A Conversation with Bill Withers

PBS Learning Media
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Classroom Material
Keywords
west virginia bill withers civil rights
Subjects
Music History-Social Science
Grade Levels
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A Conversation with Bill Withers

Explore civil rights issues in southern West Virginia through the eyes of music legend Bill Withers. Use this video to discuss the deep meaning of the "Lean on Me" lyrics in relation to segregation and integration at the time the song was written and today. 
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PBS Learning Media

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