Can only “Bad Girls” call themselves that?
^Lupe Fiasco’s assessment of the semantic confusion when you call girls the “B” word. ^M.I.A.’s audacious “Bad Girls” video, where there is minimal skin, but plenty of attitude.
Category: videos
Artist JR tries to “change the world” into one where “Men pay tribute to Women” and waring communities stand side by side…
Possibly my new favorite artist, JR is a truly great citizen of humanity. His art provides dignity and empowers others to do the same around the world. From TED’s website — Working anonymously, pasting his giant images on buildings, trains, bridges, the often-guerrilla artist JR forces us to see each other. Traveling to distant, often
Ain’t I a Woman? – video and book rec.
Dramatic reading of Sojourner Truth’s landmark speech! or watch video here Book recommendation: “Ain’t I a Woman: Black Women and Feminism is among America’s most influential works. Prolific, outspoken, and fearless.” –The Village Voice
Like Mother – Like Daughter
In 1988 Gov. Ann Richards delivered what has become known as a landmark speech that (in spite of the set design and more particular references to the Bush administration) could almost be taken for a 2012 DNC key-note. As it turns out the 2012 DNC did have her daughter, Cecile Richards, speak. She delivers a shorter message but
30 Hrs – $35k
Adam Sjoberg has dedicated much of his resources over the last couple years to creating Shake the Dust – a beautifully shot documentary on the power of hip hop as evident in many countries around the globe. Please support this lovely film. Why? Just watch! go here: to kickstarter
In Some Places Illiterate Women Still Preferred
While some of us American women question how we can enjoy and support our families while educating ourselves and building a career – highlighted in recent TED talks and the Atlantic magazine – there are still women abroad who are severely punished for aspiring to anything other than a life in the home and the fields. We
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Time to come together
This Kickstarter is attempting to raise the funds to complete a very important documentary on Hip-Hop around the world in communities that are struggling to find their voice – whether in the midst of revolution or breaking away from globally propagated stereotypes. Please donate to his fund! Related Link: Nadia Al-Sakkaf Interview on TED (Nadia is a
Video/Study on Work Force Gender Gap
parts are a little cheesy, but it’s worth a look: Click here to watch on Youtube.
Racing Heart – Featuring MLE
Mind, blown. Two great musical artists whom I love, collaborating over skype! MLE Racing Heart
Don’t Miss: The Range – A Solitudinous Diptych
The Range – A Solitudinous Diptych (Official Video) From the album The Big Dip by The Range (AKA James Hinton). DL: astronautico.com/2011/12/12/the-range-the-big-dip-lp-astr009-2/ Check out the XLR8R announcement and single titled Nothing Left from his upcoming album: xlr8r.com/mp3/2012/06/nothing-left P3