national museum of african american music
national museum of african american music

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Rivers Of Rhythm

NMAAM’s lesson plans foster critical thinking and cultural awareness while helping students draw meaningful connections between music, history, and social change.

We Shall Overcome

Audience Level: 6th —12th Grades
Genre/Content Overview: Geography, U.S. History Language Arts, Listening and Speaking

Learning Objectives:

  • Students will describe the role of We Shall Overcome in the Civil Rights Movements.
  • Students will investigate the relationship between African American artists and activists in the authoring of We Shall Overcome.
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