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The Soundtrack of Ms. Moore

Who I Am & What Brings Me Joy in Music

BIOGRAPHY

“What’s one song you listen to that reminds you of our class? What is the song you would choose to introduce me to a new student?” The songs collected for this playlist were surprising and familiar. A mix of the person I am in the classroom with students and the memories I have created with friends and family.

When I think of who I am and what brings me joy - I think of music. Its rhythm is my culture, the lyrics, my poetry, the chords, my escape, and the songs make up the history of who I am. In creating this piece, I was inspired by the ways in which Gholdy Muhammad created layered playlists to add texture and voice to her work. Similarly, I wanted to create a playlist that Captured the various intersections of my identity and helped to add texture to the teacher I so often introduce myself as.

WHO I AM

Ms. Moore's Classroom Playlist

CHAPTER FOUR:TEACHER

CHAPTER TWO:SISTER, SISTER

CHAPTER FIVE:ADVOCATE

CHAPTER THREE:DU STA SABI

CHAPTER SIX:LEARNER

CHAPTER ONE:LEGACY

WHO AM I

A BROWN SKIN GIRL PLAYLIST

CHAPTER SEVEN:UNWRITTEN