FOUR MORE YEARS: THE BI PARTISAN EFFORT

 

ANOTHER FOUR. WHAT WILL IT BRING?

RITES: THE AMERICAN PENAL SYSTEM

 

A SMALL DISCOURSE ON ONE OF MANY AMERICAN INDUSTRIES

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STREETS CONSCIOUSNESS P.IV: THE POLITICAL PRISONER

"Let me just say: Peace to you, if you're willing to fight for it." -
FRED HAMPTON -1948 -1969

"Some understand the term political prisoner narrowly, equating it with the term prisoner of conscience (POC). Amnesty International campaigns for the release of prisoners of conscience, which include both political prisoners as well as those imprisoned for their religious or philosophical beliefs. To reduce controversy, and as a matter of principle, the organization's policy only applies to prisoners who have not committed or advocated violence. Thus, there are political prisoners who do not fit the narrower criteria for POCs-WIKIPEDIA

On the left is a flyer of the recent event in the san francisco bay area.."stop the violence",on feb. 28th, hosted by industry greats and activists.
The plight of the political prisoner has been universal, generations deep. Revolutionary's from the african american diaspora to the cuban, challenged social ills and political strongholds, from the past until now. This event also spoke on the responsibility of the hip hop/entertainment community to social justice issues, to stemming down violence in concerts/events, and the ultimate plight of political prisoners worldwide. Though it focuses on this plight, i noticed in today's time these communities of social activism move on a sub-cultural stream..compared to american pop-culture. To me it moves in a wider spectrum; one example of many: the functions of one of america's biggest buisnessness: the prison system overall: and its relation to minorties. Below is exclusive footage of the conference, and a feature from nas and damian
"jr gong" marley's lp- "Distant relatives".









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BRAVE NEW WORLD: DIGITAL JOURNALISM

'Brave New World is a novel by Aldous Huxley, written in 1931 and published in 1932. Set in the London of AD 2540 (632 A.F. in the book), the novel anticipates developments in reproductive technology and sleep-learning that combine to change society. The future society is an embodiment of the ideals that form the basis of futurism"
-SOURCES WIKIPEDIA
From cassette tapes to cd's, VHS's to HTML code, i state the obvious by saying we live in an ever changing technological world. I reference this reknowned book, prophetic in nature, that i studied in my early years as a mirror to the conscious of 21st century, thus 10 years deep. The range from cloning to the world wide web, to social networks clearly defines a new societal norm..thats yet ever changing. thursday we check out the evolution of publications..the Emagazine. From leading Internet giants as thisisfifty.com to forbez dvd, to nyc's original smack dvd..melodichustle.com gives you not only the latest, but through an up close and personal view. We end the week with some interviews from industry giants to industry legends, one of them i had the pleasure to build with at one point in time..brooklyn's own smooth da hustler.

"MelodicHustle.com is an exciting new urban/ pop lifestyle magazine and social network powerhouse. This online cultured magazine takes a community based approach and gives its visitors the opportunity to becomes members. The network offers celebrity gossip, the hottest fashion designers, exclusive interviews, new artist and music, back stage passes, and much more."
www.melodichustle.com








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STREETS CONSCIOUSNESS PII:THE REVOLUTIONARY

“If you tremble indignation at every injustice then you are a comrade of mine.”
Ernesto "che" Guevara
Interview by Prop Anon – Immortal Technique is an artist in the lineage of Zach De LaRocha and Chuck D, and he needs to be listened to. His story is a testament to the power of the pen. Born in Peru and raised in Harlem as a child, he found himself in trouble with the law as a teenager and young man. After serving time in prison for a couple years and becoming free, in more ways than one, Immortal Technique worked his way up through New York City underground Hip-Hop in the early 2000’s battle-rap scene. During this period, Tech got a name for himself for delivering vitriolic rhyme schemes deconstructing a system that has repeatedly lied to many in order to benefit a few.-www.hiphoplinguistics.com

Z.A-The voice of hip hop culture is clearly evident in political matters..the jugganaut of activism has encouraged consciousness of our societies. From exposing the ills, and constructing solutions. The revolutionary in hiphop culture, seeks to change, and showcase the need for change. Especially in the plight of minortites. Monday shows full blooded revolutionary- artist immortal technique, and the people's voice dead prez. Below is "modern day slavery" joel ortiz feat.immortal technique, an exposition on the system in relation to minorties.







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