Civil Rights anthem

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Civil Rights anthems is a relational concept to protest song, but one that is specifically linked to the African-American Civil Rights Movement. The songs were often sung during protests or marches related to the movement. In several cases these songs began as gospel or spiritual songs, among the most famous being We Shall Overcome^[1] and Go Tell it on the Mountain^[2]. Nina Simone is also known for writing of such songs and activist Fannie Lou Hamer for singing songs at marches or other protests.

[edit] Additional civil rights anthems

Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me 'Round
Certainly Lord: based on a spiritual
Hold On (also known as "Keep Your Eye On The Prize"): Based on a spiritual
If You Miss Me At The Back Of The Bus: Adapted from a composition by Chico Neblett
I'm Gonna Sit At The Welcome Table: Adapted from a Spiritual
I Woke Up This Mornin': Adapted from a Spiritual
Lift Every Voice And Sing: Composed by James Weldon Johnson
This little light of mine: Originally a spiritual, associated with Fannie Lou Hamer.^[3]
We shall not be moved: Also, likely originally, a labor union song.