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Tag Archives: Music
What is Power?
Kanye West premiered the video for his latest single “Power.” What is your idea/definition of power? What images of power do you see in the video itself? If you don’t know what to make of the video, MTV has hooked you up with some CliffNotes. D.U.M.B. Assignments: 1. Think about a time or experience when you [...]
Motivation in the Music
“O-o-h Child / Things are gonna get easier.” Those lyrics ring true on some days more than others. So why do we not, on our Keep It Movin’ Mondays, emphasize a brighter future. Especially when this song, originally recorded in 1970, still has an uplifting message to be shared with generations since its creation. Many [...]
The Summer Fling
Summer is officially here. School is out. Everyone is out and about. For many youth, it’s time to have a ‘summer fling’—those spur of the moment relationships that may not make it to the beginning of the new school year. Most relationships, especially in our teen years, help determine our likes and dislikes in terms [...]
The King of ‘Un’Pop: The Social Voice of Michael Jackson
6.25.2010. This date marks the 1st anniversary of the passing of Michael Jackson, a global entertainer and proclaimed King of Pop. His music changed the sound of popular culture forever. His moves changed the feel of popular culture forever. His music videos, more like mini-movies, changed the look of popular culture forever. The King of [...]
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A Rose By Any Other Name…
6.16.2010. Tupac Shakur would have been 39 today. His ‘thug life’ ended tragically, but has continued to entertain, inspire, educate and motivate… D.U.M.B. Question: What is your favorite 2Pac quote, lyric, or song? The Rose That Grew From Concrete Did you hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete? Proving nature’s [...]
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The Karate Kid
In 1984, we were introduced to a teenager named Daniel Larusso who was learning to deal with growing up–from the unexpected death of his father, to bullies at school, and possibly the most scary…girls. Surprisingly, he learned how to succeed in life with the help of Mr. Miyagi, who’s “wax on…wax off” philosophy inspired us [...]
Lena Horne: Entertainer & Activist 1917-2010
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The Road or Flight Not Taken
In 1916, poet Robert Frost published a volume of poetry entitled Mountain Interval. Opening the collection is well-known poem The Road Not Taken, which speaks to the choices and opportunities that life presents and the adventures those choices may bring. In 2010, rising artist B.O.B. speaks to his own life adventures, choices and opportunities with [...]
In Remembrance: Lasting Words
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Tweet of the Day: August 7, 2010