Rutha Mae Harris: Music for Change
A brave woman who used her voice Music that helped people Working together for fairness
I Can Statements
I can tell you about Rutha Mae Harris I can explain how music helped people I can talk about working together for change
Can music help people tell stories?
Think about your favorite songs How do songs make you feel? What stories do songs tell you?
Meet Rutha Mae Harris
A brave African American woman Born in Georgia in 1940 Used her beautiful voice to help others Worked for fairness and equality
What was happening in Rutha Mae's time?
Some people were not treated fairly African Americans couldn't go to the same schools They couldn't eat at the same restaurants Many people wanted this to change
How Music Helped
Music made people feel brave Songs brought people together Singing helped people remember they were not alone Music gave people hope
Rutha Mae's Special Gift
'When we sang together, we felt strong and brave. Our voices joined as one voice for change.'
Let's Listen Together
We will hear a freedom song Listen to how it makes you feel Think about the message Notice how voices work together
Many Voices, One Message
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Our Voices for Change
How can we help others? What kind changes can we make? How can we use our voices? Let's share our ideas!