Sunday, November 22, 2015

You never stop fighting for your own.

What do you mean "Is it worth my time??"
That doesn't even deserve an answer.

One of the "chants" of social justice movements are these words from Assata Shakur:
It is our duty to fight for our freedom.
It is our duty to win.
We must love each other and support each other.
We have nothing to lose but our chains.
It has been a favorite of the #Justice4Jamar protests, and to hear it shouted by hundreds surrounding you is a moving thing.

This spoken word piece by Micah Bournes reminds me of Assata's words.  I think it's worth watching.  It will only take 2 minutes and 9 seconds of your time...


If you have another 4 minutes, watch this...


Remember-
most injustice is legalized
most truth speakers are crucified
and policy change requires sacrifice
amendments are written in the blood of martyrs and victims
justice is victor only when those alien to her are personified
          Micah Bournes 

No comments:

Post a Comment