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, the most famous being

Nina Simone is also known for writing of such songs, such as:

Activist Fannie Lou Hamer is known for singing songs at marches or other protests. Zilphia Horton also played a role in the conversion of spirituals to civil rights songs.

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