2nd Year Winner: Fight Song

WRIT 2004 (Fall 2019), Writing in Digital Cultures. CD: Andrea McKenzie

Abstract

Delivered in eloquent and expressive writing, this entry, composed of a blog proposal and three blog posts, is well-deserving of its crown. "Fight Song" seamlessly intertwines music and activism, using songs to reflect on past and present social movements, and enticing readers with a unique topic and personal anecdotes. This entry is "a celebration of art amidst a world of unrest," a reminder of the beauty within every just fight. The blog posts delve into a medley of songs––passionate tunes about the liberation of Bangladesh, early 21st-century punk-pop criticizing American politics, upbeat melodies in support of LGBTQ+ rights––and offers a well-researched description of the history behind the music. Melding together facts, personal accounts, and lyrics, this author writes an evocative piece about humanity and change, inspiring readers to join the fight for a better world. As the author notes, "the fight isn't over:" there are still songs that need singing and fights that need fighting, and what better time to start than today?