The Morris Justice Project Works To Annihilate ‘Stop and Frisk!’

April 4, 2017 jeff 4 Comments

As I continue to share my thoughts and views on police brutality. I was invited to a demonstration at Columbia University last week that featured a presentation about police reform from a group called the Morris Justice Project. This project has been in existence for the last 6 years and this group has made tremendous strides, as they work with communities in the South Bronx area near Yankee stadium. The Morris Brown Project has become notorious for their stand against, “Stop and Frisk“. With a visit to the White House and several acknowledgements from the New York City community, they continue to serve South Bronx communities as a voice for justice. Check out the video below and make sure you to follow The Public Science Project on twitter.

Peace & Blessings,

Jeff

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Black Spades Speak Out Against The Slander Of Afrika Bambaataa

March 28, 2017 jeff 13 Comments

In a day and age where rumors run rapid in inner city communities, allegations against hip hop legend Afrika Bambaataa seem unreal. Most of us consider Bambaataa’s Planet Rock one of the major influences, in a B-boy driven era, that birth a new culture and lifestyle in American history. Personally I believe that a man is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, or amongst his peers. Last summer as we celebrated unity and non-violence at Crotona Park in the Boogie Down Bronx, the Black Spades spoke out against external forces dealing with an internal issue. Take a listen to what was said, and send me your opinions on the best way social justice should be approached, as we work to create a safe and harmonious environment for the future.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JVqICPBSvQ

R.I.P. Dr. Abdul Malik Salahuddin “Sunshine”

Peace & Blessings,

Jeff

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Can we obtain Social Justice through Soul Food?

Gallery March 15, 2017 jeff 2 Comments

In a world where people are constantly concerned about their diets, Michael Twitty is examining social justice through food. Twitty a culinary historian, based in Washington D.C., suggests that we preserve the heritage, of what most of us refer to as, “Soul Food.” Twitty investigates the battered past of his ancestors, and how food played a significant role in African American history. Until I viewed this brothas presentation I had never considered the importance of the food that I was raised on. Check out Twitty’s view on food culture, you may never look at a pork chop the same way again.

Peace!

Music

Vote For Justice!!

March 6, 2017 jeff Leave a comment

Good Morning,

As we deal with trying times, I was inspired to write this song dedicated to the many lives that have been lost due to police brutality. As of last year, when I wrote this record, 194 lives had been taken due to police brutality. Brotha’s and Sista’s this has to be stopped. If we can’t feel safe in our own communities, how will we save the children? Take a listen to this song, and vote for this record to be put into rotation at Coast2Coast mix tapes. If we begin to build awareness, we begin to create change!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJL6qvBvCoU

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Peace and Blessings,

Jeff

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It’s Tax Season, Let’s Talk Financial Literacy!!

March 2, 2017 jeff Leave a comment

Yes Brotha’s & Sistas, tax season has arrived again, and financial literacy remains key as we continue to strive for ultimate liberation. Although most of us are planning to catch up on bills, take vacations, and upgrade our technical devices, it’s imperative that we begin to seriously consider investing a portion of our returns. While checking out content on YouTube, I ran across this Breakfast Club interview with Stacy Tisdale. This interview was very insightful, and I feel that this type of dialogue should become the norm in our urban communities. Check it out; let me know what you think:

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Farrakhan Speaks Black Economic Truth

January 26, 2017 jeff Leave a comment

Yesterday while surfing the Internet, I came across an early message from The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan. As a black man that grew up as a Pentecostal Christian through the Apostolic faith, I have grown to gain understanding of the economic status of African American people. Take a listen to this short message from Minister Farrakhan. His message is routed in hard work, decency, and relying on our own communities to build economic independence. Let’s keep it funky, I appreciate the Caucasian friendships that I’ve cultivated through the years in my journey, as a writer/musician, but ultimately I believe that people of color (especially black people) need to begin to claim responsibility for their own economic growth. In America, and many other cultures throughout the world, this is simply the only way to create true wealth for a nations sons, daughters, grandchildren, allies and kinfolk. Listen to Minister Farrakhan break it down in 1969!!! You may not totally agree, but this sounds like an excellent place to get started. If you have thoughts and views on this issue please email me, the only way we can begin to destroy this problem is to share our thoughts and views with each other. Till next time, Shalom my Brotha’s & Sistas!

It’s Time To Do Better,

Jeff

President Obama, 4 The Last Time

January 18, 2017 jeff Leave a comment

As our 44^th President completes his last news conference, I can definitely identify with the agitation of many of the American people. Many of my friends, family, and colleagues express concern; in regards our new President elects ability to run the United States of America in a productive, yet secure manner. As Mr. Trump let us know numerous times, his goal is to, “Make America Great Again!” The question is, “can he accomplish this greatness with the cabinet he selected?” Contrary to many people that I interact with, I hope that he does it. Not for me, or for my homies around the way, but for the future of our society. One thing that I was taught from a young age “is that most things come to an end (good and bad).” Therefore I have slowly prepared myself for the departure of President Obama. Call me crazy, but I am still quite surprised that he made it through two terms, and now is positioned to live a successful post presidency. As a pessimist, I look for the negativity that accompanies certain accomplishments in life; President Obama is living proof that with a plan, good things can happen. One thing that I’m sure of is that, “WE HAVE COME A LONG WAY!” So as we reflect on the old, and create for the new, let’s be proud and compassionate, while we celebrate our accomplishments while focusing on the work to come. Pray for our new president, he will certainly need guidance from the Most High. Hopefully things will fall into place, and we will position ourselves to create a great future for the next generation.