Like Hampton Blu – Kanye West premiered his new video New Slaves across the globe. In the song, he addresses the New Jim Crow (i.e. mass incarceration of minorities, mainly blacks – prison industrial complex, Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)), overall racism, and materialism.
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Hollie Wood + Venor Release “Road to Public”
On March 13, 2013 Hampton Blu Entertainment produced an event at Public Assembly entitled, Hollie Wood & Friends. Hollie Wood + Venor have produced a documentary titled, “Road to Public,” showcasing their journey to that event. Be sure to check out the documentary by watching the video below. Hampton Blu Entertainment was happy to give Hollie Wood + Venor, plus the other artists who performed that night, the platform to showcase their talents. Look for more events produced by Hampton Blu in the near future!
H. Blu’s Word: Terrorism: Birmingham to Boston, The Power of Whiteness
Listen in as Stacey Brewer of H. Blu’s Word speaks on the topic: Terrorism: Birmingham to Boston; The Power of Whiteness.
In modern times, we often speak of terrorism coming from those who are not Americans or Christians (9/11 attacks) or from those who are perhaps influenced by foreign extremists who are against the American dream (i.e. Boston Marathon bombing), but Monday we will also remember the domestic terrorism of our past that was often sparked by racism, including the 1963 church bombing in Birmingham, AL, that killed four little girls.
Within our general discussion, we will also speak on anti-racist and educator Tim Wise’s published essay that explores white privilege in the context of the bombings that took place at the Boston Marathon. Wise states, “White privilege is knowing that even if the Boston Marathon bomber were white, his or her identity will not result in white folks generally being singled out for suspicion by law enforcement, or the TSA, or the FBI.” Is this an accurate statement? Tim Wise is a white man by the way.
Hollie Wood & Friends: Born to Be Styled (B. Gold & Arjona)
Born to Be Styled: In a world where there is often a merging of individuality, how do you set yourself apart and stand out? We’ll talk with two trendsetting designers who are helping their clients do just that! Listen in as Hollie Wood , Venor and M.J. speak with Max of B. Gold and Alexis of the Arjona Collection.