10 powerful songs that inspired the civil rights movement

Mildred Europa Taylor February 05, 2019

We Shall Not Be Moved

It was the song of the labour movement of the early 20th century, signifying liberation and empowerment. The lyrics showed the importance of standing up for one’s rights and not kowtowing to any higher authority.

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