#NewMusic: Becca “Come Back” (Prod. Yung Dev)

Mother’s Day has just passed and I can’t help but to reflect about all the single mothers that have had to sing sad songs to get through the pain of being abandoned by unfit fathers that fled. While you’re spending time with your mother, there are some that are spending time alone (for whatever reason) thinking about the time spent.

If you missed your weekend fix of fresh produced music, here’s something that’s guaranteed to get you going! [JUMP] to [WATCH]

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DJWillieShakes

Happy Mother’s Day! Music of the Movement #strongmoms

Our friends at Green For All just released this incredible video to celebrate all of the women who have influenced who we are today:

“7 Billion Strong” is an anthem about worldwide unity on behalf of mother earth and the women that have invested in and inspired us. The song came to us through our recent “movement” song competition, The Dream Reborn.  The song and accompanying video not only highlight the global nature of our struggle, but in light of Mothers Day, highlights the role of Women and Mothers as the backbone, brain and heart of our shared struggle for justice.

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The Editor

Political Quick Hits: May 11th Edition

Here’s your weekly quick look at few developing stories in the political arena:

• President Obama said on Wednesday that he supports same-sex marriage, becoming the first sitting President to state that he is in favor of marriage equality. President Obama once opposed same-sex marriages, but previously said his views have been “evolving.” Presumptive Republican presidential nominee, Mitt Romney, stuck by his beliefs on Wednesday saying, “I believe marriage is a relationship between a man and a woman.”

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Justin Burkhardt

#RealTalk with April & Terin: Think Like A Man

The film, Think Like A Man is based on the book written by Steve Harvey titled Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man. Since the film hit theaters, it has been quite the conversation starter. Some conversations are pertaining to the title, to the gender roles and to the actors/actresses. Upon reading those convos via social media, a fellow journalist, Terin, and I decided to speak about the movie and what we felt it entailed.

April: So Terin, what do you think about the movie breaking down the different genres of dating into the five genres (the Mama’s Boy, the Single Mom, the Player, the Strong Independent Woman, and the Dreamer)?

Terin: I thought the movie did a great job depicting the different genres (even though I believe there are plenty others they avoided). In most cases, women find themselves dealing with one of these five types. Terrance J played the mama’s boy who was over the top but still unaware of how intense his connection was to his mother. I loved it!!

Do you think they went overboard with how they presented these genres or did you find them very similar to the types of men you encounter?

April: I feel as though they portrayed the roles well also. I liked how they incorporated comedy with Kevin Hart also. I’m not a fan of generalizing, so it was pure entertainment for me.

How do you feel about the title “Think Like A Man?” I’ve heard many conversations regarding this title. Do you think the title was fitting?

Terin: For me, the title was a little too much. I honestly don’t feel women should have to “think like a man” in order to actually GET a man. I mean, what are we teaching our young ladies? In most cases, society has allowed us to continually break down the intellect of a woman. We’re made to believe that just being the beautiful creatures God made us to be isn’t enough, so we have to think a certain way or act a certain way in order to find love. That should never be the case.

Did you feel like the movie showed women in a bad light?? Like making them seem like they had to play games or trick a man into loving them?

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April

Chicago’s Green Festival

Last week, Chicago hosted the Green Festival at Navy Pier. This two-day event featured some of America’s most progressive green thinkers such as Van Jones, Amy Goodman, and Naomi Davis – to name a few. The event featured 350 local and national businesses and organizations vetted by the Green Festival for either their organic, sustainability, or social justice practices.

Everything from food and body products, to compost toilets and consumer-ready solar panels was featured at the festival. Ford Motors even featured a new Focus made of organic materials such as corn husk, sweet potatoes, and wheat straw. My personal favorites were all the organic wine and beer but they were nothing compared to the Community Action Area where I met artist and musician Dan Bellini with Occupy Chicago.

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Ife