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You can be anything at all in America, America.

“American Oxygen,” Rihanna 

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This statement is empowering because America give everyone an opportunity to be whatever they want to be. However, marginalized people in society are put at a disadvantage when compared to people with privilege.

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This especially stood out to me because it is so profound. From its original values at its inception, America is the land of freedom and opportunity. This claim to fame is known by all around the world who desire these liberties. This statement by Rihanna is the essence of the American dream.

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But if God got us, then we gon’ be alright

kendrick Lamar  (via bcerm-3)

This quote shows how important his faith is and he knows that no matter what has happened or will happen, God is watching at all times. There are a lot references to religion in this song and this is one of the many lines that shows how much he values his faith.

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This quote shows how he trusts his life to god and no matter what happens to him or any black individual everything will be okay because God has a plan for him

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This quote stood out to me because it embodies all that Lamar wants for his people. He simply longs for the black community to be safe and secure, though they are at the center of violence and hate in America. He further states that his will is in accord with God’s will and providence.

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Stand Up

oh you weak and broken

be not defeated by hate

stand up and see light

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I thought this scene was especially interesting because it speaks to much more than it simply looks like. The cop shooting Kendrick dead with only his fingers symbolizes the dangerous power of oppression to kill a culture and its people even without violence. Such a notion reveals the true injustice and wrong hidden in American society.

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we hate po-po Wanna kill us dead in the street fo sho'

Kendrick Lamar “Alright” (via cg1170)

This lyric stood out to me because Kendrick directly calls out the police; this is a bold move not often taken by celebrities or public figures. Lamar faces the violence head on and addresses the white elephant in the room--he is bold in his assertion.

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“There are so many unanswered questions regarding why an officer would shoot an unarmed teenager”

Oliver

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This statement stood out to me because it boils down the issue at hand into simple terms, and the terms are horrifying. This shows the core injustice and immorality at the heart of police brutality tragedies and pushes forward the racial activist narrative. 

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Twitter does not just allow you to peer through a window; it allows you to look through manifold windows at once.

Bonila and Rosa

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and we hate po-po Wanna kill us dead in the street fo sho'

Kendrick Lamar

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Every breath I breathe Chasin' this American Dream We sweat for a nickel and a dime Turn it into an empire

Rihanna

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Of course more whites had contraband. They knew that if you look like this, you don't get stopped

John Oliver

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Why do you feel comfortable saying this to me?

Rankine