https://padlet.com/arichardson181/mzhgkpc0m1ww Made with an open mind en-us 2018-01-11 14:37:33 UTC 2025-10-03 04:14:57 UTC hello@padlet.com arichardson181 https://padlet.com/arichardson181/mzhgkpc0m1ww/wish/224207380
This song was released in 1910 and written by Katherine Lee Bates. At the time the country was very patriotic. This song was also very religious because in the early 1900's America was a Protestant country.]]> 2018-01-24 13:54:36 UTC https://padlet.com/arichardson181/mzhgkpc0m1ww/wish/224207380 arichardson181 https://padlet.com/arichardson181/mzhgkpc0m1ww/wish/224241853 This song was released in 1926 and it was written by Julie London. The Jazz Age was occurring in America and other countries. It was also right after the Great Depression. This song has many theories of the meaning, but none were confirmed as the actual meaning.]]> 2018-01-24 14:54:56 UTC https://padlet.com/arichardson181/mzhgkpc0m1ww/wish/224241853 arichardson181 https://padlet.com/arichardson181/mzhgkpc0m1ww/wish/224321723 This song was released in 1937 and was written by Billie Holiday. This song was a reminder that, although slavery was abolished in the America racism was still very alive. America made it hard for African Americans to live in America with constant threats, legalized violence, and a retention of born given rights.]]> 2018-01-24 17:06:09 UTC https://padlet.com/arichardson181/mzhgkpc0m1ww/wish/224321723 arichardson181 https://padlet.com/arichardson181/mzhgkpc0m1ww/wish/224327730 This song was released in 1950 and it was written by Nat King Cole. At the time jazz was still alive in America but within both races (black and white). African American Nat King Cole was a famous jazz artist in America. Although America seemed fine, during the year 1950 the Korean War began, which was a war America eventually got involved in.]]> 2018-01-24 17:16:39 UTC https://padlet.com/arichardson181/mzhgkpc0m1ww/wish/224327730 arichardson181 https://padlet.com/arichardson181/mzhgkpc0m1ww/wish/224332949 This song was released in 1967 and was written by Malvina Reynolds. This song was about neighborhood segregation, which was a huge issue in America. The rich stayed rich and the poor stayed poor. The song was covered by many people to bring attention to the current issue.]]> 2018-01-24 17:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/arichardson181/mzhgkpc0m1ww/wish/224332949 arichardson181 https://padlet.com/arichardson181/mzhgkpc0m1ww/wish/224336610 This song was released in 1970 and written by the Jackson 5. This was the start of Michael Jackson, also know as the King of Pop, career. His sister, Janet Jackson, and him eventually become solo artist and became famous all over the world. At the time America was involved in the war against Vietnam. Also minorities, homosexuals, and disables continued to fight for their rights.]]> 2018-01-24 17:31:04 UTC https://padlet.com/arichardson181/mzhgkpc0m1ww/wish/224336610 arichardson181 https://padlet.com/arichardson181/mzhgkpc0m1ww/wish/224340296 This song was released in 1980 and was written by Sugarhill Gang. The 1980's is when hip hop became popular in the US. The Sugarhill Gang was one of the first rap groups to exist and they are known for this song. Many people don't know all the words to the song, but when they here the beginning the are familiarized with the song. At this time the war on drugs was still very alive and Ronald Reagan's wife Nancy Reagan started her "Just Say No" campaign for years later. This all resulted in mass incarceration for non violent offense and started modern slavery.]]> 2018-01-24 17:36:36 UTC https://padlet.com/arichardson181/mzhgkpc0m1ww/wish/224340296 arichardson181 https://padlet.com/arichardson181/mzhgkpc0m1ww/wish/224346064 This song was released in 1992 and it was written by Whitney Houston. Whitney Houston was a legendary female artist and known all around the world. This song indicated women empowerment for any color.]]> 2018-01-24 17:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/arichardson181/mzhgkpc0m1ww/wish/224346064 arichardson181 https://padlet.com/arichardson181/mzhgkpc0m1ww/wish/224360275 This song was released in 2000 and was written by Dj Casper. This song became one of the most popular hip hop rap songs that incorporated dance. This song is nationally known and played at any event.]]> 2018-01-24 18:09:40 UTC https://padlet.com/arichardson181/mzhgkpc0m1ww/wish/224360275 arichardson181 https://padlet.com/arichardson181/mzhgkpc0m1ww/wish/224365235 Overall music has evolved for every decade. There was music that was popular and there was music that died off, but every song showed a story. In every story was a character, theme, and plot which made it understandable for the listener. The stories in the song progressed, there were some sad songs that talked about racism, or neighborhood segregation, but there were good songs that spoke about women empowerment and equal rights. I decided to end with a song that any person of any color, religion, and gender identification could dance to.]]> 2018-01-24 18:18:44 UTC https://padlet.com/arichardson181/mzhgkpc0m1ww/wish/224365235