Tag: confederate flag

• Silence and Violence

  

  One week ago, activist, Brittany “Bree” Newsome scaled a pole and took down a Confederate battle flag in South Carolina. This is called civil disobedience but as child of 1990’s hip hop, I call it, silence and violence. Those of the Fox News breed will say I am promoting negativity. NOPE, come here, let me…

  kashema

  July 4, 2015

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• In the details: Bree Newsome

    When I saw the news about Brittany “Bree” Newsome taking down the Confederate flag, I was in awe. I wanted to get her view and hear her voice. Today, Newsome released a statement in the Blue Nation Review that filled me joy, pain and pride. A must read for all. I thank you and salute you,…

  kashema

  June 29, 2015

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