Unit 1: I Know I Can

First, watch this video of YGB performing “I Know I Can” at the 2023 Kingmakers of Oakland Crowning Ceremony. This will show you how the song is supposed to sound when you practice it.

Lesson 1: Nas

PARENT ADVISORY

Questions:

  1. Who is Nasir Bin Olu Dara Jones? What is his artists name?

  2. How many albums has Nas released?

  3. What is something that you can do very well? Describe it in detail.

Lesson 2: MAri evans

Questions:

  1. Who was Mari Evans and how did she become famous?

  2. Who did Mari Evans say she was writing for?

  3. What did her writing mainly focus on?

  4. What is the name of another poem written by Mari Evans?

Lesson 3: The Black arts movement

Questions:

  1. What was the Black Arts Movement?

  2. Who founded the Black Arts Movement?

  3. Name some of the poets from the Black Arts Movement.

  4. Who was Madam C.J. Walker?

  5. Who was Dr. José Celso Barbosa?

  6. Who was Celia Cruz?

  7. Who was Kwame Nkrumah?

  8. If you could be anything in the world, what would you be?

Unit Quiz