Activism
People Have Been ‘Disrespecting The Flag’ For Decades (Video)
September 28, 2017
Hmm… So why are these actual Flag Code violations (read: instances of disrespect for the flag) okay, but ‘taking a knee’ is not? Fact is, kneeling is NOT a violation of flag code. So, what now? Talk to us, ‘Murica.
Trump said NFL players disrespected the flag by kneeling during the national anthem. As it turns out, “disrespecting” the flag is probably more common than you think.
– BuzzFeed News
#RespectTheFlag #TakeAKnee
– @ojones1
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Sports/Politics: Nick Wright’s Question For People Angered By The #TakeAKnee Movement: What Are You Actually Mad At? (Video)
September 28, 2017
I’m not gonna engage on the absurdity that we just ran a clip where a player quotes the President Of The United States, and we felt we needed to bleep it.
– Nick Wright
Yeah. And this isn’t the first time the words of the POTUS have been ‘bleeped’… But let’s not engage in the folly for now.
Instead, let’s follow Nick’s lead. Let’s follow the line of reasoning, avoiding all the crazy and staying on that line… bypassing the false equivocations… walking past the baseless arguments of the Trumpeters and stepping over their misunderstandings, barreling through that wall protecting those who want to make ‘Murica great again, make football in ‘Murica great again, until we arrive at the heart of what those against the PEACEFUL #TakeAKnee movement are really against…
Because once we get to the end of that line of unreasonable, where folks in their feelings have nowhere to go and have to answer honestly about why they detest #TakeAKnee …”What Are You Actually Mad At?”
And before someone says it… we’re NOT going to ‘just stick to sports’ this time. I just want them to say the words.
– @ojones1
Posted in Activism, Opinion, Panel, Sports, Television, Videos | Tags: Colin Kaepernick, First Thing's First, National Football League, NFL, NFL Network, Nick Wright, Protest, Respect for country, Respect for military, Respect for soldiers, Respect for the flag, Respect for troops, take a knee, TakeAKnee | No Comments »
Sports/Politics: Bob Costas Declares That President Trump Has Galvanized The #TakeAKnee Movement (Video)
September 25, 2017
Do you want a President of the United States who, even if you’re giving him the benefit of that doubt, is so tone deaf to the racial implications of this?
– Bob Costas
Right on time! There was so much on Kaep and #TakeAKnee this past weekend and even before. Wasn’t sure how to cover it all here. But then veteran sportscaster/commentator Bob Costas comes through and wraps it with a bow!
NBC Sports broadcaster Bob Costas speaks to CNN’s John Berman and Alisyn Camerota after President Donald Trump criticized the NFL and players who took a knee during the national anthem.
– CNN
Great points. Trump galvanized the #TakeAKnee movement. Can’t even call this ‘shots fired’ really. Just facts!
Posted in Activism, Cover Story, Interview, Opinion, Politics, Sports, Television, Videos | Tags: Alisyn Camerota, Bob Costas, CNN, Colin Kaeperkick, John Berman, National Football League, NBC, NBC Sports, NFL, take a knee, TakeAKnee | No Comments »
Western History Vs. African History (Video)
September 24, 2017
Hmmm… How deep can deep get? Africans did not even see themselves as Africans, or being tied to the African continent… and even the name “Africa” is derivative of what Westerners / Europeans imposed. Watch Dr. John Henrik Clarke drop serious science and knowledge on that, and more, above.
An analysis of the history of Africa as compared to Western civilization. European scholars asserted that the so-called ‘Egyptians’ were non-African until C. Diop’s melanin pigmentation test on Pharaohs proved otherwise.
– InfoWerm
Posted in Activism, History, Interview, R&B, Science, Television, Travel, Videos, Vintage | Tags: Africa, Dr. John Henrik Clarke, History Of Africa, John Clarke, John Henrik Clarke | No Comments »
Prophets Of Rage Speak On The New Album And On Trump Not Being The Sole Reason For The Group’s Being (Video)
September 22, 2017
Bahaaa! Timmy C. with the ex-girlfriend level of intensity in getting controversial documentarian (and fan of Rage Against The Machine, Cypress Hill, and Public Enemy) Michael Moore to do the Prophets Of Rage music video… pays off.
Prophets Of Rage (Tom Morello, Tim Commerford, Brad Wilk, Chuck D, B-Real and DJ Lord) came together during 2016’s tumultuous election to combat the coming storm. Fresh off the road and riled up following last summer’s highly successful “Make America Rage Again†tour, the group knew it could evolve from protest performance art with a tactical mission, to a stand-alone entity with creative ideas all its own. At its core, Prophets Of Rage functions not only on a love of music, but a deep belief in its power as a tool, and a weapon. The group stopped by the BUILD Studio to discuss their new self-titled album.
– BUILD Series
Egos put aside for the music and the mission and the creative process. Hear the supergroup talk about it all above. Shout out to ATL’s own DJ Lord in there, too.
Posted in Activism, Hip-Hop, Interview, Panel, Progressive, Rock, Videos | Tags: B-Real, Brad Wilk, BUILD Series, Chuck D, DJ Lord, Prophets Of Rage, Tim Commerford, Timmy C., Tom Morello | No Comments »
“Homeboy” Shows Us That When One Door Opens… (Trailer)
September 22, 2017
The concept alone… DOPE! A different look at being in the trap… ensnared by a mental health challenge. Kudos to Bryan Christian for finding his way out of that trap with the help of loving fam and friends, and for this “Homeboy” film. Check out the trailer and the pitch at the end.
Posted in Activism, Call To Action, Film, Health and Wellness, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi), Trailer, Videos | Tags: Agoraphobia, Bryan Christian, depression, Homeboy, MENTAL HEALTH, Mental Health Issues | No Comments »
Angela Rye Talks About President Trump Being In ‘Over His Head’ In Responses To Hurricane Harvey And To North Korea (Video)
September 22, 2017
Yes yes y’all! The crew welcomes back Angela Rye. In this interview clip, she talks about President Trump’s initial response to the victims of Hurricane Harvey (“good luck”), about how even the Trump Administration’s attempts to help have hurt (e.g. removing regulatory checks for bridges make building them quicker, but not necessarily as safe)… There’s a LOT to unpack in her commentary, as usual.
#HelpHouston #HelpUsAll
– @ojones1
Posted in Activism, Hip-Hop, Interview, Politics, Progressive, Radio, Videos | Tags: Angela Rye, Breakfast Club, Help Houston, HelpHouston, Hurricane Harvey, Power 105, Power 105.1, Trump's Response To Harvey Victims | No Comments »
Keith Olbermann Declares, “The Media Doesn’t Understand What Trump Is Doing” (Video)
September 20, 2017
Donald Trump’s not pivoting. He’s not changing. He’s just crazy.
– GQ
Interesting points, as usual, by Keith Olbermann… The media is not getting the real story of the Trump Administration out to us, not because they are holding back, but because they do not ‘get’ it. Or at least, they do not ‘get’ how to get the story out to us.
And this is NOT all the fault of Trump’s crazy ways (though Olbermann declares, several times in this clip, that Trump is, in fact, ‘crazy’). It could very well be that, unlike Olbermann’s former field of sportscasting, the mainstream news media has neither the acumen or desire to cover something as unprecedented as what is going on with the level of ‘crazy’ coming out of The White House.
– @ojones1
Posted in Activism, Call To Action, Opinion, Politics, Progressive, Series, Videos | Tags: Donald Trump, GQ, Keith Olbermann, Peace, President Trump, Remove, Resist, The Media Doesn’t Understand What Trump is Doing, The Resistance, The Resistance with Keith Olbermann, Trump administration | 1 Comment »
Iranian Women Combat Domestic Violence With Ninjutsu (Video)
September 20, 2017
A different fare for the ‘nooner’ hour to be certain. When these ladies say ‘no touching’ you better listen and heed, or you gone learn today… learn how to eat and wipe with your other hand (for at least a while)!
Students at Tehran’s “Ninja Ranger” are not just learning martial arts for exercise. More and more Iranian women are becoming ninjas to fight back against domestic violence. Ninjutsu is traditionally an East Asian martial art, but has become a popular tool for women to improve their safety and confidence. Women in Iran are training in hand-to-hand combat as well as with various weapons.
– Vocativ
Yeah! These ladies are not gonna take it anymore. They are going to take it out on attackers and abusers!
– @ojones1
Posted in Activism, Cover Story, Human Interest, Investigation, Travel, Videos | Tags: Domestic Violence, Feamle Ninjas, Iran, Iranian Women, Iranian Women Are Becoming Ninjas, Ninja Ranger, Ninjas, Ninjutsu, Tehran, Vocativ | No Comments »
DL Hughley Salutes Co-Host Michael Smith And Others At ESPN For Having Jemele Hill’s Back At ESPN (Video)
September 18, 2017
Wow! If this is true… wow! Talk about sticking together. Michael Smith, risking his career, apparently told ESPN something like ‘I refuse to do the show if you let Jamele Hill go!’ He backed his co-host – willing to sacrifice his livelihood – and so did a small army of others. Yes, before ESPN could even consider kicking Smith out, too, Elle Duncan and Michael Eaves stepped on some ‘if they go, so do WE’ stuff. Even Michael Wilbon took some air time to vocalize strong support for Hill.
I really hope DL has the scoop on what is a true, and truly beautiful, story of solidarity. That’s how you get your people’s back!
– @ojones1
Posted in Activism, Celebrity, Politics, Radio, Relationships, Shots, Videos | Tags: DL Hughley, Elle Duncan, ESPN, Jamele Hill, Michael Smith, Michael Wilbon, Protest, refused to do show, Stand up, walk off, walk out, walkoff, walkout | No Comments »
David Banner Speaks On His New Album, How Trump’s Election Was A Good Thing, And Black People Needing To Be More Racist (Video)
September 18, 2017
Preach, David Banner, PREACH!
About all that in the headline, and then some! Not only will he speak about his activism… and struggles with alcohol, depression, etc. But Banner gets things started with the WAY to deliver an activist’s message in music. First Commandment of an Entertainer, esp. in Hip-Hop music: THOU SHALL NOT BE WACK!!!! Spiritual/Positive/Conscious music artists cannot lean on the message and just put out wack music. And looking at you, too, rapping-azz-rappers: Stop sacrificing lyricism for beats, or vice versa… No wack music!!
Posted in Activism, Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Interview, Radio, Videos | Tags: Breakfast Club, David Banner, How Trump Woke Us Up, Power 105, Power 105.1, Power 105.1 FM | No Comments »
Architects and Engineers: Solving the Mystery of Building 7 – w/ Ed Asner
September 18, 2017
Hurry up and watch this one before it is “removed as a violation of YouTube’s policy against spam, scams, and commercially deceptive content”… again! Not trying to theorize on any conspiracies afoot, but watch and see if you see ‘scam’ or ‘spam’ or ‘deception.’ No. Quite the opposite. A call for a new investigation; for truth!
Take 15 minutes and watch above. Consider the argument laid out. Perhaps it will lead you to visit AE911Truth.org to investigate the explosive evidence of the Twin Towers and to sign the petition calling for a new World Trade Center 9/11 collapse investigation.
A Choir Comes From Texas To Sing “Lean On Me” And Jimmy Fallon Puts A Million Dollars In The Collection Plate For Hurricane Harvey Relief (Video)
September 7, 2017
Jimmy announces the show's $1 million donation to @JJWatt's hurricane relief fund, and invites a Houston choir to sing "Lean on Me." pic.twitter.com/R3ZQb3RDbC
— Fallon Tonight (@FallonTonight) September 6, 2017
Now THAT’S how you use your platform! Salute to JJ Watt of the Houston Texans and to Jimmy Fallon. That fund Watt has going to aid victims of Hurricane Harvey keeps growing a million bucks at a time, and The Tonight Show just added another million!
On top of that, Jimmy invited a Houston area Gospel choir to come take his audience to church in less than 5 minutes flat. If you’ve never been ‘full’ from some good church singing… get ready for that and press play above.
#HelpHouston
Posted in Activism, Call To Action, Cover Story, Faith, Performance, Television, Videos | Tags: Cornroe, fundraising, HelpHouston, Houston Gospel Choir, Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, Hurricane Relief, Jimmy Fallon, JJ Watt, JJ Watt Foundation, Marquist Taylor, Texas, The Roots, The Tonight Show, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Vicotria White, Victoria White | No Comments »
Former NFL Lineman Jason Brown Left Football To Farm Crops And Feed People (Video)
September 5, 2017
Great story. Former [highly-paid] NFL center Jason Brown is tackling food shortages by taking the field, tilling it, seeding and harvesting.
As part of our continuing series “On the Road,” Steve Hartman meets Jason Brown, who quit the NFL to tackle a new field, literally.
– CBS Evening News
This accomplished ex-NFL star found a new passion in farming… and he has never felt more successful.
#FirstFruitsFarm #LivingToServe #FightHunger
Posted in Activism, Cover Story, Food, Human Interest, Interview, Lifestyle, News, Sports, Television, Videos | Tags: CBS, CBS Evening News, Cucumbers, Farmer, farming, Feed the Hungry, Fight hunger, Football, Jason Brown, National Football League, NFL, On the Road, Steve Hartman, Sweet Potatoes | No Comments »
Questlove Speaks On How F*cked Up It Would Be To Cut The EPA’s Budget (Video)
September 5, 2017
Questlove and the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) put together this light-hearted PSA on what is ultimately a life or death situation. C’mon, current Administration… What? You don’t think it’s important to ensure that we have drinkable water, breathable air, and uncontaminated produce?? That really is f*cked up.
(All jokes and subtleties aside, don’t mess with the Environmental Protection Agency in ANY way. The EPA’s work is too important for scoring political points.)
Neil deGrasse Tyson With Some “Astrophysics for People in a Hurry” And A Word For Climate Science Deniers (Video)
September 1, 2017
Great talk. Plus: Neil deGrasse Tyson with the booooom statement of, like, the decade or something! To all the climate change deniers: How was it that we made all kinds of plans, and reacted with all kinds and fervor and enthusiasm, to the Eclipse [Across America] – a phenomenon predicted by science – but NOT even flinch or flitter at the very real, very scientifically-founded warnings of pending planet-wide doom due to climate change (global warming, whatever you wanna call it)? Is it because beach chairs will become useless for the beachfront after the ocean level rises? Maybe because you’ll need good galoshes to go anywhere downtown in NYC? C’mon son!
Neil deGrasse Tyson weighs in on why climate change is subject to political debate and examines the privilege of wondering about space in “Astrophysics for People in a Hurry.”
– Comedy Central
Okay, they are probably not reading this post or watching The Daily Show on Comedy Central… So if you know a denier, please share this.
(Or share with the like-minded. I don’t mind having an ‘amen corner’ on this.)
– @ojones1
Posted in Activism, Book, Celebrity, Comedy, Environment, Politics, Science, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, Climate Change, Climate Science, Eclipse, Eclipse Across America, Global Warming, Neil deGrasse Tyson, The Daily Show, The Daily Show With Trevor Noah, Trevor Noah | No Comments »
Michael Blackson Challenges ‘Z-List’ Celebrities To Donate To Houston (Video)
September 1, 2017
Okay, Michael Blackson’s hilarity aside (he janked on the Z-List celebs tho… baaahahaaa!), get the message. Do what you can for the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Plain and simple #HelpHouston
– @ojones1
Posted in Activism, Call To Action, Comedy, Radio, Shots | Tags: Breakfast Club, Donate To Houston, Michael Blackson, Michael Blackson Challenge, Power 105, Power 105.1, Z-List Celebrities | No Comments »
Black Men Trace Their Roots… Of Their Native American Heritage (Video)
August 31, 2017
You could get in a lot of trouble if you were caught ‘out of place’ or ‘talking out of turn’… Sound familiar, like familia? It should, especially for these gentlemen who have proven that they have ‘Indian in their blood’ (as my elders used to say). But this video is more about similarities in Native American and African American heritages. This is about linkages, bonds, relationships between our peoples. Set aside about a half-hour and get this knowledge!
On the next Another View, a history lesson on the Cheroenhaka-Nottoway Indian Tribe of Southampton County, Virginia – and how a man named Walter Ashby Plecker forever changed the relationship between Native Americans and African Americans in this part of Virginia.
– WHROTV
Posted in Activism, Call To Action, Education, Interview, Relationships, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: African Americans, Another View, Barbara Hamm Lee, Cheroenhaka, Cheroenhaka-Nottoway, Native Americans, Nottoway, Southampton County, Tribe, Virginia, Walter Ashby Plecker, WHROTV | 1 Comment »
Dr. Charshee McIntyre Lectures On The History & Science Of Afrikans and Native Americans (Video)
August 29, 2017
Strength, beauty, honor, AND knowledge! Pay attention as Dr. Charshee McIntyre breaks it down in spite of diagnoses that would have many think she is ‘diseased’… Nah, she is in a constant state ‘dis ease’ (as in, “ill at ease”). Through her lineage, Afrikan and Native American (Cherokee-Choctaw in her instance), she speaks truth to her (read: our) existence and how we have diminished our humanity.
Dr. McIntyre gets deeper in depth in her lecture above. Rep. Maxine Waters popularized ‘reclaiming my time’… Dr. McIntyre implores us all to ‘claim our heritage’ and reclaim OUR humanity!
Yes, OUR humanity – Black, Red, White – all coming out of Africa… all intermingled genetically now. Traced back many, many millennia to The Motherland.
(Oh, and several historical myths are getting blown up in here. Sorry, not sorry, Columbus!)
Posted in Activism, Education, History, Lecture, Science, Travel, Videos, Vintage | Tags: Afrikans and Native Americans, Charshee McIntyre, Dr. Charshee McIntyre, The Black Side, TV108 | No Comments »
Activist/Reverend Jesse Jackson Says Former NFL QB Colin Kaepernick Should Have The Right To Play And Express Himself At The Same Time (Video)
August 27, 2017
Above: Bill Maher and Reverend Jackson have a real talk about what is at the essence of Kaep’s stand (or kneel) in PEACEFUL protest… not ‘standing’ for the way Black people are expected to honor the flag & anthem of a country that does not honor them as it should. Kaep can’t get a job in the league, and yet he broke no league or team rule that anyone can cite. Owners and major stakeholders, just in their feelings, are keeping him from his bag. Maybe they are ‘teaching him a lesson’ (maybe teaching US a lesson). Whatever they’re doing smells, and Maher and Jackson talk about what it smells like.
He should have the right to express himself. He’s not burning the flag, he’s not hustling drugs to teammates, he’s not shooting people with guns.
– Rev. Jesse Jackson
Posted in Activism, Interview, Television, Videos | Tags: Bill Maher, Colin Kaepernick, HBO, Jesse Jackson, Real Time, Real Time With Bill Maher, take a knee, We Deserve Much Better | No Comments »
