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Printablewell since albums still matter I expect at least one new solo album this year  [Edited 2/9/15 3:42am] Welcome 2 The Dawn | |
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He didn't say anything wrong. I am sure he was referencing the current state of affairs with police brutality and racial profiling, towards many in communities of color, in many cities throughout the U.S. Many Americans from all racial groups stood and are still standing against that together in protest. | |
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Askani said: Also, it's the kind of non-sequitur he loves to throw around to appear spiritually and politically deep. I don't think it is a matter of him appearing like that, when even in his music over the yesrs, he has always injected spirituality and socio-political concerns/interests. | |
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terrig said: In his own way Prince made a huge impact with less than a full sentence. It was all over twitter in minutes...I'm glad he finally said something. Exactly and I don't see any reason why anyone would have an issue for his concerns regarding what he said. | |
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Prince was right on. Books? YES! Albums? YES! Black lives? YES! Anyone who has an issue with what Prince said should examine their priorities and mindset. "Drop that stereo before I blow your Goddamn nuts off, asshole!"
-Eugene Tackleberry | |
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Exactly. People often complain that Prince doesn't speak clearly and plainly, yet still manage to complain when he does. | |
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Black lives still matter ? Why wouldn't it matter ?
he could have say " fire is hot" or "water is wet".
It's a silly parallel he made between albums and black lives. Album market is about to end, and his owns album are flops. He doesn't even defend his albums.
Prince should have stay at home. |
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lol once I realized he was just presenting an award, I was all on the Walking Dead lol | |
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The afro actually looked very full and fluffy . I was disappointed that there was no 'surprise' of any kind | |
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In my mind black lives don't exist. Only human lives. And now I'm off to  and   | |
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EroticDreamer said: I think it's sad that Prince still sees color. All lives matter. He's living off his past and less than 1% of people watching him can name 2 songs off his newest albums but he feels the need to say the obvious because... he cares. I don't think it is sad that he sees color, especially when some bad cops and some people judge many in communities of color negatively, based on race. There would be no need to say that, if we didn't live in a society intentionally built on the system of racism. Right now racial profiling and police brutality have been major issues of protest in communities of color in America, and folks from all walks of life/racial backgrounds, have been standing together in protest, as of late on these issues. Especially since the deaths of Eric, Tamir, Trayvon and Michael, to show that Black lives do matter, and shouldn't be treated as though respect towards them should be obsolete. [Edited 2/9/15 6:39am] | |
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-------- If books do not matter to you then you have a lot of issues.  | |
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--- Because it is mainly people of color being abused!!! How is this movement any different than the Civil Rights movement of the sixties which had black people being denied their Civil Rights and many different races protesting and helping. Saying "Black Lives" matter is not excluding anyone it is just that other races lives are not on the line. | |
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SuperSoulFighter said: In my mind black lives don't exist. Only human lives. And now I'm off to
and But that's the point..Black lives are part of the human species, and deserves to be acknowledged as such, and should not be treated or viewed as 'invisible' in the eyes of many within society, but I am sure some would like it that way. [Edited 2/9/15 6:12am] | |
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This is why this place is a mess...lol...."Black Lives Matter" has been the signature statement for protesters against police brutality (and murders) against black folk....What Prince said wasn't pulled from his ass....He also said "Books" matter....Not saying that everyone has to agree with what he said...But damn....Some of ya'll are doing waaaaay too much... | |
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whomever has issues with his appearance last night should go log off and pound sand esp if you are meember of the org,,it would show you to be a petty, small, jealous type person.. | |
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whomever has issues with his appearance last night should go log off and pound sand esp if you are meember of the org,,it would show you to be a petty, small, jealous type person.. | |
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Yor don't understand the political context? The wooh is on the one! | |
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way too much.,, a black worrying about color,,really,, thats dolks issues | |
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In MARZ he's clearly saying more loudly that black lives should matter more to black folk, who let M&M killers and other knuckleheads ruin their lives families and communtities. | |
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appleseed said: In MARZ he's clearly saying more loudly that black lives should matter more to black folk, who let M&M killers and other knuckleheads ruin their lives families and communities. His statement last night when he mentioned 'Black Lives', in his comments, seemed to reference support against racial profiling and police brutality, and the recent shootings of 3 unarmed Black males by police officers. [Edited 2/10/15 17:33pm] | |
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What are you outraged about today? CNN has not told you yet? | |
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And Downton Abbey. And the Great British Baking Show. We don’t mourn artists because we knew them. We mourn them because they helped us know ourselves. | |
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Prince's statement was succinct and timely. Have we forgotten about Eric Garner, Michael Brown, or any of the other Black men and women who have died unnecessarily at the hands of police officers in this country? Have we forgotten about the Ferguson riots and subsequent marches throughout America last year? How could anyone have a problem with Prince's statement? I swear, if Prince had said, "The sun will rise tomorrow," someone on the org would shout him down for being too cheery or optimistic. The man doesn't stand a chance on this "fan" site. Fill the hole with love, my brothers and sisters, not hate. | |
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Proof that he IS black..... | |
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lol not really my question was/is are there stipulations of JWs in social/political commentary
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That wouldnt be dismissive and insensitive if the issues around black lives were not completely different than those associated with non black lives. Black men are 21 times more likely to be killed by police than whites. But this isnt the forum - I started the thread because I thought it was cool that Prince and only Prince delivered such impact with only a few words. | |
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The Grammys this emyear was based on raising social consciousness of specific societal ills. With the hands up showing solidarity against racial profiling, police brutality and domestic violence against women.
http://m.etonline.com/awa..._violence/ [Edited 2/10/15 10:28am] | |
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The society will continued to decline. Books and albums are a thing of the past. People are more stupid than ever. The truth if books no longer matter, lives not mattering will follow. Anyone can go on twitter and complain but the truth is you(society as a whole) continue to eat junk food can you expect to be healthy?What are you outraged about today? CNN has not told you yet? | |
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HuMpThAnG said: Proof that he IS black..... Yeah pretty much lol, but also shows his concern for the Black community as a whole. His comment was timely to the current state of affairs of police brutality and racial profiling in America. Unfortunately some, not all, will always take issue with Prince showing support for the Black community. | |
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