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"Rise Up & Fight" was composed because I believe that now, more than ever, we must bravely use our voices to fight for our democracy," says Nolan Williams Jr., CEO of NEWorks Productions. (Courtesy of wordinblack.com)
Posted inNational

Our Union May Be Imperfect, But It’s Worth Fighting For

by Nolan Williams Jr., Word in Black October 22, 2024October 23, 2024

Nolan Williams Jr., an award-winning multi-hyphenate artist, has created a new civic anthem titled “Rise Up & Fight” to honor the sacrifices of Civil Rights workers and to encourage citizens to use their votes to advocate for justice and equality.

CDF Alex Haley Farm (Courtesy of childrensdefense.org)
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by WI Guest Author June 12, 2019December 21, 2021
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Child Watch: Andrew Young’s Charted Life

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