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How do people resist injustice through music?

Throughout time people have worked to better their own lives and others’ lives through music.

Think About

  • How can music have the power to improve people’s lives?
  • What types of connections can exist between music, culture, and justice?
  • How do people resist injustice through music?

Get Started

  1. Now that you’ve explored Strange Fruit, find another older song that addresses social justice issues.
  2. Write about how this connects to similar issues that are relevant today.

Check out some of these resources to find older songs that address social justice issues

Next Steps

 Return to the How do people resist injustice through music XP

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If you are using the LRNG platform, return to the Connecting Music and Culture Playlist on LRNG

If you are not using the LRNG platform, return to the Connecting Music and Culture Playlist via the Sound Explorations Site