Soundtrack to Health Equity by Nannette Turner https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8 Music and songs that communicate the social determinants of health en-us 2022-03-11 15:17:56 UTC 2026-01-07 09:29:21 UTC hello@padlet.com Strange Fruit submitted by Dr. Turner turner_nc https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2090669631 Expose violence (lynchings) against African America people in the Jim Crow south ]]> 2022-03-11 15:44:10 UTC https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2090669631 Nina Cried Power submitted by Dr. Turner turner_nc https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2090671606 Call to action for the disenfranchised in society to gain political power to defeat racism, injustice, sexism and all isms...]]> 2022-03-11 15:45:17 UTC https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2090671606 Changes submitted by Tulsi Patel https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2108213445 Tupac talks about all of the different problems that occurred during his time including racism, police brutality, drugs, and gang violence.]]> 2022-03-22 18:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2108213445 We Live Here submitted by Tulsi Patel https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2108267955 Bob Vylan takes a stand against racism and raps about how black people have always been treated unequally, stereotyped, and getting murdered due to the color of their skin. ]]> 2022-03-22 19:28:55 UTC https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2108267955 Preach submitted by Felicia Coker https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2110589391 In this song, John Legend talks about how all systems are guilty of making systemic racism.]]> 2022-03-23 21:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2110589391 Glory submitted by Felicia Coker https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2110597092 This song talks about how black people are being treated by police and mentions that justice for one is justice for all. 

]]> 2022-03-23 21:43:34 UTC https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2110597092 What's Going On submitted by Emilie Corluyan https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2112420530 The song was inspired by the police brutality and violence in the United States. The message of this song still rings true today with the violence and brutality that African Americans (and other minorities) experience in the U.S. ]]> 2022-03-24 18:13:52 UTC https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2112420530 Why? submitted by Emilie Corluyan https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2112429711 In this song, Tracy Chapman asks the questions that most people choose to leave unanswered, such as "Why do we have people who face starvation when we have a surplus of food available?" or "Why do we use war to achieve peace, when the methods used in war are meant to cause harm or kill?" ]]> 2022-03-24 18:19:10 UTC https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2112429711 Land of the Free submitted by Xenia Umanzor umanzorxenia https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2122303689 In 2017, Joey Bada$$ found his birthday to fall on a significant day in American history - Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration. Despite losing the popular vote, Trump was elected president after a long campaign history of racially motivated and misogynistic commentary. In this song, Joey Bada$$ highlights his views on the state of America, mass incarceration, his opinions on the controversial Trump era, and his determination to make everlasting change. ]]> 2022-03-30 21:06:58 UTC https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2122303689 Armada Latina submitted by Xenia Umanzor umanzorxenia https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2122317299 Armada Latina (or “Latin Army”) is a song by Cypress Hill, a Cuban-American Hip Hop duo, featuring prominent Latin artists Pitbull (Cuban) and Marc Anthony (Puerto Rican). This is an ode to Latin American pride. As of today, Latinos are one of the nation’s fastest growing minority groups. However, some Latinos may feel removed from this identity - due to race (ex: Afro-Latinos) and the colorism that exists today in Latin America, immigration statuses, etc. Cypress Hill, Pitbull, and Marc Anthony emphasize Latin unity,  as there are several barriers Latinos must overcome - and almost all impact health equity. They remind us to keep our heads up, as the fight is only beginning. 

The song is mostly in English but the chorus is sung in Spanish by Marc Anthony. Here’s a translation:

“Oh Caribbean - Land of my beautiful people
Sky and sun follow me wherever I go
Little brother, the fight is just beginning
I was born with Taino blood”


]]> 2022-03-30 21:20:51 UTC https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2122317299 They Don't Care About Us submitted by Alaina Mitchell alainamitchell48 https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2122407597 This song was chosen because it speaks about the injustices such as police brutality and racism that that people of color face. Michael Jackson speaks from many points of views throughout the song but he makes it clear that "they" aka the government does not care about the issues that plague "us" aka black people.]]> 2022-03-30 23:12:03 UTC https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2122407597 Same Love submitted by Alaina Mitchell alainamitchell48 https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2122413251 Macklemore, Ryan Lewis and Mary Lambert came together to write a song that supports/ promotes marriage equality. There are several calls to action within the song telling people to change their perception on marriage equality in America. This song became the first to explicitly embrace gay marriage that has made it into the top 40]]> 2022-03-30 23:18:33 UTC https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2122413251 Black and Im Proud submitted by Daekiara Smith-Ireland https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2124021910 This song by James Brown is about empowering African Americans. For the majority of American history, "blackness" has been denigrated. This song was written to protest the injustices that African Americans have faced for years, and it is still relevant today. This song advocates for voting rights, housing rights, and other aspects of life. It not only calls for change but also encourages African Americans to be proud to be black. ]]> 2022-03-31 17:07:42 UTC https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2124021910 Heal The World submitted by Daekiara Smith-Ireland https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2124034683 Micheal Jackson sings in this song about how everyone in the world is interconnected and a part of God's big family, thus the need for each of us to love each other regardless of our backgrounds in order to make the world equal for all, no matter your race, background, or ethnicity.]]> 2022-03-31 17:14:56 UTC https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2124034683 Drama submitted by Karma McCants https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2149604474 "Race relation, segregation, no occupation world inflation, demonstration, miseducation, no celebration to celebrate your lives.." The above lyrics by the neo soul artist, Erykah Badu, indirectly discussed education access and quality, neighborhood and built environment, economic stability, and social and community context. The album, Baduizm, contain lyrics that oddly enough describe today's social and political unjust. ]]> 2022-04-20 02:21:19 UTC https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2149604474 Flyin' High submitted by Karma McCants https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2149660703 Marvin Gaye introduced the world to the 1971 What's Going On album. The classic album was released during The Vietnam War. Social injustice is evident in every song (9) on the album the album; however, Flyin' High emphasizes addiction. The presence of drugs have hindered many communities by assisting users in self-destructing and causing trauma for millions. This song is a commentary on the social determinants of health but more specifically under social and community context, neighborhood and built environment, and health care and quality.]]> 2022-04-20 03:10:17 UTC https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2149660703 Maria Maria Santana ft. The Product G&B submitted by Stacie Ihewunwa https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2150526344 The song "Maria Maria" tells the story of two lovers growing up in the culturally vibrant Spanish Harlem in New York City. The song depicts someone who is stressed due to living in a challenging environment, and is trying to figure out “ways to make it better”. The mention of a favela also reflects a common theme of America, seen as a glorified place of fortune and opportunity from the outside, presents difficult challenges to its new immigrants. Challenges such as violence, crime, and poverty.


]]> 2022-04-20 15:16:49 UTC https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2150526344 Childish Gambino - Feels Like Summer Submitted by Stacie Ihewunwa stacieihewunwa https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2150537715 The lyrics of “Feels Like Summer” center on various important things currently affecting the world. Some of these important things Gambino mentions in the song include climate change, the pollution of the air, the destruction of the forest, and the rapid increase in the population of the world.
He also sheds light on other important things such as the water crisis, artificial intelligence, and air pollution on planet earth rapidly killing the bees which mankind depends on for survival.



]]> 2022-04-20 15:23:37 UTC https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2150537715 Wake Up Everybody - Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes by Antoinette Kelsey antoinettekelsey https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2151961167 Wake Up Everybody talks about people needing to wake up and be engaged to make a difference. This song was released in 1975, but it is still relevant in today's society. ]]> 2022-04-21 12:35:42 UTC https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2151961167 State of the World - Janet Jackson by Antoinette Kelsey antoinettekelsey https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2151977814 Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 is one of my favorite albums by Janet. Exuding her declaration of independence from her family and being compared to her older brother Michael Jackson, State of the World is about the awareness of the increasing drugs, violence, and poverty going on in the world during the album's release (1989). These social determinants of health are still relevant today, and Janet is bringing awareness to these determinants. ]]> 2022-04-21 12:48:05 UTC https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2151977814 Blackbird post by Elizabeth Andrews https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2157430283 Paul McCartney wrote this song in 1986 when studying meditation in India. He said that the blackbird is metaphorical to represent black peoples struggles during the time in the southern states. After reading about the race riots he felt inspired to write this song. He specifically said that this was a song to black women at the time and his message to them was to not give up, to keep trying and to keep their faith. He wanted to let them know that there was hope.]]> 2022-04-25 22:39:28 UTC https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2157430283 Same Love By: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Posted By: Bryant Bailey https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2159309333 Same Love by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis tackles one topic at the forefront of American history. He raises awareness of same-sex curiosity. Hate is one of the ugliest things that can be shared, and this song tells a story if one is curious about same-sex and how the world shows hatred when it shouldn't. The 2012 song rocked the industry and brought more awareness to the LGBTQ community.]]> 2022-04-26 21:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2159309333 We Are the World post by Fantasia Gorham https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2180572675 This song "We are the World" signifies that we as a world need to come together and love one another because we are all God's beautiful children. We should treat each other equally as brothers and sisters no matter our race. We all need to makes positive changes in this world that can benefit everyone, and not leave anyone behind. We all have to leave this earth one day, and while we are on earth we need to move love and pure intentions. Despite the evil that is going, we are the world!!]]> 2022-05-12 04:22:20 UTC https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2180572675 Free Mind: post by Fantasia Gorham https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2180579912 This song is beautiful to me. Before we can help and change the world, we must first be right within ourselves mentally. You never know what a person is going through, and as a world, we need to be kinder to one another. This world needs some love and a peace of mind.]]> 2022-05-12 04:29:16 UTC https://padlet.com/turner_nc/3t48vp1wjcbpllb8/wish/2180579912