Category: Inspiration
Malcolm X Day
Here is a brief clip of the fire that was Malcolm X. So full of life. View this post on Instagram Malcolm. Always in your footsteps. Always with your courage. Always upholding your vision for ethics, empowerment, and enlightenment. From one fellow child of a Grenadian mother to another, we continue your legacy in earnestness. Happy Birthday 🙏🏽❤️ A post shared by amandaseales (@amandaseales) on … Continue reading Malcolm X Day
Former homeless student overcomes extraordinary odds to graduate from Georgetown University | WTOP
(WASHINGTON) – Rashema Melson is no stranger to adversity. The 23-year-old, who had lived for three years in a Washington, D.C. shelter, made headlines as the valedictorian of Anacostia High School’s Class of 2014 with a full scholarship to Georgetown University. On Saturday, Melson graduated from Georgetown University with a degree in justice and peace studies — the first person in her family to graduate … Continue reading Former homeless student overcomes extraordinary odds to graduate from Georgetown University | WTOP
“The activist’s paradox: To answer the call to act to relieve human suffering without drowning in the suffering” -Ram Dass https://citizenactionmonitor.wordpress.com/2012/10/20/the-activists-paradox-to-answer-the-call-to-act-to-relieve-human-suffering-without-drowning-in-the-suffering/ Continue reading
Progression of Our People
See Jovan Landry striking performance of her original song “Progression of Our People,” in a straitjacket. It’s emotionally powerful stuff, so you have been warned 🙂 Continue reading Progression of Our People
Check out Ms. Triple Threat
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Elle Cast 2.7: Jovan Landry Part II
Welcome back to Alert Aware, Mindful, This week’s episodes features the other half of the interview with the gloriously talented Jovan Landry. I will be posting more of her music on facebook and my blog site ellemadelyn.com Ms. Landry discusses her plans for Synergy dropping on March 15, 2019. She discussed the co-opting of black bodies and mass incarceration. Also discussed is how she … Continue reading Elle Cast 2.7: Jovan Landry Part II
Shirley Chisom
What’s the adult version of #Blackgirlmagic First black female Congressman First black female candidate for presidency #blackhistorymonth https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1997224857247371&id=109054332793&sfnsn=mo Continue reading Shirley Chisom
Jovan Landry talks Synergy Pt I
Hello All, Welcome back to my podcast Alert, Aware, Mindful. This week we are speaking with Jovan Landry a rising black, female artist and organizer of Synergy an upcoming ALL FEMALE hip hop album, featuring local Chicago musicians and artists. This is the first of two parts. Jovan Landry PT 1 We talk about her Chicago connections and her roots. We bond like true Chicagoans … Continue reading Jovan Landry talks Synergy Pt I
Harriet Tubman performance at DuSable Museum 2.16.19
Audio clip from a live performance of Harriet Tubman on2/16/19 at DuSable. She talks about her decision to become the “Conductor” of the Underground Railroad and “Lady Moses.” She freed over 300 slaves. She was the original badass and insightful in knowing that until everyone is free—None of us are. Check my podcast page for more goodies. ellemadelyn.com/elle-casts Continue reading Harriet Tubman performance at DuSable Museum 2.16.19
