January 2012
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Songs That Moved Black America. →
thejazzpoet:
Perhaps there has been no greater cultural export from African-American culture than its music. If, as Chuck D once announced, rap is black America’s CNN, then music overall has served as a rallying cry against injustice and fueled black America’s soundtrack for change. In honor of Black Music History Month, here are 25 songs that speak to music’s ability to evoke thought, dialogue...
Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.
– Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (via creativetears)
I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.
– Martin Luther King Jr. (via swayinghummingbirds)
Never, never be afraid to do what’s right. Society’s punishments are small...
– Martin Luther King Jr. (via internal-acceptance-movement)