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No one is a winner, everyone must loose
The Byrds was a group from the 1960’s. Pete Seeger was responsible for writting this song. He took passages from the book of Ecclesiastes, which is in the bible. The song Turn Turn Turn! was released in 1962. It is … Continue reading
Protest: Then and Now
Throughout the years, citizens of the United States have expressed their beliefs and rights through protests. This can be especially seen through the art of musical expression. For example, the song “Universal Soldier” by Buffy Sainte-Marie was used to protest war. … Continue reading
Freedom riders
HALLELUJAH, I’M A-TRAVELING In nineteen fifty-four, The Supreme Court has said, Listen here, Mr. Jim Crow It’s time you were dead. CHORUS: Hallelujah, I’m a-traveling Hallelujah, ain’t it fine; Hallelujah, I’m a-traveling Down freedom’s main line. At Howard Johnson’s one … Continue reading
Songs of Protest
The first one is “You Know It Ain’t right” by Little Bob and the Lollipops. This song is in protest for the Civil Rights Act. During the ’50s and ’60s, as we all know, it’s the time where great change … Continue reading
Protests at the Olympic Games, Past and Present
At the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, Tommie Smith and his teammate John Carlos came in first and third, in the 200-meter dash. As they received their medals, each man raised a black-gloved fist, representing their silent protest in the racism … Continue reading
Modern Take on an Age Old Problem
Tom Paxton – When Princes Meet (1973) Flobots – Handlebars In the song by Tom Paxton (1973) is about the lives of nobility relative to the common people. Protesting the oppression of the poor; the song highlights the imbalance of power … Continue reading
♫ A Change is Gonna Come ♫ …but when???
Released in 1964, the song entitled “A Change is Gonna Come” was taken up by the civil rights movement. It conveys a desire to put a stop to prejudice, discrimination, segregation and other societal issues that have negatively impacted the … Continue reading
We want change!
When the Great Depression hit the cities, major chaos was created. One of those were the rise of protests. An uproar of protests started to rise, for numerous situations. Some people were fighting for their jobs or homes while others … Continue reading