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Pbs: Independent Lens: Strange Fruit: Protest Music Past and Present WebsitePbs: Independent Lens: Strange Fruit: Protest Music Past and Present Website
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PBS
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9th - 10th
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Pbs: Independent Lens: Strange Fruit: Protest Music Past and Present

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Listen to audio clips of songs of protest from eight eras of U.S. history. Explore the lyrics, learn about the songwriters, and gather background information on the music that served and continues to serve as a catalyst for thought, action, and social change in America.

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protest songs

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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