The Rally (Anthem)

Togetherness Suite

The Rally Anthem

Various causes are stated within the bridge of this track to represent the myriad of topics found in news media on a daily basis

Unfortunately still there exists oppression of descendants of historically disenfranchised people around the world

Never should they have to beg for their spiritually and physically entitled rights as human beings

Why are there barriers to living in peace without systemic oppression and institutionalized discrimination

For her courage to heighten awareness and to demand parity with accountability, I salute Veda Tunstall and every oppressed community worldwide on its journey to discovery and healing

In this track, the lyric phrase "without question or pause" is a nod to Luther Vandross' 1994 interpretation of The Impossible Dream The Quest written by Joe Darion in 1966

The lyric phrase "proud" is a nod to the motivational call by James Brown and Alfred Ellis in their 1968 work, Say It Loud I'm Black and I'm Proud

The lyric phrase "rise" is a nod to Maya Angelou's 1978 seminal poem, Still I Rise, and too, the documentary by David LaChappelle in 2005 entitled Rize