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Roland Martin Goes In On Snoop Dogg Over ‘Roots’ Boycott
Snoop Dogg has recently encouraged his fans to boycott the new “Roots” remake series as he is tired of the slave movies and dramas. According to Uncle Snoop, filmmakers should create new material about the success of African Americans up to present day, instead of repeatedly showing audiences only African American’s historical hardships. One person who couldn’t disagree more with Snoop Dogg, is analyst Roland Martin.
Martin had some advice for Snoop that included him telling Snoop to put down the weed. Martin said,
“Maybe if Snoop actually watched Roots, he’ll realize Kunta Kinte wasn’t the n-word? You will never find someone Jewish saying there’s way too many Holocaust films. Slavery happened. Slavery is real. Black folks are survivors since the first slaves touched down in Jamestown, Va. You have the potential to change the game but you want to talk about someone else.”
Roland challenged Snoop to not slam Roots but to actually put up his money to invest in other projects that document history.
“Why don’t you stop smoking weed and bother to call Will Packer., Ava Duvernay, or call Spike Lee… or the countless African Americans that are trying to make those films and are looking for folks to put their money where their mouth is as opposed to some money on some good weed.”
Martin said we need all stories told! Who do you agree with Snoop or Roland? Snoop replied saying he will not respond to Roland, who he called a fat bald-headed b-tch a– n-gga.
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Black Lives Matter Organizer Convicted On “Felony Lynching” Charges
Black Lives Matter organizer Jasmine Richards has been convicted of “felony lynching” and now faces four years in a Pasadena state prison.
Felony Lynching is rarely used these days, because it was a law created specifically to punish and deter racists vigilante’s when they tried to take a Black person out of police custody to kill them. However, the legal definition is simply when somebody attempts to remove a person from police custody.
The incident happened on August 29, 2015 at a peace march at La Pintoresca Park in Pasadena where Jasmine and others demanded justice for Kendrec McDade, a 19-year-old African American killed by Pasadena police in 2012. Jasmine allegedly tried to “de-arrest” somebody at a peace rally, according to Democracy Now, and she was arrested. After the arrest, the she was slapped with the charge that has evoked outrage.
Activists that cite America’s rich legacy of terrorism to Africans in America during and after slavery does not miss the irony in this specific charge against Jasmine.
Black Lives Matter organizer Melina Abdullah talked frankly to Democracy Now.
“Her conviction is not only about punishing Jasmine Richards, but also is the lynching,” Abdullah said. “So it’s really disgusting and ironic that she’s charged and convicted with felony lynching, when the real lynching that’s carried out is done in the same way it was carried out in the late 19th, early 20th century, where it’s supposed to punish those who dare to rise up against a system.”
Shortly before Jasmine was arrested, California Governor Jerry Brown legally had the name of the law changed to remove the word “lynching.”
Here is a partial transcript of Abdullah’s conversation with Democracy Now:
Jasmine was absolutely targeted in this arrest and many other arrests. So, Pasadena is a relatively small suburb of Los Angeles. Jasmine’s activism is hugely significant, because she comes out of an area of northwest Pasadena where it’s deprived of resources. And what her activism really means and really signals is that people who are deprived of resources have the capacity to look up and recognize that it’s the system that creates these conditions. And that system, the system that creates state-sanctioned violence, also deprives communities of resources. So, when Jasmine was awakened, she did a phenomenal job of also awakening all of the folks in her community. So, as Nana Gyamfi described, you know, she had children who were working with her. She had young people who were working with her. She had folks who had maybe been on the corner a week ago working with her and recognizing that the system needs to be transformed. And so that poses a threat to the existing social order that wants to keep black poor people, especially, oppressed. And so, Jasmine is our Bunchy Carter. Jasmine is a political prisoner and represents probably the hugest threat to the state, in that the folks at the bottom can recognize their own oppression and rise up against it.
Now, her conviction is hugely significant, because her conviction is not only about punishing Jasmine Richards, but also is the lynching. So it’s really disgusting and ironic that she’s charged and convicted with felony lynching, when the real lynching that’s carried out is done in the same way it was carried out in the late 19th, early 20th century, where it’s supposed to punish those who dare to rise up against the system. But also, you leave the body hanging from a tree to send a signal to the rest of those black folks who might want to get out of line, and remind them that the state has more power than they do. But I think that in the end, what we see—we had a packed courtroom for the entire trial. What we see is we are not going for this anymore. We are not going to let our folks be lynched. We’re not going to let our folks be murdered by the state. We are working continuously for justice for Kendrec McDade, for Ezell Ford, for Wakiesha Wilson, Jamar Clark and all of those that the state has murdered, but also for the freedom and the right to protest and really vision a new system that gets us free. And that’s what we are going to do. We’re going to struggle for justice for Jasmine Abdullah. She has chosen the name Jasmine Abdullah, but the state knows her as Jasmine Richards. We are going to continue to struggle for her freedom, because our freedom is bound up with her freedom.
Chazmere – “Ten” (feat. ScienZe)
Indie New York rapper Chazmere recently premieres the music video for his song “Ten.”
The single is from Chazmere’s upcoming self-titled album, out June 10.
“This video, this song is about all those who do all it takes to actualize
their dreams,” Chazmere said. “Those who are building their careers piece by piece. Those who do all it takes regardless of ego, pride, etc.”
2 Chainz Helping To Reduce Violence In Chicago After Bloody Memorial Day Weekend
(AllHipHop News) NBA star Kenny “The Jet” Smith is part of a new initiative titled Full Court reFRESH, which recently hosted an all-star panel, where plans were announced to refurbish basketball courts on the West Side of Chicago.
Rapper 2 Chainz was part of a discussion that included NBA legends Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley. During the discussion, the Full Court reFRESH project announced a $40,000 donation to the Chicago Urban League.
“What we’re doing is providing an important resource for the younger generation. A lot of the kids don’t have anything to do with their time right now,” 2 Chainz said, according to The Chicago Sun-Times.
The money will go to renovations in Columbus Park and to make improvements to another park near the University of Illinois.
The thinking is that improved basketball courts will help with recreational exercises and lead to a reduction in the violence that continues to plague the city.
Just over the Memorial Day weekend alone, six people were shot and killed and 69 more were injured by gunfire.
“A lot of them look up to athletes or entertainers, so when you do these things, build a studio or refurbish a basketball court, it helps change the trajectory in our neighborhoods, along with seeing somebody like myself, speak to what’s happening in the streets,” 2 Chainz reasoned.
IamG and Iamsu! “100 Grand”
New Jersey Hip-Hop artist IamG recruited West Coast rapper Iamsu! for the new song and video “100 Grand.”
The track is the lead single from his forthcoming debut EP Mia Vita.
“Being from the East Coast, I have a lot of respect for Iamsu! as one of the West Coast leaders for the new school,” IamG said. “I’m thrilled he jumped on my first single and co-signed 100 Grand with me.”
“100 Grand is more than just about the money, it’s a feeling,” added IamG. “When you’re in the club partying without a care in the world; you can have the world. In most cases wherever you go, 100 Grand is enough to buy anything but most importantly, you’re enjoying yourself.”
Revealing Interview with Steve Stoute and Kaz, STASHED Founder/EditorChief
Legendary Hip-Hop executive/advertising wizard/author Steve Stoute and STASHED Founder Kaz sat down with Hot 97’s “Ebro in the Morning.”
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