... of the "60s and "70s (Hathaway). James Brown's "Say It Loud, I"m Black and I"m Proud," became an anthem for the movement (Brown). The song's lyrics like, " .Don't quit moving, until we get what we deserve we"d rather die on our feet, than keep living on our knees," were words of inspiration ... for those involved in the struggle for equality. "Whereas the predominant theme of rhythm and blues was love and other kind of human relationships, soul singers voiced concern about the social injustice, racial pride, black militancy, and forms of protest (Southern 517)." ... Rights Movement, pr...

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