Just amazing, Songs in the Keys of Life comes to mind. One song on Oklama's new album is "We Cry Together," When I listen to it, I hear Stevie Wonder's song on Songs of the Keys of Life, "Ordinary Pain."
Category: Music
Lack of Solidarity?
The NFL is being celebrated by Black people for putting on a great halftime show yesterday, which featured some of my favorite entertainers, including Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent during the Super Bowl. I didn't watch the performance. I only caught the highlights on Instagram. At the same time, you have a Black … Continue reading Lack of Solidarity?
GOATS for the wrong reasons
Drake is great, dont get me wrong. I got Drake songs that will remain in rotation, but his music isn't as great as some make it to be. His singing voice is average, and his bars may or may not be his. I put him in the same category as Britney Spears, Madonna, Beyonce, and Michael Jackson. Some may take offense, but it is not supposed to be a knock. I refuse to put him in the same category as Jay-Z, Biggie, and Nas.
We need the Lox vs. Dipset energy in our classrooms for our Black Boys
The energy that we witnessed on and off stage at the latest versuz that took place on August 3rd was amazing to watch. The more I thought about the performance and the things that made it so dope. The more I realized that the very energy we saw on display in Madison Square Garden is exactly what is needed in the classroom for our Black boys. Unfortunately, these elements are also what get Black boys in trouble in classrooms all over the US, including here in my city of Seattle, WA.
Thoughts Processed: Election Day is today!
Election Day is today, and I cant help but notice people are shaming others into voting against Trump. Is that the best strategy? Do people have the right to vote for who they choose to? This video was recorded prior to today.
Can Black NBA players start their own league?
Black NBA players are indispensable, Nike has shown support for Kaepernick, despite the company’s partnership with the NFL. Nikes support has helped to reinforce the idea that in today’s market, Black protest and social change can be big business. Black entrepreneurship with an emphasis on Black autonomy and social media creating new platforms to air sports games have created the avenues necessary for Black athletes to corner the market and start their own leagues.
Thoughts Processed 