

• Word Count: 1000
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The Civil Rights Movement changed the culture of America in the 1960's by banning discrimination of people based on race, sex, national origin and religion. Because of this important social movement, African Americans and other minorities were more involved in everyday life by being allowed to work ...

• Word Count: 981
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School