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Freedom of Speech

A change is gonna come by Sam Cooke http://youtu.be/48K5Y0421Ig Boom! by System of a Down http://youtu.be/bE2r7r7VVic These two protest songs produced in two different eras go against the militarism of the government, but in very different ways. Where Cooke takes … Continue reading

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changes on the topics of protests

The first song i want to introduce is “All My Trials” by Anita Carter. this song is based on a Bahamian lullaby that a mother is comforting her child about her death. All My Trials The second song is Bright … Continue reading

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Protest Song

“War”, by Edwin Starr was the United States number 1 song in 1970. This song was written to protest the war, and encouraging peace through out the world. “Words I Never Said” Lupe fiasco This song is protesting the wrong … Continue reading

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If You Miss Me at the Back of the Bus

If you miss me at the back of the bus This protest song is about the times during the Civil Rights March, where people came together for a common purpose; which was to fight for freedom, respect, dignity, economic and … Continue reading

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