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- 4. This song was used to tell people to have self-respect, self-reliance, and Black-pride, helping to motivate people to help the civil rights movement.
- 6. The tenor vocalist of the Staples Group, was drafted into the army in 1971
- 7. One of their most popular songs named “I’ll take you there,” hoped to have a what?
- 8. Songs songs with a specific, clear, and important idea, theme, or social commentary that communicate to their audience
- 10. an American gospel, soul, and R&B singing group consisting of 4 main members
- 12. A genre of music that emerged from African-American communities in the 1940s which blended blues, jazz, gospel, and swing
- 13. The youngest sibling of the Staples family, who had connections with the Staple Singers but never officially joined the singing group.
- 14. Music that is passed down from generation to generation in a culture
- 15. This member of the staple singers sung distinctive soprano parts
- 16. A genre of Christian music that tells of the good news of Jesus Christ
- 17. An event in which an organized group of people come together to show a strong disapproval or disagreement of an idea
- 18. This song was composed to reflect the marches from Selma to Mongomery
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- 1. a nationwide struggle from African Americans and their allies to end racial segregation, secure constitutional rights (particularly the right to vote and equal protection under the law)
- 2. The staple singers had a strong connection to this man and used their music to invigorate peaceful protestors during protest rallies.
- 3. Lead singer of the Staple Singers, the only one of the Staples currently alive.Yvonne Background vocal singer of the Staple Singers, replaced Pervis in 1971.
- 4. Patriarch of the family, also known as “Pops.”
- 5. This song provided moral support and commentary on issues of racial inequality
- 9. This song helped give attention to the exploitation of African-American labor that they were forced into
- 11. A genre of pop that incorporates elements of rhythm, blues and gospel, originating in African-American communities