FCC Commisioner Michael J Copps has a great letter in today’s (9/26/07) Washington Post. In it, he argues that as a result of continued consolidation major, media outlets “are doing less and less to serve people of color.”
While everybody wants to give props to Michael Baisden for helping to bring consciousness about the Jena [...]

The Washington City Paper did a great job in this article about local rock back HotSpur. Its a real solid piece of journalism that breaks down the economy of the indy band. As someone who has staked much of his adult life on the hustle of borrowing money from friends and family for self pressed [...]

 UPSET THE SETUP. Non-Violence is the answer. Another world is possible. From Burma to Baghdad!

For the last week, thousands of Burmese monks have marched against the repressive Burmese military regime in cities across that nation. They have recently been joined by Buddhist nuns and the public. [...]

Barack is the new ‘bling’ : Inspired by Barack Obama, or ‘B-Rock,’ rap artists are shifting focus back onto real-life issues and politics.
I mean, really? Common was also inspired to rap about Brad and Angelina and Gap Sweatshirts for christsakes. As for Talib? His ‘consciousness’ is at best an accessory used to differentiate [...]

Last night at our Capitol Resistance presentation at UMD - to an audience of 300 young, mostly African American college students - Dr Jared Ball showed a picture of George Jackson to the audience and asked if anyone knew who it was. Not a single student could identify him. Heady had to break the uncomfortable [...]

The first in a series of debriefs about the organizing efforts for the Jena 6.

First up - peoples, we made this a national story. And when I say we I mean bloggers, because we took this from a story that had very little buzz and used our reach to spread the word. I’m getting 700 [...]

The Declaration establishes a universal framework of minimum standards for the survival, dignity, well-being and rights of the world’s indigenous peoples. The Declaration addresses both individual and collective rights; cultural rights and identity; rights to education, health, employment, language, and others. It outlaws discrimination against indigenous peoples and promotes their full and effective participation in [...]

The people of DC demand FULL House and Senate representation! NO HALF STEP, NO COMPROMISE!
UPSET THE SETUP!

AerosolArabic is the artwork of artist Mohammed Ali. Born and raised in Birmingham, UK. His work is influenced by both Urban-Street graffiti as well classical islamic calligraphy, once being part of the underground graffiti scene within the UK, but now concentrates on painting canvas and exhibiting his work throughout the UK as well as abroad.
Check him out! [...]

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THE POLICE STATE IS IN FULL MOTHERFUCKING EFFECT. KEEP YOUR FUCKING MOUTH SHUT AND YOUR HEAD DOWN!
or
UPSET THE SETUP! (you better pick a side)

A 14-year-old youth was shot and killed in Southeast Washington last night in a confrontation with D.C. police officers, a police official said.
Attention Chief Lanier and Mayor Fenty: the people demand a transparent investigation into the murder of Deonté Rawlings by DC Police! The contradicting statements given by various officials must be clarified.
Questions [...]

Consider yourself warned:

If when you see the kickball massive playing in your neighborhood you wish there was a movement of like minds who could join you in dismantling this scourge on our parks and fields, worry not. DIEYUPPIEKICKBALL.com
UPSET THE SETUP!

Peace Family: In support of the ongoing investigation at Maryland and the convergence of justice supporters in Jena Louisiana, the Nyumburu Cultural Center in conjunction with: Jared Ball of Free Mix Radio and WPFW-Jazz and Justice, Head Roc, Bomani Armah, and several other DC artists and activists will be coordinating a solidarity performance at:
Nyumburu’s monthly [...]

 
Friends of Empower DC:
We are requesting your assistance to reach our goal of having at least 100 people at the City Council Building on Tuesday September 18th at 9 AM to demand an end to public property giveaways for private profit.
Tuesday September 18th, 2007 - 9:00 AM | Wilson Building – 1350 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

DC-6:06 PM - Just got word from Christina, who confirmed it with Color of Change’s Communication Director, and the AP is now running the story - Mychal Bell’s conviction has been overturned!!!! Local news corroborates. MSNBC confirms. JUSTICE FOR JENA! UPSET THE SETUP!

The Washington Post Reports that:
D.C. Council members Yvette M. Alexander and Muriel Bowser say they want to repeal the controversial law that would require girls entering the sixth grade to be immunized against a virus that can cause cervical cancer unless their parents or guardians object.
I’m glad that there is renewed debate over the mandatory [...]

Or “How the revolutionary power of Hip Hop was whitewashed so Eminem wouldn’t grow up to be the revolutionary voice of America’s white poor & working class in solidarity with oppressed peoples of color world wide”
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The Washington Post ran an op-ed Sunday September 9, 2007 written by Justin D. Ross, a [...]

 
On May 18th 1781 - Tupac Amaru II was assasinated by agents of the Spanish Empire.
On September 13th 1996 - Tupac Amaru Shakur was assasinated by agents of the American Empire (COINTELPRO)

The dates change, the assassins change, but the point is the same: THE EMPIRE WILL ATTEMPT TO DESTROY THOSE WHO RESIST AND ERASE [...]

Rev. Lennox Yearwood, founder of the Hip Hop Caucus, was assaulted by Capital Police and arrested on 9/10/07 outside of General Patraeus’ presentation. A clear case of DWB - Democracy While Black, this incident is another disturbing trend of the covert elements of the racist police state become more and more overt. UPSET THE SETUP