Freedom, humanity and justice: The enduring legacy of jazz Since the late 19 th century, the art form brewed in the American melting pot has been a powerful tool for social change by challenging racial segregation, promoting equality, and fostering cultural understanding.  As jazz continues to thrive in the 21 st Century it has retained its capacity for social commentary and activism according to Sullivan Fortner, a three-Grammy-winning jazz pianist who spoke to UN News at the Village Vanguard jazz club in New York ahead of  International Jazz Day which is marked on 30 April. UN News/Jorge Rodriguez Diaz Jazz musician, Sullivan Fortner, three-time Emmy Award winner. “Jazz means freedom. Jazz means America. It means humanity. It means love,” said Mr.…