We Teach Youth Social Justice Through The Power of Socially Conscious Music

Remember When Music Served as a Rallying Call For Young People Who Led The Fight For Cultural And Political Change?

Socially conscious music has always been a part of American culture, with lyrics demanding respect, justice, and equality and messages that inspire listeners to advocate for causes they believe in, ranging from civil rights and the cost of war to gender equality and climate change. The sixties gave rise to ‘socially conscious’ music, with Folk, Rock, and Soul music functioning as strategies to change social policy, fight social injustice, foster community, and drive mass social movements. Hip-Hop has always been about social justice, giving voice to socio-political issues and racial injustice. Learning about our nation’s history through the eyes of poets and songwriters who expressed their anger and frustration and fought back with songs can help students understand how history shapes people’s lives and the possibility that young people can make a difference in history.

We Are MeMA-Music: Meeting The Needs Of All Students

EDUCATION

Teachers today are faced with the struggles of developing and reframing curricula…

AUTHENTIC LEARNING

Students today are more connected and informed than any other generation in history…

ARTS-INTEGRATION

MeMA-Music offers schools standards-aligned residency programs grounded in social justice…

STUDENT VOICE

MeMA-Music encourages students to share their voices and be co-creators…

YOU CAN CHANGE A STUDENT’S LIFE TODAY

With your generous support, we can offer our program to youth in underrepresented communities at low or no cost.