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Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Sister Rosetta Tharpe, born in 1915, is widely recognized as the "Godmother of Rock and Roll". Her groundbreaking fusion of gospel music with rhythm and blues during the 1930s and 40s paved the way for a new era in popular music. Armed with a charismatic stage presence and unmatched guitar skill, she defied the norms of her time, being a black woman pioneering in a male-dominated industry. Her influence extended to prominent rock and roll figures like Elvis Presley, Little Richard, and Chuck Berry, who each credited Tharpe for shaping their music. Tharpe's legacy resonates deeply within Black history, as she broke through racial barriers, reaching audiences beyond her community and challenging society's perception of Black female musicians. The impact she had on the evolution of music across different genres, from gospel to blues, to rock and roll, underscores her significance in Black history and the broader music history. Her courage, talent, and innovation continue to inspire and shape modern music culture.

Chuck Berry

​Chuck Berry, born in 1926, is one of the foundational figures of rock and roll. Known for his energetic performances, innovative songwriting, and guitar riffs, Berry was a pioneer who revolutionized popular music. His hits like "Johnny B. Goode," "Maybellene," and "Roll Over Beethoven" transcended racial barriers in the 1950s and 60s, reaching a broad audience in a time when racial segregation was still prevalent. Berry's music played a significant role in the integration of American music, bringing together Black and white audiences and influencing countless musicians of all backgrounds. His unique blend of rhythm and blues with country music helped birth the rock and roll genre, shaping its future and making him an icon in music history. In the context of Black history, Berry's success marked a significant breakthrough. His emergence as a Black artist in mainstream popular culture challenged racial stereotypes and paved the way for future generations of Black musicians. His legacy remains indelible, both for his contributions to music and for the doors he opened for artists of color.

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  • Home
  • About
  • K-8 Education
    • Kindergarten >
      • Change Agents
      • Little Pail Patrol vs Pacific Garbage Patch
      • Simple Machines
      • Intro to Coding
      • Marble Runs
      • Intro to Engineering
      • Invent!
      • Ocean Currents
      • Movie Making
    • First Grade >
      • Wildlife Corridors
      • Stop Motion
      • Marble Runs
      • Coding
      • Rube Goldberg Machines
    • Second Grade >
      • Spider Monkey Escape
      • Bees
      • Circuits
      • Homemade Coding
      • Coding Robots
    • Third Grade >
      • Identity: Who Am I?
      • Planetary Lander
      • Wildlife Corridors
      • Coding Bees
      • Stop Motion
      • Genie In A Bottle
    • Fourth Grade >
      • Claymation: Juan Ponce de Leon
    • Fifth Grade
    • Sixth Grade >
      • History >
        • The Fertile Crescent
        • What's Up Egypt?
        • Good Morning Egypt
        • Stop Motion: How a Bill Becomes a Law
    • Seventh Grade
    • Eighth Grade >
      • Cuneiform
      • Student Creation in Photos: Global Collaboration
      • Finance >
        • Banks
  • Middle School PBL
    • Spring 2025: The Talking Walls
    • Fall 2024: A Hobbit Democracy
    • Spring 2024: Neighbors
    • Fall 2023: Witness Trees
    • Spring 2023: Environmental Justice Stories
    • Fall 2022: Sustainable Space
    • Spring 2022: Allies
    • Fall 2021: Renaissance
    • Fall 2021: Alexander von Humboldt
    • Spring 2021: Exploration
    • Fall 2020: Activism
    • Spring 2020: The Road Less Traveled
    • Fall 2019: Neighbors
    • Spring 2019: Take A Stand
    • Fall 2018: Citizens
    • Spring 2018: Bridging History
    • Fall 2017: Voices
    • Spring 2017: Choose Your Own
    • Fall 2016: Democracy is a Verb
  • Scrum
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    • In Action
  • Global Classroom
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    • Château du Clos Lucé
    • Space Helmets
    • Black History Celebration
    • Iron Man Mask
  • LEGO in Action
    • Marble Maze Challenge
    • Mesopotamia
  • 3D Printing
  • Glowforge
    • Black History Listening Project
  • SLICE
    • SLICE Overview
    • SLICE in photos
  • Epic Field Trips
    • Presidential Inauguration: Barack Obama
    • Chicago
    • New York City