GROOVE THIS BLACK HISTORY MONTH The Vindicator staff collaborated to create a playlist for you to enjoy in the month of February.
S
o much of what we enjoy now—artists we admire, films we watch and music we listen to—would have never come to be without
the influence of Black artistry and talent. Almost every piece of the culture we consume and take part of is by, inspired by or appropriated from Black culture. Yet it is this community that is one of the least recognized and most marginalized in our country. During Black History Month, we have the opportunity to shed a spotlight, not only on unresolved issues that affect the Black community, but also on the strength and beauty found within it. Music, especially, has a deep effect both socially and personally. Here’s a list of our staff and contributors’ favorite songs by Black singers, rappers, musicians and bands.
1
Best to You
BLOOD ORANGE
2
Real Love
MARY J. BLIGE
3
The Weekend
SZA
4
Wait a Minute!
WILLOW
5
Good as Hell
LIZZO
6
Lost
DANNY BROWN
7
Up Up & Away
KID CUDI
8
Forrest Gump
FRANK OCEAN
9
Love Lies
NORMANI&KHALID
10
One By One
RUBY AMANFU
11
Happy Without You
CHLOEXHALLE
12
HUMBLE.
KENDRICK LAMAR
13
Run to You
WHITNEY HOUSTON
14
Foxey Lady
JIMI HENDRIX
15
Tightrope
JANELLE MONÁE
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