Musician Bobby Rush shares what it was like to perform on the chitlin’ circuit during times of racial segregation.

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Teacher Resources for the Video:

Discussion Questions:
• Have students think about and discuss how blues music makes them feel.

Activity Ideas:
• Have students write a blues song using some of Mr. Rush’s own words in the video.
• Use the video as a starting point in a class activity focused on racial discrimination in the entertainment industry. What other practices occurred in music, theatre, film, dance, or visual arts.

Unique ID for the Video: I Remember-35
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Send Us Your I Remember Videos:
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