A photo of Nina Simone having a lively conversation with James Baldwin.

Blacks have used "woke" to signal to each other to stay constantly aware and vigilant against systemic oppression in all its forms for decades. We'll share woke songs throughout history and some stories behind them. 🧵 2/ #wokesongs #blackmusicproject #music #blackhistorymonth

The Black Music Projects map of 400 years of African American music genres — from the Pre-Civil War period to the end of the 20th century.

The term "woke" has come under attack because it brings attention to America's historical oppression and inequities against Blacks and other minorities. But highlighting wokeness is something to celebrate. 🧵 1/ #blackhistorymonth #wokesongs #blackmusicproject

New Edition "Candy Girl." Released in late Feb 1983. It was the group's first hit. Surpassing Michael Jackson's "Beat It" for no.1 on the Hot Black Singles chart. It was also no.1 in the UK #BlackHistoryMonth #MauriceStarr #BlackMusicProject 17/18

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