Matthew+H.10

=**10-20-30 Q3 Benchmark**=

 Around The World; South African Strikers Seek To Return

Date: November 11, 1986

Author: New York Times

Summary: This article is reporting that hundreds of black workers were on strike for 12 days. They were marching outside of General Motors plants. But know one got inside. It was later learned that most of the strikers wanted to come back. It was also learned that the strike was considered illegal.

How does this relate to african american history: This is related to african american history because the people marching were african americans and that could be a sign that african americans don't have the same rights as others.


 * What Happened In 1976**

Date: September 28, 1976

Author: BBC

Summary: This year Stevie Wonder signed a contract with Motown Records worth 13 million dollars. In the same year he released the hit album The Key Of LIfe.

How does this relate to african american history: This is related to african american history because Stevie Wonder is black and his music was very popular.

What Happened In 1966

Date: October 15, 1966

Author: BBC

Summary: Huey P Newton created the Black Panther Party for Self-Defence. He created the group after Malcolm x died. It was formed in Oakland, California.

How does this relate to african american history: This is related to african american history because the Black Panthers fought for black power in the United States.

The following people I asked what music they liked from 1986, 1976, and 1966.

Jacob D (Cousin)

Song: Walk This Way

Artist: Run DMC/Aerosmith

Genre: Hard rock

Year: 1986

Click below to listen to Walk this Way:

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Why does she like it: He liked this song because he thought the guitar part was really cool. He also liked it because his family would listen to it all the time.

Susan T (neighbor)

Song: Bohemian Rhapsody

Artist: Queen

Genre: Rock

Year: 1976

Click below to listen Bohmenian Rhapsody

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Why does she like it: She liked it because she thinks it is cool how there are so many different parts to the song and she remembers playing "air guitar" along with the guitar solo. Her dad would play this song on the highest volume all through out their house.

Susan D (Mother)

Song: We Can Work It Out

Artist: The Beatles

Genre: Rock

Year: 1966

Click below to listen to We Can Work It Out:

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Why does she like it: She liked it because her siblings would listening to the Beatles so she listened to what they listened to.

I interviewed Sean Force about his thoughts on the 10-20-30 project. To see the interview, please go to this link My Interview of Sean Force