Being ignorant of Emmett’s experience, I was horrified by the story. It overfilled my senses with the global collective of the beyond-painful memories of the historical records of oppression and abuses perpetrated by humans. It easily could have pushed me into a ‘useless emotional state,’ yet I was surprisingly and thankfully impressed by the film’s excellence as an art form.
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The People’s Justice Festival was designed to include “a reunion of families, organizers, activists, artists, spiritualists, freedom fighters, and allies. It’s a reclamation of the soul of Black Lives Matter, a chance to build our skills and restore our Spirits.” The vision was fulfilled this past Saturday!
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Over the past three decades, I have remained an ardent fan, attending their live shows whenever my schedule allows. Public Enemy was, and is, more than just a rap group; they were the guides of my personal musical journey. They ignited my political consciousness and left a lasting impact that resonates in my life today – just as their beats once reverberated through my headphones in my high school bedroom.
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Everyone will find at least one ride or attraction amongst the numerous choices in the amusement park. Apart from the 49 popular rides attractions, there are shaded playgrounds, horseback rides, workshops and events to accommodate diverse interests.
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I’m away from my San Diego home, visiting Louisiana right now, crashing in a friend’s New Orleans guest house. It’s the tail end of…
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Would you like to try something new?
How about these new Love Themes that you usually wouldn’t take time to do!
Here’s a list you won’t want to resist!
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True changes within law enforcement will only come about when the actual officers responsible for these acts face jail time or personal financial penalties deducted from their salaries. Until then, the pattern will persist, with police officers evading full accountability for their unwarranted aggression and brutality. Killing County brings awareness and understanding into this dark area of our civic lives – and ultimately effects every one of us.
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Culture Honey readers already know my writing on Travel and Culture — infused with cynicism and sarcastic fare. I wouldn’t consider my pen as a critic, but I defiantly do mark the subtle notes of Traveling While Black and the regional Black Tax tacked onto the bill.
And trust me, at times, an unlimited line of credit is a must. I often wonder if Ken Chenault had me in mind when he rolled out the American Express Black Card? Either way, ‘I never leave home without it.’
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At the time our paths crossed, Tina was under new management and offered to help me reach my goals in any way she could. She was so supportive, she invited me to come to France and stay with her, offering me a place to formulate my path forward. Her generosity to this day overwhelms me.
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Some call it the anti-Burning Man. Whereas Black Rock City packs up after it’s all over, the Bombay Beach Biennale is all about creating permanent art and transforming what was once considered an apocalyptic wasteland.
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A type of social credit score for the Uyghur population, facilitated by AI technology, has grown into one the most extensively policed areas on planet earth. As surveillance has been adopted throughout the Uyghur homeland…
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Rarely does a movie live up to the book upon which it is based. The Quiet Girl is a notable exception and a wonderful…
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