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Civil Rights Movement 1964 – Segregation1965 – Vote1968- Housing Malcolm X (1965) & Martin Luther King Jr (1968) Riots – Watts, Washington, Chicago (100 cities) Also: Vietnam, Black Panthers, Counterculture
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Civil Rights Movement "I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that." -Martin Luther King
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Motown Barry Gordy – 1960 – Detroit (LA in 1972) Mainstream crossover Wall of Sound – Factory-like
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Stax Records Memphis Tennessee 1957/1961 Motown rival Otis Redding, Rufus Thomas, Isaac Hayes Wattstax (1972)
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James Brown Godfather of SOUL Paramount influence (music, dance, politics) Boston 1968 “We're people, we're just like the birds and the bees. We'd rather die on our feet Than be livin' on our knees Say it loud: I'm black and I'm proud"
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Soul Power Raised fist – power Blaxploitation films – music, culture, fashion Beauty, respect, understanding Freedom to express
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Soul Train “The hippest trip in America” Longest running TV show (1971-2006) Don Cornelius Soul Train Gang
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Homework Answer the following questions: Due Tuesday 11am 1.Was the Civil Rights Movement just about Black Americans? Who else was involved in the movement? How long did it last? 2.Can you think of other instances where music has had a direct (or indirect) influence on issues within society? Give examples.
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