Category: Ryan Robinson

Introduction This museum exhibit will focus on how popular music in America displayed the political views of the general public from 1877 to present day. Specifically following the music during… Read more »

Jim Crow Train This song was released in 1941 by Josh White while Jim Crow laws were still in use. During this time, separate but equal was found to be… Read more »

Mississipi Goddam “Mississipi Goddam” was a very popular song during the Civil Rights Movement. Simone has a beautiful voice and her lyrics capture the anger of many African Americans during… Read more »

Magazine Article About Bob Dylan Bob Dylan Magazine Article This magazine article written by Thomas Meehan in December of 1965, asks if Bob Dylan is the best public writer of… Read more »

Jay Z Short Film Jay-Z is one of the most well-known and respected rap artists ever. He’s also someone who’s whole life has been influenced by drugs. Growing up in… Read more »

Baez, Joan “We Shall Overcome”. August 28, 1963 Live at March on Washington. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7akuOFp-ET8   Jay Z “The War on Drugs: From Prohibition to Gold Rush”. An informative video about… Read more »