Sounds of Change

The passage explains how music, literature, and art played a vital role in the Civil Rights Movement. Songs like “We Shall Overcome” united people in protests, while artists and writers shared messages of hope and equality. Musicians, poets, and authors created works that inspired change and gave people strength. Figures like Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, and Sam Cooke used their talents to promote justice. The passage shows that creative expression was as powerful as marches and speeches in the movement.

Reading about sounds of change builds vocabulary with artistic and cultural terms like “lyrics,” “inspire,” and “justice.” Students develop comprehension by learning how music and art connect to social movements. They strengthen grammar by studying descriptive language in the text. Critical thinking improves as they reflect on why art and creativity can influence society. These passages also help students appreciate multiple ways people can contribute to justice and equality.