#backlash blues

NINA SIMONE “But the world is big, big and bright and round. And it’s full of folks like me who are black, yellow, beige, and brown. Mr. Backlash, I’m gonna leave you with the Backlash Blues.” For the next long while my featured journal drawings will exclusively be tributes to black artists who in some way inspire me to be a good (and constantly evolving) person. It is important to recognize that big change comes from tangible activism. No number of social media posts alone will alter the course of our culture in the way that is needed. Please donate time and money to causes you care about, canvass and vote, contact your representatives, have difficult conversations with the people in your lives. BUT, I do genuinely believe that pop culture has the power to shape our values in an important way that runs parallel to everything. I cannot stress enough how central the music I love has been in the molding of my social and political compass. Thank you to every person of color out there blazing trails. [ANTI-RACISM LINKS BELOW.] CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVES: 5calls.org

A song for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the age of Trump. 

Mr. Backlash, Mr. Backlash Just what do you think I got to lose I'm gonna leave you With the backlash blues You're the one will have the blues Not me, just wait and see

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