It's the beginning of Black History Month (not African-American History month), and we should start the celebration of black history through some songs of empowerment. Give these songs a listen and gain a sense of pride this month.
1. One Love - Elle Varner
2. Glory - Common & John Legend
3. Say it Loud, I'm Black and Proud - James Brown
4. Alright - Kendrick Lamar
5. Freedom - Beyoncé
6. Express Yourself - N.W.A
7. Black Rage - Lauryn Hill
8. Don't Shoot - The Game ft Various Artists
9. March Madness - Future
10. Rise Up - Andra
11. Be Free - J.Cole
12. My President is Black (Remix) - Jay Z
13. Black Boy Fly - Kendrick Lamar
14. We Gotta Pray - Alicia Keys
15. Lift Every Voice And Sing - James Weldon Johnson
16. I Am Not My Hair - India.Arie
17. Knuck if You Buck - Crime Mob
18. Free Lunch - Isaiah Rashad
19. Get Up, Stand Up - Bob Marley & The Wailers
20. The Revolution Will Not Be Televised - Gil Scott-Heron
21. Dear Mama - Tupac Shakur
22. To Be Young, Gifted, and Black - Nina Simone
23. F**ck Tha Police - N.W.A
24. We Are the World - USA for Africa
25. Man in the Mirror - Michael Jackson
We are a powerful people and we need to remind ourselves that we can make a change. Our community can do wonders if we work together to make that change. Happy Black History Month!