*Throwback* 2Pac Speaks to Malcolm X Grassroots Movement

I’m still amazed at how powerful of a speaker Pac was. These videos remind me about how necessary his message was, but also how important he was to our generation. It’s interesting because while we’re in the middle of rallying up the next generation to unfuck a world that has been fucked up since the beginning of time, Pac was in this video trying to remind people twice his age that we still have a ways to go in this battle for equality and purpose.

Watch Tupac Shakur Speak For Generation Next HERE

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Top 10 Films That Will Change Your Mind

As most of you know, I am a visual anthropologist. I not only study visual representations of culture, but I am also an ethnographic documentary filmmaker. That being said, I love films. I grew up making films with my father, attending international film fests, and I currently intern for Chicago’s International Children’s Film Fest. I believe films have the power to change our lives. At this critical time in American culture and politics, I think it’s a good idea to reflect on some great films that never go out of style. Check out this list; then go check out these films, and tell me what you think. It just might change your life!!

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[VIDEO] 2Pac Speaks On Sagging Pants

Speaking of sagging, look what we found. For the record, I’m riding with ‘Pac just because….. KEEP IT MOVING

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Rodney King Back w/o BEAT

Not only is Tupac Back but so is all of your favorite cultural icons from the ’90s. Rodney King wishes he was having a dream when he saw those cherries and berries in his rearview this week.

Apparently, this guy was busted in Cali after cops said he appeared to be high or drunk. They could easily just be making excuses but obviously this guy is struggling with his addiction more than others. He’s even appeared on celebrity rehab shows but this is the reality: Speeding or on speed, slow down son, you’re killing yourself!

Brief Black History For 21 and Under: All four officers that were charged in the beating of Rodney King were acquitted, sparking riots across L.A. that killed 55 people and caused more than $1 billion in property damage. Two of the officers were later found guilty of federal civil rights violations; two were acquitted. King was awarded $3.8 million in damages. He became engaged last year to a juror from that federal trial.

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Never Forgotten: Happy 40th Birthday Tupac

"I am society's child, this is how they made me, and now I'm sayin what's on my mind and they don't want that. This is what you made me, America."

Just months ago I was blogging on how Tupac’s profound messages still remained relevant today. As a young adult, I vividly recall being in middle school and hearing him say,” WE ARE THE VOICE OF THE VOICELESS.”

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