Asha Coutrier

UWRT 1102
Ms. Voltz
March 4th, 2016

In Class Writing #14

Music appeals to pretty much everyone and its easy for people to get chords
stuck in their heads. I realized a few days ago that a song I really dig called Tennessee
by Arrested Development was a commentary on racial injustice. I had been singing it for
years, but only just realized that throughout the video, there was vivid imagery of
impoverished African-Americans; and, mentionings of both lynchings and slavery. Not
only does it get me subconsciously analyzing biases in everyday life, but motivates me in
a way, to work towards getting others to notice how skewed society is towards
promoting certain ideals and attitudes depending on what is most beneficial to
policymakers. Its annoying how people are so easily swayed through flashing pictures
and catchy tunes. Slowly, actually relatively rapidly, Im losing what remaining hope I
have left for the American people and their societal awareness.