#itisourduty

[ladyspeechsankofa]

Repeat After Me: When I heal myself I heal my ancestors. My healing is my ancestors healing. When I heal myself I heal future generations. My healing is intergenerational. -LadySpeech As children of the colonized and formally enslaved we must remember that our ancestors did not have time to heal. We must remember that our ancestors did everything they could to survive. We must remember that our ancestors did everything they could to get us here. We must remember the atrocities that they endured in order for us to breathe life. We have to remember that healing is out birthright. We have to remind ourselves how revolutionary it is for us to heal. We must remember that every step we take in healing helps our ancestors and our future legacy. It is our duty to heal ourselves. It is our duty to attend to our wounds with love. It is our duty to treat our ancestral rage as sacred. It is our duty to heal. #LadySpeech #LadySpeechSankofa #Healing #ancestors #WiseWords #QuoteMe #RealTalk #Message #Reminders #ItIsOurDuty #colonialism #MotivationalCoach #MotivationalSpeaker #SpiritualGangsta #SoldierOfLove #RepeatAfterMe #HealingIsRevolutionary https://www.instagram.com/p/B5dfskrAZKO/?igshid=w3xya5gtylhr

[selinacarrera]

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"An artist’s duty, as far as I’m concerned, is to reflect the times. I think that is true of painters, sculptors, poets, musicians. As far as I’m concerned, it’s their choice, but I CHOOSE to reflect the times and situations in which I find myself. That, to me, is my duty" - Nina Simone This clip is from the @shotsfiredfox watch party and jam session, right here in downtown LA. How refreshing it was to be in a room full of artists from different sectors, all using their platforms for social change. This show is so important, impactful, and reflective of the times. If you haven't already, I encourage you to check it out as soon as possible. Thank you @paragonfilmmusic for the invitation to this powerful evening, the love you give and gave to everyone, and the duty you hold yourself accountable to, through your art. Daily Affirmation: It is our Duty to Fight for Freedom. It is our Duty to Win. We must Love and Protect One Another. We have Nothing to Lose but our Chains. - Assata Shakur #ItIsOurDuty #ReflectTheTimes #WeHaveNothingToLoseButOurChains #ShotsFired #LA #MusicProvokesChange (at Downtown Los Angeles)