What is the object people used to listen to music?
A vinyl disc
What type of music was Motown specialized in?
Soul music
What trademark was Motown referred to?
The Motown sound.
What is the definition of protest?
a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.
Name a historic African American that had an effect on the world?
**Not Martin Luther King JR, Rosa Parks, Obama, Harriet Tubman**
Frederick Douglass, Ruby Bridges, Booker T.Washington, George Washington Carver
Where was Motown Records founded?
Detroit, Michigan
What year was Motown Records founded?
1960
What is the definition of equal?
a person or thing considered to be the same as another in status or quality.
What is the definition of diversity?
the condition of having or being composed of differing elements; variety especially: the inclusion of different types of people (such as people of different races or cultures) in a group or organization.
Who founded Motown Records?
Berry Gordy
When was Motown Records originally founded and what was the original name?
1959 as Tamla Records
What is the definition of peace?
freedom from disturbance; tranquility
Why is Black history month celebrated?
It is a way for remembering important people & events in the history of the African Americans.
Name an artist who was part of Motown Records.
Diana Ross & The Supremes , The Temptations, Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson
What is the definition of segregation?
The enforced separation of different racial groups in a country, community or establishment.
What is the definition of genre?
a category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.
Where is black history month usually observed?
Canada, UK, Netherlands and the US.
What impact did Motown make on the world?
Social and cultural impact, not only on the music industry but on society as well.
Why was this decade considered the dark times?
It was considered the dark times because of the assassinations of MLK and Robert Kennedy. Also with the segregation and racism.
What is the definition of preach?
publicly proclaim or teach/ advocate (a belief or course of action)