Bob Dylan's 'Blowin' in the Wind' became a powerful anthem for the Civil Rights Movement, capturing the yearning for change and justice.

Soul music, with its powerful lyrics and soulful melodies, became a voice for the oppressed, addressing issues of police brutality and social injustice.

Billie Holiday's 'Strange Fruit' is a powerful and moving song that confronts the horrors of lynching in the American South.

Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five's 'The Message' was a groundbreaking song that brought the realities of urban life and police brutality to the forefront of hip-hop music.

John Lennon and Yoko Ono's 'Power to the People' was a direct response to the police brutality witnessed during the 1968 Democratic National Convention.

Nina Simone's 'Mississippi Goddam' was a powerful and defiant song that spoke out against the racial injustices and police brutality prevalent in the American South.

N.W.A.'s 'F*** tha Police' was a highly controversial song that addressed police brutality and racial profiling, sparking intense debate and discussion.

Kendrick Lamar's 'To Pimp a Butterfly' was a critically acclaimed album that delved into the complexities of race, identity, and the fight against police brutality.

Alicia Keys wrote and performed 'I Can't Breathe', a song that resonated with the Black Lives Matter movement and became a symbol of protest against police brutality.

Kendrick Lamar's 'Alright' became a powerful anthem for the Black Lives Matter movement, capturing the frustration and resilience of those fighting against police brutality.

Beyoncé's 'Formation' was a powerful and visually striking song that addressed issues of police brutality, systemic racism, and Black pride.

Childish Gambino's 'This Is America' was a thought-provoking and visually stunning song that addressed racial injustice, police brutality, and gun violence in the United States.

Andra Day wrote and performed 'Say Her Name', a powerful song that amplifies the voices of Black women and girls who have been victims of violence and police brutality.

Robert Glasper released the album 'Black Lives Matter', a collaborative project featuring songs that address police brutality and systemic racism.

H.E.R.'s 'I Can't Breathe' was a powerful and moving song that addressed the pain and anger felt in response to the death of George Floyd and the ongoing fight against police brutality.