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Dismantling Systems that Enable Police Terror

June 4, 2020June 4, 2020 JanetMichelle0 comment

Dismantling Systems that Enable Police Terror In response to the growing number immigrants in the United States, “the first publicly funded, organized police force with officers on duty full-time was created in Boston in 1838.” Enforcement looks totally different when black bodies are involved. The horror stories of the treatment of slaves is no secret. Being subjected to and threatened with death from noncompliance is something that black people are all too familiar with. Black people have marched, cried and died surrounding the death of their peers at the hands…

Social Media Commentary: Bounty Killer vz Beenie Man #Verzuz, Charlamagne Tha God and Doja Cat

May 26, 2020May 26, 2020 JanetMichelle0 comment

Social Media Commentary: Bounty Killer vz Beenie Man #Verzuz, Charlamagne Tha God, Doja Cat Whew! This past week social media has been set ablaze. Mayheim and messiness abound. Listen, from here on out Digicel needs to do the Vezuz clashes. Cuz baby, that Bounty Killer vz Beanie Man was a textbook example of how do a #Verzuz session. No buffering, clear sound, hit after hit after hit. The po po couldn’t even shut them down! Big ups to the country of Jamaica, they did the dam thing. They closed out…

Update: We Will Get Justice for Breonna Taylor

May 18, 2020May 26, 2020 JanetMichelle0 comment

Update: We Will Get Justice for Breonna Taylor Kenneth Walker charges have been dropped. Kenneth Walker was the boyfriend of Breonna Taylor. Walker was initally charged with attempted murder. 26- year old Breonna Taylor did not deserve to die! According to her family she was young and full of life. A sweet person and ready to help those in need. Which she regularly did as a EMT. Breonna’s life was cut brutality short by Louisville law enforcement agents executing a no knock warrant at the wrong residence. The suspect in…

Social Media Commentary: Erykah Badu VZ Jill Scott Boosie, President Barack Obama and Ludacris VZ Nelly

May 18, 2020May 18, 2020 JanetMichelle0 comment

Social Media Commentary: Erykah Badu VZ Jill Scott , Boosie, President Barack Obama and Ludacris VZ Nelly The #Verzuz battles or listening sessions as I like to call them are just what the culture needs. Erykah and Jill’s battle garnered over 1 billion impressions and over 700, 000 thousand viewers tuned in for the epic moment. Merchandise is available for sale at Erykah’s baduwoldmarket.com. The vibe was that of black love, black power, black excellence, and the pinnacle of creativity. Each artist gave us back stories on songs and praised fellow…

Dreamville Festival 2020 Announces Cancellation and Ticket Refunds

May 16, 2020May 16, 2020 JanetMichelle0 comment

Dreamville Festival 2020 Announces Cancellation and Ticket Refunds Official Statement- After much deliberation and careful monitoring of the current situation, we have decided to cancel Dreamville Festival 2020. Although we originally hoped it would be possible to bring you the festival this August, the ongoing uncertainty regarding the COVID-19 pandemic has made this timeline no longer possible. This decision has been extremely difficult to make, but the safety of our fans, artists, and staff is always our top priority, and nothing will ever take precedence over your well-being. All 2020…