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Trompette du monde
A fellow blogger asked me this week how do I keep from being overcome by anger and frustration over the injustices taking place in our world? One of the ways I deal with my sense of impotence is to listen … Continue reading
Posted in Music
Tagged Activism, Artist, Christian Scott, Civil rights, Human rights, Hurricane Katrina, Jazz, New Orleans, Resilience, Social Justice, Trumpet
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I wish I knew, too
This is quite possibly the most honest and meaningful one minute of interviewing I have ever had the pleasure of watching. The great Nina Simone is talking about what it means to her to be free. Please take a moment to watch … Continue reading
Posted in Music
Tagged Activism, Artist, Civil rights, Culture, Free, Human rights, Jazz, Nina Simone, Poetry, Social Justice
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New Orleans
Recently, my wife and I left our kids in good hands (kidding) and took a spur of the moment road trip to New Orleans. Unfortunately, the Big Easy is not so amenable for actual residents this week as the city … Continue reading
Posted in Photography
Tagged Activism, Advocacy, Civil rights, Economic, Education, Jazz, Music, New Orleans, Social Justice, Travel
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