Music Artists in Kinship
Who is Michael Jackson
This woman became the first artist to have ranked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart in four distinct decades (the 1990s, 2000s, '10s and '20s), when "All I Want for Christmas Is You," a song that has existed for all four decades itself, continued its No. 1 run (Jan. 4).
Who is Mariah Carey
A political movement created in 2013 to address systemic and state violence against African Americans
What is Black Lives Matter
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.”
What is John (3:16)
"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character"
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.
This artist, who much to the chagrin of his fan base, never won a Grammy. He often spoke of unity in the diaspora, including his song "Africa Unite".
Who is Bob Marley
The musical streaming service went on to become one of the most popular platforms around the world and amassed 248 million users globally
What is spotify
Unearned social power accorded by the formal and informal institutions of society to ALL members of a dominant group.
What is Privilege
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God...”
What is Romans (3:23)
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
Nelson Mandela
This famous group from the 80's whose popular songs include "Jump," "Everybody Wants Some," and "Hot For Teacher," was not well received by Philippe and his friends (pg 258).
Who is Van Halen
In 2012, a hologram of this rapper was projected at Coachella which saw the rapper perform alongside Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre which facilitated discussion around the world of holograms in music.
Who is Tupac
The everyday verbal, nonverbal, and environmental slights, snubs, or insults, whether intentional or unintentional, which communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative messages to target persons based solely upon their marginalized group membership. Example: You're so pretty for a black girl.
What is microaggression
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
What is Galatians (2:20)
“I am not African because I was born in Africa but because Africa was born in me”. (First Ghanaian President)
Who is Kwame Nkrumah
This Cameroonian saxophonist was largely influenced by Louis Armstrong and had the international hit, "Soul Makossa." (pg 274).
Who is Manu Dibango
This Lin-Manuel Miranda musical has earned 16 Tony awards (a new record) and features a cast of most BIPOC actors and actresses, despite the real life historical figures being mostly white.
What is Hamilton
A prism to see the interactive effects of various forms of discrimination and disempowerment. It looks at the way that racism, many times, interacts with patriarchy, heterosexism, classism, xenophobia — seeing that the overlapping vulnerabilities created by these systems actually create specific kinds of challenges
What is intersectionality
And observe what the LORD your God requires: Walk in obedience to him, and keep his decrees and commands, his laws and regulations, as written in the Law of Moses. Do this so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you go
What is 1 Kings (2:3)
“I have no desire to take all black people back to Africa; there are blacks who are no good here and will likewise be no good there.” (known for his take on economics and how it intersects with black nationalism)
Who is Marcus Garvey
This prominent Ghanaian musician, popularized "high life," a popular West African dance music borrowed from ragtime. (pg 268)
Who is ET Mensah
What oddly specific genre of music does Amy Van Vranken enjoy listening to?
What is congolese rap music
Theft of cultural elements—including symbols, art, language, customs, etc.—for one’s own use, commodification, or profit, often without understanding, acknowledgement, or respect for its value in the original culture. Results from the assumption of a dominant (i.e. white) culture’s right to take other cultural elements.
What is cultural appropriation
“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
"If you want to steal, steal a little cleverly, in a nice way. Only if you steal so much as to become rich overnight, you will be caught." (Zairian dictator)
Who is Mobutu Sese Seko