History hidden from me To hide my identity So I'd never feel I am somebody You've gouged my eyes I see more clearly You've tried to rob My humanity My spirit you tried to break My soul you tried to take There's no need to be afraid Cause I won't do unto you nowhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y-2-Z5ygsg These lyrics, taken from Janet Jackson's iconic 1993 cut New Agenda, are but … Continue Reading ››
Category Archives: United States
Rights… Violated
The Second Amendment of the United States Bill of Rights reads, exactly...
"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."One more time...
"Awell REGULATED
Militia, beingNECESSARY
to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and … Continue Reading ››
#LABAA: Let America Be America Again!
#LABAA!! Let America Be America Again!
How eerily these words ring true today, like the latest Twitter hashtag ready to set the internet ablaze. But no... these words, nearly 100 years old, ring true in the 21st century due to their prophetic power.
On this February 1st, the starting day of Black History Month and the 116th … Continue Reading ››
As Grammys Take Center Stage, Music Industry Must Also Confront #TimesUp
Billed as 'Music's Biggest Night', the Grammy Awards, the very public face of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, o have become a staple of awards season. Musicians all over the planet follow the nominees with anticipation, watch the annual event and dream of one day being able to share the Grammy … Continue Reading ››
Bargaining CHIP: To Side Step Dreamers, Republicans Hold CHIP Hostage For Government Funding
Wow, they did it. The Republicans really did it.
The Same Party whose current leader, and President has insulted America's immigrant communities at every turn...
The Same Party whose Governors, Attorneys General and GOP-dominated State Legislatures sued Former President Obama's Administration when they tried to provide sensible Deferred Action for young Immigrants and keep families … Continue Reading ››
Texoblogosphere: Week of January 15th
The Texas Progressive Alliance thinks a house of cards built by a hyperactive six-year-old is more stable than Donald Trump as it brings you this week's roundup.
Off the Kuff takes a shot at predicting which female candidates for Congress in Texas have the best shot at getting elected.
SocraticGadfly is still waiting for … Continue Reading ››
Through Kwanzaa, A Celebration of Culture, Struggle and Hope
If you ask most people about Kwanzaa, they will probably say that they have heard and seen the term at some point, and they may even say that it is celebrated mostly in the Black community. But after that, the details get spotty at best.
It's easy to associate this tradition with Christmas because it … Continue Reading ››