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Unlike the contradicting definitions of Blackness we see reflected in today's crime statistics, movies, television, newspapers, political speeches, advertisements, and sociological reports, Ruby Berkley Goodwin's definition of Blackness is simple and to the point: Black is good. https://lnkd.in/gTSaafii #history #blackhistory #illinoishistory #backtoschool

Previously we looked at the connection between the music industry and social issues, including but not limited to: abortion, queer community, criminalization of addiction, as well as climate change. Now a new case in the Supreme Court could be threatening environmental sustainability. Should Gorsuch's personal interests in the case be enough to recuse himself from it? Could Anschutz profit off these decisions? Question where the money flows with me in this reflection of how entertainment keeps people distracted from what the powers at be are doing right in front of us. https://lnkd.in/g8nJykm2

https://lnkd.in/g9Updu7Y Jeanell drops bars in this thoughtful, insightful, considered reflection on the inherent challenges those acting as inside agitators face when advocating for progress in an industry where change is perceived as threatening to legacy stakeholders.

A powerful video depiction of a small history of where we've been and where we are. Maybe more accurately, WHO we are. https://lnkd.in/guz4yxFn

As part of the 50 Best Sci-Fi Films of All Time, check out the illustrated review for The Stepford Wives (1975), one of the best cautionary feminist sci-fi/horror tales - even if you know the twist ending. See: https://lnkd.in/g6iPWH3f

This talk occurred in 2022 but it is extremely instructive of what is to come in November 2024. Suppressed and Sabotaged: The Fight To Vote • Full Documentary • BRAVE NEW FILMS (BNF) Brave New Films Jun 22, 2022 The insurrection was over a year ago, but the war on democracy is far from over. Efforts to sabotage the voting methods of millions have taken root in states all across the U.S. Our latest documentary sounds the alarm on this existential threat to our democracy and informs voters on how to take action ahead of the critical 2022 midterms. In 2018 Brian Kemp successfully suppressed hundreds of thousands of votes to become the governor of Georgia, beating out Stacey Abrams. This film uncovers the insidious voter suppression tactics Kemp and politicians all across the country use to stay in power. And these tactics are taking in root in states all across the country just in time for the 2022 midterms. NAACP Southern Poverty Law Center Christopher Crawford US Congress Supreme Court of the U.S. Republican National Committee Fox News TV Newsmax Media, Inc. #votersuppression #Trump2024 #January6th #blackamericans #slavery #fascism #LouisDeJoy #postoffice #theocracy #WhiteChristianNationalism #CarolAnderson #authoritarianism #theocracy #gerrymandering #election2024 #criticalracetheory #whiterage #electionintegrity #USPS #FoxNews

🎙️ Join the captivating conversation between with Jennifer Stefano, EVP of the Commonwealth Foundation, as they explore freedom, activism, and the unique perspectives that shape Jen's dedication. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/gEckMQP7 Don't miss this enriching episode of #NeighborsInTheNetwork!

Hello and welcome to Freedom Talk with Phil I am your host, Phillip Parrish and you don’t need permission to speak freely. Today’s episode discusses current events in Minnesota and how a wrong minded small group of people control the outcomes of the greater majority. The Minnesota DFL, their handlers, and nefarious political operatives intend you harm. These ill intended groups of people demonstrate their intentions by creating ways to silence those that question them. They create ways to stifle and crush competition when they know they are not correct in their assertions or policies. They create and disseminate false and misleading information to control narratives. They hide their identities and associations to keep you from seeing who they are in the light of day. You can see these behaviors at work in many current events. Today’s examples include Education Minnesota’s false narratives, the relationship to politics, and Minnesota Statues signed May 2023. https://lnkd.in/gNTJnW2g

To my UNITED STATES Are we, as a country really that fractured? Can we not UNITE with a common goal or purpose? Our families? Can we NOT identify as “who we voted for in the last election” (Shameless “The News Room” reference)!?? I love Bill Maher. I DO NOT agree with all of his politics, nor do I agree with all your politics. Comedians are NOT supposed to be “politically correct!” They are supposed to push the boundaries and make us realize how “Completely out-of-bounds (ie: F’d up) our beliefs, behaviors, morales, and our focus! As “Dennis Miller (comedian) said in one of his ‘Rants’ - “Focus on your families, DA** It! PLEASE… Focus on maintaining/observing ALL the BILL OF RIGHTS! Focus on unifying our homes, our neighborhoods, or cities, and most importantly OUR COUNTRY, the UNITED States of America! #family #loveyourneighbor #readytowork #patriotism #peaceonearth #peaceandprosperity https://lnkd.in/ghzQ3tR6?

To wrap up our freedom campaign, Jada is sharing what freedom means to her! What does freedom mean to you? Comment below!