Whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.
~Philippians 4:8~
Showing posts with label justice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label justice. Show all posts
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Monday, January 21, 2013
10 musicians that Martin Luther King, Jr. might have liked
1. Alicia Keys: Since bursting on the scene in with Songs in A Minor, Alicia Keys has blessed us with some of the most prolific love ballads of all-time. Her cover of Bob Marley’s "Redemption Song" at the Staying Alive concert was one of the most moving performances in modern-music history.
2. Marvin Sapp: This record-breaking gospel recording artist continues to spread the message of God’s love and mercy. With two cross over hits, "The Best In Me" and "Never Would of Made It," Marvin Sapp’s inspirational melody has helped him to become the all-time highest charting gospel artist in Billboard history.
3. Nas: Crowned as the greatest lyricist of all-time by CNN, Nasir Jones is proof that hip-hop is not dead. With thought-provoking songs like "I Can," "Poison," and "Black President," Nas continues to teach lessons of empowerment and liberation to this lost generation of music lovers.
4. Lupe Fiasco: Controversial, outspoken, and introspective are a few words that describe the Chi-town native. Although he hasn’t had the same amount of commercial success as his comrade Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco continues to garner critical success while staying involved as a political activist.
5. Mary,Mary: The gospel-duo-turned-reality-TV-stars are nominated for another Grammy for their song "Go Get It." Their blend of uptempo “church music” bridges the gap between the old and new.
6. M.I.A.: The London-bred singer and philanthropist is a revolutionary in every sense of the word. Named by Esquire magazine as one of the most influential people of the 21st century, M.I.A. continues to be the voice of the oppressed world-wide.
7. Dead Prez: The revolutionary but gangsta duo of Stic Man and M1 have been blessing us with their socially conscious lyrics for over a decade. Their lyrics, which focus on Pan Africanism and cultural awareness, have failed to land them crossover success – but this group is still bigger than hip-hop.
8. Damon “Jr. Gong” Marley: Being the son of reggae legend Bob Marley, Damon “Jr. Gong” Marley's only choice is to carry the baton into the 21st century. In 2010, Jr. Gong hooked up Nas to create a conscious collaboration called Distant Relatives. Proceeds for the album were to be used to build a school in Congo, Africa.
9. Talib Kweli: With a new album called Prisoner of Concious set to be released this year, Talib Kweli will more than likely deliver another album that is filled with thought provoking and heartfelt lyrics.
10. Common: Though this rapper should have been on the top of our list, in the book it says the last shall be first and the first shall be last.
Bonus: Macklemore: The rap phenomenom has taken the Billboard charts by storm with his latest single “Thrift Shop” and has even received a cosign from Ellen Degeneres. I’m not sure what MLK Jr.’s stance would be on same sex marriage, but he would probably support any artist that demands equality for all and one that has spent time working with incarcerated youth.
2. Marvin Sapp: This record-breaking gospel recording artist continues to spread the message of God’s love and mercy. With two cross over hits, "The Best In Me" and "Never Would of Made It," Marvin Sapp’s inspirational melody has helped him to become the all-time highest charting gospel artist in Billboard history.
3. Nas: Crowned as the greatest lyricist of all-time by CNN, Nasir Jones is proof that hip-hop is not dead. With thought-provoking songs like "I Can," "Poison," and "Black President," Nas continues to teach lessons of empowerment and liberation to this lost generation of music lovers.
4. Lupe Fiasco: Controversial, outspoken, and introspective are a few words that describe the Chi-town native. Although he hasn’t had the same amount of commercial success as his comrade Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco continues to garner critical success while staying involved as a political activist.
5. Mary,Mary: The gospel-duo-turned-reality-TV-stars are nominated for another Grammy for their song "Go Get It." Their blend of uptempo “church music” bridges the gap between the old and new.
6. M.I.A.: The London-bred singer and philanthropist is a revolutionary in every sense of the word. Named by Esquire magazine as one of the most influential people of the 21st century, M.I.A. continues to be the voice of the oppressed world-wide.
7. Dead Prez: The revolutionary but gangsta duo of Stic Man and M1 have been blessing us with their socially conscious lyrics for over a decade. Their lyrics, which focus on Pan Africanism and cultural awareness, have failed to land them crossover success – but this group is still bigger than hip-hop.
8. Damon “Jr. Gong” Marley: Being the son of reggae legend Bob Marley, Damon “Jr. Gong” Marley's only choice is to carry the baton into the 21st century. In 2010, Jr. Gong hooked up Nas to create a conscious collaboration called Distant Relatives. Proceeds for the album were to be used to build a school in Congo, Africa.
9. Talib Kweli: With a new album called Prisoner of Concious set to be released this year, Talib Kweli will more than likely deliver another album that is filled with thought provoking and heartfelt lyrics.
10. Common: Though this rapper should have been on the top of our list, in the book it says the last shall be first and the first shall be last.
Bonus: Macklemore: The rap phenomenom has taken the Billboard charts by storm with his latest single “Thrift Shop” and has even received a cosign from Ellen Degeneres. I’m not sure what MLK Jr.’s stance would be on same sex marriage, but he would probably support any artist that demands equality for all and one that has spent time working with incarcerated youth.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2013
Change in this country can be painfully slow, and stirred only by individuals like the incredible man that is Martin Luther King, Jr. To make progress, we need strong and committed individuals. Some are going to have to be willing to die, out on the front-lines of difficulties, facing hatred and an opposition to justice and change. Because of this man's life, we have a better America. Remembering you today, you will continue to be blessed in our memory for being a freedom fighter.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Tatt'd
Last night, Joe came back early from New Jersey and we decided to pull an all-nighter. We walked through Union Square to East Village, to Saint Mark's Place, where I mentioned I could get a tattoo. Joe decided Studio 33 looked legit so we walked in, 15 minutes before they closed. I asked for a heart tattoo on my lip, but the artist said he doesn't like giving those, that they might not be quality. So I thought, okay, I'll get the other piece I've been thinking about. We found the writing on Google and talked about the sizing and placement and bam! It was set. My artist goes by Ping, and he was chill and great to me.
Design completely stolen from:
I listened to Taking Back Sunday, The Roots, Circa Survive, Kaskade, and a few others here and there. While getting my tattoo, I was saying prayers in terms of what that thing means to me, the promises I made to G-d and myself, and hopes I shared for the future. I'm happy I did it, and I think more are coming.
Some philosophy:
According to the egalitarian, justice can only exist within the coordinates of equality. This basic view can be elaborated in many different ways, according to what goods are to be distributed—wealth, respect, opportunity—and what they are to be distributed equally between—individuals, families, nations, races, species. Commonly held egalitarian positions include demands for equality of opportunity and for equality of outcome. It affirms that freedom and justice without equality are hollow and that equality itself is the highest justice.
At a cultural level, egalitarian theories have developed in sophistication and acceptance during the past two hundred years. Among the notable broadly egalitarian philosophies are socialism, communism, anarchism, left-libertarianism, and progressivism, all of which propound economic, political, and legal egalitarianism, respectively. Several egalitarian ideas enjoy wide support among intellectuals and in the general populations of many countries. Whether any of these ideas have been significantly implemented in practice, however, remains a controversial question. One argument is that liberalism provides democracy with the experience of civic reformism. Without it, democracy loses any tie─argumentative or practical─to a coherent design of public policy endeavoring to provide the resources for the realization of democratic citizenship.
Much love,
Jessica
Design completely stolen from:
I listened to Taking Back Sunday, The Roots, Circa Survive, Kaskade, and a few others here and there. While getting my tattoo, I was saying prayers in terms of what that thing means to me, the promises I made to G-d and myself, and hopes I shared for the future. I'm happy I did it, and I think more are coming.
Some philosophy:
According to the egalitarian, justice can only exist within the coordinates of equality. This basic view can be elaborated in many different ways, according to what goods are to be distributed—wealth, respect, opportunity—and what they are to be distributed equally between—individuals, families, nations, races, species. Commonly held egalitarian positions include demands for equality of opportunity and for equality of outcome. It affirms that freedom and justice without equality are hollow and that equality itself is the highest justice.
At a cultural level, egalitarian theories have developed in sophistication and acceptance during the past two hundred years. Among the notable broadly egalitarian philosophies are socialism, communism, anarchism, left-libertarianism, and progressivism, all of which propound economic, political, and legal egalitarianism, respectively. Several egalitarian ideas enjoy wide support among intellectuals and in the general populations of many countries. Whether any of these ideas have been significantly implemented in practice, however, remains a controversial question. One argument is that liberalism provides democracy with the experience of civic reformism. Without it, democracy loses any tie─argumentative or practical─to a coherent design of public policy endeavoring to provide the resources for the realization of democratic citizenship.
Much love,
Jessica
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
STRUCTURAL RACISM AND COMMUNITY BUILDING
-How is it that a nation legally committed to equal opportunity for all—
regardless of race, creed, national origin, or gender—continually reproduces
patterns of racial inequality?
-Why, in the world’s wealthiest country, is there such enduring poverty among
people of color?
-How is it that in our open, participatory democracy, racial minorities are still
underrepresented in positions of power and decision making?
Without fully accounting for the historical and ongoing ways in which racial dynamics produce inequities between whites and people of color, the social justice and antipoverty field risks pursuing strategies that are misguided, incomplete, or inappropriate to the challenge.
The statistical portrait of the American population broken out by race reveals persistent disparities between people of color and white Americans in almost every quality of life arena, the most basic being income, education, and health.
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regardless of race, creed, national origin, or gender—continually reproduces
patterns of racial inequality?
-Why, in the world’s wealthiest country, is there such enduring poverty among
people of color?
-How is it that in our open, participatory democracy, racial minorities are still
underrepresented in positions of power and decision making?
Without fully accounting for the historical and ongoing ways in which racial dynamics produce inequities between whites and people of color, the social justice and antipoverty field risks pursuing strategies that are misguided, incomplete, or inappropriate to the challenge.
The statistical portrait of the American population broken out by race reveals persistent disparities between people of color and white Americans in almost every quality of life arena, the most basic being income, education, and health.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
No progress can be made, however, until you have a group of "conscious" people. The problem is that so many would prefer the Dream/Nightmare to reality.
http://blaknout.blogspot.com/
http://blaknout.blogspot.com/
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Friday, February 11, 2011
This Day in History: Mubarak Steps Down
Today I woke up to a breaking news text message from the Washington Post saying,
"Egyptian state TV reports President Hosni Mubarak has left Cairo. His destination is unknown."
-received at 6:48 am
The text message really woke me up so I ran to turn on the news and of course open up facebook.
The news then declared, "MUBARAK STEPS DOWN," power cedes to military.
Wow, what a time in history. This is truly a victory for the Egyptian people, but it remains unclear where the country will go from here. Part of me is celebrating in joy with the people of Egypt, part of me is truly concerned for the country and what the new leadership will mean for the world, Israel included and especially. We shall see how history goes. May there be true democracy and may the people know peace.
Long live the revolution for justice.
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