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Taking Stands :: ‘The Black Mics Matter’ Compilation Now Available

Posted on August 2, 2016 | Leave a comment

In light of the recent killings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castille, the shootings of police officers in Dallas and Baton Rouge, and the all too familiar pattern of these events with no end in sight, Kinetic Global mastermind Tee Double decided to do what he could to bring some awareness to these situations. The result is The Black Mics Matter Project, a compilation of Texas hip hop artists and bands that are sharing their perspective on this message of police brutality and equal rights. The lineup is heavy with talent, the compilation is free to download, and donations are being taken for future projects and events via the GoFundMe page. Do your part for this important time in our existence, because it has repercussions that will be felt for generations to come.

-chief

Stand Up :: Black Lives Movement, San Marcos TX

Posted on July 29, 2016 | Leave a comment

San Marcos based filmmaker and YouTube channel owner Russel Reed recently documented the #BlackLivesMatter march that took place in response to the killings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castille at the hands of police officers. The march focused a bit on police brutality, but the main goal was awareness of learning how to mobilize the black community as a connected unit, whether that be through educating the masses of the struggle, educating us on our economic power, or educating us on how we can make a difference at the polls. The protest was a peaceful one, and it opened many eyes in this community to how the broader issues can ultimately effect us all.

-chief