October 26, 2011
“The economic crisis has disproportionately affected people of color, in particular African Americans. Given the stark economic realities in communities of color, many people have wondered why the Occupy Wall Street movement hasn’t become a major site for mobilizing African …
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October 2, 2011
So I gave a VERY abbreviated version of this speech, due to the rain–so if a video of the event surfaces, don’t gag. LOL! But this is what I’d prepared. SlutWalk NYC Speech Saturday, October 1, 2011 I am a …
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October 1, 2011
For Troy Davis On the Day of International Memorials for Troy Davis Riverside Church, NYC. Saturday, October 1, 2011 The most befitting thing I can say on this day comes from James Baldwin. “To be black and conscious in America …
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September 12, 2011
You know one of the things that I am beginning to admit to myself: I am finding a lot of activist and organizing happening in the US pretty boring and uninteresting. Most of what is really inspiring me is art–and …
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August 23, 2011
So a week or two ago I wrote a blog about my friend Brontez Purnell under some unfortunate circumstances. But I wanted to post this really innovative and creative short film (which Brontez tells me is a part of a …
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August 16, 2011
Let me first state that there is no pretense of objectivity or an emotional distance here for several reasons. One, Brontez Purnell is a very close friend of mine. Two, this issue cuts at the core of some thoughts and …
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August 11, 2011
Thanks to Euware Osayande for this post (and his sister Marpessa–who wrote the copy on photo #2! LMAO!) No other words. Just view pic 1. And then 2. And now…...
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August 7, 2011
King Leopold’s Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror & Heroism in Colonial Africa by Adam Hochschild My rating: 5 of 5 stars I fucks with Adam Hochschild. King Leopold’s Ghost is a brilliant book that traces how what is now …
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August 6, 2011
Thought I should post my article on my analysis of the same-sex marriage passing in New York State for Alternet. I likes. From Alternet.com Many people are celebrating what seems on the surface a huge win for gay rights, with …
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June 7, 2011
Remarks for Newark Pride Week City Hall Flag Raising Ceremony Monday June 6th, 2011 Kenyon Farrow First I want to thank the Newark LGBTQQ Advisory Commission, Newark-Essex Pride Coalition, Liberation in Truth Social Justice Center, and the African American Office …
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