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Posted on Feb 20, 2019

10 Songs From Active Artists

As part of the Student Action Series, here are 10 jam worthy songs from artists who have been advocates throughout their musical career. Written by Madi Wong, Writer/Blogger for RU Student Life

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Janelle Monáe is an incredible artist whose music speaks volumes and is always on point when it comes to artistic expression and catchy beats. Monáe identifies as a queer black woman and has consistently shown support for the LGBTQ community. — youtube.com

Janelle Monáe is an incredible artist whose music speaks volumes and is always on point when it comes to artistic expression and catchy beats. Monáe identifies as a queer black woman and has consistently shown support for the LGBTQ community.

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Janelle Monáe is an incredible artist whose music speaks volumes and is always on point when it comes to artistic expression and catchy beats. Monáe identifies as a queer black woman and has consistently shown support for the LGBTQ community.

Childish Gambino, also known as Donald Glover has continued to showcase his insane talent. Last year, he broke the internet with his hit, This Is America. The song tackles gun violence as well as what it is like to be black in the United States. — youtube.com

Childish Gambino, also known as Donald Glover has continued to showcase his insane talent. Last year, he broke the internet with his hit, This Is America. The song tackles gun violence as well as what it is like to be black in the United States.

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Childish Gambino, also known as Donald Glover has continued to showcase his insane talent. Last year, he broke the internet with his hit, This Is America. The song tackles gun violence as well as what it is like to be black in the United States.

Beyoncé has used her celebrity and musical platform to advocate for various issues, people and groups. Such as fighting against police brutality and injustice to supporting LGBTQ youth and more. She continuously empowers black women and women of colour, what more can I say? She's a queen. — youtube.com

Beyoncé has used her celebrity and musical platform to advocate for various issues, people and groups. Such as fighting against police brutality and injustice to supporting LGBTQ youth and more. She continuously empowers black women and women of colour, what more can I say? She's a queen.

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Beyoncé has used her celebrity and musical platform to advocate for various issues, people and groups. Such as fighting against police brutality and injustice to supporting LGBTQ youth and more. She continuously empowers black women and women of colour, what more can I say? She's a queen.

In relation to the song, Lady Gaga founded the Born This Way foundation that focuses on youth empowerment. In addition to this foundation, she has taken many other acts of philanthropy. This includes advocating for women and LGBTQ rights worldwide.
Gaga has always showcased uniqueness and creativity in her work that has made her stand out as an artist. — youtube.com

In relation to the song, Lady Gaga founded the Born This Way foundation that focuses on youth empowerment. In addition to this foundation, she has taken many other acts of philanthropy. This includes advocating for women and LGBTQ rights worldwide.
Gaga has always showcased uniqueness and creativity in her work that has made her stand out as an artist.

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In relation to the song, Lady Gaga founded the Born This Way foundation that focuses on youth empowerment. In addition to this foundation, she has taken many other acts of philanthropy. This includes advocating for women and LGBTQ rights worldwide.
Gaga has always showcased uniqueness and creativity in her work that has made her stand out as an artist.

Alicia Keys is a phenomenal musician and activist.
To list some of her achievements as an activist she is; the co-founder of and Global Ambassador of Keep A Child Alive, has protested in the Women's March and has taken action against systemic racism in the United States.
Enjoy one of her absolute classic singles, If I Ain't Got You, you're welcome. — youtube.com

Alicia Keys is a phenomenal musician and activist.
To list some of her achievements as an activist she is; the co-founder of and Global Ambassador of Keep A Child Alive, has protested in the Women's March and has taken action against systemic racism in the United States.
Enjoy one of her absolute classic singles, If I Ain't Got You, you're welcome.

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Alicia Keys is a phenomenal musician and activist.
To list some of her achievements as an activist she is; the co-founder of and Global Ambassador of Keep A Child Alive, has protested in the Women's March and has taken action against systemic racism in the United States.
Enjoy one of her absolute classic singles, If I Ain't Got You, you're welcome.

J.Cole is personally one of my favourite rappers because of how articulate he is and how he can channel both creativity and advocacy into his music.
His latest album KOD explores topics such as drug abuse, addiction, African American culture and more. — youtube.com

J.Cole is personally one of my favourite rappers because of how articulate he is and how he can channel both creativity and advocacy into his music.
His latest album KOD explores topics such as drug abuse, addiction, African American culture and more.

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J.Cole is personally one of my favourite rappers because of how articulate he is and how he can channel both creativity and advocacy into his music.
His latest album KOD explores topics such as drug abuse, addiction, African American culture and more.

Brandie Carlile's music varies in genres but that does not dismiss her talent and awesome voice.
Carlile established the Looking Out Foundation to give support to organizations such as UNICEF and Doctors Without Borders. She also released The Story in 2017, a benefit album about the world's refugee crisis. — youtube.com

Brandie Carlile's music varies in genres but that does not dismiss her talent and awesome voice.
Carlile established the Looking Out Foundation to give support to organizations such as UNICEF and Doctors Without Borders. She also released The Story in 2017, a benefit album about the world's refugee crisis.

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Brandie Carlile's music varies in genres but that does not dismiss her talent and awesome voice.
Carlile established the Looking Out Foundation to give support to organizations such as UNICEF and Doctors Without Borders. She also released The Story in 2017, a benefit album about the world's refugee crisis.

Kendrick Lamar has been praised for his incredible rap album, To Pimp A Butterfly, as well as his other hits such as 'All The Stars' (featured in Marvel Studio's Black Panther).
He has been vocal about advocating and speaking about political issues in both his music and using his platform. — youtube.com

Kendrick Lamar has been praised for his incredible rap album, To Pimp A Butterfly, as well as his other hits such as 'All The Stars' (featured in Marvel Studio's Black Panther).
He has been vocal about advocating and speaking about political issues in both his music and using his platform.

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Kendrick Lamar has been praised for his incredible rap album, To Pimp A Butterfly, as well as his other hits such as 'All The Stars' (featured in Marvel Studio's Black Panther).
He has been vocal about advocating and speaking about political issues in both his music and using his platform.

J-Lo has without a doubt had a successful career and nothing has yet to stop her.
In the past; she has been featured on charitable singles for 9/11, launched the Lopez Family Foundation to increase the availability of healthcare for women and children and participated in a campaign to relief those affected by Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria. — youtube.com

J-Lo has without a doubt had a successful career and nothing has yet to stop her.
In the past; she has been featured on charitable singles for 9/11, launched the Lopez Family Foundation to increase the availability of healthcare for women and children and participated in a campaign to relief those affected by Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria.

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J-Lo has without a doubt had a successful career and nothing has yet to stop her.
In the past; she has been featured on charitable singles for 9/11, launched the Lopez Family Foundation to increase the availability of healthcare for women and children and participated in a campaign to relief those affected by Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria.

John Legend, now an EGOT, has had a wildly fantastic musical career.
During his career, he has also used his platform to support non-profit organizations and use his voice to bring light to issues such as violence in the United States. — youtube.com

John Legend, now an EGOT, has had a wildly fantastic musical career.
During his career, he has also used his platform to support non-profit organizations and use his voice to bring light to issues such as violence in the United States.

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John Legend, now an EGOT, has had a wildly fantastic musical career.
During his career, he has also used his platform to support non-profit organizations and use his voice to bring light to issues such as violence in the United States.

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