SAY IT LOUD IM BLACK AND IM PROUD

1968

• Song tries to make African Americans feel better
• This song teaches to be proud of your race
• This song is addressed to African Americans
• This song was written because of the civil rights movement

REASONS FOR WRITING THIS SONG

• Upset that African Americans worked for Caucasians
• Wanted African Americans to stand up for themselves
• He thought Caucasians should work for African Americans instead

JAMES BROWN

• Included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
• Was ranked 305 on Rolling Stones top 500 songs of all time
• Inspired the title of a VH1 television special "Say It Loud! A celebration of Black Music in America."