Black Power
In "We Shall Overcome," singers express hope for a better future. What key value is the song most closely associated with: freedom, patience, or community?
Freedom
Beyoncé’s "Run the World" celebrates the power of women. According to the song, who “runs the world”?
Girls
The 1960s anthem, "Blowin' in the Wind," by Bob Dylan, which asks when injustice will end, became an iconic protest song during the era of which war?
Vietnam War
The song, "Nuthin' But a 'G' Thang," addresses police brutality and the struggles of growing up in inner-city on the west coast
LA
Nina Simone’s "Mississippi Goddam" protests racial violence in the South. A bombing in WHICH NEARBYE STATE inspired her to write this.
Alabama
In Alicia Keys’ "Girl on ____," the woman described is unstoppable and full of determination. (fill the blank)
Fire
🎵 This protest song by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young was written in response to the Kent State tragedy of 1970. This incident was similar to Columbine or Sandy Hook, which were both S_ _ _ _ _ _ S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
School Shootings
Famous for his song "humble," this rapper's 2015 track "Alright" became an anthem for the Black Lives Matter movement, speaking to resilience in the face of police violence and racial injustice.
Kendrick Lamar
In "A Change Is Gonna Come," Sam Cooke reflects on his struggles. What major 1960s movement was this song tied to?
Civil Rights movement
Dolly Parton’s "_ to _" describes the struggles of working women. What specific workplace issues does the song highlight? (the answer refers to the hours of a usual workday)
9 to 5
"Another Brick in the Wall" by Pink Floyd criticized the Falklands War and became one of the most famous anti-war songs of the era. This was a war between the british and which south american country
Argentina
🎵 This rapper's 1994 song "Keep Ya Head Up" speaks about the struggles of single mothers, poverty, and the treatment of women in society. This rapper was also known as a "rival" of the Notorious B.I.G.
Tupac
Public Enemy’s "Fight the Power" encourages listeners to resist oppression. What cultural art form became synonymous with this type of political expression in the 1980s?
Hip-Hop
Aretha Franklin’s "R _ _ _ _ _ _" became a feminist anthem.
Respect
"Imagine" is one of the most famous anti-war songs of all time, written by members of this famous band
The Beatles
🎵 This rapper’s 2013 album Nothing Was the Same includes tracks about overcoming injustice and systemic struggles, with the song “Started From the Bottom” becoming a popular anthem for self-empowerment.
Drake
In "Strange Fruit" by Billie Holiday, the lyrics describe a haunting image of trees bearing a disturbing “fruit.” What specific injustice is this song protesting?
Lynching
Cyndi Lauper’s "Girls Just Want to h_ _ _ _ _ _ " was reinterpreted by many as an empowerment anthem. What message about women’s autonomy and happiness does this song convey?
have fun
Which famous Jamaican artist wrote many anti-war songs, like "redemption song" and "war"
Bob Marley
🎵 This 2011 track "No Church in the Wild" by _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ and Jay-Z addresses the challenges and inequality they faced while growing up in disadvantaged neighborhoods
Kanye West