Politics
All Black People Have To Do Is Comply To Survive A Police Encounter, Right? Wrong! (Video)
September 26, 2018
This is why we kneel. Point. Blank. Period. Francis nails it here. Enough with this shite already!
Calm Black Man Tries To Comply With Mixed Instructions, Still Gets Brutally Tasered.
Francis Maxwell asks, I thought all black people had to do was comply and it would be fine?
– The Breakdown
– @ojones1
Barack Obama Is Campaigning For Your Vote This November. And It Is More Important Than Ever (Video)
September 19, 2018
Heart jumped when you read the title, right? Well, of course, President Obama is not running for the White House; the November vote having no bearing on the U.S. Presidency at all. However, he does want every American to vote this Fall. And he tells you why it is so important to do so; even though it is not for him, or for a new President… It is for YOU!
If you still don’t think the midterms will affect you, Barack Obama is back to spell out just how important they are.
– NowThis Opinions
Especially reaching out to the youngest voters. So many did not show at the polls.
– @ojones1
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Comedy/Politics: Stephen Colbert ‘Mops The Floor’ With President Trump & Is Floored By President Obama’s Latest Speech (Video)
September 13, 2018
Who knew it would be this hard? No, not reforming affordable healthcare… but pronouncing the word ‘anonymous’ (hahahaaa)! Check out this clip of folks giving it to the U.S. President – Colbert, President Obama, and a ‘troll’ at a Trump rally.
Last week two men made known their opinions on President Trump: Barack Obama in his speech at the University of Illinois, and the infamous “Plaid Shirt Guy†at Trump’s rally in Montana.
– The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
– @ojones1
Dear #BurnYourNikes Movement, Nike Doesn’t Mind At All (Video)
September 6, 2018
If you feel like wasting some keystrokes, comment on the next vid you see posted by a ‘Nike burner’ that Nike doesn’t give not one aglet about #BurnYourNikes
(Oh, and an ‘aglet’ is that sheath or tip at the end of your shoelace. You knew that? Okay cool.)
See, this whole ‘we stand by Kaep‘ stance Nike is putting forth is still a BUSINESS move at its core. We know that, right? Right?? It’s a business move that folks (read: the majority of people that Nike wants to buy its products) who are cool with #TakeAKnee will vote in favor of… with their purchasing power.
This is why Nike doesn’t care if you set your shoes on fire.
– VICE News Tonight
Just like choosing to ‘vote’ for (buy from) Burger King because you like your burgers flame-broiled, or your way, or whatever the other fast food joints ain’t doing. Or vice versa.
And for folks who decide to NOT buy from them anymore, Nike is wagering (i.e. taking a strategic business risk) there will be few enough of them to not matter (to its BUSINESS). Buuuut… all this could make for some cool counter-hashtaggery to make the new ‘Nike haters’ hot though…
#KaepHatersDontMatter
Nah…
#GoOnAndBurnYourGear #NikeAlreadyHasYourMoney
Better…
#KaepGotPaid #NikeUsedMoneyYouPaid #MoneyYouJustSetAblaze
BARZ!
– @ojones1
Posted in Activism, Business, Celebrity, Fashion, History, News, Politics, Videos | Tags: Believe In Something, BurnYourNikes, Colin Kaepernick, HBO, Just Do It, Nike, shoes on fire, VICE, VICE News, VICE News Tonight, viral video | No Comments »
Trevor Noah Talks With A Guest Who Gets ‘Post-Checked’ By TSA Even After He ‘Pre-Checks’ (Video)
September 5, 2018
‘Between the Scenes’ clips from The Daily Show are funny most times, but I always get some insight from watching them. I mean, sure this man’s name will trigger the authorities’ suspicions… but c’mon son.
Trevor chats with an audience member who had to change his name after 9/11.
At least we can kinda laugh at it.
– @ojones1
History/Activism: James Baldwin Called It Long Ago. But America Has Still Not Learned (Video)
September 4, 2018
Those who do not remember their history are doomed to repeat it. Only thing is, for minorities (read: Black people) in America, there is WAY more ‘doom’ at stake.
…what America still refuses to learn from history. Here are the lessons still unlearned from James Baldwin.
– Francis Maxwell
We keep thinking that this Administration, this social reality, this America, is something ‘new’… but nah… Baldwin saw this in his day, over and over, and would have probably seen it all coming.
– @ojones1
Texas Congressman Gives Perfect Answer To ‘Take A Knee’ Question (Video)
August 31, 2018
Seems like this was a ‘take the bait’ question, a political landmine, more so than an actual question to gain clarity or understanding of the Representative’s view on the issue of #TakeAKnee
But like an OG, Representative Beto O’Rourke gave a perfect answer. Any remaining opponent to the peaceful protest, after hearing this argument, is choosing NOT to understand. The issue was made plain and clear here. Watch.
– @ojones1
Posted in Activism, Politics, Videos | Tags: Beto O'Rourke, National Anthem, Now This, take a knee, TakeAKnee | No Comments »
Can Omarosa Win Back Her ‘Black Barbecue Pass’ Or Nah? Angela Rye Speaks On It? (Video)
August 21, 2018
Short answer: Nah. Good luck with that book though, Omarosa.
C Tha God will be tagged with the terms used in here forever – ‘Beige Bigot’ and ‘Redbone Racist’ especially. Super woke (Because Angela Rye), super cute (because both Angelas) and still lots of funny worked in!
Angela Rye Discusses The Omarosa Tape, Security In The White House + More
– Breakfast Club Power 105.1 FM
– @ojones1
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‘Donald Trump’ x ‘Robert Mueller’ – “It Wasn’t Me” (Video)
August 2, 2018
Wowww. Maybe setting all this political craziness to music can make it better. So James Corden did that here. Presenting a visual… Trump to Robert Mueller: “It Wasn’t Me” (with Shaggy no less, the dude that did the song originally).
“It Wasn’t Me†with Shaggy as Trump and James as Robert Mueller is exactly what the world needs right now.
– The Late Late Show with James Corden
– @ojones1
Posted in Celebrity, Comedy, Politics, Television, Videos | Tags: It Wasn’t Me, shaggy, The Late Late Show, The Late Late Show With James Corden, Trump to Robert Mueller | No Comments »
Boots Riley Speaks On His Movie “Sorry To Bother You” As A Commentary On The Evils Inherent In Corporate America (Video)
July 18, 2018
You might remember rapper Ice Cube saying that John Singleton encouraged him to pen his first movie script, “Friday,” telling him that if he could write rhymes he could write for movies. Well, Boots Riley – poet, songwriter, and rapper (best known as the lead vocalist of The Coup) throws his hat in the ring with the already critically -acclaimed film “Sorry To Bother You.”
See Boots talk about his movie that has Lakeith Stanfield code-switching and climbing the corporate ladder at an evil telemarketing company, ultimately discovering a secret that threatens all of humankind.
Two-parter. Start up top. Continue after the jump.
Posted in Activism, Craft, Film, Interview, News, Podcast, Politics, Series, Videos | Tags: Amy Goodman, Boots Riley, Capitalism, Corporate Greed, Corporate Power, Democracy Now, DemocracyNow, JUAN GONZÃLEZ, Sorry To Bother You | No Comments »
Why Flint Still Doesn’t Have Clean Water (Video)
July 12, 2018
Do you think the Flint [Michigan, US] water crisis has been fixed? C’mon. Poorest city of its size in the nation… take a guess.
It’s been over four years and Flint still doesn’t have clean water.
You know, President Trump could really have scored some points by getting the water cleaned up here. Waaaay cheaper than that wall that will NOT get built anyway. Plus, the returns in goodwill and political capital would be very helpful in his run for a second term.
Am I actually giving Donald Trump a tip for Campaign 2020? No. Didn’t need my advice before. Just hoping and daring him to actually do something he could really spin as something he did that President Obama did not do. To help Americans heal AND tell the truth while doing it.
C’mon, Mr. President. This is not rocket science. But speaking of rocket science (Space Force!), there is talk of Elon Musk aka Mr. Put-Men-On-Mars-ASAP stepping in. Really? Is this Administration going to let an actual ‘Rocket Man’ punk them; to let the Space X founder be a bigger force for good in our universe than the Space Force? Yeah, Trump Administration… gauntlet thrown #WaterForFlint
– @ojones1
Posted in Activism, Cover Story, Environment, Film, Investigation, News, Politics, Videos | Tags: AJ+, Dena Takruri, Direct From, environmental injustice, Flint, Michigan, Water Crisis | No Comments »
Rah Digga, Lord Jamar, And Godfrey Get Into A Real Independence Day Conversation (Trailer)
July 11, 2018
Another ep of “Yanadameen.” Godfrey is a frequenter over on VladTV, as is Lord Jamar. Jamar gets up with the brother and brings him onto the Godcast. Got it!
Rah Digga puts a series of topical questions to Lord Jamar and Godfrey to get their thoughts in typically raw and unfiltered fashion. The first talking point is the protestor who scaled the Statue of Liberty in protest against President Trump’s hardline immigration policies; Godfrey praises the actions of the protestor but takes a moment to call out Mexicans for their anti-Black racism and highlight the fact that they’re getting their wake-up call now with Trump in office. Rah Digga also asks about the incident between Dame Dash and Lee Daniels over a 2 MILLION DOLLAR loan/investment. Was it right for Dame to step to Daniels like this?
– Yanadameen Godcast with Lord Jamar & Rah Digga
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Recently Elected U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is Ready To Take On Any ‘Trumpsters’ (Video)
July 5, 2018
Ha! President Trump and his ilk might not be ready for Alé From The Block.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Donald Trump might both be from New York City, but she doesn’t think he knows to deal with a girl from the Bronx.
– The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
And ahhh… Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a self-described Democratic Socialist (just posted about that affiliation here).
– @ojones1
Posted in Activism, Comedy, Interview, Politics, Television, Videos | Tags: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Stephen Colbert, The Late Show, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert | No Comments »
You Must Learn: What Is Democratic Socialism? (Video)
July 3, 2018
KRS said it: YOU MUST LEARN. At least for yourself, and not fall victim to others’ spin on taboo words like ‘socialism’ (because propaganda). ‘To stay on course means to ROLL WITH FORCE!’ So. Don’t come for Ana. At least not on Democratic Socialism. You will get schooled, which is good; but that slick dissing they try will fail.
Ana went on HLN and schooled a Conservative pundit on what Democratic Socialism really is.
– The Young Turks
Ana Kasparian is DONE with being Ms. Nice Woman #MicDrop
– @ojones1
Posted in Activism, Interview, News, Panel, Politics, Progressive, Videos | Tags: Ana Kasparian, Ana Kasparian Drops Mic On Right-Wing Pundit, Cenk Uygur, crony capitalism, Democratic Socialism, The Young Turks, TYT | 1 Comment »
Environmental Injustice And Racism In Uniontown (Documentary)
July 3, 2018
I’m from Alabama. From a Black community in Alabama. I know, even before the documentary laid this out, this level of injustice is being done to my people (and by proxy, to ME). Been being done. And it still hurts.
Residents of this town have been living under the thumb of environmental injustice and racism #ThinkingInColor
– NowThis
Dammit.
– @ojones1
Posted in Activism, Cover Story, Environment, Film, Politics, Videos | Tags: Alabama, environmental injustice, NowThis, NowThis Reports, Racism, Uniontown | No Comments »
Seth Rogan On Avoiding A Picture (Video)
June 26, 2018
This is too funny! Hahahahaha! Watch Seth tell his story to Stephen Colbert.
I’m glad I didn’t take a picture with Paul Ryan. I touched him, so I don’t know how I feel about that. His kids seemed lovely, and very Caucasian.
– Seth Rogan
Activism: Matthew Charles Does Decades Of Fed Time, Turns His Life Around, And Now Has Return To Prison. Meanwhile… (Video)
June 8, 2018
Damn. America’s justice system is broken. You may not need more proof, but maybe someone around you does. Press play and walk away. Get coffee or something. But stay mad, stay woke, stay engaged and stay ready.
Black Man Who Spent 20 Years In Jail & Turned His Life Around, Is Being Sent Back. Meanwhile A Child Rapist Get’s House Arrest. This Really Is America.
– Francis Maxwell
– @ojones1
Colin Kaepernick Explains Why He Took A Knee (Video)
June 7, 2018
People sometimes forget that love is at the root of our resistance.
Yeah. That part.
Watch and listen to Colin Kaepernick explain (again) exactly why he took a knee, what he is taking a stand on, and why other like-minded people should, have, and should continue to challenge racial injustice.
#TakeAKnee #StandWithKaep
– @ojones1
Speak English For What? ‘Real’ Americans Should Be Speaking Natives’ Tongues, Or Spanish (Video)
June 6, 2018
So the cops can harass you for NOT bothering anyone, just because you (NOT speaking to them) are conversing in a language they do not understand? I’m asking… And above, someone answers.
Agree or agree to disagree, no motherf**king body can motherf**king tell you what language you must use to speak to each other; or use speaking an ‘unacceptable’ language to profile you. Plus, English does not have a strong an argument for being the ‘rightful’ language of ‘real’ Americans. Watch.
I gotta admit: I am down with ‘The Breakdown’ that Francis Maxwell delivers above and how he delivered that sh!t. Straight RAW! And I think I heard some ‘French’ in his rant, too (hahaa).
– @ojones1
TYT’s Francis Maxwell Speaks On The NFL’s Disgraceful Ban On Kneeling (Video)
May 29, 2018
… regardless, let’s just cut through the sh!te, shall we?
We got a whiff and posted on the NFL’s kneel ban days ago. Now NFL Commish Roger Goodell puts it all the way out there… No longer speculation, the ban is out there. Watch TYT’s Francis Maxwell speak on it, and make a helluva good point: The League is FULL of Black players whose interests are repped by this LAWFUL, PEACEFUL protest. Goodell and the NFL owner cadre are essentially telling them to bow down, by insisting that they either stand for the anthem or stay off the playing field until they learn to ‘act right’… or get hit in the pockets.
NFL Bans Kneeling. So Much For Free Speech, Right?
– The Young Turks
Keeping some pay to keep the ‘workers’ in check. Talk about a payCHECK… Wowwwww!
– @ojones1
Posted in Activism, Cover Story, News, Politics, Progressive, Videos | Tags: Francis Maxwell, Free Speech, Kneeling Ban, National Football League, NFL, NFL Bans Kneeling, Now This, NowThis, Roger Goodell, take a knee, TakeAKnee, The Young Turks, TYT | No Comments »
