“The essence of Hiphop is beyond entertainment: The elements of Hiphop Kulture may be traded for money, honor, power, respect, food, shelter, information and other resources; however, Hiphop and its culture cannot be bought, nor is it for sale.”~ 7th Principle Hip Hop Declaration of Peace
“There is a kind of strength that is almost frightening in black women. It’s as if a steel rod runs right through the head down to the feet.” ~Dr. Maya Angelou
“We will no longer stand back while the future beckons us on! The eyes of the world have been focused on the spot; and somehow we are led to believe that because of the demonstration in Birmingham, Alabama, segregation will end in this country in a short time.”~ Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth (1922-2011)
“No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.” ~Rosa Parks
This president has proven that he’s a complete failure, just 273 days into his tenure. His departure, in all likelihood, will be celebrated, whatever day it comes.
“I’m extremely violent. I mushed her in the face because she wouldn’t get out my face. I ran out four times in one day, and the cops brought me back every time.” ~Danielle age 13
Trump’s gaffes, failures, and Constitutional crises demonstrate that a “career politician” can sometimes be a good thing.
What can Congress do if the president uses the pardon power for political purposes? The answer, unfortunately, is “not much.”
Like statues of Robert E. Lee, Americans of diverse backgrounds may view these pre-Civil Rights emblems through different cultural and historical lenses.
To defeat white supremacy and other forms of bigotry, we’ll need to have a series of “uncomfortable” conversations with our friends, loved ones, and coworkers.