We the People
Learn the basics of rights and citizenship with upbeat songs by popular artists like Janelle Monáe, H.E.R., Adam Lambert, Brandi Carlile and more.
Cast: Janelle Monáe, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Adam Lambert
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Season 1
10 episodes
- 1. Active CitizenshipYou have the power to be an active citizen! A young woman finds her voice building community and making change, to the groove of a H.E.R. song.TV-Y7CC5minJul 4, 2021
- 2. The Bill of RightsThese are our rights, what makes the USA the USA: speech, press, religion and more — and no one can take them away. Performed by Adam Lambert.TV-Y7CC5minJul 4, 2021
- 3. TaxesThe subject of taxes can be a lil complicated. But when rapper Cordae breaks it down, it all begins to make sense.TV-Y7CC5minJul 4, 2021
- 4. The Three Branches of GovernmentLin-Manuel Miranda, Daveed Diggs, Brittany Howard and the "Frozen" songwriters lay out a musical lesson about checks and balances in our government.TV-Y7CC5minJul 4, 2021
- 5. The First AmendmentBrandi Carlile delivers a message for the young: speak out against the forces that try to silence you — because your right to free speech is protected!TV-Y7CC5minJul 4, 2021
- 6. Federal vs State PowerStates do some things, feds do others. But when federal and state governments link up, it's a beautiful balance of power. Performed by Kyle.TV-Y7CC5minJul 4, 2021
- 7. ImmigrationA Bebe Rexha song celebrates Nikola Tesla, Isabel Allende, Eddie Van Halen and more who started life somewhere else before becoming Americans.TV-Y7CC5minJul 4, 2021
- 8. The CourtsA citizen's anthem from Andra Day says, "All rise!" When you need the law, the courts heed the call. Justice for one should mean justice for all.TV-Y7CC5minJul 4, 2021
- 9. We the PeopleWe the people hold the power, and when we struggle, we pick each other up and get a little bit… stronger! Performed by Janelle Monáe.TV-Y7CC5minJul 4, 2021
- 10. The Miracle of MorningAmanda Gorman, America's first-ever National Youth Poet Laureate, recites an original poem that celebrates people coming together.TV-Y7CC5minJul 4, 2021
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We the People
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Learn the basics of rights and citizenship with upbeat songs by popular artists like Janelle Monáe, H.E.R., Adam Lambert, Brandi Carlile and more.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Chris Nee
- Studio
- Laughing Wild, Khalabo Ink Society, Higher Ground
