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EEP’s Unofficial Anthem

on Apr 01, 2010 by The EEP Team

The Education Equality Project (EEP) would like to thank everyone for submitting your ideas to our contest to select EEP's unofficial anthem. We received hundreds of terrific entries and it's been a challenge picking the winners, but we did it!

Based on all entries received, overall song theme, and lyrics, we have selected John Legend's "If You're Out There" as the winner, EEP's unofficial anthem. We also have two Runners-Up: The Brand New Heavies' "You Are the Universe," and Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes' "Wake Up Everybody."

WINNER

John Legend "If You're Out There"

Submitted by Donna Allen (Atlanta, GA)

Entry: The song is a call to action, a call to arms for anyone who has a mind to contribute and the motivation to actually do it. What we're trying to say is that the time is now, we've already waited long enough to start working on the issues that we need to handle as a country and as a globe. We're talking about poverty, ending the war, and we need more people out there who are clamoring for change.

FIRST RUNNER-UP

The Brand New Heavies "You Are the Universe"

Submitted by Camille Esch (Sacramento, CA)

Entry: You’d have to be soul-less not to love the energy, optimism, and funky base line of this song. It’s packed with positive messages for youth (or anyone fighting against long odds), from “you’re a driver, not a passenger in life” to “there ain’t nothing you can’t do.” Best of all is its references to “the hidden treasure” and “secret weapon” — apt metaphors for a quality education.

SECOND RUNNER-UP

Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes "Wake Up Everybody"

Submitted by Geraldine Kuerzi (Orlando, FL)

Entry: As a teacher, this song moves my body and spirit, inspiring me and my students — for equality, fairness, and love of learning. The kids really get this song — wake up and try to teach a new way!

Click here to learn more about the winners and to see our overall Top 10. You can even download the Top 10 playlist by searching for the iMix titled: "EEP's Unofficial Anthem" in your iTunes.

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