tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043974806333009416.post7130200209319688590..comments2022-10-28T09:16:26.483-07:00Comments on SF Freedom School: Music (Art) for Freedom -- how to grow a movementKathy Emeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04038518567566419311noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043974806333009416.post-24651957556185519422013-09-21T18:31:06.969-07:002013-09-21T18:31:06.969-07:00Combating injustice with song is much more effecti...Combating injustice with song is much more effective than chanting. Song is not merely "making noise", it is a strengthening of discipline and rebounding negative attacks. When the Freedom Riders were sent to Parchman Prison, one main method of nonviolent resistance was song. By singing together, the civil rights activists were able to maintain their discipline while strengthening and supporting each other through such a harsh obstacle. Justin S.noreply@blogger.com