Investigate some of the challenges that vocal jazz artists with African America, First Nations, and/or mixed race heritage may have had in their daily lives, and compare to the situations faced by many groups of people today.

Research how vocal jazz artists may raise or have raised awareness of local, national and international issues (e.g., Billie Holiday singing "Strange Fruit" or Manhattan Transfer singing "Aqua").

Discuss the influence of jazz (and other musics) on contemporary First Nations music.