The 1st Problem: We Got a Whole Lotta Problems
Luckily, We’re Ready
Today is the first day of Barack Obama’s administration, and it’s time for us to get to work. Barack Obama won the world’s trust with his inspiring speech yesterday, but it is up to all of us, citizens of America, to strive to embody the ideals that reside behind his words.
The crew at 99problems.org hit the streets of D.C. for the Inauguration, interviewing activists and tourists alike, all of whom had something insightful to say about Obama’s next steps. We captured it on film, and we told them they were testifying; as the world watches, we’ve got to roll our sleeves up and start the hard work of fixing this country.
To that end, we’d like to introduce you to Generation WE. They’re our Action for the day, and there couldn’t be a better kickoff than the awesome video they’ve put together.
Check ‘em out and let us know what you think.
Today’s Artist: Will.I.Am
Will.I.Am alerted us to his political passion with his breakthrough video, Yes We Can. Since then he has repeatedly used his celebrity status to highlight social injustice and a need for sweeping change. Will.I.Am is an earnest supporter of President Obama, and we hope that he will continue to inspire young artists to turn their talents and minds to the work of bringing beauty to social healing.
I loved Obama speech yesterday. I almost cried, as a Black man I can honestly say I never thought this day would come.
Yo im feelin the Will.i.am track. I pretty muched stopped listening to BEP after their second album, but I really respect dude’s wilingness to use his voice for positivity! I really hope the increased participation of hiphop stars maintains now that Obama is officially our President! Jay Z for hiphop czar in his cabinet.