About This Lesson
How can music inspire social change? In this new video and lesson, students will learn about the queen of folk music, Joan Baez, and her work to support the Civil Rights Movement, peace protests and environmentalism. Learn how her music and activism supported organizations like Amnesty International and global human rights causes. Students can also explore how Baez's music reflected the social and political climate of different decades and how her activism continues to resonate today.
