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Yet, there was no regret for Barka, stating, "no — I have regrets that they didn't pay me my money — cheap criminals. I have regrets about that. But I don't have regrets about writing the poem. Because the poem was true." Indeed, truth spoken to power can never be dissolved.

Revolutionary renowned poet, the late Amiri Baraka's poem "Somebody Bl*w Up America," just following 9/11 evoked rebuke even amongst his supporters. In response to the content of the poem, Baraka's role as Poet Laureate of New Jersey was dissolved.

Meaning in this moment can be drawn from revolutionary art. This Memorial Day weekend we remember "who made the bombs Who made the guns Who bought the slaves, who sold them."

For all forms of resistance.

Celebration of Life for Bilal Sunni-Ali YouTube video by Black Power Media

To honor him we share the lyrics to 'The Creator Has A Master Plan,' one of his favorite compositions by infamous jazz musician, Pharoah Sanders. To view his memorial service today in ATL, please tune in to Black Power Media www.youtube.com/live/LoguKf7...
@blackpowermedia.bsky.social #freeimamjamil

In the midst of the chaos and unkindness we take a moment to remember righteous ancestor Bilal Sunni-Alli, who is memorialized today, after leaving so much beauty and love in this world. We are grateful for his contributions in advocating for political prisoners, especially Imam Jamil Al-Amin.

So, each Sunday, in collaboration with Black Power Media's 'AFROPIQ' we will share poetry, art, or other inspired works curated by our staff members that we find nourishing and comfort. Together, hate can not annihilate us. Love fiercely. @blackpowermedia.bsky.social

Researchers have found that present in every African culture, is the belief that we share a common collective unconscious in which certain symbols and images are universally understood amongst all human beings, demonstrating perhaps, the unity of our collective consciousness.

While we absolutely will not be taking a break from exercising our freedom of expression, our nervous systems need to take a beat. Right now, it is our responsibility to care for ourselves and each other.

YouTube video by NewsOne Nikki Giovanni on Black History, Banned Books & Finding Joy in Resistance | Black Joy Blazers

A treasure of a film for this moment. Happy International Women’s Day weekend. youtube.com/watch?v=V7eL...

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A historical text examining the life and political analysis of former Black Panther and former political prisoner, Dhoruba Bin-Wahad. www.commonnotions.org/revolution-i... #Wewillnotgiveupthefight

Serving as a blueprint, it traces the onslaught of the colonial carceral and military state in which citizens, civilians, captives, and organizers transform sites of war, plantations, and enslavement into places of liberation—or the fire next time.

In this age of mounting repression, it is both a prophetic work and constant companion.

The beautiful minds of Joy James and Kalonji Jama Changa come together to form this seminal work. Weaving in art, history, the past and present, Beyond Cop Cities bears a timeless quality. www.plutobooks.com/978074535048...

YouTube video by Madman Films Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat - Official Trailer

A brilliant and engaging account of a critical moment in the international anti-colonial movement: youtu.be/_gK0ZXzSVj0?... #VivePatriceLumumba

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