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music-civil-rights1 year ago

Little Rock Nine Member Praises Beyoncé's 'Blackbird' Cover

Beyoncé's cover of the Beatles' "Blackbird" on her new album has deeply resonated with Melba Pattillo Beals, a member of the Little Rock Nine, who integrated Central High School in 1957. The song holds special significance for Beals and her fellow students, as it was inspired by their experiences. Beyoncé's rendition has brought new meaning to the lyrics and is seen as a powerful tribute to the Little Rock Nine's legacy, helping to preserve their memory and the ongoing relevance of their struggle for civil rights.

via The Washington Post|
#beyonce#blackbird#civil-rights
music-civil-rights-movement1 year ago

"Beyoncé's Impact on Music Legends: From Dolly Parton to The Beatles"

Melba Pattillo Beals, a member of the Little Rock Nine, finds deep personal significance in Beyoncé's recent cover of The Beatles' "Blackbird," as the song's lyrics resonate with her experiences as a Black student at Central High School in 1957. Beals interprets the song as a message of strength and perseverance, reflecting the struggles and resilience of Black Americans throughout history. She hopes Beyoncé's cover will inspire reflection on the civil rights movement and the ongoing fight for equality, particularly in the face of recent efforts to limit the teaching of Black history in some states.

via NPR|
#beyonce#blackbird#civil-rights
education2 years ago

Little Rock Nine: Advocating for Improved History Education Nationwide

Surviving members of the Little Rock Nine, the group of Black students who desegregated schools in Arkansas, expressed concerns about the state of history education in the United States. They criticized moves to limit access to American history and called for schools to provide comprehensive education. The civil rights leaders also highlighted the importance of students understanding the truth about their history and expressed worries about the restriction of African American Studies courses. They urged young people to demand better education and emphasized the need for positive change in the pursuit of equality.

via CNN|
#civil-rights-movement#concerns#desegregation
education2 years ago

Arkansas's AP African American Studies course faces criticism and defiance

Surviving members of the Little Rock Nine, who desegregated Little Rock Central High School in 1957, are criticizing the Arkansas Department of Education's decision to drop the Advanced Placement (AP) African American studies course from its schools. The department claims the course is still in a pilot stage and cannot be accepted until revisions are finalized. Two members of the Little Rock Nine expressed their disappointment, stating that attempts to erase history are working for the Republican Party. Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders ordered a review of the curriculum earlier this year after the state banned critical race theory. The Little Rock School District will continue offering the course despite the restrictions.

via The Hill|
#ap-african-american-studies#arkansas-department-of-education#critical-race-theory