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Moment of Truth by Eisani Renee
The last couple of years has been witness to a very unfortunate turn of events and decline in social order. We have seen multiple police and pseudo-police homicides of unarmed women and men of (specifically) African descent. The catalyst seems to have been the murder of Trayvon Martin and the ultimate acquittal of his killer. Since the death of (and lack of justice for) Trayvon Martin, murders committed by law enforcement have risen exponentially. The numbers of these deaths has been particularly high as of this year. As we close out our summer of 2015, law enforcement has killed over 600 people nationwide. That is an estimated 100 people per month in the United States. With this astonishing number of deaths at the hands of law enforcement, we are also drawn into asking the REAL question of when is enough, enough? Granted, NO DEATH should go unnoticed, nor should any death be void of answered questions or justice. However, when we look at the vast array of police homicides, it should strike us as abnormally high. Some death at the hands of law enforcement is expected, just going by the nature of our society. However, these particular deaths, the circumstances surrounding them and the lack of justice overall has me being pushed to the brink of what I will allow as a citizen of this country. The breaking point for me has been the Sandra Bland case. For those of you who may be unfamiliar, Sandra Bland was a 28 year old, working professional who had just gotten a new job at her alma mater in Texas. While driving, she made a lane change without using her turning signal. She was then pulled over by Waller County police officers, dragged out of her car and arrested. The arresting officer refused to respond to her VALID legal questions during the stop and the arrest. While in a holding cell, she tried to bail herself out and reportedly made a phone call. Within 48 hours of her arrest, she was dead. She was found hanging in the holding cell by a plastic trash bag. While the Waller County officials have ruled her death a suicide, her family, friends and the rest of the United States are completely convinced that she was murdered, or, more appropriately lynched. The fabric of the United States of America is soaked in the blood of enslaved Africans and American born Black people being lynched. We, as a country, have over 400 years of lynching’s that are documented proof that the dominant society is more than capable of savagery. Furthermore, since the Jim Crow era, through the Civil Rights Movement and well into the 1980s, 1990s and the 2000s, police brutality continues to be a constant in urban, predominantly Black communities. Across the country, there are documented instances of racial profiling, selective policing and creating criminals out of those who are actually innocent. The political climate in our communities is now boiling hot with the main ingredient in our “melting pot� being racism. Blatant racism is what is happening to us, and under the illusion of inclusion we have all lost thus far because while we have all imagined that everyone is equal in this country, there has been an on-going racially motivated agenda to attack Black people. This agenda is what has led to the uncivilization of our People, the economic enslavement of many of our People, predatory lending by banks on our homes and businesses, lack of empowering employment due to racial profiling in corporate America, and the list goes on.
Moment of Truth by Eisani Renee
Sandra Bland becomes the catalyst for me in all of this because she could have easily been me. I change lanes without my signal. I know my rights and I ask questions to the “authorities.” I would have tried to bail myself out and file complaints against the officers. “They” would have found me to be an “out of her lane” and “out of her place” Black woman and that would have been me, hanging dead in a cell because racism is allowed in ALL of the institutions of this country. While I have identified in one way or another with Mike Brown, Eric Garner and others, Sandra Bland is like me in so many ways. As someone who like to laugh and smile, I am haunted by the beauty of her smile. I, too, am a college graduate who is very openly advocating for the rights of Black People in this country, therefore, I am haunted by the videos that she left behind. While I have felt at greater danger in the recent years, specifically because of my race (yet also because of my gender), I feel more vulnerable now than ever. Sandra Bland proves that it is “open season” on Black women just like it has been “open season” on Black men. This is my personal turning point. And because I know in my heart that Sister Sandy didn’t kill herself, I am now more ready to fight than ever before. With this realization, I challenge you, the reader: when is enough, enough for YOU? At what point do you take a stand against this tidal wave of state-sponsored police violence? Are you ready to defend yourself, your family and those whom you love? Can you stand united as you have before and not only demand answers and demand change, but also CREATE change and BE the change? This is the moment of truth for us all. If we stand down now, we may never be able to stand back up as a People in the United States. Stop letting them treat us any kind of way. Stop letting them lie to us. Stop letting them pacify us with petty comforts. Stop letting them kill us.
A NIGHT OF INTERACTIVE DRAMA Enjoy a three-course meal while solving the mystery in an interactive dinner theater presented by J. Lee Productions Theatre Group. This thrilling, jaw dropping Dinner Theater will take place at Negrill Village Restaurant Tuesday, August 18, 2015. Viewers will witness a LIVE Murder Mystery unfold in front of their eyes while enjoying a fine dining experience from one of Atlanta's Upscale Caribbean Restaurants, Negrill Village. Be prepared for the unexpected as the audience will become a part of the show. Due to the mature content of the show, viewer's discretion is advised. And as always It's NOT just a show, it's an EXPERIENCE... SEATING IS EXTREMELY LIMITED!!!! (Tickets will NOT be sold at the door) Purchase Tickets at www.jleeplays.com or https://jleedinnertheateratl.eventbrite.com Doors will open at 6:00PM and ALL guest must be seated by 6:45PM RED Carpet & Cocktail Hour 6:00- 6:45PM - Show starts promptly at 7:00PM Ticket Includes- Three Course Meal Including Dessert, Beverage & a FREE DVD of a J. Lee Production Couples & Groups that desire to sit together must purchase tickets in one transaction. For more information call 601-208-0965 or jleeproductions@yahoo.com
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For over centuries, music has been an essential aspect of the entertainment world. It has been an inspiration for action and even movements. Music isn't just instruments or a certain voice on a song, it is a form of art that takes you on a journey. The artist of course, is the fore front of the masterpiece, but it is ultimately defined according to the conditions of its production. Queens, New York native, James Worthy has been professionally creating his own footsteps in the music industry for about five years and counting. Growing up his parents were the first to introduce him to the sounds of music. While some kids just listened to a song to dance and sing along to, he was fascinated with the production and wanted to learn exactly how it was made. Now residing in Atlanta, GA as an established music producer, songwriter, & dipping into acting James has found his own sound to be a mixture between melodic hip hop/rnb, neo soul, and urban music. With his favorite all time artist being Michael Jackson, he is also known to be versatile in having experience in all genres of music. Accompanying his musical flexibility, James has also worked with various artists such as: Truth Hurts, Jovan Dais, Bobby Brown Jr, Bobby Brown, Yung Berg, Eshe Montsho of Arrested Development, Men At Large, and so many more. With artists and their fan base, James Worthy is on the rise to an even brighter future. From being in the studio to proactively working next to his team, DreammusikGroup, there is no room for sleep when it comes to creating music. As a producer and songwriter, he takes on a wider entrepreneurial role as a rewarding display of talent. James may easily be described as a combination of creativity, hard work, and dedication. Music is more than just a notion, well stated by a favorite quote of his "Music Is Emotion" Social Media: Instagram: @KingJamesWorth Twitter: @DreammusikGroup
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