“Black music is such a reflection of what is going on in Black life …”

                                                             ~ Mos Def

Because music enhances life and gives song to Our Humanity …

1. “Beauty” – Dru Hill   

2. “Green (It’s Not Easy Being Green)” – Shirley Horn
       
  3. “Family Affair” – Sly and The Family Stone
       
  4. “Believe in Yourself” – Lena Horne from The Wiz soundtrack

  5. “Greatest Love” – Ciara
      
  6. “Beneath Your Beautiful” – Labrinth f. Emeli Sandé
      
  7. “Dreamer” – Carl Thomas
       

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    “Beauty” – Dru Hill

    “Green (It’s Not Easy Being Green)” – Shirley Horn

    “Family Affair” – Sly and The Family Stone

    “Believe in Yourself” – Lena Horne from “The Wiz” soundtrack

    “Greatest Love” - Ciara

    “Beneath Your Beautiful” – Labrinth f. Emeli Sandé

    “Dreamer” – Carl Thomas

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Article by Karen D. Brame

Karen D. Brame loves learning about the diverse aspects of Black culture.  She is an alumna of University of Dayton; Phillips Academy, Institute for the Recruitment of Teachers; University of Michigan; Columbia University in the City of New York and Cornell University.  Her favorite pastimes include reading, listening to music, viewing films, watching battle rap, completing Quizzles and playing Othello in the park.

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