J. Cole Addresses Noname And Snow On Tha Bluff Has Created Some Controversy

J. Cole Addresses Noname And Snow On Tha Bluff Has Created Some Controversy

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by | Jun 17, 2020 | Celebs, Featured

J. Cole’s latest track “Snow on Tha Bluff” addresses his feelings of inadequacy surrounding activism, as protests against racism and police brutality across the world are being held. However, the verse at the beginning of his single seems to address a “young lady” who is using her platform to educate about systemic racism. Based on the description of the woman’s tweets it is speculated that he was referring to rapper and activist Noname.

He confirmed, that Noname was the person in question Wednesday morning on his twitter and stating he stands behind every word of the song that dropped last night. Some people may assume to know who the song is about and that’s fine with him. As it’s not my job to tell anybody what to think or feel about the work. As well as shouting out the artist and encouraging people to follow her.

He finishes by saying he’s not a leader but appreciates Noname for “challenging” his beliefs.

“We may not agree with each other but we gotta be gentle with each other,” said J. Cole

There has been a divide in the reaction to this song as he was praised by some for speaking his mind,  while also receiving backlash from others who deemed his tone as misogynistic and didn’t find it appropriate to criticize and police a Black woman’s tone.

Several artists have disagreed with Cole’s track and its message, Chance the Rapper whose collaborated with both Noname and Cole. Believing Cole took an L for putting out an entire song about she needs to reconsider their tone and attitude to save the world undermines all the work Noname has done.

Earl Sweatshirt was another artist to respond to the situation”Lol before I get grouped into anything let me state that the first truth of many is that the shit was just corny… It would b like on one of the nights following big floyds death if a white rapper (one that ppl like) made a ‘im uneducated on ur plight’ track it just taste bad lol.”

Noname’s fellow Chicagoan Open Mike Eagle named both parties in his remark. “If Cole has a problem with Noname there is no way in the whole wide world that he’s dumb enough to send bars at her,” Mike wrote. “That would be dumb on 5 to 7 different levels.”

Kari Faux and Jean Grae were also weighed in:

Some have noted that Cole had been quick to show support and empathy toward controversial male rappers such as XXXTentacion, Kodak Black, and 6ix9ine in the past, but appears critical of Noname’s outspoken approach to politics. Leave a message in the comment section below do you think of whose side you agree with.

 

 

Jun 17, 2020 No Comments
Quaker Oak’s Realizes Aunt Jemima is based on Racist Stereotypes, Set to Rebrand

Quaker Oak’s Realizes Aunt Jemima is based on Racist Stereotypes, Set to Rebrand

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by | Jun 17, 2020 | Featured

Quaker Oaks has announced they are retiring the Aunt Jemima brand and logo, citing that the brand was based on a racial stereotype.

CNN Business reports the brand was derived from the song “Old Aunt Jemima,” which was based on a minstrel show performer and was sang by slaves.

Nancy Green, the world knew her as “Aunt Jemima,” the famous Aunt Jemima recipe was not her recipe but she became the advertising world’s first living trademark.

The origin story placed on their website states the logo and brand is based on a storyteller, cook, and missionary worker named Nancy Green, but omitted that she was born into slavery.

In an effort to “Set Her Free” a petition has been set on Change.org to as PepsiCo (which Quaker Oak after purchasing the company in 2001) to replace Aunt Jemima with B. Smith. Siting Aunt Jemima’s negative legacy and the proliferation of its painful, stereotypical, racist imagery is the reason It isn’t any social media platforms, except for a frozen products Facebook page by licensee Pinnacle Foods. The liability that advertising the brand has great potential than the hurting PepsiCo and partners.

This petition chose B.Smith because she has been at the forefront of style, entertaining, and health and wellness, leading the way for positive branding. She has an unblemished, strong, profitable legacy joining diversity, a multi-ethnic aesthetic, and authenticity all together under one stylish umbrella.

The petition has yet to reach its goal of 2,500 signatures, PepsiCo knows that in today’s social climate, people won’t stand with a company that blatantly ignored a symbol that is offensive to Black women, no Black Americans.

Aunt Jemima’s image over the years, the current image was part of a brand makeover in 1989.

“As we work to make progress toward racial equality through several initiatives, we also must take a hard look at our portfolio of brands and ensure they reflect our values and meet our consumers’ expectations,” Quaker Oats, which is owned by Pepsi, said in a statement.

So PepsiCo has decided to retire the image and a new logo and brand name for their breakfast items will come in the fall. In addition to the conclusion of the brand, Aunt Jemima will donate $5 million to “create meaningful, ongoing support and engagement in the Black community” in the next five years.

The question I have for this brand is “What took you so long to realize this?”

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Welcome to DC FanDome

Welcome to DC FanDome

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by | Jun 17, 2020 | Featured

DC Comic official announced it’s hosting a virtual convention where all the Super Heroes and Super-Villains you’ve ever loved finally coming together to celebrate DC’s past, present, and future.

The event is called DC FanDome, a free global event to be held on Saturday, August 22nd, at 10 am PDT were for 24-hour fans can immerse themselves into the DC Multiverse. The place to hear highly anticipated announcements and the latest news, from WB Games, Film and TV, and comics.

See exclusive footage and hear from the casts and creators behind your favorite feature films and TV series, including: Aquaman, The Batman, Batwoman, Black Adam, Black Lightning, DC Super Hero Girls, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, DC’s Stargirl, Doom Patrol, The Flash, Harley Quinn, the SnyderCut of Justice League, Lucifer, Pennyworth, SHAZAM!, The Suicide Squad, Supergirl, Superman & Lois, Teen Titans GO!, Titans, Watchmen, Young Justice: Outsiders and Wonder Woman 1984.

Venture into themed worlds designed to entertain everyone from movie and TV superfans to gamers and readers, to families and kids. Inside this virtual world, fans will also get access to localized events, featuring the faces and voices from countries around the world in their local language.

“There is no fan like a DC fan. For more than 85 years, the world has turned to DC’s inspiring heroes and stories to lift us up and entertain us, and this massive, immersive digital event will give everyone new ways to personalize their journey through the DC Universe without lines, without tickets, and without boundaries. With DC FanDome, we’re able to give fans from around the world an exciting and unparalleled way to connect with all their favorite DC characters, as well as the incredible talent who bring them to life on the page and screen,” said Ann Sarnoff, Chair and Chief Executive Officer.

With special presentations to engage fans in every time zone across the globe, you’ll have the opportunity to have an experience that’s all your own. No matter where you live, your age, or your level of fandom, there is something for you. You can also check out the official website here.

Jun 17, 2020 No Comments
Will Smith Set to Team Up with Antoine Fuqua Team on Runaway Slave Thriller Emancipation

Will Smith Set to Team Up with Antoine Fuqua Team on Runaway Slave Thriller Emancipation

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by | Jun 15, 2020 | Celebs, Featured

Will Smith is teaming up with director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) for a new project titled Emancipation.

First reported by Deadline Hollywood, this will be based on the true story of a man named Peter, “a runaway slave forced to outwit cold-blooded hunters and the punishing Louisiana swamp on a tortuous journey to the Union Army and his only chance at freedom.”

Smith and Fuqua were recently working together on Warner Bros.’ biopic King Richard, which was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However this film Emancipation written by William N. Collage is sure to deliver a powerful and heavy message in today’s social climate.

Production is expected to start early in 2021.

Jun 15, 2020 No Comments
Da 5 Blood Review: How A Fictional Story About The Past Is Now More Relevant Than Ever Before

Da 5 Blood Review: How A Fictional Story About The Past Is Now More Relevant Than Ever Before

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by | Jun 15, 2020 | Celebs, Featured

It’s amazing how a movie that was filmed a year and a half ago could release and have talking points that are now more relevant than ever.

The Netflix Movie Da 5 Bloods, puts a spotlight on the Black veteran experience of Black veterans in a way few filmmakers can and in doing so, successfully links a film nominally about the Vietnam War to today’s cultural battles.

In any Spike Lee joint you go into it knowing you’ll learn some black history through the course of the film that needs to be taught to all Americans. For example the story of Milton L. Olive III, the first African Americans to be awarded the Medal of Honor after sacrificing himself by jumping on a grenade to save squads life or Crispis Attucks the first man killed in the Boston Massacre.

Those history lessons coupled with real footage of the Civil Rights leaders and Sports figures of the time speaking about the inequality of Black Americans puts you in the state of mind of these soldiers. Also, it is very eerie that the same fight from 60 years ago is still being fought in the present time. As the pleas of Black Americans have shifted to demand for equity and that Black Lives Matter, this film is a motivator for the Movement to continue until change happens.

The movie itself tells the story of Black Vietnam veterans who refer to themselves as Da Bloods — Otis (Clarke Peters), Eddie (Norm Lewis), Melvin (Isiah Whitlock Jr.), Paul (Delroy Lindo) and the late Stormin’ Norman (Chadwick Boseman)—return to Vietnam to retrieve the remains of their fallen comrade Stormin’ Norman so they say.

As the audience is taken on a journey that spans across decades, these veterans have a secret. During a mission to secure the site of a crash CIA airplane and recover its cargo, a locker of gold bars intended as payment for the native inhabitants for their help fighting the Vietnam Cong.

Da Bloods decide to take the gold for themselves as repayment for the poor treatment of African Americans by the United States government throughout history. Using it to assist in the advancement of Black communities, so they buried the gold vowing to come back and retrieve it later.

Fast forward to the present day, Paul, Otis, Eddie, and Melvin meet up in Ho Chi Minh City however Da Bloods aren’t the only group looking for the gold.

Da 5 Bloods, is a highly recommended movie to watch not only for its entertainment value but the fact it could help other races at least gain a minimum understanding of what Black Americans are fighting for in today’s social climate.

Jun 15, 2020 No Comments