Activism
Killer Mike Perfectly Breaks Down How Black People Should Rethink Their Political Strategy (Video)
November 11, 2016
The election is over & we all know the outcome of that, but Killer Mike is perfect in responding to a TMZ photographer who ran up on him in the airport….from Australia.
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Common Speaks On His New Album, Being Cool With His Exes, The Presidential Election and More (Video)
November 7, 2016
Common lives at a level of cool to which we should all aspire: Supreme rhyme skills, ladies on his arm and in his past with looks that kill (in or out of heels), showing love & respect to all and getting it back… and now the coolest thing… his new album and promo push timed in such a way to help his people and country. “Black America Again” is conscious music with that good head nod appeal. His promotional interviews with have your head nodding in approval, too.
Watch him above talking about his longevity and being re-energized by what’s going on in the rap game now, being cool with his exes (which include Erykah Badu & Serena Williams…WOW), President Obama and his legacy and so much more.
Posted in Activism, Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Interview, Progressive, Radio, Series, Videos | Tags: Black America Again, Breakfast Club, common, Power 105, Power 105.1, The Breakfast Club | No Comments »
Pusha T Pushes Marijuana Legalization In His Ad: Artists For ‘Yes On 64’ (Video)
November 7, 2016
A different angle and valid discussion point of view from Pusha T on weed. Sure, we have seen Redman, Sean Price (RIP), and other emcees advocate for marijuana products in commercials and in their lyrics. But this ad is more academic and socio-political in its approach. Legalizing marijuana possession/use, decriminalization, any step in the direction of Proposition 64 on the California ballot, are positive gains in walking back oppressive mass incarceration legislation that has many friends & family locked up unnecessarily and for way too long.
Major key: Pusha T is not even a California resident. But he knows as California goes, so goes much of the rest of the U.S.
Posted in Activism, Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Politics, Progressive, Videos | Tags: California, California legislation, decriminalization, DREAM HAMPTON, legalization, marijuana, mass incarceration, Prop 64, Proposition 64, Pusha T Supports YES on Prop 64, Reimagine Justice, Revolve Impact, Vote, Yes on 64 | No Comments »
Mickey Factz – “Marina” feat. Mack Wilds x Smoke DZA x Curren$y (Prod. By Nottz)
November 7, 2016
Mickey Factz with another jawn off the Nottz-produced LP (“The Achievement circa ’82â€). This one is “Marina.” Heavy on features – Mack Wilds, Smoke DZA and Curren$y. Heavy on dopeness!
Mickey Factz and Nottz welcome Curren$y, Smoke DZA and Mack Wilds on this ode to the Marina.
MICKEY FACTZ – MARINA FEAT. MACK WILDS X SMOKE DZA X CURREN$Y | THE ACHIEVEMENT CIRCA ’82 (ALBUM)
Posted in Activism, Hip-Hop, Music | Tags: Curren$y, Currensy, Mack Wilds, Marina, Mickey Factz, NOTTZ, Smoke Dza | No Comments »
…And Of The Son: The Legacy Of David And Jackie Robinson (Mini-Documentary)
October 25, 2016
David’s story begins by him talking about his going back home to Africa…Tanzania specifically. It’d be an interesting human interest piece if this was just that. But this is a Spike Lee [Lil] Joint. Why the Spike Lee treatment? And why on ESPN? David is activist & baseball legend Jackie Robinson’s son. ESPN’s headline – “Jackie Robinson’s son is a coffee farmer in Tanzania” – rather oversimplifies what this documentary is covering, but it’s a good watch!
Posted in Activism, Business, Celebrity, Film, History, Human Interest, Relationships, Sports, Travel, Videos | Tags: Baseball, Coffee, David Robinson, farm cooperative, Jackie Robinson, Jackie Robinson's son is a coffee farmer in Tanzania, Rachel Robinson, Sharon Robinson, Sweet Unity, Tanzania | No Comments »
Neil deGrasse Tyson Speaks On How Politicians ‘Cherry-Pick’ What They Want From Science (Video)
October 21, 2016
Come here kids politicians. Uncle Neil is NOT happy with you. Stop abusing the science. Matter of fact, if you aren’t gonna use it right, DON’T TOUCH IT!
Science is often the topic of heated debates between politicians, but Neil deGrasse Tyson really dislikes it when politicians do this one thing when it comes to science.
– @ojones1
Posted in Activism, Celebrity, Education, Politics, Science, Videos | Tags: cherry picking, Neil deGrasse Tyson, POLITICIANS, Tech Insider | No Comments »
College Football Field Transforms Into Tuition-Paying Farm (Video)
October 10, 2016
Now, I’ll holler at any TV screen showing a college football field being put to good use. Before now, I thought that that was filling the field with high-powered, pounding offense and aggressive defense, with all the scores and collisions that come along with those. Gotta admit though. This…pretty good idea. Greens will grow, just like grass did. If you’re not pushing a sled down that field, dig it up and push a plow up it. Sow and harvest. Address the nearby food dessert (where residents have very limited access to fresh produce) AND fund higher education to boot.
Awesome. Simply awesome.
– @ojones1
Posted in Activism, Business, Education, Food, Human Interest, Nature, Sports, Videos, Youth | Tags: College Football, College Football Field, Dallas, farm, farming, food desert, Historically Black Colleges, organic vegetables, Paul Quinn College, raising organic vegetables, Texas, Tuition, tuition-funding, Tuition-Paying Farm, work tuition | No Comments »
Romany Malco Reveals ‘The Racket Of Racism’ (Video)
October 5, 2016
Romany ‘Q’ Malco has been spitting facts since he was spitting rhymes back in the day with College Boyz (yeah, Google that sh!t). But this vid right here? Wooooo… KNOWLEDGE METER ON OVERLOAD! Malco calls this one “The Racket Of Racism.” Very thorough. Takes a bit of time (well spent) to get through. But the time will fly. Necessary viewing.
(Unpacking complex issues to simple truths. Great work!)
– @ojones1
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The Lone Buddhist Monk Who Stood Against The Communists And Saved His Temple (Video)
September 30, 2016
One man can make a difference. Full disclosure: There is no fist fighting in this docu-vignette. This monk fought Communist aggression against his temple in a different way, but he definitely stood his ground.
Very few of Mongolia’s Buddhist temples survived the Soviet era. But one particular temple in Erdenetsogt still stands thanks to the efforts of one monk, who risked a long prison sentence to save it.
– Great Big Story
– @ojones1
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Dr. Umar Johnson Speaks On The Challenges Of Being High-Profile, Being Blindsided By The ‘Conscious Stripper’ And More (Video)
September 29, 2016
Dr. Umar Johnson: outspoken, massively popular… and a target. In the above interview, he clarifies that high-profile people, such as himself, are targeted by media spinners and even women with unknown motives; specifically, a woman he met in Florida who calls herself the “Conscious Stripper.” She turned on Dr. Johnson in a very public way, and in the fallout from the incident he lost a million-dollar donation from an NBA player he would not name. Dr. Johnson declared that if he had known that he was going to be famous, he would have gotten married before the fame. Marriage calms you down and keeps you out of trouble.
Hmmm… something to consider guys… Put a ring on her, so she can rein you in.
Posted in Activism, Celebrity, Interview, Relationships, Series, Videos | Tags: Conscious Stripper, DJ Vlad, djvlad, Dr. Umar Johnson, high profile, Losing $1M Donation from NBA Player, Scandal | No Comments »
Killer Mike Asks The All Black National Convention: “Are You Ready For The Revolution?” (Video)
September 24, 2016
You will FEEL what Killer Mike is saying here like you were there and he was speaking to you. Guaranteed! For those who are familiar, mix in the sentiments of Marcus Garvey, Muslim idealism, and modern day survivalism and you get this powerful response to the All Black National Convention discussion topic. Part chastising and part challenge, ALL Power To The People! Some folks there did not like some of what Mike spit into the mic. Some folks who watch it here might not like it.
Deal with it. Press play. This is a MUST WATCH! After watching, you must ask yourself, “Are you REALLY ready for REVOLUTION?”
– @ojones1
Posted in Activism, Celebrity, EVENTS, Hip-Hop, Panel, Videos | Tags: ABNC, All Black National Convention, Black Lives Matter, Black People, BlackLivesMatter, Driller Mike, Killer Mike, Killer Mike Asks Black People If They Are Ready For The Revolution, Michael Render, preparation, readiness, revolution, self-reliance | No Comments »
Roland Martin Chastises Bill O’Reilly For Not Respecting Colin Kaepernick’s Protest (Video)
September 19, 2016
Uh oh. Colin, you can drop back for a second and let brother Roland put the blitz on Billy [Bob] O’Reilly. Sacked him!! When Roland goes, “So, Bill, DAMN your book,” you KNOW the ‘turn up’ turned the corner!
“Bill, what books are you reading?”
Roland Martin gave Bill O’Reilly a history lesson on patriotism and African Americans.
O’Reilly wants Colin Kaepernick to read his book about patriotism, but Martin, host of NewsOne Now says O’Reilly has it all wrong and offered a series of tiles that O’Reilly should read instead.
Posted in Activism, Celebrity, Opinion, Progressive, Series, Shots, Sports, Television, Videos | Tags: African American Patriotism, America, American Patriotism, Bill O'Reilly, Black Patriotism, Colin Kaepernick, NewsOne Now, Patriotism, Protest, Roland Martin, take a knee, TV ONE, TVOne | No Comments »
Jesse Ventura Salutes Colin Kaeperkick’s National Anthem Protest (Video)
September 15, 2016
Former governor of Minnesota and veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, Jesse Ventura, speaks on the Colin Kaepernick controversy above. Some will be surprised at what he has to say. But most who know Ventura will think, “Yeah.”
We asked the former Navy SEAL what he thought about San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s decision to protest during the national anthem by taking a knee.
Yeah. Hell yeah! So there is one of your so-called disrespected soldiers ‘Murica. Ventura fought for our right to protest; to take a stand. Or in Kaepernick’s case, a knee. Watch.
Posted in Activism, Celebrity, Opinion, Politics, Progressive, Series, Sports, Videos | Tags: Colin Kaeperkick, Jesse Ventura, kneel, National Anthem, NFL, Protest, Salute, San Francisco 49'ers, Support, take a knee | No Comments »
TEDx Talk: Ashley Graham Is Plus-size? More Like My Size (Video)
September 13, 2016
Let me start this right: swimsuit model Ashley Graham is fine as f#ck! Plus-size? Well, that’s what they might call. I’d say about her body what she’d say about it… it’s exactly My Size (and hella sexy)! Watch her TEDx Talk on her body image challenges and triumphs. Wow, Ashley is incredibly beautiful and inspiring!
Internationally-known body activist, model and entrepreneur, Ashley Graham, describes her journey into fashion industry stardom. She doesn’t leave out any gritty details, as she describes the challenging and rewarding progression toward becoming her own role model. Inspiring body confidence in the next generation, Ashley expresses the need for the universal embrace of body diversity as beauty paradigms continue to shift.
(All lofty talk aside, though. Tell me Ashley’s body ain’t banging when he starts out talking to that mirror… wooooohooo damn!)
MORE ASHLEY GRAHAM ON INSTAGRAM | ON JAYFORCE.COM
– @ojones1
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Jesse Ventura Speaks On Black People Being The True Forerunners Of American Music, Colin Kaepernick’s Courageous Stand And More (Video)
September 10, 2016
Whoa. If former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura and renegade for life was the type to be ‘scurred’ it would be for speaking up like this. Fascinating interview! Kicks off his time with Heather B on Sway In The Morning by showing a direct link between music that came from Led Zeppelin and the earlier Chitlin Circuit stuff from underappreciated Black music legend Robert Johnson.
All American music originates from [the Black people] that were brought here.
– Jesse Ventura
Watch as Ventura goes in with the knowledge, his life experiences, political experiences & views (esp. on the upcoming presidential election and voting FOR someone, not AGAINST someone)… how he came to learn “what it feels like to be a Black man in America  the Colin Kaepernick situation… his legalize-it book “Marijuana Manifesto” and so much more!
Watch Sunday’s NYC #GoTopless Parade 2016 (Video)
September 1, 2016
You know how folks say, “It is what it is.” Here it, well, they are what it is all about. Naked breasts… all the way down to the nipple… all throughout the streets of Manhattan, New York, and [actually] various other places in the U.S.A. It is a peaceful protest for women’s rights to not be criminalized if they choose to go topless. Currently, men can; and it is no big thing (no big law against it).
On August 28, 2016, the women’s rights organization GoTopless held Go Topless Pride Parades and other events in New York, Los Angeles and over 60 other cities worldwide for the 9th annual GoTopless Day.
Surprising thing you will realize moments after watching: It’s just another parade… not even a protest. They’re boobs; women’s and men’s. Some folks are even pushing strollers. Perhaps, the biggest thing to gawk at is how this whole event is a relative non-event… perhaps, as it should be.
(Of course, I have NO problem admitting that I clicked to see some big ole breasteses… but that’s just me, I’m sure.)
#FreeYourBreasts
#FreeYourMind
– @ojones1
Why Racism Isn’t Just a Southern Problem (Video)
August 22, 2016
Sure, Harriet Tubman led slaves away from the South to escape slavery… the Jim Crow and Civil Rights black & white photos and videos show the South as the true ‘home’ of racism… BUT, let Franchesca Ramsey hip you to fact that racism ain’t just in the South good buddy!
While the stereotypical racist in the US might be a southern good ole boy, the reality is that “progressive” Northern and Western states have had a pretty long and terrible history with racism as well. Whether it’s the history of sundown towns that threatened violence against people of color if they were found there after dark, the incredibly racist founding of Oregon, or the long history of redlining to prevent home ownership, it seems like racism certainly wasn’t and isn’t just a southern phenomenon.
Go Franchesca! Comedy Central’s The Nightly Show was cancelled, but you’ve got too much to share with the world to stop now. No joke. Keep it pushing!
Posted in Activism, Education, Politics, Progressive, Series, Videos | Tags: Decoded, Institutionalized racism, MTV News, Racism, redlining, systemic racism, Why Racism Isn't Just a Southern Problem | No Comments »
CNN’s “Green Party” Town Hall With Presidential Nominees ‘Jill Stein’ & VP ‘Ajamu Baraka’
August 19, 2016
There is a third party choice for President. More about Jill Stein & Ajamu Baraka on “Democracy Now” below….
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