Cappuccino Soul

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Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Remember the Million Man March Pledge


Come on y'all -- remember? I pledge, from this day forward.......


Thursday, April 16, 2015

Actress Amandla Stenberg on the Appropriation of Black Culture


This little sister asks the provocative question: "What would America be like if we loved Black people as much as we love Black culture?"

Indeed!


Thursday, April 09, 2015

Ronald McNair: Eyes on the Stars


This StoryCorps animation is not only fascinating because it shows the tenacity of a young Ronald McNair, who became the second African American to enter space, but also because he's from the home of my paternal grandfather, the very small Lake City, South Carolina.


Friday, April 03, 2015

Thursday, April 02, 2015

Gimme All Your Love: Alabama Shakes


Brittany from Alabama Shakes is turning out to be one of my favorite modern day singers. Here's "Gimme All Your Love" by the group. Listen to the pause and change in rhythm at 2:25. It doesn't get any better than that!