ill Fated Natives

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.@illfatednatives' new single "Knuckle Up" was written two years ago, but the band finds its message to be particularly relevant right now. "Things that we’ve been saying for what seems like forever now are just now getting attention," says Bets Charmelus. https://t.co/ZP5W04otJG

[ill Fated Natives @illfatednatives]

we’re just getting started 💪🏾

[Sixers in 5 @rayd1475]

@illfatednatives Brilliant black rock band!!! Saw you guys with Living Colour.

[ill Fated Natives @illfatednatives]

KOKO TAYLOR

QUEEN OF THE BLUES. Raised near Memphis, Koko was born into the sharecropping trap, fell in love w/ music, moved to Chicago & met destiny.

Her vocal delivery is legendary - listen to Wang Dang Doodle & you’ll get why she belongs in our list of Black Rockers.

[NΔNΔ @nanakwabena]

Nothing but love for y’all Bredren.

[ill Fated Natives @illfatednatives]

DAY 27: @nanakwabena

A born legend, he’s been an engine to many things that have defined pop culture in recent years.

Musical partner to a long list of talent & founder of @alloneblood, Nana is in the trenches, building some beautiful things w/ his squad.

[ill Fated Natives @illfatednatives]

DAY 26: ARTHUR LEE

Singer & multi instrumentalist for the legendary rock/folk band Love, Arthur Lee was a PROBLEM.

His contributions w/ Love & their album Forever Changes, are part of the reason why the album is now regarded as one of the greatest rock albums of all time.

[Mid e @MidiZooreetah]

Sister Rosetta Tharpe , a rock legend from Arkansas , that lived and died in NORTH PHILLY! - I remember first seeing this sign and looking her up... I was so proud , she knew the vibes

[interdimensional drifter @murkadha]

@illfatednatives @LILUZIVERT I never thought about uzi from this angle, I’m gonna have to dive deeper into his music

[Black History Untold @Blkuntold]

Have you heard of Claudette Colvin? A 15-year-old activist who was one of the first to refuse to give up her seat on the bus during segregation. @JamiraBurley gives us insight on this story and shares a bit about her own activism after her brother was killed due to gun violence.

[Black History Untold @Blkuntold]

Did you know that there were riots in Philly between the Irish-Americans and Caribbean-Americans in 1842? In today’s post, Anthony tells us about the 1842 Lombard Street riots. Click the link for more on this story. https://t.co/BS7GxthsKU

#BlackHistoryUntold
#blackhistorymonth

[Black History Untold @Blkuntold]

Today we share Veronica’s story of Queen Nzinga. She talks about how the Angolan revolutionary has inspired her and impacted her life. Check the link for more from Veronica: https://t.co/6ysSTlVkk4

#BlackHistoryUntold #blackhistorymonth #shareblackstories

[Black History Untold @Blkuntold]

Today we share Sawdayah’s men story. She talks about the 2005 riots in Paris and how it’s impacted her outlook on activism. Check the link for Sawdayah’s story. https://t.co/TYcgMsQgdI

#BlackHistoryUntold #blackhistorymonth #shareblackstories