The journey of African-Americans' quest for justice and equality can be charted by the role of music in protest movements. Whether it's "Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around" or "We Shall Overcome", our forward progress is linked to song.
Community and legendary social justice, Debbie Montgomery, and Jamela Pettiford [educator and singer extraordinaire] share their stories and relate the significance of music to protest.
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