#raptivism

[fivepercentgodsandearths]

ATTENTION! Peace! & Pardon self for the kinda late announcement of/for parliament.  Please know and understand that since last call of/for Parliament, we the Nation of Gods & Earths has physically lost at least equality(6), possibly more, great and momentum Brothers( i.e. Jamal, KingAsiatic. Etc… ) as well Sisters( i.e. Agemeen, Watesha, Cipher, Wisdom-Understanding, etc… ).  Surely they will be missed, yet never, ever forgotten.  And as many of us grieve, we MUST continue to not only do what they will, but as well what we MUST!  And in accord with such despite my tardiness, we ,here in Allah’s Garden announce our monthly Parliament, which shall be held on the Understanding, Knowledge(31st) Day of Oct., 2021 on and about the wisdom hour( 2 p.m. )[*NOTE: Refinement of Facility( Howell  Park{938 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd, S.W., Atl., Ga. 30310}]will take place around and about the knowledge hour( 1 p.m.).  Basically any and all are welcome.  Please bring a youth….  Feel free to bring a guest… In all you do, make sure you bring YOU!  Theme will be:  “How we, the Nation of Gods & Earth CEE & Deal with Death?”  Such builds can and will be greatly enlighten, and needed more than ever.  FRFR!  Until Parliament, and afterwards, everyone take care of yourselves, as well yours, for none of us make it out of here alive!( actual fact! ) and wee are losing so many, so fast! Peace!  Be you here in Allah’s  Garden( Ga. ), near or far, just passing through, or know someone who is here or near(?) COME JOIN ALLLAH’S GARDEN in doing what we MUST!

[profeminist]

Live and let live: Sofia Ashraf discusses dissent, feminism and desi goth

Twelve-year-old Sofia Ashraf was a very different person from the inspiring firebrand you see today. She says she would cry herself to sleep, praying she woke up a boy the next morning. Her conservati

“Twelve-year-old Sofia Ashraf was a very different person from the inspiring firebrand you see today. She says she would cry herself to sleep, praying she woke up a boy the next morning. Her conservative family was against a girl performing on stage in front of the world. From that heartbroken child, she has evolved into a raptivist, an independent thinker and a staunch feminist.

Ashraf goes onto talk about about her fluctuating sartorial fancies like desi goth, a style she has evolved for herself. “Big bindis and black lipstick” she grins, instantly giving off a warm, friendly vibe.

Which brings up her latest, ‘I Can’t Do Sexy’, a video that aims to challenge existing beauty standards. She says, “But, I am not anti-makeup. I like the Priyanka Chopras and Deepik Padukones. When I want to do makeup, I will. It is a question of accepting who you are. But, when I was growing up, I had a lot of strong female musicians like Pink, Lauryn Hill and Alanis Morissette telling me that I don't need to fit into conventional ideas of sexiness. Where are all they, now?” 

Read the full piece here

[raptivism]

#vote as if our lives depend on it... because they do! It’s not the *only way* to make a change, but it’s certainly an *important* way to make waves. I vote in solidarity with ancestors who fought for the right, for current generations of change makers & for the future generations who will reap the seeds of change that we sow today. See you at the polls, friends! #raptivism https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp2uyqGBoOP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8nzq7ir948kf

[raptivism]

DJ Ready D urges young artists to keep professionalism hand in hand with pleasure. You need to have fun but also show that you're serious! In his interview, [read more]

Discussion Questions:

1. Ready D emphasizes the professional preparation you need as an artist, whether it’s a good lawyer, a serious demeanor, or a clear goal. What is the boundary between creating art just for fun and making it your profession?

2. Ready D describes the act of creating art as “a lot of fun and pressure.” What do you think is the most fun thing about making art? What is the most stressful?

3. Ready D discusses several motivations for joining the music industry that wouldn’t work out. How do you express yourself creatively? If you do, what are your motivations and end goals?

[raptivism]

We at RAPtivism have an exciting new project to deliver to your doorstep! For the next few weeks, RAPTIVISTS SPEAK will offer a series of mini-interviews with world-renowned artists and activists such as John Legend, Black Milk, and Outlandish. These artists offer inspiration and advice on music, social justice, and following your dreams. [read more...]

We at RAPtivism have an exciting new project to deliver to your doorstep! For the next few weeks, RAPTIVISTS SPEAK will offer a series of mini-interviews with world-renowned artists and activists such as John Legend, Black Milk, and Outlandish. These artists offer inspiration and advice on music, social justice, and following your dreams. [read more...]

[raptivism]

Let your light shine.✨ . . . #paris #centregeorgespompidou #travelnoire #raptivism #mantra #artistdate #france #raptivism (at Centre Pompidou) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm3pV6Gls0u/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=e9kwlubgnk13

[raptivism]

Thankful for this beautiful place to think, daydream & invite poetic flows. This summer has been such a powerful reminder to keep evolving & to dream big! . . . #raptivist #raptivism #raptivismtour #paris #coffeetime #effieltower #artistdate #travelnoire #muse (at Paris, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm2dh_qlLWv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gee3xnhsuzq4

[redblackandgrey]

Growing for ourselves means taking back our collective right to Mama Earth and keeping alive the powerful traditions of our ancestors who found freedom on and through land. Join us in Albany’s South End at this special #Raptivism edition of #SoulFireInTheCity 6.29.18 6:00 PM #LawnToGarden518 (at Albany, New York)