Teams - (BB23, Part 2)

The houseguests entered the house in four groups of four and competed. The winners of each group became Team Captains.

The Jokers were Azah Awasum, Britini D’Angelo, Derek Frazier & Brandon “Frenchie” French. The Aces were Brent Champagne, Derek Xiao, Hannah Chaddha & Whitney Williams. The Kings were Alyssa Lopez, Christian Birkenberger, Sarah Beth Steagall & Xavier Prather. The Queens were Claire Rehfuss, Kyland Young, Tiffany Mitchell & Travis Long.

*Colors represent the Team Captain and highest placing Team Member

Waiting for the elevator with Shawn Dingwall, and it's already full with Alex Kingston, Derek Jacobi and I'm sure several other people we'd recognize but I'm not awake enough yet to place. I spent too long trying to figure out if that was really Alex or a really good River cosplayer in an outfit I didn't recognize. lol

Next too-full elevator had Frazier Hines, and Segun Akinola was waiting for his Starbucks order next to me. I love this con.

Darnella Frazier Focuses on Healing After George Floyd's Death, Porsha Williams Shares Wedding Plans, and Vivica Fox Says Being 'Breadwinner' Contributed to Divorce

Porsha Williams gears up for a three-part wedding, Vivica Fox sheds light on what ended her brief marriage, Darnella Frazier reflects on the death of George Floyd, and more in The Daily Rundown.

Darnella Frazier Still 'Trying To Heal' In Wake Of George Floyd's Death

In a reflective post shared on the one-year anniversary of George Floyd's murder, Darnella Frazier, the teen who filmed his fatal arrest, said that her life has been changed forever. “It’s a little easier now, but I’m not who I used to be. A part of my childhood was taken from me," Frazier wrote in a Facebook post. "Having to up and leave because my home was no longer safe, waking up to reporters at my door, closing my eyes at night only to see a man who is brown like me, lifeless on the ground.” While many have dubbed her a hero for capturing the video, which played a key role in the conviction of Derek Chauvin, Frazier says that “behind the publicity, I’m a girl trying to heal from something I am reminded of every day.”

Kristen Clarke Confirmed As First Black Woman To Lead DOJ Civil Rights Division

Tuesday, the Senate confirmed Kristen Clarke making her the first Black woman to lead the Justice Department as the civil rights chief, USA Today reports. Clarke was confirmed in a 51-48 vote, with just one Republican, Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, voting in favor of her confirmation. 

Porsha Williams Shares Elaborate Wedding Plans

Porsha Williams intends to go all out for her upcoming wedding. In fact, the "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star shared during a recent episode of Dish Nationthat she intends to have three weddings. One ceremony will be a traditional American wedding, one will be a native law and custom ceremony in Nigeria, and the other will take place at a home that her fiancé, Simon Guobadia, owns outside of the country. Williams announced her engagement to Guobadia earlier this month.

Vivica Fox Says Money Issues Contributed To Her Divorce

Actress Vivica A. Fox says that her short-lived marriage to Christopher Harvest ended in 2002 because she did not wish to be the "breadwinner" in the relationship. “He didn’t go out and then pursue things with the same drive that I had for my career,” Fox said in an interview with Vlad TV. “You know, a woman doesn’t like paying all the bills all the time. I can only ask for help so many times before I had to come to the conclusion that I didn’t want to be the breadwinner in this family. My mother didn’t raise me to take care of a man. And that was the deciding factor.”

Roxane Gay Launches Publishing Imprint

Roxane Gay wears many hats and the best-selling author, professor, and editor is about to add another title to her resume—publisher. According to the New York Times, the social commentator recently announced the launch of her new book imprint, Roxane Gay Books, through which she will release three titles per year. The imprint, which will focus on underrepresented voices, is in partnership with Grove Atlantic and will publish titles from other authors in the genres of fiction, nonfiction, and memoirs.

Sights, Sounds and Style at Afrochella 2022

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i would like to hear more about nerve’s original squadron! maybe a drabble or headcanons? 👀👀

YES IVE BEEN WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO REQUEST THIS

NERVE X THEIR PAST SQUADRON - DRABBLE / HEADCANONS

After they joined, they were quickly deployed to America, back to their home country, and placed with a squadron.

A ‘squadron’ is a term for two or more flights (units) bunched together in one sort of team. In Nerve’s case, it was 2.

Their squadron was called The 176th Attack Squadron, but everyone had already agreed that was a stupid name, so they called themselves the Dovehawks. One flight was the Doves, and the others were the Hawks. Since both flights already had 14 people, Nerve sort of just.. existed in between. They were in both flights— mainly Hawk— but they were an authentic Dovehawk.

They flew A-10 Thunderbolt IIs. Nerve was upset about having to leave their Lassie behind after being deployed.

Nerve was considerably livelier and talkative with their original flight than they are now. They don’t think they’ll ever be like that again (unless i were to pull a few goofy strings)

Their flight members were actually very kind. It consisted of the following: (👽 means Nerve lost contact with them, ☠️ means KIA, and ❓ means genuinely MIA)

Fracture (👽) (37 Y/O American male, full name John Frazier) 🦅

Bearhug (👽) (34 Y/O Australian female, full name Lizzy Carlson) 🦅

Turtledove (☠️) (19 Y/O Dutch male, full name Cassidy Longlegs) 🦅

South (👽) (43 Y/O American male, full name Altan Kose) 🦅

Laylow (👽) (26 Y/O Lativan female, full name Agnese Kalnina) 🦅

Terrier (☠️) (30 Y/O Australian male, full name Joseph Klitzman) 🦅

Two Teeth (☠️) (56 Y/O United Kingdom male, full name William Sanders) 🦅

Softspot (👽) (28 Y/O American female, full name Hannah Sanders) 🦅

Boxcutter (👽) (18 Y/O American female, full name Hailey de Guzman) (AKA: Nerve’s best friend) 🦅

Kamikaze (❓) (24 Y/O Australian male, full name Alexander Tenorman) 🦅

Gimoteo (❓) (27 Y/O Australian male, full name Derek Tenorman) 🦅

Tiny (☠️) (42 Y/O American female, full name Vanessa Madden) 🦅

Pork (👽) (50 Y/O Australian male, full name Cosmo Barlowe) 🦅

Crow (☠️) (21 Y/O German female, full name Anna Fischer) 🦅

Nerve (❓) (16 Y/O American, first name Arkady (Аркадий), last name undetermined.) 🦅(🕊️?)

Baywatch (❓) (45 Y/O Polish male, first name undetermined but last name Adamski.) 🕊️

Seagull (👽) (30 Y/O United Kingdom male, full name Saul Gull) 🕊️

Kenny (👽) (25 Y/O American male, full name Kenneth Thompson) 🕊️

Bulldog (☠️) (29 Y/O United Kingdom female, full name Amy Deer) 🕊️

Ray (☠️) (40 Y/O American male, full name Raymond Jackson) 🕊️

FuFu (☠️) (26 Y/O American female, full name Bunny Blackburn) 🕊️

Button (❓) (53 Y/O United Kingdom male, full name Seymour Buttefield) 🕊️

Bomber (👽) (20 Y/O Australian male, full name Frank Kaczynski) 🕊️

Nine (👽) (32 Y/O United Kingdom male, full name Daniel Hudson) 🕊️

Screwloose (☠️) (50 Y/O Australian female, full name Mary Walsh) 🕊️

Saline (☠️) (24 Y/O Irish male, full name Fred O’Sullivan) 🕊️

Tombstone (☠️) (60 Y/O Irish male, full name Anthony Walsh) 🕊️

Wren (❓) (18 Y/O United Kingdom female, full name Raina Simon) 🕊️

Ant (❓) (18 Y/O American male, full name Johnny Hodge) 🕊️

(here’s a secret: i haven’t read up on the air force since i was in the 8th grade, making this story. i’m reading all these details on the planes and shit from a paper i found lying in my closet /srs. my memory fails me, as i have no fucking idea what a ‘general chief sergeant’ is, so while i read up on the air force i’ll just say that fracture is the ‘big leader’, baywatch is second in command, etc etc etc, and bearhug, ray, pork, and south are the ‘sergeants’ of the crew. nerve is fracture’s teacher’s pet. boxcutter is nerves best friend. )

“Nerve! There’s something wrong with my jet.”

Their brown eyes glazed down the form of the soldier just in front of the base entrance, attempting to study her facial expression from the goggles blocking her eyes. The flow of sunlight from the outside drenched the soldier and illuminated her gear, but caught her darkened goggles, sending an impossibly bright glint of light Nerve’s way.

Placing a saluted hand upon their forehead, they dragged themselves from their work, their legs threatening to give out as they did. Hauling themselves across the smoothed concrete, placing their hands on their hips as they came to the side of their comrade. They paused, knees slightly bent, studying the back of the plane to discover the issue, before turning to Boxcutter with an eyebrow raised.

“Wait, something’s wrong with your gear.” She pointed a crude finger towards Nerve’s chest, her eyes sliding down their form. Something.. wrong with it? They had double checked it this morning. What could possibly be off?

As their eyes met the tip of her gloved finger, she quickly snapped it upwards, sending Nerve’s chin aloft, head pointed towards the rafters.

“Fucking idiot.”

Nerve hesitated, before pulling down their mesh face mask and exerting all of the force in their molars upon her still-pointed finger.

OC_Tober Icon Edition Day 28 - Zalika Frazier

Zal's curly hair was fun to figure out. I also almost gave her a purple color, but blue seems to fit her better. Apparently no one else can take purple except Derek

The National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc. is one of the oldest organizations in the US dedicated to the preservation, encouragement, and advocacy of all genres of the music of African-Americans. NANM had its beginning on May 3, 1919, in DC at a temporary initial conference of “Negro” musicians under the leadership of Henry Grant and Nora Holt. Within Members lend their support and influence—educators and professional musicians share their musical knowledge, and amateurs and enthusiasts grow in their musical enjoyment.

NANM has provided encouragement and support to thousands of African American musicians, many of whom have become respected figures and have contributed to American culture and music history. The organization has awarded scholarships to scores of talented young musicians throughout the country, including Marian Anderson, William L. Dawson, Florence Price, Margaret Bonds, Warren George Wilson, James Frazier, Julia Perry, Grace Bumbry, Leon Bates, Joseph Joubert, and Awadagin Pratt.

Many international personalities have been presented in performance, including Lena Horne, Todd Duncan, John W. Work, R. Nathaniel Dett, Marian Anderson, Edward Boatner, Camille Nickerson, Clarence Cameron White, Margaret Bonds, Florence B. Price, Etta Moten, Betty Allen, Natalie Hinderas, Adele Addison, Kermit Moore, Simon Estes, George Shirley, Robert McFerrin, Shirley Verrett, Jessye Norman, Carl Rossini Diton, Sanford Allen, Derek Lee Ragin, the Uptown String Quartet, Esther Hinds, Ruby Hinds, Wilhelmenia Fernandez, the Hinds Sisters, William Warfield, Benjamin Matthews, the Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers, Harolyn Blackwell, Billy Taylor, Delphin and Romain, Greg Hopkins, Martina Arroyo, and Nina Simone.

Clinicians and lecturers of note include Carl Diton, Warner Lawson, Frederick Hall, Kemper Harreld, Wendell Whalum, Eileen Southern, Doris Evans McGinty, Alain Locke, Grace Bumbry, Sylvia Olden Lee, James Cleveland, Raoul Abdul, Matthew Kennedy, Geneva Handy Southall, Sowah Mensah, Willis Patterson, Roland Carter, Brazeal Dennard, Robert Harris, and Shirley Verrett. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

For the Sports Gamers

For the Sports Gamers I only buy iterations of games once every 2-3 years: Are there great players (say ranked 85+) in the sports games you play that for some reason, you just don't do well with or are there very average players that you always acquire because you just seem to be able to turn them into all-stars/hall of famers? A couple examples I was thinking of for myself: MLB - I always acquire Jake Cave with the idea of him being PH/Left-handed platoon guy and he always seems to turn him into a 20-30 HR hitter and all-star. In the Show 2020 I had a platoon of Clint Frazier and Jake Cave that combined for 50+ HR and 120+ RBIs despite neither guy being ranked higher than 77 OVR and they vastly outperformed guys ranked in the high 80s on my team. NHL - I could not for the life of me, ever turn the Sedin twins into all-stars. I just always sucked with them and could never turn them into performing as good as they are in real life. NFL - I never play an iteration of Madden where I couldn't turn Derek Carr into a Hall of Famer. Submitted April 29, 2024 at 10:03PM by Redlight0516 https://ift.tt/XA3wUeB via /r/gaming

YOUNG WOMEN WARRIORS

TIANA DAY DARNELLA FRAZIER AMY SHERALD are modern day young warriors changing the landscape in how we see advocacy, art and accountability in the justice system of the United States of America.

What are your thoughts about Darnella Frazier's role as a bystander who chose to document a crime and became a brave citizen journalist in the process? What would you do in a similar situation?

There is a societal debate on whether too much access to technology has us completely disconnected from one another or has it connected us? This era of technology that we're living in especially during the pandemic has been in a myriad of ways a detriment to many young people who have felt disconnected from the world even to the point of distressing mental illness and suicide and through the juxtaposition we have seen young people use technology in order to document their stories and the stories, especially several infamous ones that have come to the forefront of international attention and created a new revolution of an awakening to themes, ideas, and ideologies that have been hidden, long forgotten since the inception of the United States. Were it not for the cellphone video footage of the arrest and brutal murder of George Floyd by the now 18 year old Darnella Frazier, of the senior officer Derek Chauvin, he may not have been tried and convicted of 2nd and 3rd degree murder as well as 2nd degree manslaughter. Chauvin was sentenced to an unprecedented 22.5 years in prison.

This is unheard of for a american police officer with the protection of the infamous "blue wall". Her video as a bystander change the way we see crime, convictions, accountability and the role of the American police.

Chauvin made a choice as did Frazier and this brutal event opened our eyes to the inhumane treatment that millions of Black men have been speaking of for centuries at the hands of their perpetrators.

On the anniversary of his death, Frazier finally spoke out publicly: “Behind this smile, behind these awards, behind the publicity, I’m a girl trying to heal from something I am reminded of every day,” the now 18-year-old wrote in a Facebook post. If faced in a similar situation, knowing me, I know I would've risked my life trying to remove Chauvin from George. This is a difficult situation to imagine What would you do? I do know that Frazier had within her the where with all to know that, this particular moment needed to be captured, technology had to be used to document it and it is with us forever.

Tiana Day is another inspiring young woman who has found her mission in the advocacy of youth just like her. In recognizing that young people have a power and strength and outlook on life can be a power unmatched, she has tapped into that by offering a space for youth to discover their talents, their voice and their own mission. In researching her background and watching her work, you can see that she has a genuine interest in elevating the role of her generation. It is so inspiring to see young women like this use their power to uplift others.

Another trailblazer in this realm of advocacy is artist Amy Sherald who also created the portrait of the former First Lady Michelle Obama. Her work in my opinion is distinctive and synonymous to her gaze on the black woman. She emphasizes the subjects, beauty with simplicity in her portrait. I think she created an image of Breonna that is simply beautiful. A portrait to remind us that what was taken from this earth was not just a name but a complete and full individual whose right was to live and in her portrait she will live on.

Post 6 

1. What are your thoughts about Darnella Frazier's role as a bystander who chose to document a crime and became a brave citizen journalist in the process? What would you do in a similar situation?

Darnella Frazier is an incredibly brave girl who’s quick decision to film the murder of George Floyd brought on arguably one of the largest Black Lives Matter protests around the world. Though many had happened in the past, this specific instance of police brutality and murder outraged the world more so than before. For more than 8 minutes, the world watched as Derek Chauvin callously snuffed out the life of George Floyd despite his pleas and the screams from bystanders. This video made many confront, head on, the injustices many black people face on a daily basis across the United States. The video is not only heartbreaking but incredibly aggravating. Watching the video is painful because there is nothing you can do. These disgusting police officers didn’t even care that they were being filmed. It shows how little they cared for the life of George Floyd, and how secure they felt in the fact that they believed they wouldn’t suffer any consequences. 

 Many people outside of the US who didn’t know the extent of the racism here, were shocked to see how vicious the police truly can be towards black individuals. Frazier, at only 17, could not have prevented the murder of George Floyd, but she did help put away his killers. Time and time again, we see how police officers are able to kill and get away with nothing more than a slap on the wrist and some paid time off.Thanks to Darnella Frazier, we actually got to see justice for once. 

If I was in a similar situation, I believe I would have done the same as Darnella. As much as we want to help and stop someone from losing their life, there isn’t much we can do. If we attempt to interfere with what the police are doing, it’s more likely we would either be detained or end up in a very similar situation. I’m sure many of us would want to pull them off, but that could make the situation much worse or get someone else killed as well. Documenting the situation is one of the best, if not only, things we as civilians can actually do. Since the police have a habit of lying, we can help bring the truth. 

2. Have you participated in Black Lives Matter marches and protests? Please share your experiences and your photographs in your post and in the thread below.

I’ve attended a fair number of Black Lives Matter marches and protests since around 2014 when I first moved to NYC. While most were fairly easy and peaceful, there were some instances in which the police escalated the situation and many got hurt or arrested. Back in 2015, myself and some friends from Pace University joined a march that went over the Brooklyn Bridge. We were met by many police who ended up arresting a good number of protestors, including friends of mine. Having looked up the articles from then, I found it quite disgusting how they referred to us as a mob who attacked the police. We were peaceful, we did not attack. My first ever march in 2014 began in the Financial District and ended in Times Square. Apart from a few annoyed drivers, most were on our side and the police left us mostly alone. Over the last 8 years I’ve lived in NYC, I’ve seen the transformation of protesting. Police have gotten much more violent towards us. They believe we are incapable of being peaceful and will set up in riot gear even before a march will start. 

3. Choose one of the following young women BLM leaders who began their activism as teenagers and write a one-paragraph bio about them. Post a one-line summary in the thread: Zee Thomas, Shayla Turner, Brianna Chandler, Tiana Day.

15 year old Zee Thomas was so moved by the massive protests around the United States in response to the murder of George Floyd that she herself wondered why Nashville wasn’t doing the same. Instead of waiting for her city to join in, she reached out to other young students online (14-16 years old), and decided they themselves would make one happen. Launching Teens 4 Equality, this group of 6 girls helped spearhead the largest BLM protest in Nashville. Zee Thomas gave a speech that began the protest which moved through Nashville, with upwards of 10,000 people joining in support of Black Lives Matter and denouncing the horrendous murder of George Floyd. 

4. What is your assessment of Amy Sherald's portrait of Breonna Taylor and the ensuing exhibition held at the Speed Museum? Does it do her justice? (see video clip)

I personally think the portrait is not only beautifully made, but also quite powerful. It showcases Breonna Taylor alone, front and center. You have to focus on her and her story. You cannot hide from what happened to her. The pose is striking, as it gives off power and knowing. She knows, and you should too. The exhibition takes themes of violence and injustice and makes you confront them head on. It uses art to begin a dialogue that desperately needs to be had. Working together with Breonna’s mother shows that the museum truly cares about her story. They wanted to do her justice in the proper way, and use her story to educate people. Having her portrait as a focal point of the exhibit forces you to remember, not only her, but what has happened to many before and after. 

Week 6

1. What are your thoughts about Darnella Frazier's role as a bystander who chose to document a crime and became a brave citizen journalist in the process? What would you do in a similar situation?

Darnella Frazier is a brave young woman who was able to document a crime many would have deemed "not their issue" and walked away from the situation. Police officer Derek Chauvin pinned George Floyd down for seven minutes as Floyd repeatedly screamed he could not breathe. Chauvin's knee in the back of Floyd's chest resulted in his unjust death. Floyd was apprehended for suspicion of using a counterfeit bill - a nonviolent crime, followed by nonviolent behavior from Floyd as police cuffed and harassed him. George Floyd was a victim of racial police profiling, a crime that goes unpunished and overlooked daily in the United States. Darnella Frazier captured this cruel behavior and exposed it to the world to understand how police brutality runs rampant and is taking lives - especially those of Black and POC men. As a bystander, it is easy to stop, stare and walk on without taking any action - however, as Darnella saw this racist attack, she took the most action she could by recording this police officer murdering a Black man. While other people were recording this tragedy, Darnella was the one to post the video to Facebook, which grabbed the nation's attention. Her bravery in speaking out about George Floyd's death sharpened global focus on a policing system infected with violence, which has devalued and destroyed Black lives and has imposed its heavy hand on millions of people. As her video was shared in honor of George Floyd, large-scale protests against systemic racism began in the United States and globally. As a result of the demonstrations, numerous changes for racial equality emerged - police reforms, removal of controversial forms of symbolism, equal employment practices, and a tectonic shift in public sentiment about race. Without Darnella Frazier's hand in bringing police brutality to the public view, tragically, it is easy to conclude that the nation's new chapter in our necessary, nationwide conversation about race would not have happened.

Since May 2020, Darnella has even stated, "she wishes she had done more for George Floyd at that moment"; however, there was nothing more she could have done. Darnella was 17 at the time and a Black woman herself - in the face of racist governing entities such as the United States police force, intervening could have resulted in her injury or death - even intervening by documenting the moment is a display of true courage. In a similar situation, I would hope to do so as Darnella did, especially as a white woman who was 19 at the time; however, I am not sure I could have been as fearless. Darnella Frazier brought to light how impactful sharing such acts of violence are and has given the nation the courage to use our social media as a tool. Before her, I do not think documenting the situation would have been a reaction evoked in me. My interactions with police range from them letting me off with a warning from speeding tickets to politely waving me across the street. My whiteness exempts me from cruel racial profiling, yet, silver badges and blue uniforms still made me feel intimidated - a feeling I am sure so much more intense for Darnella; she stood tall against that intimidation. Watching how a young Black girl could have the determination to be so brave has taught me to face these intimidating powers at play when seeing acts of injustice. Darnella Frazier is a symbol of courage; because of her, an entire nation now knows how to be just as courageous.

2. Have you participated in Black Lives Matter marches and protests? Please share your experiences and your photographs in your post and in the thread below.

My first Black Lives Matter protest was in June 2020. I live in a tiny, predominantly white town in Connecticut, where the protest was held. I was deeply excited there was such support in a place where blackness wasn't commonly represented; however, it was an interesting dynamic - a protest demanding the elevation of Black voices without many of those voices present. As the protest began, the streets were piled with my neighbors, teachers, and even people from towns over and a few from out of state. At other protests I have attended, chants began, and leaders would start a march; however, at this protest, we stood in the streets with signs, petitions, and informative literature and began a discourse with local electives and each other. Being a majority white group, it felt inappropriate to take the lead on slogans and marches, as this was a time for the Black community to be at the forefront of this pursuit. Instead, it was a powerful examination of our community - why was there a lack of Black representation in our town? How can we work to make this a more inclusive place for POC communities? How can we shift the public discourse? This discourse needed to be sustained outside of the moment of "virality" the BLM movement had in the wake of George Floyd's death. A continuous work towards understanding the systemic racism created by this white community had to remain amplified. This protest was an enormous leap towards that goal as it led to local politicians and members of the community genuinely understanding BLM's vision of social change and the dissemination of antiracist ideas as local organizations for awareness were created, the high school started an education center, and our community began holding people accountable for their actions - past and present. I have been to protests in Chicago, New York, and more in Connecticut; however, my first BLM protest was an essential experience for my community and me as a white person. As an outspoken activist for social change, it feels natural for me to take charge of many ventures in my advocacy, but this was a time to show support and not speak but just listen. Taking this "backseat" as a white person allows for understanding, reflection, and conversation, as well as a willingness to examine the often uncomfortable topic of racism, even within oneself. This position taught me a lot about how to participate in discourse about racial inequality, which I have carried throughout the other BLM protests I have attended and especially in conversation with POC friends and peers - to amplify marginalized voices; you cannot just give them a "shout out," you need to hand them the mic.

(Poster a peer created for the protest) 

(I had no photos, but a video of the protest - I uploaded it as a GIF)

3. Choose one of the following young women BLM leaders who began their activism as teenagers and write a one-paragraph bio about them. Post a one-line summary in the thread: Zee Thomas, Shayla Turner, Brianna Chandler, Tiana Day.

Shayla Turner is a now 20-year-old, who uses the pronouns she and they, and has been at the forefront of protests in Chicago for Black lives and climate action since they were a teen. Her activism started in high school - protesting for climate justice and speaking out at a youth climate action in her junior year in front of thousands of people. In 2020, Shayla was a senior in high school as national attention was focused on the racist police brutality that caused George Floyd's death. Shayla and her peers had long advocated for more resources and fewer police officers in their schools, and Floyd's death compelled them to take to the streets and demand their voices be heard. She began protesting on the front lines of the Black Lives Matter movement and participated in cleanup efforts in neighborhoods devastated by looting and riots. She believed in using nonviolent resistance as her constitutionally protected form of expression. Unfortunately, Shayla Turner was not met with the same respect from the police at these protests as they threw tear gas and pushed a metal gate onto the crowd, resulting in a leg injury for Shayla. Although their advocacy was trying to be suppressed, she was not deterred. They continued to protest and even spent their high school graduation week campaigning to remove police from inside Chicago's public schools. They continue to be a powerful force in the Black Lives Matter movement.  

4. What is your assessment of Amy Sherald's portrait of Breonna Taylor and the ensuing exhibition held at the Speed Museum? Does it do her justice? (see video clip)

Amy Sherald's portrait of Breonna Taylor memorializes her strong, beautiful spirit and demands a confrontation of a life that was brutality taken too young. Sherald paints Breonna striking a powerful pose with an impenetrable glare and a fierce hand on her hip. There is no fear on her face. Wrapped in a rusted copper-colored dress, similar to The Statue of Liberty, Breonna Taylor, too, represents the virtue of justice and liberation. Her dress melts into the aquamarine background, and the monochromatic colors allow you to focus on her face. The whole painting becomes about her powerful being as she stands as a goddess would. A woman powerless in the face of lethal force is endowed with the higher power of dignity and self-possession. Sherald does a fantastic job in this portrait, as it does not memorialize Breonna Taylor's death but instead, her life. That being said, this is a life we are forced to understand is no longer here due to racial violence. Detailed on her left hand is the engagement ring Taylor would never get to wear - an acknowledgment of Taylor's future and how her life was taken from her.

The Speed Museum's exhibit "Promise, Witness, Remembrance" is thoughtful, moving, and deeply unsettling as it reflects on the life of Breonna Taylor and those lives lost to police brutality. It drives its audiences to reckon with the corrupt founding of the United States and the inefficacies of our system that are inherently indebted to that founding with the other pieces curated alongside Sherald's work. Unarmed (2018), a sculpture by Nick Cave, is found in the exhibition, which is a reflection of the persistent and unjust violence against Black, Brown, and Indigenous people in America. 

Also in the collection is Nari Wards, We The People (2011) - a piece that imitates the constitution's phrase and writing with hung-up shoelaces. While a colorful piece, there is a very mournful quality to it, with the common memorial association of throwing shoes–via the shoelace, dangling over telephone lines–in urban areas to mark the passing of life at that spot.

 Among these and other pieces, Amy Sherald's portrait of Breonna Taylor is the exhibition's centerpiece. It is a masterful example of preserving a legacy and sustaining a robust discourse.

Showmance - (Part 5)

These involve two House Guests involved in a romantic and flirtatuous relationship, usually for entertainment purposes. However, many reality shows involve showmances.

List of Showmances:

Tiffany Mitchell and Kyland Young

Derek Frazier and Kyland Young

Alyssa Snider and Kyle Capener

Taylor Hale and Joseph Abdin

Taylor Hale and Monte Taylor

Derek Chauvin trial witness writes book to help children cope with trauma

Derek Chauvin trial witness writes book to help children cope with trauma

CNN  —  Darnella Frazier never would have recorded the video of George Floyd’s death, which helped convict Derek Chauvin, had she said no to her cousin’s request to walk to the store. Her cousin, 9-year-old Judeah Reynolds, wanted to buy candy but was too young to walk alone. Reynolds was persistent, and Frazier finally agreed to the walk. Both Reynolds and Frazier would soon be caught up in…

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Derek Chauvin trial witness writes book to help children cope with trauma

Derek Chauvin trial witness writes book to help children cope with trauma

CNN  —  Darnella Frazier never would have recorded the video of George Floyd’s death, which helped convict Derek Chauvin, had she said no to her cousin’s request to walk to the store. Her cousin, 9-year-old Judeah Reynolds, wanted to buy candy but was too young to walk alone. Reynolds was persistent, and Frazier finally agreed to the walk. Both Reynolds and Frazier would soon be caught up in…

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Since his mainstream debut in 2012 with Good Kid, M.A.A.D. Jackson, Paul Thompson, Brendan Klinkenberg, Stephen Kearse, Frazier Tharpe, Shawn Setaro, Edwin Ortiz Aug 01, 201 Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. The Grammy-winning rap star hasn't released a studio album since 'Damn' in 2017, but according to his long-serving engineer Derek 'MixedByAli' Ali, Kendrick has recorded plenty of unreleased material over the last few years Ranking Kendrick Lamar's Albums From Worst to Best By Ross Scarano, Lauren M. Kendrick Lamar Reportedly Has Six Albums Worth of Unreleased Material: As told by his longtime engineer, MixedByAli Kendrick Lamar has enough unreleased material to make six albums. James Fauntleroy & Ronald Isley).This artist appears in 4,153 charts and has received.

MC Eiht) and How Much A Dollar Cost (Feat. The top rated tracks by Kendrick Lamar are Sing About Me, I'm Dying Of Thirst, The Blacker The Berry, King Kunta, M.a.a.d City (Feat. The top ranked albums by Kendrick Lamar are To Pimp A Butterfly, Good Kid, M.A.A.D City and Damn. There is, however, one glaring flaw in the albums very marrows, something simply unforgivable there's a RAT BOY sample on it are all top tier Kendrick Klassicks (patent pending on that one), and the production throughout is as slick as you'd expect from a Kendrick Lamar release. He first gained major attention after the release of his 2010 mixtape O(verly) D(edicated).In. Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper and songwriter from Compton, CA. Featured New Releases Read the AllMusic Review and Stream Kendrick Lamar's New Album, 'To Pimp a Butterfly' Radio on the TV: Performances from Mastodon, Beck, T.I., Billy Idol and More. Find Kendrick Lamar discography, albums and singles on AllMusic AllMusic. Home Kendrick lamar albums Kendrick Lamar Album Discography AllMusiįind Kendrick Lamar discography, albums and singles on AllMusic.

Darnella Frazier’s 10-Year-Old Cousin Who Also Witnessed George Floyd’s Killing Is Proud Of Her Role In Bringing Forth Justice

The 10-year-old is also writing a book about witnessing the fatal shooting of Floyd.

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April 21, 2021 at 2:56 pm

Judeah Reynolds, a 10-year-old girl who witnessed the killing of George Floyd last year, said she is proud of the role she played in bringing a guilty verdict against his killer, Derek Chauvin.

Speaking to Good Morning America, Reynolds said she watched the verdict on TV on Tuesday as the former Minneapolis police officer was found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.

Prosecutors recalled the child's words from last year as they made their closing arguments during the trial.

"Ultimately, it really isn't that complicated," prosecutor Jerry Blackwell told jurors. "And what it is you have to decide is so simple that a child could understand it. In fact, a child did understand it when the 9-year-old girl said, 'Get off of him.' That's how simple it was. 'Get off of him.' Common sense."

The child was going to the store last May when she saw Chauvin pressing his knee into Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes. Judeah's cousin, then 17-year-old high school student Darnella Frazier, recorded a video of the tragic incident.

"I think for the family we absolutely know that if not for Judeah we wouldn’t have been in that position at that time, so if not for Judeah there would have been no walk to the store for snacks and the video," Latoya Turk, a family friend, said. "For Judeah, I don’t think she realizes the magnitude that she has changed the world."

Turk stood with Judeah in court as the child testified.

"We're trying to keep her 10-year-old life as normal as possible," Turk said. "As far as Judeah, I don't think she realizes the magnitude that she has changed the world." 

According to The Guardian, the heroic girl said she suffered nightmares after witnessing the killing and relied on her mom’s hugs for comfort.

“I was sad and kind of mad,” she testified in court. “It felt like he was stopping his breathing and it was kind of like hurting him.”

The 10-year-old is now writing a children's book titled, Judeah’s Walk to the Store. She hopes the book will inspire people to "be brave and bring change into their story."

"My mom said that we brought change," the young author said. "My dad said, 'we won.

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