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Story by Barbara Sherman / Contributing Writer
Black History Month may be winding down, but we’ve got 10 empowering songs that will keep you in the spirit throughout your Monday and the rest of the year.
These songs not only reflect black history in a positive light, but also recount the struggle and motivation that went into creating them.
From Sister Sledge to Kendrick Lamar, enjoy songs from some of the most influential black artists in recent decades in our list below:
“Keep Ya Head Up” by 2Pac
http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OedT8rSE_S0
“I Know I Can” by Nas
http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTzhjjk9VoE
“Changes” by 2Pac
“Never Let Me Down” by Kanye West
http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Op-XkwObB74
“Formation” by Beyoncé
http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDZJPJV__bQ
“Move On Up” by Curtis Mayfield
http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Z66wVo7uNw
“We Are Family” by Sister Sledge
http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMVe_HcyP9Y
“Black Friday” by J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar
http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okF5gOTX9uM
“Doo Wop (That Thing)” by Lauryn Hill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHdQhQ1JLxo
“Crooked Smile” by J. Cole
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