We’ve witnessed countless speeches, articles, and social media posts on injustices in the Black community, but the Glee Club of the University of Michigan has found a unique way to convey the feelings of the struggle.
With “Seven Last Words of the Unarmed,” a multi-movement work that delivers awareness of racial injustice, the university’s Glee Club — one of the oldest choral organizations in America – becomes one of the first of its kind to perform on a platform of racial inequality.
The trailer above digs into your soul, building an instant connection with the heavy-hearted chorale. Lyrics like “why are you following me,” “Mom, I am going to college,” “stop shooting,” and the last words spoken by Black male victims of discriminatory violence before being killed — such as Trayvon Martin, Amadou Diallo and Michael Brown – are delivered by strong voices that convey the pain of the past but espouse faith in the future.
You can watch the Glee Club’s performance at 8 p.m. tonight on Detroit Public Television or online at http://dptv.org/lovelifeloss.
