“But It’s important for us to continue to show the world the fullness of what it is to be black and human. Lately, the images of black people in the media have been showing us with knees on our necks, in mourning, or expressing our collective outrage. “During these painful times, some of us may wonder if it’s ok to laugh or dance or be romantic. that sent so many to the streets in protest,’ Legend writes. “All of these songs were created prior to the world being rocked by a pandemic, prior to the latest police killings in the U.S. John Legend spoke about the songs in a listening session, citing that the songs echo the richness of Black culture. “The songs are inspired by the loves of my life: my wife, my family and the rich tradition of black music that has made me the artist I am.”
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