tagged w/ Black America
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If white entertainers were making millions singing about the slaughter of black men and mistreatment of black women, city streets would clog with protesters. Demonstrators would pack the halls of Congress. Commerce would grind to a halt as black activists demanded boycotts. But somehow, the violence and misogyny of T.I., 50 Cent and Nelly are less inflammatory.
Yes, a lot of their music is purchased by white consumers, as a lot of it is marketed by white executives. But blaming The Man seems shallow and irresponsible when black Americans are abetting their own destruction. If white entertainers were making millions singing about the slaughter of black men... more
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I have been unapologetically natural for at least 10 consecutive years, and I don't think it has slowed down my career. Then again, I don't work in law or business. I knew it still caused problems down South regardless of the industry, but I expected New York and the East Coast to be different. Now we are told by yet another white American posed as a major fashion authority that the hair we were born with is too 'political' to be 'glamorous.' Is any one else tired of and put off by this?I have been unapologetically natural for at least 10 consecutive years, and I... more
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Yes y'all. Another revolutionary initiative coming out of Oakland California.The collaborative mission of the global Hip Hop Congress " is to use the culture of Hip Hop to inspire young people to get involved social action, civic service, and cultural creativity" Beautiful. Just beautiful. Yes y'all. Another revolutionary initiative coming out of Oakland California.The... more
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