Jazz in the Civil Rights Movement
( 30 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Jazz and the Civil Rights Movement
Overview of the course and the intersection of jazz and the Civil Rights Movement

Module #2
Jazz in the 1940s-50s:The Roots of Protest
The development of bebop and its connection to social protest

Module #3
The Civil Rights Movement:A Historical Context
Key events, figures, and organizations of the Civil Rights Movement

Module #4
Jazz and Social Commentary:The 1940s-50s
Early examples of jazz musicians addressing social issues in their music

Module #5
The Emergence of Free Jazz and Avant-Garde
The development of free jazz and its connection to experimental and avant-garde art movements

Module #6
Max Roach and Abbey Lincoln:We Insist! (1960)
The landmark album and its connection to the Civil Rights Movement

Module #7
Charles Mingus:Protest and Social Commentary
Mingus music and activism, including Fables of Faubus (1959) and Mingus Ah Um (1959)

Module #8
John Coltrane:Spiritual Jazz and Social Justice
Coltranes spiritual jazz and its connection to African American spirituality and social justice

Module #9
Jazz and the March on Washington (1963)
The role of jazz musicians in the March on Washington and its significance

Module #10
Duke Ellington:Musical Ambassador and Activist
Ellingtons role as a musical ambassador and his activism during the Civil Rights Movement

Module #11
The Jazz and Peoples Movement
The formation and activities of the Jazz and Peoples Movement in the 1960s

Module #12
Jazz and the Black Arts Movement
The connection between jazz and the Black Arts Movement of the 1960s

Module #13
Nina Simone:Protest and Activism
Simones music and activism, including her iconic song To Be Young, Gifted and Black (1970)

Module #14
Herbie Hancock and the Mwandishi Sextet
Hancocks jazz-funk and its connection to the Civil Rights Movement

Module #15
Jazz and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)
The connection between jazz musicians and SNCC during the Civil Rights Movement

Module #16
The Legacy of Jazz and Civil Rights
The ongoing impact of jazz on social justice and civil rights movements

Module #17
Jazz and Black Lives Matter
The connection between jazz and contemporary social justice movements

Module #18
Jazz and Social Justice Today
Current jazz musicians and their activism

Module #19
The Intersection of Jazz and Politics
The ongoing relationship between jazz and politics

Module #20
Conclusion:The Power of Jazz in the Civil Rights Movement
Final thoughts and reflections on the course

Module #21
The Role of Women in Jazz and the Civil Rights Movement
The contributions of women jazz musicians to the Civil Rights Movement

Module #22
Jazz and the African Diaspora
The connection between jazz and African diasporic cultures and social movements

Module #23
Jazz and the Latin American Civil Rights Movement
The intersection of jazz and Latin American social justice movements

Module #24
Jazz and the Asian American Experience
The connection between jazz and Asian American social justice movements

Module #25
Jazz and International Human Rights
The global impact of jazz on human rights and social justice movements

Module #26
Review and Reflection
Review of course material and reflection on key takeaways

Module #27
Final Project Introduction
Guidelines and expectations for the final project

Module #28
Final Project Workshops
Peer feedback and guidance on final projects

Module #29
Final Project Presentations
Student presentations of their final projects

Module #30
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Jazz in the Civil Rights Movement career

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Jazz in the Civil Rights Movement ( 30 Modules )

Jazz in the Civil Rights Movement
( 30 Modules )