Posts tagged civil rights movement

MLK: A Day of Service

Did you know that Martin Luther King Day is a national Day of Service? The purpose is to call together Dr. King’s “Beloved Community” of Americans to find solutions to problems in our community and nation.  Dr. King encouraged us all to live up to our potential as citizens and participate in projects and services that strengthen our communities.

The mlkday.gov website offers ways to find a project, and also plan your own project.  

As a reminder, we are offering a free download of our song, “Civil Rights Movement.”  This is a great way to teach students about the Civil Rights Movement and about Dr. King’s impact.   We encourage using the song in the classroom and creating performances and music videos! (Want some examples? Check out our YouTube Page!) 

Also, be sure to stop over to the Martin Luther King, Jr. website and read about Dr. King and his many achievements that mapped out the groundwork for nonviolent change.

Will you be participating in this day of service?  Let us know what you, your students, your classroom, or your friends are doing!  Email us at taunia@educationalrap.com.

Free Download: Civil Rights Movement

Recently, The New York Times / Learning Network posted an article titled, “How Do You Teach the Civil Rights Movement?” (Katherine Schulten) asking educators how they teach about they teach the subject in the classroom.  In an effort to help teachers and students learn about the Civil Rights Movement, we’re offering a free download of our song through the end of February and Black History Month.

Download your free version of “Civil Rights Movement”  here.  (Note:  the free promo will update at time of checkout.)   Be sure to check out our entire Black History Month Collection here as well.

Using our music in the classroom to help teach?  Please let us know!  Email taunia@educationalrap.com with any stories and successes!