Charlie and I will be studying Curtis Mayfield a Musician who refused to give up in the face of catastrophe. Curtis Mayfield is one of the driving forces behind soul music in America. Curtis Mayfield– June 3, 1942 – December 26, 1999 Here is one of his songs Charlie and I enjoyed listening to this morning. Mayfield embodied the qualities of perseverance and creativity. Students and Teachers alike will appreciate these qualities as they explore Mayfield’s life. Make sure you take the time to read the lyrics to his songs. Which you can hear on YouTube. Curtis Mayfield was a artist who refused to give up in the face of…