pain+protest: a word from Obama🗣Hov🗣Minaj

hip hop's new daily operation | 6.1.20

TheMotto No. 29 begins with the thoughts of President Obama on our nation’s protests in response to the death of George Floyd. With all of FDT-fueled madness, it’s good to be reminded of what true leadership looks like. Obama advises on how to make this moment the turning point for real change.

“If we want to bring about real change, then the choice isn’t between protest and politics. We have to do both. We have to mobilize to raise awareness, and we have to organize and cast our ballots to make sure that we elect candidates who will act on reform.”

full read is here.

↕️ strong words from Mr. Carter — and thank you for making the call. Hopefully, Attorney General Keith Ellison moves expeditiously, and does the right things. These are truly troubled times. Ain’t that right, Cube? ⤵️

Ice Cube @icecube

Mr. @keithellison of Minnesota, we all understand that your office must be methodical in your investigations. But gotdamn Fam, the world is burning.

↕️ important as well to hear from Nicki Minaj, who encourages her fanbase to sign the Justice for George Floyd petition. she lead with the above art.

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top billin’:

we can all use some healing from our pain, and Sunday’s Verzuz moment delivered. Blessings on the gospel greats Kirk Franklin and Fred Hammond. A mighty and beautiful event ⬇️

and you know the good folks at TIDAL have you covered on the playlist. Rejoice.

Gunna gets it 🔽

WUNNA @1GunnaGunna

It’s hard celebrating a #1 album when the world is Hurting 😕🙏🏽

I’m happy for the young Atlanta star. He’s worked hard for this position. He recently rocked a low-key rooftop performance up in the Los Angeles hills ⤵️

speaking of Southern California, Ty Dolla Sign teases a new song dedicated to all who have lost their lives due to police brutality and injustice ⬇️

$ex $ymbol @tydollasign

Griselda’s Conway is fed up on his new pro-protests banger, “Front Lines” (Complex) ⏬

Lizzo, who spent her early career in Minneapolis, shares her views about bailing out protesters, and rebuilding the community. “Minneapolis, I love you. I see you. I hear you. I see your truth…hundred percent dedicated to helping rebuild Lake Street, and rebuilding South Side, Minneapolis.” More, here.

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lead out of crisis:

Sony/ATV CEO “Big” Jon Platt addresses racial injustice.

…to speak out on Mr. Floyd’s senseless murder is my obligation. Not to would be my irresponsibility. But figuring out what to say was a challenge. My own pain has been so paralyzing. For me, stating ‘I stand with the Black community’ would never be enough. But in due time, I found the words.

more here.

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what more can I say: 

I pass the mic to poet Lindsay Young.

🌻 @Lindss_tastic

Resistance is NOT a one lane highway. Maybe your lane is protesting, maybe your lane is organizing, maybe your lane is counseling, maybe your lane is art activism, maybe your lane is surviving the day. Do NOT feel guilty for not occupying every lane. We need all of them.

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