By Jessica Baron | Executive Director
Hello GITC Supporter.
We are writing to wish you a happy holiday as we celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. You might ask what this important man's work has to do with songs for hope, help and healing. The answer is simple.
The success of Dr. King's work has been attributed to many things, and one of them is the inclusion of songs for hope, determination and inspiration. This article will bring you, our supporter, a phenomenal look back at the ten songs that were most sung during the fight for equal rights.
We are excited to share that several of these songs will be included in our songbook which is under construction and will be ready to share this spring. In honor to Dr. King and the work that was done to abolish segregation and move toward inclusion- and the hard work ahead that must still be accomplished- we will devote a section of the songbook to these songs. Foe any child fighting for their human rights, their self esteem, their justice, these songs can give them strength and purpose.
The 8 songs include:
We Shall Overcome
We Shall Not Be Moved
Aint Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around
Woke Up This Morning With My Mind Stayed On Freedom
This Little Light of Mine
Go Tell It on the Mountain
Eyes on the Prize
Oh Freedom
Thank you for your support of this project, We hope teachers in all the classrooms who receive it will teach at least one of these songs every year at this special time. Like us, we know you are looking forward to seeing it to its conclusion this school year!
With gratitude,
Jess
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