#Songs about freedom skin#
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Handy)īenny Goodman, Teddy Wilson, and Lionel Hampton: Videotapeĭuke Ellington: “It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing”ġ920s-1940s: Fighting Racism, Supporting EqualityĤ th Grade costumes: international costumes Huddie Ledbetter (Leadbelly): “Bourgeois Blues”īessie Smith: “St. Lawrence, Massachusetts, women strike in 1912: “Bread and Roses” (by Mimi Farina) Lucy Parsons: Haymarket Demonstration on May Day, 1886 “We Shall Not be Moved” Harriet Tubman: “Harriet Tubman” (by Walter Robinson)įrederick Douglass: “Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel”Ģ nd Grade costumes: bib-overalls and white t-shirts We will meet James Weldon Johnson and hear his song “Lift Every Voice.” (chorus sings)ġ st Grade costumes: girls in long work dresses or skirts with headscarves or bonnet boys in jeans and t-shirts People started campaigns against racism and in favor of equality. New music, art, and poetry reached national audiences. Student 5: About 80 years ago, blues and jazz became popular.

We will meet activists such as Bernice Johnson Reagon and hear the song “This Little Light of Mine.” (chorus sings) Student 4: And 50 years ago, the civil rights movement started a campaign for equality that is still alive in human rights efforts today. We will meet Chuck Berry and sing “Johnny B Goode.” (chorus sings) Student 3: About 60 years ago, rhythm and blues and rock ‘n roll became popular. We will meet union activists such as Lucy Parsons and sing songs such as “We Shall Not Be Moved.” (chorus sings) The union movement was trying to help workers. Student 2: Then 100 years ago, because workers did not have rights, safe working conditions, and fair pay, they came together into groups called unions. For example, we will meet John Brown and sing this song: “John Brown’s Body.” (chorus sings) Starting 150 years ago, we will meet people who were in the anti-slavery movement. We will introduce more than 30 historic people and 25 songs that tell about history. Student 1: We are going to take you on a time travel through American history. Props will be determined in collaboration with classroom teachers. Costumes: 1/5 th in bib-overalls and white t-shirts 1/5 th girls in long work dresses or skirts with headscarves or bonnet, and boys in jeans and t-shirts 1/5 th in international costumes 1/5 th in poodle skirts, bobbie socks, black pants, loafers, white dress shirts, skinny black ties and 1/5 th in dress and church clothes.

#Songs about freedom registration#

These songs about America are about putting in the work to make those freedoms a reality and to make and keep our country a place of liberty, peace and justice for all.(copyright registration PAu3-064-494, July 10, 2006)įive students announce time-travel through 150 years of American history in songs then chorus sings medley: John Brown’s Body, We Shall Not be Moved, Lift Every Voice, Johnny B Goode, This Little Light of Mine.

The best 4th of July and most patriotic songs aren't just about flags and abstract freedoms.

#Songs about freedom skin#

They're also songs with messages about what America is really like for those who live here, and how we'd like America to be: Land of the free, home of the brave and a place where everyone has the liberty to survive, thrive and chase their dreams, regardless of their skin color, ethnicity or socioeconomic background.

#Songs about freedom full#

Our list of the best songs for your Independence Day playlist aren't just full of references to red, white and blue (though we do have those, too!). One of the things that makes America wonderful is the freedom and the room to protest peacefully, to speak one's mind and to demand that the country do better and be better. And what better way to celebrate than with some well-curated music? We've got the best America songs to share with you!

The Fourth of July is upon us, and it's a time to celebrate freedom and embrace patriotism.