Tag Archives: Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me ’round

Black History | Music and the Civil Rights Movement

Posted on February 8, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Music and singing played a critical role in inspiring, mobilizing, and giving voice to the civil rights movement. ‘‘The freedom songs are playing a strong and vital role in our struggle,’’ said Martin Luther King, Jr., during the Albany Movement. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread | Praise & Worship

Posted on February 3, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

Sweet Honey in the Rock  is an all-woman, African-American a cappella ensemble. They are an American Grammy Award-winning (and many times nominated) troupe who express their history as women of color through song, dance, and sign language.[1] They have together … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on April 15, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

Sweet Honey in the Rock is an all-woman, African-American a cappella ensemble. They are an American Grammy Award-winning (and many times nominated) troupe who express their history as women of color through song, dance, and sign language.[1] They have together … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Current Events, Good News!, Gospel, Honor, Inspiration, Music, Open Thread, Politics, Praise, Spirituality, Worship | Tagged , , | 26 Comments