In 1935, some Hollywood executives were uneasy about Shirley Temple and Bill “Bojangles” Robinson holding hands while dancing.
But Shirley reportedly took his hand anyway, helping create one of the most memorable moments in film history ❤️✨💃
TUPAC: SISTERS, KEEP YA HEAD UP
Tupac Shakur - rapper, actor and activist - was born on this day 55 years ago, on 16 June 1971.
Born into a family deeply involved in the Black Panther movement, Tupac was raised with a political consciousness that shaped both his worldview and his art. His mother, Afeni Shakur, was a prominent member of the Black Panther Party, and many of his earliest songs reflected that revolutionary spirit.
Like many of us, he was a complex figure, but his legacy and his unwavering love for his people were evident throughout his life and work.
In this clip, he delivers a powerful a cappella rendition of his classic "Keep Ya Head Up" in front of a classroom of students. More than three decades later, his music still resonates, and songs like "Keep Ya Head Up" demonstrate that hip hop is at its absolute most powerful when it speaks to the struggles, aspirations and lived experiences of the communities from which it emerged.
Video credit: @Adzmoose (YouTube)
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