Bloody Sunday

For Tuesday, March 23, watch the music video for "Bloody Sunday" by U2:



And view Bloody Sunday at the Music and Media Library. I will ask questions about the film in class so make sure you have seen it in time. If you have not watched it by Tuesday, you will be required to write a short paper to contribute to your participation.

Overview

To begin your immersion in the Civil Rights era, please enjoy the following songs:

"Redemption Song" by Bob Marley, who took some of his lyrics from a speech by Marcus Garvey.

"He was my brother" by Simon and Garfunkel, written in memory of Andrew Goodman, a civil rights activist killed in 1964.