YOU HAVE THE TALENT TO MAKE IT BIG... BUT DO YOU HAVE THE INSPIRATION?
Peruse the following sites for examples of historical and contemporary protest songs. Play or read about at least one song from each topic (Poverty, Corruption, War, Racism, Sexism, Environmentalism). You will have to search through the websites to identify songs with pertaining to these different topics. Spend more time on themes or eras that especially appeal to you.
21st Century Songs (variety of topics): http://flavorwire.com/143568/the-10-most-powerful-protest-songs-of-the-21st-century
Civil Rights Songs: http://newsone.com/1460645/top-10-civil-rights-protest-songs-of-all-time/
Racism in Hollywood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71un0nkjKB8
Hip Hop and Protest Songs (variety of topics): http://www.protestmusic.org/tag/hip-hop/
Vietnam Protest Songs: http://www.examiner.com/article/10-top-anti-war-protest-songs-about-the-vietnam-war
Protest Songs Through The Years: http://www.spinner.com/2007/07/13/20-protest-songs-that-mattered-no-20/
21st Century Songs (variety of topics): http://flavorwire.com/143568/the-10-most-powerful-protest-songs-of-the-21st-century
Civil Rights Songs: http://newsone.com/1460645/top-10-civil-rights-protest-songs-of-all-time/
Racism in Hollywood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71un0nkjKB8
Hip Hop and Protest Songs (variety of topics): http://www.protestmusic.org/tag/hip-hop/
Vietnam Protest Songs: http://www.examiner.com/article/10-top-anti-war-protest-songs-about-the-vietnam-war
Protest Songs Through The Years: http://www.spinner.com/2007/07/13/20-protest-songs-that-mattered-no-20/