Sunday, September 4, 2011

An African-American Collection

You just need to be a flea against injustice. Enough committed fleas biting strategically can make even the biggest dog uncomfortable and transform even the biggest nation.
~ Marian Wright Edelman


The Opposite of Indifference
African-American Collection

"Queen of Jazz" by Chidi Okoye

Poems:
William Stanley Braithwaite
Charles R. Smith, twice
Ruth Forman
Blues Lyrics
James Emanuel
Gayle Danley
Paul Laurence Dunbar
James Weldon Johnson
Maya Angelou

Songs:
Jill Scott
Keb Mo
Chaka Khan
Elijah Rock
In honor of MLK

Both:
Poetry/Song Match-ups
A rap song to teach about poetry
Paul Robeson/Langston Hughes

Plus:

The National African American Read-In
The Nicholas Brothers (dance)
Bobby McFerrin (talking about music)
Classic Bill Cosby (storytelling)
Civil Rights Sculptures
Philadelphia Murals

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