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Health before aesthetics - Longfellow Nokomis Messenger
When in August 2020 city officials asked “What does justice look like”? community members went up and down the blocks at 38th and Chicago talking to neighbors and business owners. The result was a list of 24 Demands for Justice Resolution 001, which include police accountability measures, grants for businesses, integrative health and housing support, and youth job investments. At the Nov. 6 Town Hall, Rise & Remember’s Jeanelle Austin provided updates on each of the demands.
Omar supports better funding for classrooms and better pay for teachers
In a country where we seem to prioritize the greed of corporations and billionaires instead of our children and our schools, we need Congresswoman Ilhan Omar in office fighting with and for the people. Every day, as a public-school teacher and MFT59 Teacher Chapter President, I work with my union for better school safety, better funding for our classrooms and better pay for our teachers and staff. We must often fight to be heard, but Ilhan listens and carries our voices to the People’s House.
From silk to mud
Energy Minister Stuart Young got caught with his pants down By making salacious and homophobic comments that made citizens frown He laughingly said the Opposition Leader and others were going to the toilet to make zami Was that a good joke in your estimation, mon ami? You did not know the mic was still on When you decided to have your schoolboy fun.
Rants and babbles
Last Thursday night, the long-awaited US presidential debate was a complete disaster, Many people around the world could not contain their laughter. President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump debated each other. But from the get-go, many people began to wonder. CNN had Jake Tapper and Dana Bask moderating the proceedings. After the debate was over, there were some curious findings.
Too much brouhaha over beauty queen Mileidy
Beauty competitions in Trinidad are always embroiled in confusion. Recently, a Venezuelan senorita was allowed to participate in Stolen Production Ltd’s Ms T&T Grand pageant competition. She was the anointed for the winner’s position. When she won, the crowd became angry, shouting: “In Trinidad, a Vene in front of a Trini!” One of the judges (who had worked for FIFA) said he stood by the judges’ decision.
Waiting on you, Farley
Farley, please speak, Don’t let people feel you are weak, Two weeks have passed since the audio clip came out, That is all the people are still talking about, They say the voice on the recording sounds familiar, The speech pattern is also very similar So far, you have not cleared your name, To do so, will cause you no shame, Some prominent persons have asked for you to resign and go, This fiasco is definitely not a pappyshow, The voices in the conversation were planning to perpetuate a...
How to De-Mystify the Debt Ceiling and De-Code the Budget Drama
A big fight is underway over the federal budget and the debt ceiling. Different sides are struggling for political advantage. And the government may shut down. What’s at stake in this fight? Why does it matter for our movements? Economics is mystified—for a reason. We want to demystify the conversation so we can better understand: How does the Biden budget compare to a social justice agenda? What are the MAGA/Republican political goals? Will they be able to devastate what remains of social programs?
A Year After Its Big Strike, MFT 59 Stays ‘Steady and Ready’
For the first time in 52 years, the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers, Local 59 (MFT) went on strike last year. About 4,500 public educators from the union’s two chapters—one for teachers and one for educational support professionals (ESPs)—walked off the job in March 2022. In bargaining MFT 59 prioritized wage increases, particularly for the poorly paid ESPs, along with improvements to working conditions, resources for student mental health supports, and programs to address racial disparities.
Paul Kelly Releases Christmas Train Video With Vika Bull
Paul Kelly has released a video for his cover of The Bellrays ‘Christmas Train’ but he takes a backseat. The lead vocal is by Vika Bull. “I’m a fan of the band The Bellrays and their raw garage-soul sound. They did a Christmas album in 2008 and Christmas Train is from that album. I thought it would suit Vika perfectly and it turns out I was right. She walked into Soundpark studio, all business, and smashed it by the second take.
Boom Crash Opera The Best Song for Post-Lock ‘Get Out Of The House’
Dale Ryder of Boom Crash Opera photo by Ros O'Gorman by Paul Cashmere on November 19, 2021 in News Boom Crash Opera have a new live version of ‘Get Out Of The House’, coming on the same day Victoria drops most of its Covid restrictions. ‘Get Out Of The House’ was 1 1989 hit for Boom Crash Opera. The song peaked at no 24 in Australia. It was from the band’s second album ‘These Here Are Crazy Times’, which reached no 10 and sold over 100,000 copies in Australia.
Riverboats Music Festival Is Back For 2022 And Bandit From Bluey's Band Custard Are Playing
Riverboats Music Festival will make its return in 2022 with a stunning line-up of Australian acts Boy & Bear, Weddings Parties Anything, Baker Boy, Vika & Linda, Sarah Blasko, Shane Nicholson, Custard, Liz Stringer, William Crighton, Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Kutcha Edwards, Fulton Street, Freya Josephine Hollick, Caitlin Harnett & The Pony Boys and Babitha, with Rockwiz’s Brian Nankervis as Festival MC will bring back Riverboats after a bizarre non-live music year.
Australian Singer Songwriter Mark Gillespie Has Passed Away
Australian singer songwriter Mark Gillespie has passed away. A cause of death is unknown at this stage. Mark had been living in Bangladesh since around 2005. Mark’s debut came in 1977 with the track ‘I’m A Kite’ on Ross Wilson’s compilation ‘Debutantes’ but it wasn’t until Glenn Wheatley signed Mark for his ‘Only Human’ album on his Wheatley Records label. The release coincided with the debut of commercial FM Radio in Australia, where Mark became better known.
Music Victoria Awards Reveals Line-up And Nominees for 2021
Emma Donovan & The Putbacks, Kerryn Fields, Maple Glider, Mindy Meng Wang x Tim Shiel to perform at 2021 Music Victoria Awards.
R.I.P. Songwriter Sean Higgins Who Wrote Australian Crawl Hits
Sean Higgins photo courtesy of Rob Walker by Paul Cashmere on November 11, 2021 in News Australian songwriter Sean Higgins has died at 68 in Melbourne. Sean co-wrote Australian Crawl’s ‘Downhearted’ and ‘Things Don’t Seem’ and played on Guy McDonough’s solo album ‘My Place’. He also wrote the track ‘Memory’ on Guy’s album with Guy’s brother Bill McDonough. Sean’s friend, music industry executive and Melbourne Guitar Show founder, Rob Walker has written the following tribute to Sean.
Celebrating 100 episodes â Show #100 (part 1), 17 March 2019
/ Miss Chatelaine / Music / Celebrating 100 episodes â Show #100 (part 1), 17 March 2019 Katie marks the 100th episode of Miss Chatelaine by playing songs by former guests and current favourites. The playlist includes several songs about social activism, echoing the very first episode, which aired on 31 January 2017 when Katie was pretty angry about the state of the world, and a couple of tracks by Irish artists to mark St Patrick’s Day.
The Life+Times Of Elliott Wilson
Elliott Wilson may have been a polarizing figure during his time as Chief Editor of XXL, but he’s endeared himself to a new generation of hip hop fans with his presence on social media (if there is such a thing as a prolific tweeter, its definitely him) and his knowledgeable, insightful interviews with stars such as A$AP Rocky, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Manaj, Tyler the Creator and Drake.
How Combat Jack Found His Voice in Hip Hop
If you need proof that reincarnation exists, look no further than Reggie Osse: the former entertainment lawyer for a roster of budding celebrity clients turned online personality and podcast host by the name of Combat Jack. Osse entertained us at his Brooklyn home and taught us a bit about finding your voice, changing careers and how his children keep him fresh.
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