@Milajoy I feel the same way. What’s weird is when I talk to some my Gen X friends - we had the same lived experiences; neighborhood, schools, MTV, boomer parents. Now it’s like we’re from different planets. But this guy actually saying what I’m thinking gives me hope. 🙏🏽🇺🇸#notalone
@jasonwhitlock When they took R&B off black radio, God out of black churches, soul food out of black kitchens all that’s left is..But it’s not too late to turn it around.
“You can make it if you try”
Sly & The Family Stone
“Yes We Can Can”
Pointer Sisters
“Respect Yourself”
Staple Singers
Sidney Poitier in "Guess Who's Coming To Dinner" - 1967. This is my favorite line from that movie. I sometimes fear that too many of us have forgotten or choose to ignore why what he's saying here is so important - even still today.
Happy #MLKDay