Activism
Meet the Lawyer Who Defends Anonymous (Video)
August 19, 2016
Sure, everyone knows of the hacktivists glamorized in the media for taking on ‘the powers that be’ all Matrix style. But in war, cyber or otherwise, the battles is also won by the logistics… the stuff that HAS to go on in the background (that does not get the glory)… and by those who carry out the less glitzy tasks. For Anonymous ‘warriors’ somebody’s gotta keep them out of jail! For that, there’s Jay.
You know Anonymous, the hacktivist group that performs cyber ops to advance social and political change. Now, meet Jay Leiderman, the California-based lawyer who represents Anonymous, pro bono. Leiderman specializes in cyber law and he’s become the go-to resource for cyber protestors. Armed with detailed knowledge of cyber policy, Leiderman’s goal is to change outdated computer laws.
– Great Big Story
– @ojones1
Posted in Activism, Human Interest, Opinion, Politics, Series, Videos | 
Tags: Anonymous, Attorney, Attorney for Anonymous, Commander X, cyber law, hacktivist, hacktivist collective, Jay Leiderman, Lawyer, lawyer for Anonymous | 
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Do Not Resist (Trailer)
August 18, 2016
Trailer for the new film I helped to produce, DO NOT RESIST, about warrior cops and the militarization of police. https://t.co/tKgVuGd4XO
— David Menschel (@davidminpdx) August 17, 2016
Damn. Come September 2016, film producer David Menschel is gonna give us yet another look at ourselves that some (maybe the majority) of us do not want to see. But we HAVE to! When will the U.S. police forces realize that when your tool of choice is a hammer, everything looks like a nail? To break that down to simple compounds: When all you have to respond to even civil ‘threats’ is a MILITARIZED police force, you confront an unarmed gathering with an overly armed force… With sticks and stones they may threaten to break cops’ bones… so why not run ’em the f*ck over with our new tanks??!
See Rand Paul, yeah even Rand Paul, say the cops’ Army toys are NOT to be used in riot suppression? Let alone against unarmed, lawful protestors? Wow. Watch the trailer.
St Ivan The Terrible x Senica Da Misfit – “Sound Of The Police”
August 16, 2016
RAW! Skillful use of the mic, rap platform, and the KRS-ONE namesake sample in this song, fellas! Real (and timely) Hip-Hop for the people. Give these bros a spin, and put a fist in the air! You can grab that FREE download (via link below) before or after that.
“Sound of the Police!” is a song which was introduced as an idea to me by my late bro/comrade/friend Pumpkinhead (PH) back in late 2013, early 2014. Initially, it was supposed to be for he and I but some things transpired within that time, and I went away; and he, unfortunately, passed away. I dedicate this song to him for coming up with the idea. So I reached out to the homie, Senica, to partake on it with me and he went in. It’s a song most definitely needed for the times now present.
This is what Hip-Hop [Rap music] has always been about, being the voice of the people, and the voice for those who need someone to speak for them, but in song form.
To all the brothers and sisters unjustifiably killed and murdered by police or any law enforcement. This is for you #RIP God bless your families & loved ones… Peace.
– St Ivan The Terrible
– @ojones1
DOWNLOAD: ST IVAN THE TERRIBLE X SENICA DA MISFIT – SOUND OF THE POLICE
Posted in Activism, Hip-Hop, Music | Tags: Abuse of authority, abuse of power, Police brutality, revolution, Senica Da Misfit, Sound of The Police, St Ivan The Terrible | No Comments »
John Oliver Gives Us The Low-Down On Down & Dirty Auto Lenders (Video)
August 15, 2016
WOW! Did y’all know about the car loan beeper??? Car loan folks are out of f*cking control. But so are John, Keegan and Bob. Ha!
Auto lenders can steer vulnerable people into crushing debt. Keegan-Michael Key and Bob Balaban help John Oliver show exactly how.
– Last Week Tonight
Learn from this and be wary of the Buy-Here-Pay-Here bloodsuckers.
Posted in Activism, Celebrity, Comedy, Education, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: Auto lenders, Auto Lending, Buy Here Pay Here Loans, HBO, high-interest lending, high-interest loan, John Oliver, Keegan-Michael Key, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, predatory lending, predatory loan, sub-prime lending, sub-prime loan | No Comments »
Dr. Sebi Speaks His Incredible Life Experiences, Dramatic Weight Loss And Healing, & Curing HIV+AIDS (Video)
August 9, 2016
This is the FULL interview with the renown Dr. Sebi. Nearly an hour strong, chock full of wow moments and wisdom. On the strength, watching this may very well give you strength!
Known around the World, ‘Natural Healer’ Dr. Sebi joins us on “The Rock Newman Show” to talk about his life, his win against the Supreme Court, Michael Jackson and Lisa ‘Left Eye” Lopez and his mission!
You need to watch the whole thing… but around 26 minutes, Dr. Sebi directly speaks on what he did (in part) to address AIDS in his patients. WOW!
Dr Sebi passed?! Man he was one of the people that helped motivate me to be more conscious of what I ate
— Jay Force (@Jayforce) August 6, 2016
Classic Clips: Chuck D Speaks On Activism, How He Approaches Music And More (Video)
July 31, 2016
Ken Paulson, of the First Amendment Center, welcomes Chuck D on this classic throwback episode of ‘Speaking Freely’ (aired on May 18, 2001). The discussion touches on various topics over the course of the half-hour: Mista Chuck’s upbringing’s influence on his career, a survey of his musical influences, the origins of his group Public Enemy, and why he does his music as he does.
We would promote gigs and put Malcolm X on the cover of flyers and some cat would roll up to us… “Who’s this Malcolm The Tenth?“
Great watching. Get to it.
Posted in Activism, Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Interview, Series, Throwback, Videos | Tags: Chuck D, First Amendment Center, Public Enemy, Speaking Freely, Speaking Freely: Chuck D | No Comments »
Who is Anonymous? (Documentary)
July 29, 2016
Anonymous. It’s a brand, a meme, and a movement. But who is Anonymous? Where did it/they come from? VICELAND is going in to get the scoop.
The notorious hacktivist collective Anonymous has targeted everyone from PayPal to the FBI. But a string of arrests have crippled the group. So who is Anonymous now?
Hint: The story isn’t all as “Mr. Robot” (you know, the USA Network series) as you might think. At least not at first.
Posted in Activism, Investigation, Series, Videos | Tags: Anonymous, CYBERWAR, Full Episode, hacktivist, hacktivist collective, VICE, VICELAND, Who is Anonymous | No Comments »
DeRay Mckesson Tell Stephen Colbert Why We Protest (Video)
July 27, 2016
If you ever get frustrated by folks saying, “Protests are a waste of time,” or, “What good is marching gonna do?” this DeRay Mckesson interview is for you. Actually, it’s for the ones who frustrate you; who likely have no better ideas. Wait… actually, it is for EVERYONE who needs to know (or be reminded) why we gotta do this.
Black Lives Matter activist DeRay Mckesson returns to The Late Show to share details from his meeting with President Obama, and explain why it’s crucial to take his message to the streets.
#BlackLivesMatter
Images Exposing America’s Racism: The Murder Of Emmett Till (Video)
July 26, 2016
1955. Your parents and/or grandparents REMEMBER this. The killing of Emmett Till happened not even ONE full lifetime ago. Anybody wanting to tell you that revisiting such a ‘distant past’ is divisive, that you should just ‘move on’… well you should. They would have been the same people who would have believed Emmett was ‘flirting’ and that his death was his fault or just a fact of life. The fact is that the loss of Emmett’s life was a TRAGEDY. That a movement found life and strength provides some solace but in no way lessens our sadness and mourning.
Anyone telling you to move on is right. Do it. Move on… AWAY FROM THEM! Anyone telling you that to keep bringing up race, protest or even talk frankly about race-motivated violence against Black Americans that is going on in the same lifetime as the murder of Emmett Till is ‘divisive’… Move on. But remember who they are.
“The irresponsible rhetoric of our President, who has used the pulpit of the presidency to divide us by race and color, has made America a more dangerous environment for everyone.”
– Donald Trump
So, The President, a Black American (whose citizenship Trump consistently contested, remember?), even talking about what has happened to Philando Castile, Alton Sterling, Walter L. Scott, Tamir Rice, Eric Garner or others divides us and makes for a dangerous environment? Hmmm… okay… Glad the cameras caught that tidbit in the midst of your nomination acceptance speech.
Yeah. I heard you RNC. I heard you, Donald Trump. And I am moving on!
But back to the video above: Watch. Grieve. Get focused. Get motivated. Get moving. Get more informed. And never forget Emmett Till!
#BlackLivesStillMatter
MORE: THE PHOTO THAT CHANGED THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT (TIME)
– @ojones1
Posted in Activism, Film, History, Videos | Tags: Black Lives Matter, Black Lives Still Matter, BlackLivesMatter, BlackLivesStillMatter, Civil Rights, duty of the press, Emmett Till, images, Media, MURDER, photos, press, Racism, Violence | No Comments »
Franchesca Ramsey Debunks Four Myths About #BlackLivesMatter (Video)
July 20, 2016
Franchesca Ramsey making the rounds from Comedy Central’s The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore over to MTV’s Decoded (all in the ‘family’…Viacom). Here you can see and hear her give facts that you can hit haters (e.g. those who insist on trolling against #BlackLivesMatter) in the head with. Now, do not get discouraged if all you get in response to your factual rebuttal is ‘All Lives Matter.’ You cannot have a battle of wits with an unarmed person.
Time for the truth. Press play above.
#BlackLivesMatter
Dr. Umar Johnson Speaks On Crises Facing Black Americans, Offers Strong Criticism Of President Barack Obama And More (Video)
July 20, 2016
Straight with no chaser. Count on Dr. Johnson, agree with him or not, to deliver his points plainly and with passion. Lays out the how and why Black people have come to suffer in America the way they do. Also speaks on why our protests, though necessary, have not effected real change.
Dr. Umar Johnson stops by The Breakfast Club to discuss the growing social issues affecting the African American community. Dr. Johnson believes that before we can fix the problem we really have to understand it. He is very critical of President Obama for not doing anything for the Black community and offers a few theories as to why he has not done so.
The talk of ‘the illusion of inclusion’… powerful! All of it in fact. Lean in and listen up.
Posted in Activism, Celebrity, Interview, Opinion, Radio, Series, Videos | Tags: Breakfast Club, Dr. Umar Johnson, Power 105, Power 105.1, The Breakfast Club | No Comments »
Rant, Rebuttal, Reconciliation: Wendy Williams Apologizes And Invites Roland Martin To Speak On HBCUs & The NAACP (Video)
July 15, 2016
Two media power-movers get together and ensure the ooh’s and ah’s are not the last thing we get out of the swirl of fiery commentary that came from Wendy Williams’ rant – then Roland’s rebuttal – on HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges & Universities) and National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. See all that build up after the jump. What’s most important though… is that they got together on Wendy’s couch, reached an accord, and ensured knowledge was shared! Good use of a powerful platform.
“News One Now” host Roland S. Martin sits down with Wendy to talk about her remarks about Historically Black Colleges and the NAACP. Then, Roland weighs in on race in America, police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement. Plus, Roland weighs in on how to talk to our kids about these issues.
Posted in Activism, Celebrity, Interview, Progressive, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: Abuse of authority, abuse of power, Black Lives Matter, BlackLivesMatter, HBCU, Historically Black Colleges, Historically Black Colleges & Universities, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, NAACP, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, News One, News One Now, NewsOne, NewsOne Now, Police brutality, Roland S. Martin, The Wendy Williams Show, TV ONE, TVOne, Wendy Williams | No Comments »
Activism: 23 Ways You Could Be Killed If You Are Black in America (Video)
July 15, 2016
Remember when Chris Rock did the comedic PSA “How To Not Get Your Ass Kicked By The Police” on his show years ago? No? We’re not surprised. With the passage of time AND all the police involved tragedy going on today, who can remember? And with all the unwarranted KILLING happening to us, it is really hard to laugh anymore. Crazy thing is… there seems to be NOTHING we can do to GUARANTEE living through a police encounter nowadays. Truth is, the time for folly is at an end. Hence the #WeAreHere Movement and the video above.
Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Jennifer Hudson, Pink, Bono, and others explain why it’s time to take action to heal the long history of systemic racism in America. #23Ways
In collaboration with Alicia Key and the We Are Here Movement, with original reporting from Mic’s Jamilah King. Go to WeAreHereMovement.com to find out more.
#23Ways
#WeAreHere
#BlackLivesMatter
Posted in Activism, Celebrity, Politics, Progressive, Videos | Tags: 23 Ways You Could Be Killed If You Are Black in America, Abuse of authority, abuse of power, Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Black In America, Black Lives Matter, BlackLivesMatter, Bono, Chris Rock, Jennifer Hudson, Mic, Pink, Police brutality, Rihanna | No Comments »
Mike Adams Of Health Rangers Speaks On The Purposeful Poisoning Of Black People In America (Video)
July 11, 2016
Water poisoning is a tactic of terrorists and enemy combatants. Sounds like something someone at war with you would do. How about the KNOWN poisoned water citizens of Flint (Michigan, USA) were made to drink? Medical practice coverups and false diagnoses, predatory targeting… not in against U.S. citizens in America, right? Ever hear of The Tuskegee Syphilis Study?
That feeling you are feeling; hang on to it. Let it burn as researcher/journalist Mike Adams tells you what he knows to be the truth of American industries and government… let’s say… NOT PROTECTING Black people. Even if you cannot bring yourself to believe, you should make yourself watch.
Don’t just go quietly into the night.
Posted in Activism, Health and Wellness, Investigation, Lecture, Science, Videos | Tags: Afri Synergy News, AfriSynergy News, AfriSynergyNews, cancer industry, cover up, coverup, Extermination, Health Rangers, If You Are Black, medical malpractice, Mike Adams, poisoned water, Poisoning Blacks, vaccinations, Vitamin D, water poisoning, You Are Prime Target | No Comments »
Killer Mike Speaks On His Anger And Fears In The Wake Of More Police Killings Of Black People (Video)
July 11, 2016
Without fail, Killer Mike is ALWAYS speaking poingnantly with passion about matters affecting the people… his people. Sometimes it’s a wonder how he keeps answering the call to speak. Frustration we all feel, way before he and those of like mind began to #FeelTheBern
This is all truth. No slick talk and no backtracking. Notice how he does not have to couch his statements in the typical ‘all cops are not bad’ rhetoric, because he is out there with the police in his town – forging relationships, ensuring that they will feel/be compelled to protect & serve in his community. He touches on that. He has not abandoned talk on political movements we need to make either: VOTE out the folks who refuse to look out for the people in the community… VOTE THEM OUT! And he continues to bang the drum for a show of Black economic power: Want to move those in power, move your money away from them and toward folks you wish to empower.
None of this is new, but Killer Mike keeps speaking it. As frustrating as it must be. The truth is easy to repeat; because it’s not a ‘platform’ or something he has to ‘make up’ or remember. Watch Mike Render speak on his fears and frustrations with the two recent tragic losses of two Black Lives that did not Matter to cops who took them.
‪#‎PhilandoCastile
‪#‎AltonSterling
#BlackLivesMatter
Comedy Central’s Larry Wilmore Speaks Out On The Killing Of Alton Sterling (Video)
July 8, 2016
Thank God for f#cking cell phones…Because we would never even hear about incidents like this otherwise. In fact, part of what makes people in the Black community so enraged about this is for years, we never had evidence for these things.
– Larry Wilmore
The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore is supposed to be about comedic commentary… but a lot of what the host has had to cover is just plain old not funny. And it’s getting OLD. Larry speaks the feelings of us all in a tone like, ‘The vest just fell off…REALLY??’
Here’s the thing: People KNOW we have folks that NEED to be POLICED. But by and large, that should not include the UNJUSTIFIED KILLING we are see TOO OFTEN now. That’s MURDER, with a license to kill issued by the government. Before, folks could have dismissed all these as ‘anomalies’ or ‘things being blown out of proportion’… not anymore though. No more. People have the technology, even if cops on the scene ‘lose’ theirs all of a sudden at a crucial moment. We SEE you doing wrong, Mr. Officer. Cameras are ALWAYS on!
Watch.
#AltonSterling
#BlackLivesMatter
Prophets Of Rage To The RNC: ‘Make America Great Again?’ Nah, Make America RAGE Again! (Video)
July 1, 2016
Combine Rock, Funk, Hip-Hop, Tom Morello (of Rage Against The Machine), B-Real (of Cypress Hill), Chuck D & DJ Lord (of Public Enemy); and you get Prophets Of Rage. Then discover that their first tour stop will be to crash the upcoming Republican National Convention (RNC), and you’ve got yourself a socio-political powder keg that could very well explode! And for many the sentiment is, “It’s about damned time!”
Tom Morello: I’m here to “make America rage again.”
– CNN
Epic July on deck. And this will only be the beginning. Watch the clip above, and get the in-depth scoop at CNN.com.
MORE: PROPHETS OF RAGE (CNN)
– @ojones1
Jesse Williams Delivers A Powerful Acceptance Speech At The BET Awards (Video)
June 28, 2016
A system meant to divide and impoverish and destroy us cannot stand if we do.
– Jesse Williams
Time to stand up Black people!
By now you have probably heard, or at least heard about the speech Jesse Williams gave in acceptance of the Humanitarian Award. We will steal NONE of its fire. PLEASE click the pic above or the link below and watch the full speech given at the BET Awards. Best three minutes you will spend today. Guaranteed to light a fire that burns in the depths of your soul. Let’s go!
#BlackLivesMatter
JESSE WILLIAMS ACCEPTS THE HUMANITARIAN AWARD (BET.COM)
(The speech is transcribed after the jump.)
Dumbfoundead – “Safe” (Video)
June 27, 2016
Shots fired. I’mmo reload!
– Dumbfounded
In a word: Wow! OkayPlayer gets the credit for spotlighting Dumbfoundead. The Korean-American emcee takes to the mic (and above visual) to call Hollywood on [more of] its bullsh!t. We heard about the ‘lack of Black’ at The Oscars. But dude pointed out that the most ‘Yellow’ you saw then was the award statue.
BURN! Hollywood burn!
After the last Academy Awards and the regular whitewashing of Hollywood roles, I wrote this song and made this video to add my piece to the conversation. If you have any experiences or stories about this issue join the discussion at https://www.facebook.com/dumbfoundead/
You can actually get this single at iTunes.
Posted in Activism, Comedy, Hip-Hop, Music, Videos | Tags: Diversity, Dumbfoundead, Hollywood, lack of diversity, Oscar So White, OscarSoWhite, SAFE, Whitewashing | No Comments »
