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Songs of Empowerment for Black History Month #BHM

A list of songs that will fill you with pride of your ancestry

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Songs of Empowerment for Black History Month #BHM
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It's the beginning of Black History Month (not African-American History month), and we should start the celebration of black history through some songs of empowerment. Give these songs a listen and gain a sense of pride this month.

1. One Love - Elle Varner

2. Glory - Common & John Legend

3. Say it Loud, I'm Black and Proud - James Brown

4. Alright - Kendrick Lamar

5. Freedom - Beyoncé

6. Express Yourself - N.W.A

7. Black Rage - Lauryn Hill

8. Don't Shoot - The Game ft Various Artists

9. March Madness - Future

10. Rise Up - Andra

11. Be Free - J.Cole

12. My President is Black (Remix) - Jay Z

13. Black Boy Fly - Kendrick Lamar

14. We Gotta Pray - Alicia Keys

15. Lift Every Voice And Sing - James Weldon Johnson

16. I Am Not My Hair - India.Arie

17. Knuck if You Buck - Crime Mob

18. Free Lunch - Isaiah Rashad

19. Get Up, Stand Up - Bob Marley & The Wailers

20. The Revolution Will Not Be Televised - Gil Scott-Heron

21. Dear Mama - Tupac Shakur

22. To Be Young, Gifted, and Black - Nina Simone

23. F**ck Tha Police - N.W.A

24. We Are the World - USA for Africa

25. Man in the Mirror - Michael Jackson

We are a powerful people and we need to remind ourselves that we can make a change. Our community can do wonders if we work together to make that change. Happy Black History Month!


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