In today’s political climate it is becoming increasingly difficult for individuals to remain apolitical. Even musicians who not necessarily known for their political views are starting to speak out. One example is the commercially successful rock band, The Killers. Their most recent tune “Land Of The Free” is a scathing indictment on Trump’s America. During an interview with Beats 1 […]
Learn more →Black Thought of The Roots recorded an original tune for the upcoming six part documentary series, Rest In Power: The Trayvon Martin Story, which debuts on July 30, 2018. Jay-Z is one of the series executive producers. Black Thought not only addresses the murder of Trayvon Martin, but he poignantly addresses the history of the systemic racism that America is built on. Potent […]
Learn more →If Trayvon Martin was still alive he would be 23 years old today. On February 26th, 2012, the unarmed 17-year-old was shot by neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman. A jury acquitted Zimmerman of all charges on July 13, 2013. Martin’s murder and Zimmerman’s subsequent acquittal was one of the catalyst of the Black Lives Matter Movement. Martin’s death also inspired […]
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