Photograph: Jully Black
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LOOK
Look closely at the photograph. What is happening in the photo? Who is there? What do you think this was in response to? Why would this be significant?
THINK
What do Black communities and Indigenous communities have in common when it comes to Canadian history? Why do you think the lyric change from “our home and native land” to “our home on Native land” was so impactful?
What does it force us to think about?
DO
- Find the lyrics to Jully Black’s song “Running.”
- Read through them carefully.
What do you notice about the lyrics? What do you think the song is about?
How does this song exemplify Black’s activism? What lyrics specifically support that claim?
Do you think the themes in the song (written in 2009) still ring true? Why or why not?
Details
Date 2023
Materials - Photograph
Historical Context
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- These are photos of Jully Black.. She is a Canadian singer known for her powerful voice.
- Her 2007 single “Seven Day Fool” was her first Top 10 hit in Canada, and the album it appeared on, Revival, won the Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year.
- An advocate for diversity and inclusion, she changed the lyrics of “O Canada” to pay tribute to the Indigenous communities of this country at the 2023 NBA All-Star Game.
These are photos of Jully Black.
Born in Toronto in 1977, Jully Black is a Canadian singer and actor known for her powerful voice and her impact on the Canadian music scene.
Her 2007 single “Seven Day Fool” was her first Top 10 hit in Canada, and the album it appeared on, Revival, won the Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year.
She is a respected figure, not only in the music scene, but also as an advocate for diversity and inclusion, most notably when she changed the lyrics of “O Canada” to pay tribute to the Indigenous communities of this country.
These are photos of Jully Black.
Jully Black is a Canadian singer and actor known for her powerful voice and contributions to the music industry. Born in Toronto in 1977, she has had a significant impact on the Canadian music scene.
Her music has consistently garnered acclaim and chart success: Her 2007 single “Seven Day Fool” was her first Top 10 hit in Canada, and the album it appeared on, Revival, won the Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year.
She is a respected figure not only in the music scene, but also as an advocate for diversity and inclusion, most notably when she changed the lyrics of “O Canada” to pay tribute to the Indigenous communities of this country at the 2023 NBA All-Star Game.
Black’s talent and dedication to her craft have earned her a place as a respected figure in the Canadian music landscape.
- These are photos of Jully Black.. She is a Canadian singer known for her powerful voice.
- Her 2007 single “Seven Day Fool” was her first Top 10 hit in Canada, and the album it appeared on, Revival, won the Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year.
- An advocate for diversity and inclusion, she changed the lyrics of “O Canada” to pay tribute to the Indigenous communities of this country at the 2023 NBA All-Star Game.
These are photos of Jully Black.
Born in Toronto in 1977, Jully Black is a Canadian singer and actor known for her powerful voice and her impact on the Canadian music scene.
Her 2007 single “Seven Day Fool” was her first Top 10 hit in Canada, and the album it appeared on, Revival, won the Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year.
She is a respected figure, not only in the music scene, but also as an advocate for diversity and inclusion, most notably when she changed the lyrics of “O Canada” to pay tribute to the Indigenous communities of this country.
These are photos of Jully Black.
Jully Black is a Canadian singer and actor known for her powerful voice and contributions to the music industry. Born in Toronto in 1977, she has had a significant impact on the Canadian music scene.
Her music has consistently garnered acclaim and chart success: Her 2007 single “Seven Day Fool” was her first Top 10 hit in Canada, and the album it appeared on, Revival, won the Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year.
She is a respected figure not only in the music scene, but also as an advocate for diversity and inclusion, most notably when she changed the lyrics of “O Canada” to pay tribute to the Indigenous communities of this country at the 2023 NBA All-Star Game.
Black’s talent and dedication to her craft have earned her a place as a respected figure in the Canadian music landscape.
Summary
- These are photos of Jully Black.. She is a Canadian singer known for her powerful voice.
- Her 2007 single “Seven Day Fool” was her first Top 10 hit in Canada, and the album it appeared on, Revival, won the Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year.
- An advocate for diversity and inclusion, she changed the lyrics of “O Canada” to pay tribute to the Indigenous communities of this country at the 2023 NBA All-Star Game.
Essential
These are photos of Jully Black.
Born in Toronto in 1977, Jully Black is a Canadian singer and actor known for her powerful voice and her impact on the Canadian music scene.
Her 2007 single “Seven Day Fool” was her first Top 10 hit in Canada, and the album it appeared on, Revival, won the Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year.
She is a respected figure, not only in the music scene, but also as an advocate for diversity and inclusion, most notably when she changed the lyrics of “O Canada” to pay tribute to the Indigenous communities of this country.
In-Depth
These are photos of Jully Black.
Jully Black is a Canadian singer and actor known for her powerful voice and contributions to the music industry. Born in Toronto in 1977, she has had a significant impact on the Canadian music scene.
Her music has consistently garnered acclaim and chart success: Her 2007 single “Seven Day Fool” was her first Top 10 hit in Canada, and the album it appeared on, Revival, won the Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year.
She is a respected figure not only in the music scene, but also as an advocate for diversity and inclusion, most notably when she changed the lyrics of “O Canada” to pay tribute to the Indigenous communities of this country at the 2023 NBA All-Star Game.
Black’s talent and dedication to her craft have earned her a place as a respected figure in the Canadian music landscape.