Summer 2021
As we approach the Summer of 2021, we witness extraordinary developments from a new President to debates about infrastructure. Subsequently, we face a lot of challenges. Just last year, we witnessed the largest multiracial, pro-working class protest movement for racial justice in world history. Today, we still reckon with the epidemics of global police brutality, economic inequality, xenophobia, racial oppression, sexism, a global pandemic, supply depletion issues, and other evils. To put this time into perspective, we are near the quarter century mark of the 21st century. The events of 9/11 saw the viciousness of evil along with the expansion of the war economy. Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq transformed our society. The unjust Iraq War especially exposed imperialism as a detriment to peace and true tranquility. Speaking of America, America always have the dual reality of both righteous people who reject unjust antagonism in seeking justice for all along with extremists who desire to destroy the foundation of democracy (as exemplified by the failed January 6, 2021 coup attempt). Liberation is meant for all people. That means that the poor, the working class, and all oppressed people deserve dignity, respect, and freedom to establish their own destinies as human beings. The young people today are the first generation to witness 9/11, the first black President of the United States of America, and the first black Vice President of the United States of America. It has been 30 years after the end of the Cold War. Among that time, we have witnessed the injurious policies of capitalist exploitation, the growth of political polarization, and a new generation of progressive activists seeking social change. Also, statistics have documented the record economic inequality (resulting in social stratification, massive poverty, and disparities of health) so vast that it's necessary to advocate for a radical redistribution of economic and political power. While economic inequality has expanded, a record amount of billionaires have existed in 2021. Likewise, many of the older generation have adopted the progressive value of social change as well. Now, folks are dealing with the pandemic by getting vaccines, wearing masks, and doing other activities. We are known survivors. Our ancestors experiences much worst challenges back then, and they persisted with courage and determination augustly. We will do the same in the present and in the future.
The overall war is not won, but one victory has recently existed legitimately. This victory was that Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all 3 charges. Witnesses have spoken up, and even some Minneapolis-area officers have said that Derek Chauvin was wrong in his reckless, evil behavior. Floyd's family members and witnesses have shown great emotions of relief. This verdict of guilty is for George Floyd's family. I knew that, since the jury deliberated so quickly, that Chauvin would be found guilty. This movement for black lives is about revolutionary change. It has been a movement that has spanned long centuries in America. We have to work in our local and state communities. Not to mention that federal legislation must be passed to hold police officers accountable if they violate human rights. Human beings have celebrated in Minneapolis, Washington, D.C., NYC, and in cities nationwide. The evidence shows that Chauvin callously murdered an innocent man. We have a long way to go, and we are not naive about this. We know that structural change is needed, that policies to eradicate racial inequalities must exist, and tons of other black families deserve justice too. Likewise, that is never a justification to give up. We will never give up, as our ancestors never did as well. So, we have to continue in the work to make democracy and justice real for all. At the core of this case is the family of George Floyd. Floyd's family deserves that respect and dignity. Now, we will travel along and stand up for real freedom continuously.
After the Derek Chauvin trial verdict, we witness this event as the most important criminal trial of the 21st century. It is a total test on the validity of the American justice system. It is a test on how a man had his neck being crushed by a corrupt cop for over 9 minutes, and still Derek tries to justify his evil actions. When someone as far right as Pat Robertson said that some cops are going too far and that Floyd doesn't deserve death, then we realize that the epidemic of police brutality is ever present in America (including other places of the world). The jurors had a huge responsibility. The prosecution and the defense gave their final statements along with the prosecution giving a rebuttal to the defense's distortion of the facts. National Guard troops are being mobilized in many cities of America including in Minneapolis. The facts of the case are very much transparent. Doctors, witnesses, and other experts have conclusively proved that Derek killed Floyd in a brutal fashion while other cops did nothing to stop the assault. Judge Cahill have given jurors instructions before the jurors deliberate in deciding the final decision on the verdict of Derek Chauvin. Many mothers who lost their sons to police killings are united in their grief and determination to fight for real justice for our community.
President Biden gave a speech at Tulsa, Oklahoma in talking about his effort to end the racial wealth gap in American society. For generations, black people like (like me) have exposed this wealth gap in housing, job opportunities, education, and other factors. We know many of the statistics. The Tulsa Massacre in 1921 was about white terrorists who used guns and planes to slaughter innocent black men, black women, and black children in cold blood. Black churches, business, and homes were burned to the ground, and mass graves haven't been totally found to this day. Now, even Tulsa has gentrification and other anti-black disinvestment policies. The problem now is that far right forces and systematic racism still exist that harm the lives of many black Americans and other people of color. A solution is beyond just saying people of color. We have to use policies that deal with reparations specifically for black Americans. When reparations were sent to Jewish victims of the Holocaust (or the Shoah), we black folks agree with this. When reparations came to Japanese people who were the victims of U.S. internment camps, we cheered. When reparations existed for some Native American tribes in America, we agreed as black people. Now, it's our turn. It's our time. Other groups of people can have executive orders and laws specifically established for them for years (and I have no problems with this), and we have the right for new laws to specifically address the needs of black Americans period. The January 6, 2021 insurrection involved terrorists who waved Neo-Nazi and Confederate flags to try to end the 2020 election as we know it. They failed, but these fascists still are among us in America. Biden wants to fight to get federal voting rights legislation passed. Change is beyond just bandages. We need total reconstruction of society, especially when far right extremists like that traitor Mike Flynn want a military coup in America (until Flynn backtracked).
Popular Culture Galore Part 21
Real people love what is real. In 2021, we live in another new era of our time. In this year alone, we have seen oil shortages, protests, and debates on voting rights. So much has changed. The media now is multifaceted beyond just TV networks. Some media is dominated by Internet streaming services from Amazon Prime, Hulu, and to Disney Plus. Cable and satellite TV has hundreds of channels now. There are Premium services where documentaries and shows can be watched for free on numerous cable services. Music has been more internationalized, and we witness an explosion of political movements in the world. Likewise, everything is not perfect. There are debates about cancel culture and certain social issues. There is still the pandemic in the world that has cost the lives of so many men, women, and children. In this year alone, many of our legends have passed away like Mary Wilson, Marvin Hagler, and Cicely Tyson. Still, we have the dream. The Dream has persisted throughout the thousands of years of human history. It was the dream of our ancestors and those who are living in this generation. That Dream means that all people are deserving of equality, justice, and happiness without oppression of any sort. We are clear to condemn oppression in any manifestation whether it's black people being unjustly murdered by some crooked police and the serious problem of anti-Asian hate crimes all over the United States of America. Once again, we're grown now. To view another human beings as inferior on the basis of color, race, sex, or background is repugnant and wrong in any place of the Universe. It has been a while since I have delved into popular culture on this forum, but now is the best time to show social commentaries on this issue. Nothing is new under the sun. It is a pastime of many of us researchers and truthseekers to talk about the modern day occult symbolism and various motiffs found in popular culture. We already know that the mainstream entertainment media is controlled by the powers that be (while real issues are ignored like radiation damage, environmental damage, voter suppression, racism, police terrorism, colorism, imperialism, gentrification, poverty, and hedonism that all must be opposed). Many celebrity performances at award shows are scripted, monitored, and controlled by corporate interests.
It is important to note that old school Hollywood had occult symbolism too, and even Hollywood stars back then were involved in seances, psychics, and other forms of the esoteric atmosphere. It is not a secret that many people in Hollywood have a hostile attitude towards traditional Christianity. That is why many producers, directors, actors, and actress in that industry push the occult, Gnosticism, witchcraft, and other concepts in movies and TV shows. Many of those types think that they being cutting edge and sticking it to the "man," but the establishment has endorsed Gnosticism, witchcraft, and the occult in many ways for centuries plus beyond. For example, the Bohemian Grove have elitists having a Care ceremony with a large owl statue next to it (the owl representing the Goddess wisdom or Minerva). Dr. Dee and Edward Kelley promoted occultism in claiming to have contacted "spirits" over in the United Kingdom. Old school Hollywood stars like Greto Garbo, Mae West, and others admit to seeing psychics, following the occult, and believing in spiritualism. The Skulls and Bones celebrate death in their initiation ritual. Freemasons like Manly P. Hall and Albert Pike celebrate pagan gods and goddesses. Manly P. Hall believes that humans can be a godlike beings along with other Masons that I can quote. To many musicians and pop culture figures, the anti-religious, sick extremist and O.T.O. member Aleister Crowley (who was a sexist and a sick person) is some "patron saint." So, this is not new. Today, we have the responsibility to not just expose evil. We ought to promote goodness and solutions in our society. God gave us a mind for a reason, and we have the right to use our minds to stand up for truth completely.
The deal is that we have the responsibility to reject these false New Age doctrines (like the lie that man is a god or can become God when man has limitations biologically and spiritually) and live righteous lives. Books and other research have documented how some CIA interests consult many prominent Hollywood directors as found in the book, "The CIA in Hollywood: How the Agency Shapes Film and Television" by Tricia Jenkins. We know that many managers of celebrities have links to the intelligence community or large corporate interests. We know that a select few of large corporations (with ties to the Pilgrim Society, the Bilderberg Group, the CFR, etc.) own a large part of the mainstream entertainment industry in general. Not everyone in Hollywood is involved in many evils, but we have every right to show the truth that some people in the industry have a known track record of corruption. It is important to note that not every celebrity is monolithic. Even some sincere researchers believe in the myth that every celebrity is some evil, devil worshiper which obviously isn't the case. Many celebrities are evil, and many celebrities are more humble, righteous human beings. Getting that distinction clear makes the difference in showing wisdom. A lot of people are afraid of talking about these issues, but people will respect you more if you tell the truth unapologetically. For over 10 years now, I have started on this journey of knowing about the industry and revealing facts to the public. That journey won't end. At the end of the day, the truth will always prevail.
Judas and the Black Messiah
Judas and the Black Messiah is a rare movie with a lot of emotion and action. Unlike other films, this movie mostly sticks by the facts. It shows the emotion of the late 1960's, and it has a talented cast of actors and actresses. Likewise, a critical analysis is needed to show people more about the Black Panther Party's legacy. The film has been critically acclaimed. The film described the last moments of Fred Hampton's life being betrayed by the sellout and FBI informant William O'Neal. The trailer of the film is one of the most powerful trailers that I have seen in the 21st century and one of the most powerful trailers in human history. It showed the emotion of Fred Hampton and the skepticism plus low behavior of the informant including FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. The film is directed by Shaka King. It was produced by Charles D. King, Shaka King, and Ryan Coogler. Fred Hampton is played by the Afro-British actor Daniel Kaluuya. Fred Hampton was the socialist chairman of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party. The Black Panthers believed in socialism, and that point should be emphasized in any discussion about that heroic organization. Other actors and actresses in the film are Lakeith Stanfield (playing the informant William O'Neal), Jesse Plemons, Dominique Fishback, Ashton Sanders, Darrell Britt-Gibson, Lil Rel Howery, Algee Smith, and Martin Sheen (playing Hoover). It was released in Sundance on February 1, 2021, and it was released in America on February 12, 2021.
For his performance, Kaluuya won Best Supporting Actor at the Golden Globes and Critics' Choice Award, and was nominated at the Screen Actors Guild Awards and BAFTA Awards. The film comes in the midst of protests and activism against racial injustice and against police brutality in our generation. The movie shows William O'Neal working with the FBI Special Agent Roy Mitchell in order to prevent him from serving prison time. O'Neal infiltrated the BPP in Chicago. Fred Hampton works with alliances with rival gangs, the Young Lords, and progressive white activists (i.e. the Young Patriots) in a Rainbow Coalition to fight oppression. Hampton goes to help children in the BPPs Breakfast for Children Program. The Rainbow Coalition is multiracial. The opening moments of the film are particularly important, with Hampton declaring, “We’re going to fight racism not with racism, but we’re going to fight with solidarity. We say we’re not going to fight capitalism with black capitalism, we’re going to fight it with socialism.” Hampton has great oratory ability and falls in love with fellow BPP member Deborah Johnson. O'Neal reveals things to Mitchell, and Mitchell gives O'Neal money. Fugitive BPP member George Sams is portrayed in the movie as another informant who helps the police to get search warrants. Fred Hampton is later arrested and imprisoned. The agent O'Neal becomes security captain. The film shows a shootout between the Chicago Police and the BPP at the chapter office. O'Neal sneaks out as the police bombs the place. He tries to quit being an informant, but Mitchell stops that from happening.
Fred Hampton is out of prison to appeal his charges. Hampton's appeal is rejected. Deborah is now pregnant with his child. A BPP member, Jimmy Palmer, who was hospitalized after being shot by a police officer, is killed while being transferred to another hospital. Enraged upon learning of Jimmy's death, fellow member Jake Winters engages in a shootout with police, killing several officers before being gunned down himself. FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover ordered Hampton be "neutralized" before he returns to prison. Mitchell cornered O'Neal into helping with the plan by warning him that the BPP will retaliate against him if they find out he's an informant, and O'Neal reluctantly agrees to help. O'Neal is later handed a vial of sedatives and ordered to drug Hampton's drink with it. The next evening, BPP members gather at Hampton's apartment before he departs for prison. An allied gang leader offers Hampton money for him to flee the country with him, but he turned it down and instead orders a trust to be established with the money under Jake's name. As the evening progresses, O'Neal reluctantly drugs Hampton's drink and departs soon after. Hours later, officers and agents raid the apartment and shoot Hampton dead. Later, O'Neal meets with Mitchell, who gives him money and a pair of keys to a gas station he now owns. O'Neal wants to quit again, but Mitchell gives him money and a keys to a gas station that he now owns. Fred Hampton was a real warrior for our people. O'Neal gave an interview featured in the Eyes on the Prize series. He later committed suicide on January of 1990. Fred Hampton and Mark Clark's death was so unjust that the victims' families settled for $1.85 million (in 1982). Fred Hampton Jr. and his mother are chairman and board member of the Black Panther Party Cubs. Fred Hampton's family advised on the composition of the film too. The movie has its own soundtrack and another album celebrates the movie in a separate albums filled with hip hop and R&B music. Fred Hampton was clear to criticize the Weathermen Underground for its opportunism, and it placed people in risky situations that has nothing to do with revolutionary change. Judas and the Black Messiah without question is one of the greatest movies of the 2020's and of our generation. Fred Hampton and Mark Clark passed away on December 4, 1969.
Their assassinations were overly criminal on the direction of the U.S. ruling class and its state apparatus (via the FBI and the Chicago police). The police fired 99 shots, and Clark only shot one in a human reflect. Hampton was only 21 and Mark Clark was only 22. It is no secret that the FBI's COINTELPRO plan used infiltration and provocation to try to stop progressive, civil rights, and anti-war groups. Fred Hampton was a life long activist. His family came from Louisiana to Illinois via the Great Migration. The movie showed information on "The Crowns" which is based on the Blackstone Rangers (a Chicago gang that deal with social activism during the 1960's. Hampton reduced tensions with the Rangers and had more success with the Black Disciples). Class struggle influenced the development of the Panthers. That Black Panthers was right that imperialism is wrong. They used Maoish views mixed with other philosophies. Also, it is important to note that many Panthers excluded certain sections of the working class when working class internationalism solidarity is needed to defeat capitalist exploitation. For example, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (before he died) supported and was in solidarity with Memphis sanitation workers in order for these workers to have a union, just living wages, and live life with dignity and respect. Dr. King wanted a working class movement in order to advance social change in the atmosphere. Today, we still face fascism that exploits the pandemic to prevent services to help the people. Not to mention that some police officers are murdering people, economic devastation exists in many places, and the fascist, terrorist insurrection at the U.S. Capitol took place on January 6, 2021. That insurrection could have ruined our democracy. Also, the movie did omits some things too. The movie didn't mention the BPP newspaper or other BPP services that helped with health care and transportation. It had a brief reference to the BPP's Ten Point program. The movie did show very little on the Black Panther Party's social and internationalist political ideologies (as the movie downplays his anti-capitalist, Marxist-Leninist politics. Fred Hampton wanted the poorest of the poor to organize for justice). For the record, I have more respect for Lenin than Marx as Marx was a racist and self hating anti-Semite. Back in the day, many people didn't know this about Karl Marx. Karl Marx wrote the offensive comment that: “The social emancipation of the Jew is the emancipation of society from Judaism.” Marx's essay of the The Jewish Question promotes the anti-Semitic lie that Jewish people collectively lust for money in a materialistic mindset as found in this anti-Semitic quotation from his essay: "What is the secular basis of Judaism? Practical need, self-interest. What is the worldly religion of the Jews? Huckstering. What is his worldly god? Money. Money is the jealous god of Israel, in face of which no other god may exist. Money degrades all the gods of man – and turns them into commodities…. The bill of exchange is the real god of the Jew..." In another letter to Engels, Karl Marx described Ferdinand Lassalle, the Jewish founder of German Socialism and Marx’s political opponent, as a “Jewish n_____.” So, Marx was a notorious racist.
I'm consistent, because I don't view capitalism as omnipotent or perfect either. Many capitalist scholars for centuries are known for their materialistic, selfish mentalities. For example, capitalist scholar David Ricardo said that, "Someone who lacks independent wealth has no claim to even the SMALLEST portion of food." The New Testament is rather clear on those who use deceit when dealing with riches: ""Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower.
"When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.
"But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;
"Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.
"He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the DECEITFULNESS OF RICHES, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful. (Matt. 13:18-22)
In real life, Jesus Christ showed compassion to the poor: "And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye POOR: for yours is the kingdom of God." (Luke 6:20). To witness massive economic inequality, the homelessness epidemic throughout the world, and other economic tragedies (like many people in America, Europe, Asia, Africa, etc. working long hours in their jobs without living wages) make us aware that a radical redistribution of economic and political power is necessary to solve problems. It is the sick evil of some (not all) super wealthy people who use their wealth to dehumanize people based upon income when they are so wrong in their arrogance. It is the height of hypocrisy for far right extremists to not desire the poor to save a strong, adequate social safety net but remain silent on massive breaks sent to the super rich. I go as far to say that Capitalism is not ordained by God to dominate the world. We know the Capitalist philosophers like Adam Smith, Friedrich Hayek, David Ricardo, and Thomas Malthus dealt with man-made theories (which believes that accumulation of resources at the expense of the dignity of workers merits the supreme attention) not divine edicts. Capitalist lover Ayn Rand outright reject altruism, and she made derogatory comments about Native Americans. Exploitative Capitalism, like Stalinist Communism, is a violation of the Golden Rule, harbors hatred of spirituality, advances covetousness, and is antithetical to truth.
In real life, Winters was killed by the Chicago police in an ambush just weeks before Hampton's assassination. The Black Panthers wanted to unite with anti-colonialist, anti-imperialism movements overseas. Police occupation and brutal violence against black human beings that inspired the creation of the BPP in the first place was outlined in the film. Cook County State's Attorney Edward Hanrahan hated Fred Hampton. What the film does show is the nefarious history of many FBI agents, the state terror against the Panthers, revolutionary views are important, exploiters and oppression can be among every color, bold leadership is important in a grassroots fashion, and black revolutionaries courageously stood up against injustice.
Fred Hampton's revolutionary life should inspire us to not only promote justice here but justice abroad too. We certainly believe in black liberation, Pan-African unity, justice, and black self-determination. Rest in Power Brother Fred Hampton.
Coming 2 America
Coming 2 America is the 2021 American comedy film that is the sequel to the 1988 film of Coming to America movie. It starred Eddie Murphy. Eddie fulfilled his dream to create a sequel. For decades, Eddie Murphy has been one of the greatest comedians of all time. Now, he has been in numerous films. Coming 2 America was directed by Craig Brewer from a screenplay by Kenya Barris, Barry W. Blaustein, and David Sheffield. Eddie Murphy imagined many of the characters himself. It had many new actors and actresses plus some of the same actors including actresses from the original movie like Arsenio Hall, Eddie Murphy, Jermaine Fowler, Leslie Jones, Tracy Jones, KiKi Layne, Shari Headley, Teyana Taylor, Wesley Snipes, and James Earl Jones. The film was released by Paramount Pictures. It was released digitally via Prime Video from Amazon on March 4, 2021. The story starts at the 30th year anniversary of Prince Akeem of Zamunda's wedding with Lisa McDowell. His father King Jaffe Joffer is dying. Akeem realizes from his shaman Babaa and Jaffe that he has a secret son in Queens, New York City. So, he had to go to NYC to find out who his son is as Zamundian tradition demands that only a male successor can inherit his throne (as Akeem only has daughters). Akeem also deals with the militaristic dictator General Izzi (the brother of Akeem's original arranged bride-to-be), has been pushing Akeem's eldest daughter Meeka into marrying his foppish son, Idi). Izzi wants to take over Zaumanda. King Jaffe had a funeral. So, Akeem and Semmi goes to met his secret song in Queens, NYC. Lavelle Junson is his son. Mary is Lavelle's mother. After an awkward reunion with his mother Mary, Akeem takes them back to Zamunda, much to his family's displeasure. When General Izzi learns of this, he drops by to introduce his daughter Bopoto to Lavelle as a last shot at laying claim to the throne of Zamunda, but in order to qualify as a royal prince, Lavelle first has to pass a series of traditional - and hazardous - tests.
Lavelle has a hard time at first to adjust to life at Zumunda. He allies with the royal groomer Mirembe. Mirembe tells Lavell of Akeem's quest to find his queen and encourages him to follow his own path. He then invites his uncle Reem (played by Tracy Morgan), Mary's streetwise brother, to Zamunda who coaches Lavelle on how to blend his urban upbringing with his new royal status. Lavelle gradually develops an understanding with Akeem's family and, using his wits and some forced courage, he passes and is made Prince of Zamunda. However, at his accession party, Lavelle overhears a conversation between Akeem and Izzi which makes him believe that Akeem is just exploiting him, and he, Mirembe, Mary and Reem go back to New York. Upset at losing Mary, whom she has befriended, Lisa locks Akeem out of their bedroom. After talking with Cleo, who reminds him of late Queen Aoleon's progressive mind, Akeem flies back to the States, while Semmi is left to stall Izzi, who intends to return the next day to either see Bopoto marry Lavelle or declare war.
Akeem finds Lavelle and Mirembe about to be married at Queens. Akeem gives his son his blessing and released Lavelle from his marriage to Bopoto. During this time, Semmi and the princesses fight off and subdue General Izzi, forcing him to try a more diplomatic approach. Upon his return home, Akeem changes the royal succession by allowing his daughter Meeka to ascend to the throne upon his death, while Lavelle is made an ambassador to the United States. General Izzi has opened Nexdoria for a peaceful political and trading relationship. The film concluded with a grand party at the royal palace, including Akeem's barbershop friends from Queens as special guests and a performance of the song "We Are Family" from Sexual Chocolate. Eddie Murphy plays many characters from singer, barber shop people, and Arsenio Hall plays the Reverend Brown (or pastor of the church). Teyana Taylor plays Bopoto Izzi. Bella Murphy plays Princess Omma Joffer. Kiki Layne plays Prince Meeka Joffer. Shari Headley plays Queen Lisa Joffer. James Earl Jones plays King Jaffe. Salt-N-Pepa, Gladys Knight, Dikembe Mutombo, Garcelle Beauvais, Michael Blackson, Rick Ross, John Legend, En Vogue, and other people are in the movie. The filming of the movie started on August 17, 2019 at Atlanta, Georgia. The original motion picture soundtrack was released through Def Jam Recordings on March 5, 2021. In February 2021, Bobby Sessions and Megan Thee Stallion released I'm a King as its lead single. Coming 2 America, being released in 2021, dealt with a new world of Metoo, BLM, and other political plus social realities. So, much of the film is PG-13. Eddie Murphy wanted to appeal to a younger generation. Some of the sequel quotes exactly word for word from the original. The movie tried to play it safe to not offend anyone.
Also, the actress Leslie Jones used a lot of creative comedy in the film. The irony is that Eddie Murphy's critics complain about his controversial jokes during the 1980's, and many of these same critics complain about his film being too politically correct now. You can't please everyone. By and large, the film is from a 21st century perspective. The film gets better as time goes on. Also, women empowerment and leadership is shown in the film by the new ruler of Zamunda being a woman. I don't agree with one character barking like a dog, because to me that is inappropriate and has nothing to do with the plot of the film. The jokes about Akeem's manhood of not having a son harkens backs to old stereotypes that should be rejected. The movie didn't want to reinvent the wheel. It wanted to show old school imagery mixed with new school sensibilities. If the film became more revolutionary, then it could have been better, but it was not a totally terrible film, though not better than the original movie. It was a movie reflecting the times of the 2020s.
One Night in Miami
One Night in Miami is 2020 film directed by Regina King (in her feature film directorial debut) with a screenplay of the same name. The movie is about a fictional meeting of Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, Jim Brown, and Sam Cooke at a room at the Hampton House in February 1964. The film detailed their celebration of Muhammad Ali's victory over Sonny Liston in a boxing match. Many people didn't believe that Ali would win (especially boxing journalists), but Muhammad Ali had the boxing skills to defeat Sonny Liston (who is an outstanding heavyweight fighter in his own right. George Foreman once said that the only man who intimidated him was the late Sonny Liston. Liston had massive punching power). The movie starred Kingsley Ben-Adir, Eli Goree, Aldis Hodge, and Leslie Odom Jr. in the lead roles, with Lance Reddick, Joaquina Kalukango, Nicolette Robinson, and Beau Bridges in supporting roles. The movie was based on the stage play from Kemp Powers with the same title about the fictional meeting of Malcolm X. What is true in the film is that Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, Sam Cooke, and Jim Brown were well known friends. In fact, Muhammad Ali said that one of his biggest regrets in his life was not being friends with Malcolm X anymore after Malcolm X left the Nation of Islam. By 1965, Malcolm X was more revolutionary and focused more on international issues in fighting for human justice.
One Night in Miami premiered at the Venice Film Festival on September 7, 2020, a first for an African-American woman director. The film was released in limited theaters by Amazon Studios on December 25, 2020, before being released digitally on Prime Video on January 15, 2021. It received critical acclaim, with praise for King's direction, the performances, and Powers's screenplay. The film earned three nominations at the 93rd Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor for Odom, Best Adapted Screenplay for Powers, and Best Original Song ("Speak Now"). Regina King also earned a Best Director nomination at the 78th Golden Globe Awards. The film starts in 1963. Muhammad Ali almost lost a boxing match to Henry Cooper at Wembley Stadium at London. Ali was skinnier then. He met with soul singer Sam Cooke at the Copacabana in New York City. NFL player Jim Brown came to Georgia to visit the family friend Mr. Carlton on a vast plantation. Carlton ladles praise on "the great Jim Brown," but when Brown offers to help Carlton move some furniture, Carlton reminds Brown that "you know we don't allow n_____s in the house." In real life, Jim Brown experienced tons of racism, but he didn't back down from oppression. Elsewhere, Malcolm X returned home and discusses his plans to leave the Nation of Islam with his wife, Betty Shabazz. On February 25, 1964, the men are all in Miami for Ali's title bout against Sonny Liston. X meets with Ali in a hotel room before the fight, and the two pray in a traditional Islamic fashion. That night, Jim Brown is a ringside commentator and Cooke and Malcolm X are in the crowd as Muhammad Ali upsets Liston, making him the world heavyweight champion. The movie showed the 4 men meet at Miami on February 25, 1964 for the Ali vs. Liston fight. Malcolm X talks with Ali in a hotel room before the fight. Both pray in a traditional Islamic fashion. Muhammad Ali winning the match to be the world heavyweight champion caused a new era of boxing. It was celebrated worldwide, and Muhammad Ali gave new confidence to a younger generation of black Americans desiring total black liberation.
Afterward, Malcolm X invites the other three men to his motel room. Their hopes of a party are dashed when X makes it clear they are the only ones he invited. He wants to spend some time reflecting on their accomplishments, but tension between him and Cooke arises. In the film, X thinks Cooke has sold out the black community by pandering to white audiences, and Cooke refuses to feel guilty for his success. Muhammad Ali informed the men of his plans to announce his conversion to the Nation of Islam, causing more tension. Jim Brown discusses his plans to become a film actor, and wonders if it will go smoothly. The film (this is fictional by the way) showed Malcolm X and Cooke having more tensions. Malcolm X didn't like Cooke's music. Cooke said that his success and creative autonomy is itself an inspiration to the black community, and while he still cares about the black struggle in America, protest songs are not commercially viable. Malcolm X confronts him with the success of Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind" in the movie.
The tension arose, because of the FBI harassment of Malcolm X and fears his schism with Elijah Muhammad. X is devastated that Ali has second thoughts about his conversion. X said to Ali that he is planning to form his own organization and asks him to join. Muhammad Ali refuses to join, as he felt is is a betrayal of Elijah Muhammad. A knock at the door informs them that the press has gotten wind of the meeting. As Muhammad Ali prepares to talk to the media, he asks X to come with him. When they leave, Cooke tells Brown that he has had similar thoughts about "Blowin' in the Wind" and has already written a song, but not yet performed it. In the aftermath of the night, Ali officially changes his name to Muhammad Ali, while X's life is thrown into chaos as he suffers the consequences of his split with the Nation of Islam; his house is firebombed, but he completes his autobiography. Cooke debuts "A Change Is Gonna Come" on The Tonight Show. Brown leaves the NFL to pursue his movie career. The film ends with a title card with a quote from X about the inevitability of martyrs for the cause, and that he was assassinated on February 21, 1965. The movie has universal acclaim. The film relates to our time about what to do involving racial justice matters. The movie, though fiction, relates to the diverse factions of the black freedom struggle. Black people are different. We want the same goal which is black liberation, but we have different approaches to that same goal.
The truth is that movies like One Night in Miami can allow people to see the truth about these four giants of the 1960's. The truth is that these 4 men did meet in Miami back in 1964. Also, it is true that all men were real life friends. Malcolm X had disagreements with the Nation of Islam, because he felt that the NOI back then didn't use encourage political engagement in the black freedom struggle to cause legitimate results. Malcolm X wanted to work with the overall black freedom struggle in order to put international pressure in America to make America accountable for its crimes against black Americans. He said that he promoted this goal in his OAAU organization. OAAU stands for the Organization of Afro-American Unity that he formed in 1964 with the help of John Henrik Clarke (and other Brothers and Sisters). Malcolm X was punished by the NOI for his comments about JFK. Many black nationalists have criticized the film for in their minds disrespecting Elijah Muhammad. Elijah Muhammad was the son of a sharecropping preacher in Georgia. He saw white racism first hand from discrimination to lynching. That is why he felt so angry at injustices against black people that he promoted the NOI. People know of my religious views. I'm not a Muslim, but I do recognize the conditions of massive anti-black oppression that gave rise to the NOI in the first place. Malcolm X accused Elijah Muhammad of adultery and having many ladies pregnant. To this day, NOI followers deny this allegation. Karl Evanzz and other authors wrote literature on Elijah Muhammad's life too. Some people act like Elijah Muhammad was as bad as Nazis and the Klan which isn't the case. Do I agree with every single doctrine of the NOI? No, as I believe in the existence of the Son of the living God obviously. Do I agree with Black Love, Black self-determination, loving Blackness, and total independence plus justice for all black people (as tons of people in the Nation of Islam has advocated for decades)? Yes. The book "Blood Brothers" document the friendship of Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali along with their split. Sam Cooke was ahead of his time with promoting ownership in his music which was taboo during the 1960's. Jim Brown started his movie career in 1966 with the Dirty Dozens (which I have seen before). Malcolm X was becoming more progressive in supporting international collaboration, opposing the Vietnam War, and being more active to unite with any civil rights groups genuinely in favor of results. Jim Brown focused on economic empowerment in the black community in what we call black capitalism in our time. The events of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and other human beings make that film always relevant in our time. So, the movie shows the unity and the diversity of of the overall black community and the black struggle for justice in general.
Dave Chappelle
Involving culture today, you have to discuss about Dave Chappelle. People salute Dave Chappelle because of many reasons. Many us (who are black people) salute Dave Chappelle for his sociopolitical, introspective views on fighting racism and injustice. Many people salute Dave Khari Webber Chappelle for being politically incorrect. One thing is true. Right now, he is the greatest stand up comedian of the 21st century and one of the greatest comedians of all time. He is an unique American. Dave Chappelle is a black Muslim from the Washington, D.C. area. He loves his wife and children, and he loves to smoke cigarettes constantly. He once was part of The Chappelle Show (2003-2006), which was one of the most hilarious, controversial comedy shows of all time. He also won 4 Emmy Awards, 3 Grammy Awards, and the Mark Twain Prize. His parents are William David Chappelle III (who was once a professor of vocal performance and the Dean of Students at Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio). His mother is Yvonne Seon, who worked for the Congolese Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba. She has been a professor and administrator at several institutions including Wright State University and Prince George's Community College. Dave Chappelle's great-grandfather was William David Chappelle, who was born into enslavement and led a delegation of African Americans who met President Woodrow Wilson at the White House. David Chappelle grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland, and he attended Woodlin Elementary School. His parents were politically active. Johnny Hartman predicted that Chappelle would be a comedian. Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor inspired Dave Chappelle to do his comedy routine.
He studied theater arts at Washington D.C.'s Duke Ellington School of the Arts in 1991. He worked hard to be at the Apollo Theater, at Def Comedy Jam, and being in movies. He was on Home Improvement and on the movie of The Nutty Professor with Eddie Murphy and Jada Pinkett Smith. He went into another level of comedy with his hour long HBO Special of Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Soflty at Washington, D.C. He played Conspiracy Brother in the 2002 racial satire film of Undercover Brother. The Chappelle's Show's intention from 2003 to 2006 was to use parody and humor at confronting racial stereotypes, politics, pop culture, etc. in order to try to make changes in society. The show featured hip hop and soul artists. It also gave homage to the legendary black comedians of Paul Mooney and Charlie Murphy. Skits on Rick James, Prince, and other people were very popular. The problem was that later on Dave Chappelle saw some of his later shows reinforcing stereotypes instead of confronting racial stereotypes. Chappelle recorded his second comedy special, this time airing on Showtime, Dave Chappelle: For What It's Worth, at San Francisco's Fillmore Auditorium, where Lenny Bruce, George Carlin, Richard Pryor, and Robin Williams had performed. May 2005 was when he went into South Africa to relax and to eliminate stress. Chappelle was demonized with false claims about drug addiction, mental health issues, etc.
Dave Chappelle's decision to quit the show meant walking away from his $50 million contract with Comedy Central and forming a rift with longtime collaborator Neal Brennan. Chappelle's Block Party was a free concert in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn on September 18, 2004. He allowed many musical artists to perform like Kanye West, The Roots, Erykah Badu, Mos Def, Dead Prez and Jill Scott. These musicians are featured in the movie both performing in the concert and in conversation off-stage; Chappelle brought Yellow Springs residents to Brooklyn at his own expense. Another highlight of the event was the temporary reunion of 1990s hip-hop group The Fugees. The concert was part of a movie. From 2005 to 2013, he relaxed in his farm in Ohio. He spoke out against the exploitation of black actors in films. He started to tour to show his comedy in 2013 and in 2014. On November 12, 2016, Chappelle made his hosting debut on Saturday Night Live the weekend of Donald Trump winning the 2016 presidential election. The show also featured A Tribe Called Quest as the musical guest. The third special, Equanimity, was filmed in September 2017 at the Warner Theater in Washington, D.C., and then on November 20, 2017, Chappelle filmed a fourth special, The Bird Revelation, at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles. He worked with Netflix on other projects too. In January 2018 at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards, Chappelle received a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album for his first two 2017 specials The Age of Spin & Deep in the Heart of Texas. In September 2018, Chappelle's Equanimity special received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded).
In 2019, Chappelle was chosen to receive the annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor presented by The Kennedy Center. President of the Kennedy Center Deborah Rutter stated "Dave is the embodiment of Mark Twain's observation that 'against the assault of humor, nothing can stand'... and for three decades, Dave has challenged us to see hot-button issues from his entirely original yet relatable experience." The set of people honoring Chappelle included Jon Stewart, Bradley Cooper, Morgan Freeman, Lorne Michaels, Tiffany Haddish, Aziz Ansari, Sarah Silverman, Neal Brennan, Q-Tip, Mos Def, John Legend, Frederic Yonnet, Erykah Badu, Common, SNL cast members Kenan Thompson, Michael Che and Colin Jost, as well as Eddie Murphy. The Prize was awarded at the Kennedy Center gala on October 27, 2019. The ceremony was broadcast on PBS January 7, 2020. The Mayor of the District of Columbia, Muriel Bowser, declared the day of the award ceremony "Dave Chappelle Day" in Washington, D.C. On August 26, 2019, Chappelle's fifth Netflix special, Dave Chappelle: Sticks & Stones, was released. Sticks and Stones is probably his most controversial work. We know the elephant in the room. Do I agree with all of the jokes in it? No. I don't agree with jokes that uses slurs to punch down on marginalized peoples or joking about trauma in a vicious fashion. Do I agree with Dave Chappelle's commentaries on race, the double standards of drug addiction, on standing up for control of his own resources, and on other issues? Yes, I do. Free speech doesn't mean political correctness.
In 2020, Sticks and Stones won the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album. Dave Chappelle made the Netflix special of 8:46 to honor the life of the late George Floyd. He criticized Don Lemon, Laura Ingraham, and Candace Owens. In 2021, Dave Chappelle made the special of Redemption Song tackling race, the 2021 Capitol insurrection by terrorists, and other matters. The legacy of Dave Chappelle is that he is a genius satirist who uses his experiences to make people think. He does make some people laugh and be angry. This is the job of comedian. A comedian isn't supposed to make you be placed in a permanent confront zone. A comedian is supposed to make you laugh, think, and feel emotions in making sure that real change comes to help the masses of the people. If it takes a joke to wake a person up, so be it. Also, comedy is a too way street. Comedians should know that they have free speech rights, but if they show controversial material, then they have to be man enough or woman enough to deal with the consequences of their actions. Comedians and any human being are not immune from accountability or critique. Critiquing comedians have nothing to do with canceling every comedian. It has to do with making sure that they are held accountable for their actions. We all have accountability to our community, to our peers, to our families, and to God on what we do, say, and think. Dave Chappelle admits his imperfections, as we are all not perfect. Likewise, we don't use our imperfections as an excuse for us to feel naive about the world or dehumanize those of another background. Dave Chappelle was never insane. He just wanted boundaries in his life, and not cross any lines that would violate his morals. We live to understand the world in order to change the world in a positive direction.
Athletics and Politics
During the 2010's and 2020's, there has been a massive increase in athletes supporting political causes so greatly that we haven't seen this level of consciousness since the 1960's. Famous sports leaders and unsung athletes across the world are going about to fight for social change. This is not new. Althea Gibson supported civil rights in her life. Gibson brought down barriers involving the sports of tennis and golf. Women like Gibson has inspired the Williams' sisters in their socially conscious endeavors too. We know about Jackie Robinson. Jackie Robinson not only played in the MLB as the first black baseball player in the MLB since the 19th century. He also invested money into the Civil Rights Movement, formed a black owned bank in New York City, and later reject Nixon's far right extremism during the late 1960's and early 1970's (as Jackie Robinson was a liberal Republican for a time). Muhammad Ali opposed the unjust Vietnam War and wanted black people to love their black identities in many speeches. Bill Russell was not only one of the greatest basketball players in history. Bill Russell is an active proponent of civil rights and justice.
Kareem Abdul Jabbar has not only written articles for social justice. He has been on the frontlines to advocate for the just causes of racial equality and human freedom. Jackie Joyner-Kersee has been a leader to help our her community with programs, giving speeches, and encouraging fellow people to follow their dreams. Today, you have tons of WNBA Players supporting Black Lives Matter, other social causes, and being in support of equality. Renee Danielle Montgomery has been a basketball player for years. Now, she is the Vice President and part owner including investor in the Atlanta Dream. She won the WNBA Championship 2 times in 2015 and 2017. Also, she was NCAA Champion in 2009. Renee Montgomery has always been outspoken to oppose police brutality, racism, and any injustice. Her Renee Montgomery Foundation handled out barbecue meals and water, Gatorade, and other supplies for protesters in Atlanta, Georgia. Lebron James has worked to fight against police brutality, and he supported policies to expand voting rights for American citizens. Even Michael Jordan in recent years has come around to invest in social justice work.
Megan Markle
The situation with Megan Markle is not new, but it is a painful situation dealing with race and other subjects. Us, who are black Americans, saw this coming a mile away. From the start, we (who are black people or anyone of any color who understood this as not shocking) knew that massive controversies would exist after Megan Markle married Prince Harry. For centuries, the British Royals have been complicit in imperialism, colonialism, racism, and other forms of oppression. That is proven by the British Empire never banned slavery until 1833. That is proven by Winston Churchill making overtly racist remarks, and it's proven by the Berlin Conference of the 1800's. Prince Philip was known for making racist comments for years, even desiring to be a virus to handle population issues if he is reincarnated. Therefore, we know what the deal is. Megan Markle and Prince Harry were married in a religious building with massive TV coverage worldwide. It had singing (even with many black people in a gospel choir) and a lot of pageantry. Little did they know that later on, they would experience a lot of emotional turmoil. Many in the British press not only presented articles disrespecting the couple. Some, in the British press, had articles using overtly racist rhetoric against the couple. The couple left Europe, stayed at Tyler Perry's home, and then went to live in another place in America. Megan and Harry talked to Oprah about their horrendous experiences. I don't believe they were lying for many reasons. One is that Harry is a witness to the racism, Megan's words seem genuine to me, and those hurtful words that Megan was subjected too aren't going to be forgotten. Megan Markle said that one person in the Royal family said about concerns about the color of her child. It is disgusting and evil for anyone to have concerns about the color of any child. No child should be disrespected, especially in that way.
Anyone who disrespects a little child in racist terminology is lower than low. The sad irony is that Megan Markle is a very light skinned biracial woman whose physical image didn't exempt her from white racism. It shows that racism isn't just found in America but globally. The paradox of Megan Markle is that she has a space that very few black people have in our time. In our modern society, many colorists would not give the same empathy to a dark skinned black woman as they would to Markle because of the obvious reason. This is not Markle's fault. It's the fault of a sick system and racists who want to harm human beings who look like us. The unjustified mistreatment of Megan Markle should open anyone's eyes on the viciousness of anti-Blackness. We, who are black people or others who know of these things, are not shocked. The whole pageant of the Royal Family is a smokescreen. The reality is heavily omitted by smoke and mirrors. Get rid of the false image reveals the truth that there is a large current of racism in UK society. With many of us Americans, what you see is what you get. We are overt with our views on every issue. It is what it is. After all of these years, you know where I stand as a black American. Piers Morgan, who has constantly obsessed with Markle and denied her words, being fired outlined the results of his actions. We know that Piers Morgan has been involved in many scandals and even once supported Trump until way late into his administration.
Recently, there has been controversy with Sharon Osbourne. Sharon defended Piers Morgan's disrespecting Meghan Markle by claiming that she was lying about experiencing racism and depression. Not only was Sharon disrespectful to the host Sheryl Underwood. Sharon (who is known for disrespecting black people constantly) outright was arrogant and condescending to assume that it's Sheryl who should educate her on racism. This person Sharon is older than 50 years ago. A Google search can educate many people on racism and its impact on black people. It is never Sheryl Underwood's or any black person's responsibility to educate white people on racism. Sharon Osbourne is the same person who called the actress Holly Robinson Peete "ghetto" as Peete has said. We have reports that allege that Sharon Osbourne once called former The Talk host Julie Chen anti-Asian slurs. So, Sharon is a racist, and Piers Morgan is known for her disrespecting Markle and his scandals for real. Every time the subject of race comes about, people like Sharon wants to be angry and ignore reality. Black people have shown the world how real racism is, and it's not our responsibility to soothe the egos of white racists. We desire justice without compromise. To be free, you have to sacrifice and reject tokenism. So many people are naive about the real world. You have to have solidarity with black people not just in the States but globally. The historical legacy of the British Royal institution is reflective of the long legacy of white racist tyranny (found in America and other countries in the world). Harry is part of the equation too. Markle married Harry after Harry wore a Nazi uniform in a Halloween party. Harry and William are not speaking to each in a great deal.
Also, Megan Markle made a voluntary decision to marry into the British Royal Family. That is her business, but it our right to explain the bigger picture. The bigger picture is that many British Royals used a front to proclaim themselves as arbitrators of a new era of inclusiveness and colorblindess, but recent events prove that to be a total fiction. That is why while Harry lives in America, he doesn't lose his privilege as he has wealth with tons of influence. Another myth is that Markle's light skin somehow would make her not experience vicious racism from elitists. The other myth, that is promoted by racists and sellouts, are that biracial people are superior aesthetically to black people (with 2 black parents). We know that some (not all as tons of biracial people have upright character and fought for black freedom for a long time from Bob Marley to the great playwright August Wilson) biracial human beings have made disrespectful comments about black human beings like Keke Wyatt, Amber Rose, Danileight, Meechie X (who calls black people the n word regularly and promotes an occult-inspired anti-Christian music video when New Age leaders are known to include many white racists. The vast majority of biracial people are filled with excellent character). Megan Markle being disrespected by racists have no place and have no justification at all period. Markle and Harry should be treated with dignity and with respect. At the end of the day, black people have every right to set up institutions that we control, advance resources, building our black families, and advocate for our justice. We have no malice, but we believe in black liberation without apology. So, we are clear to reject racism, colorism, and any evil harming the globe.
Eurovision (El Diablo)
In the past 40 years, the establishment and the music industry has increasingly promoted not only occult symbolism but Satanic imagery too. One example is how the Cyprus entry to Eurovision called "El Diablo" sparked outrage and protests due to it satanic messages. Many people know that Eurovision is an international song contest with massive influence. It has been around for decades. Millions of people in over 50 countries watch it every year. Back in 2019, Madonna (who is a follower of the Kabbalah) had masked dancers being killed in a fictional way by Madonna's breath coming with the Statue of Liberty falling down. Eurovision was canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic. It came about in 2021. Elena Tsagrinou from the area of Cyprus released the song of El Diablo. The song was about "giving her heart" to the devil. It was released on February 28, 201. Immediately, the Orthodox Church said that the song has a satanic message. People in Cyprus protested the song. Cyprus' state broadcaster said that the song is about falling in love with a "bad boy." The singer said it is about abusive relationships and the Metoo movement. If that is the case, why is the lyrics having it talking about devil saying that she is his angel? Common sense says that if someone tells you one time how they feel, believe them. The lyrics also talk about burn in a party and being "It's Heaven in Hell with you." These lyrics have nothing to do with Metoo or an abusive partner. It is about having fun with El Diablo. The video of it have Helena pose in the as above, so below sign. Now, it is important to condemn abuse and respect women. Yet, the lyrics of the song is not about it. It was a song created by industry veterans with a clear message. It is no secret that many occult elitists are targeting Christianity worldwide in order to promote a hatred of religion in general (in order to promote compromising, New Age doctrines like all religions are valid or even paganism is valid).
The Lil Nas X's Montero video is not only anti-Christ and hypocritical. It shows many elites and Christ-haters open disdain for Christianity. Lil Nas X is a puppet. He doesn't know about the New Age Movement, folks advocating one world religion, and the existence of various foundations who make it their business to bash believers in God constantly. True Christianity historically have been the made the scapegoat for many things, when Christians were persecuted by pagan Roman Empire members for centuries. Also, many Christians were leaders in the abolitionist, civil rights, labor rights, environmental rights, and other social movements for years. The video of Montero is self explanatory. It is not hard to decipher. Lil Nas X have worldwide fame for releasing Old Town Road. It was a hit in 2019. Like many puppets, the industry leaders use agents in order to stir people away from moral principles and integrity. Now, he is in Columbia's Records, and the elite promote him and their agenda. He has been on the cover of Teen Vogue. Now, the single of Montero (Call Me by Your Name) not only deals with sexuality. It deals with hypersexualizaiton, Satanism, and the deception that religious people collectively (especially the Body of Jesus Christ) should be blamed for any and all forms of oppression against human beings. In other words, Lil Nas X was a victim of bullying and disrespect growing up. That mess is evil, wrong, and unjustified. No human being should be assaulted, bullied, disrespected, and called slurs. Yet, real Christians shouldn't be blamed for that as such acts contradict the words of Jesus Christ including the rest of the Scriptures. This video is marketed to kids (regardless of what Lil Nas X has said), as this video is definitely inappropriate for children. This pro-Satanism agenda is not new. Years ago, Rolling Stones made the song Sympathy for the Devil. Many artists praised the anti-Christ bigot Aliester Crowley. For a large part of the music video, Lil Nas X is having a lapdance with Satan. The whole video celebrates Satanism under the guise of being an "acceptance" song. The video shows a heavenly setting with horns on it. The video mocks the Garden of Eden, with Lil Nas X plays Adam and Eve. On the tree of Knowledge, many symbols are in them looking like the Greek language. One occult symbol on that tree is Leviathan's cross or the cross of Satan. So, this video is beyond some coming out party, but a bashing of Christianity and religion in general. The Greek words on the tree has a quote from Plato's symposium. It says, "After the division the two parts of man, each desiring his other half." The quote is related to a banquet where they drink wine and praise Eros, the god of love and desire. Later, Lil Nas X's video have him being judged on Earth. Later, he is involved in other scenes. Yet, these woke hypocrites praise this song. It's a shame.
The song have him admitting that he lusts after those he envies. Lil Nas X in the video is stoned, go to Heaven, and uses a stripper pole to go to Hell. As a stripper, there is Satanic imagery in the video including the goat of Mendes pentagram. The video shows the words of damnant quod non intellgeunt or They condemn what they don't understand. Later, Lil Nas X did a lapdance on Satan, grabs Satan's horns and places them on his own head. Then, he reaches the goal of occultists to be a god himself after his satanic initiation is complete. As usual, the corporate media claim that the video is just a metaphor about him being gay and people condemning him. That's a load of nonsense. The video with intense symbolism, lyrics disrespecting spirituality, and mocking Christianity has to do with evil. His "Satan shoes" with one drop of blood on it proves that it's literally about him praising Satan. The official website of the shoes praises Satan. It has the Bible verse of Luke 10:18 reading" And He said to them, I saw Satan Fall like lightning from Heaven." Lil Nas X hold the shoe and has the one eye sign. The video and its message has nothing to do with liberation and empowerment. It has to do with the music video showing Lil Nas X being a puppet for the industry and glorifying satanic themes. This has nothing to do with true black culture as black culture is about empowering people, praising God, and rejecting materialism. The popular culture elites want kids to embrace anti-God, occult message clearly. The corporate elites are hypocrites to lecture us on free speech when talking about WAP, Cuties, and El Diablo, but they want to censor speech that they don't agree with. Lil Nas X grinding on Satan and later taking his power to be the new ruler of Hell including his mocking of spiritual teachings have nothing to do with a moral crusade on social acceptance. It has to do with mocking religious people and hating God (in the form of rebellion). Imagine if that video mocked Judaism, Islam, and the New Age Movement in a similar fashion? We know what would happened, and Lil Nas X would be immediately forced to apologize or lose tons of endorsements. Wicked celebrities act as false idols during these end times. This doesn't mean that we minimize Lil Nas X's suffering. He suffered a great deal of unjust mistreatment. It is wrong to use slurs, to dehumanize a person, to use jokes to mock marginalized human beings, and to use oppression against a person of any background. All people should be treated with dignity and with respect as all humans are created equal. In real life, many great comments in Youtube alone have been unjustly censored for no legitimate reason. It has happened to me too. Montero is proof of all what people like me have been saying and written for over 10 years. It's a wild confirmation.
The Great Reset by the World Economic Forum
Recently, the World Economic Forum released a video called, "What is the Great Reset?" This video is used to discuss about certain issues from the pandemic to other matters. Like always, we have facts on our side. We know that many political and economic elites advocate for globalization and even one world government. I have plenty of quotes of those folks saying it from Walter Cronkite to David Rockefeller. The World Economic Forum's video in talking about the Great Reset was a propaganda piece to put it lightly in my view to omit certain real issues necessary to understand the bigger picture. I have watched the video to see what it is about. The video talk about solutions, but the 1 percent control the majority of the wealth on Earth. Working together under token change is not enough. Revolutionary change is needed. The commercial is supported by the Davos agenda. The video says that 2020 is the death of capitalism as we know it. We know that capitalism is imperfect. Capitalism in the modern sense existed since the late Middle Ages with nobles and Kings. Later, evil people used capitalistic exploitation to harm the world from the British Empire to Hitler (as Western capitalism from IBM to other corporations funded the Third Reich). Also, we know that Stalin Communism is complicit in the deaths of millions of people in the Soviet Union. Stalin was an anti-religious bigot and later an anti-Semite, so I have no respect for Stalin.
Many populists do a disservice to legitimately expose Stalin, but are silent on the imperfections of capitalism (which has contributed to income inequality and other forms of oppression that we witness today). The WEF isn't calling for the end of capitalism per se, but a new form of capitalism. Many of the mega corporations own a large part of the resources of the globe. We certainly want change, but not an authoritarianism that violates human civil liberties in the process of that change. The global elites are involved in a system no where near socialism when only a select group of people own a large percentage of the means of production. We have a feudalistic system which is socialism for the rich and capitalism for the poor. The World Economic Forum's video is slick in trying to talk about some legitimate issues on the environment, but it refuses to expose the Pilgrim Society, large corporations, and other entities responsible for much of the pollution, economic inequality, imperialism, and other evils that we witness today in 2021.
ELE2
Busta Rhymes's 2020 album of ELE2 (or Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God) is one of his most lyrical albums of his career. His song with Kendrick Lamar was very poetic and lyrical. In essence, ELE2 is about Busta Rhyme's political, social, economic, and spiritual views. It is no secret that Busta Rhymes is part of the Five Percent Nation. The album reflects the Five Percent teachings, and rap music have many powerful artists with links to the organization too. Busta Rhymes have made over 10 albums and 56 music videos. He has been involved in hip hop for decades now. He came from Brooklyn, NYC and was on the scene during the Golden Age of Hip Hop. Busta Rhymes, like Missy Elliot, has been flashy with his videos being extra creative. He gave East Coast hip hop a new boost of energy and caused music videos to change forever with the influence of Hype Williams too. For example, Busta Rhymes in his 1996 video Woo-Hah!! Got You All in Check was a video that was ahead of its time. Much of his music have fun themes and serious themes too like The Coming (1996), When Disaster Strikes (1997), and E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front (1998). These albums talk about a disaster in the future or a major event that would change the world forevermore. In 2021, the world is controversial, even moreso, than the 1990's. Busta Rhymes is almost 50 years old. His new album of Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God has many messages and symbolism.
The cover of ELE2: The Wrath of God have a man with a skull wearing a facemask and an ELE symbol on its forehead. That was about the pandemic and people wearing masks. ELE2 is about a more serious tone. Busta Rhymes admitted that his album is about analyzing a serious event of the pandemic, our intelligence being insulted, and protecting our families. Busta Rhymes talked about those in power has an agenda going on to promote propaganda against the people. He said that his artwork in 1998 on his album of E.L.E. had the WTC gone and New York in flames. 3 years later, 9/11 happened. So, Busta Rhymes believed that shady people are involved in corruption in the world (which has been demonized by some as a "conspiracy theory"). The intro of the album of ELE2 shows the Biblical person of Nimrod unifying the world and making one language. The Tower of Babel is mentioned, and it said that humanity have learned nothing in being in defiance to God. Now, we know that many elitists promote the new world order. The intro implies that this goal will cause the ultimate wrath of God again. A common lesson in life is that people are doomed to repeat history if the lessons of the past aren't learned. That is what the intro is all about. The album have concepts and symbolism from the Five Percent Nation as Busta Rhymes and Rakim are famous members of Five Percenters. The song Satanic talks about the satanic imagery that took over some of hip hop, pop, and other musical entities in the few years. Busta warns artists that, by bowing down to Satan in their music, they’re “playing with a match that can grow into an inferno." Busta talks about artists using visuals using like rituals and sacrifices. This is confirmation about people like us for over 10 years now documenting occult, satanic, and other diverse symbolism in mainstream music videos. Busta says that they used to be subtle, but now they “display it major." That is 100% true. Busta Rhymes made a promotional video called The Prophecy will be Fulfilled about Catholic clergymen secretly worshiping Satan.
Ironically enough, despite the messages found in ELE2, Busta Rhymes himself ended up being accused of being satanic. I don't believe that Busta Rhymes is satanic, but he wants to make a point in that video. A Catholic priest in the promotional video gives a sermon that quotes various parts of the Bible including Psalm 37: “The wicked plot against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them.” The priest marks the foreheads of children with the ELE2 logo which is similar to the Mark of the Beast. The video shows the priest showing his true demonic face. The children acts possessed with glowing eyes. Some accuse the video of being satanic, but it's a reflection of his Five Percent views. Five Percenters have the sun, moon, a star, and the number 7 (representing God). It was created in 1964 by Clarence 13X, or a former Nation of Islam member. Clarence worked under Malcolm X. Clarence left the NOI, because he didn't view Wallace Fard Muhammad as God incarnate. Instead, Clarence 13X taught his students that the black man (individually and collectively) is God. Conversely, in the eyes of the Five Percenters, white people are “devils” and their technology is actually “tricknology” that will not stand the test of time. What do I believe in ? I believe that black people are the original humans on Earth. I believe that Black is Beautiful. I don't view myself as a god or God, as I am only a black human being. Five Percenters believe that only 10 percent of the world's people know the truth of existence. These elites and their agents keep 85% of the world in ignorance and under control. The remaining 5 percent know the truth and are given the mission to enlighten the 85%. These people are known as "poor righteous teachers." Five Percenters have similarities to Islam, but they are not equivalent to orthodox Islam. Five Percenters believe that there is no mystery God and the Original Man (or black people) can be a god via knowledge of self. I do believe in God that is beyond the power of Nature and human beings. Freemasonry teaches this doctrine of man being like a god or experience godhood like Manly P. Hall and Wilmhurst.
Know Thyself is the hermetic axiom found in Mystery Schools like in Freemasonry. NGE believes in apotheosis of humanity which is similar to Gnosticism and the New Age Movement instead of the beliefs of traditional monotheistic religions. The Five Percenters believe that the Asiatic black man is God and his proper name is “Allah." Supreme Mathematics and the Supreme Alphabet is used by NGE to understand how man relates to the universe. For instance, in Supreme Mathematics, the number 7 and the letter G (the 7th letter of the alphabet) are associated with God. While Freemasonry is a rigid secret society that recruits the local elites within its ranks, the NGE is a community-based organization that attracts disenfranchised men and inmates in urban areas. Artists such as Rakim, Busta Rhymes, Jay Electronica, the entire Wu-Tang Clan, Erykah Badu, Jay-Z, Nas, and many others integrated NGE concepts and symbolism into their lyrics while heavily influencing hip-hop slang in general. Expressions such as “word is bond”, “peace”, “cipher”, “dropping science”, “dropping knowledge”, and calling each other “god” all originate from the NGE. The symbol of the NGE has been worn by Rakim, Jay Z, and RZA. That is why Jay Z publicly said that he believes in one God, he doesn't believe in organized religion (as Jay Z said in public that he isn't a Christian or a Muslim), he doesn't believe in Hell, and he believes in karma. Obviously, I don't share Jay Z's spiritual views. Busta Rhymes stands next to a picture of Clarence 13X in a music video called Master Fard Muhammad. That is why it is not a secret that Busta Rhymes refers to himself as God in ELE2 and in other albums. So, the corrupt priest in the promotional video promoting ELE2 is about criticizing organized religion in general (which is common in mainstream society). This is found in the Nation of Gods and Earths FAQ site where they criticize organized religion. So, ELE2 is a creative album with tons of messages that many rappers don't do. I agree with ELE2 in exposing the new world order agenda, satanic imagery in music videos, and the destruction of lives from the pandemic. I don't agree with the Five Percenter religion or its doctrines. Likewise, I am not God. So, Busta Rhymes, despite his spiritual errors, is much more sincere than others in exposing the elite's agenda. We should definitely be aware of how the world is and use means to resist the evil from the one percent elites who desire a globalized, conformist, and neoliberal world order to exist (filled with capitalist exploitation, imperialism, distraction, and other evils).
Lana Del Rey's Chemtrails over the Country Club
Lana Del Rey's Chemtrails Over the Country Club not only has multiple meanings. It outlines how mainstream society readily promotes a false image that ignores the brutal reality of what time it is in the world. The music video of the song have chemtrails being sprayed in the sky, while wealthy women turn into witches at night. Lana Del Rey have had a career making songs about relationships, sometimes being even toxic. Her real name is Elizabeth Woolridge Grant. She used to go by Lizzie Grant. Then, she developed into Lana Del Rey with a new style, a new aesthetic, and a new philosophy about life. In the cover of Lovecat Magazine in 2012, she is in a picture with her using a diamond to hide one eye. The industry certainly have an influence on her. Lana was once pictured with the perverted and rapist Harvey Weinstein. Lana mimicked the image of Marilyn Monroe, and as we know Monroe was a victim of massive abuse, and she is a rumored Beta Kitten slave. In the song Body Electric, Lana Del Ray sings that, "Elvis is my daddy, Marilyn is my mother." In National Anthem, LDR recreates Monroe’s iconic “Happy Birthday Mr. President” moment which was dedicated to JFK. In 2020, she spoke in support of third wave feminism. She said that she is interested in witchcraft and wants her fans to engage in rituals with her. So, she is part of the elite's agenda, as the elite are in love with alternative forms of spirituality that goes against the Judeo-Christian ethic.
The title of LDR’s 2021 album (and lead single) Chemtrails Over the Country Club has multi-leveled symbolism. Chemtrails is about the theory that the government or other entities are in a secret program to add toxic chemicals to the atmosphere via aircraft. It looks like visible plumes in the sky similar to contrails. People, who believe in it, readily claim that the chemtrails can cause sterilization, reduction of life expectancy, mind control, or weather control. The music video have chemtrails sprayed over the country club. The video shows the stereotypical image of mostly white Americans during the 1950's. The album cover shows a lack of diverse people, because back in the day about 80 percent of Americans were white. People have criticized her for the cover being a lack of people of color. Lana responds that some of her best friends are rappers and her boyfriends are rappers. It's like saying that she has black friends, so she can't be racist. That's a silly argument, because many racists have dated and slept with black people before. The symbolism of the video is all about 1950's American society. The video has her driving a red Mercedes representing wealth and affluence. There is the country club with privileged women and children.
Lana has the mesh maks on. The video has a child looking at the sky while the chemtrails are sprayed above people. Later, Lana watches a movie with a girl that looks like her. The video alludes to the girl being her at a younger age. There are mirrors and reflections which are found in MK symbolism. The girl looks in the mirror, and Lana looks at her reflection in the car's side view mirror. Later, the sunny skies witness a tornado. This looks similar to the tornado in the movie of The Wizard of Oz where Dorothy is took to the land of OZ. It is no secret that the author of the Wizard of Oz have links to Theosophy and the occult. L. Frank Baum, the author of the Wizard of Oz was a member of the Theosophical Society and lover of the occult: "The appetite of our age for occultism demands to be satisfied, and while with the mediocrity of people will result in mere sensationalism, it will lead in many to higher and nobler and bolder thought; and who can tell what mysteries these braver and abler intellects may unravel in future ages?”
-L. Frank Baum, Aberdeen Saturday Pioneer, February 22nd 1890
Lana's car is sweep up in the tornado. The mirror is shattered. Later, Lana and her friends seemed to be possessed by walking around with red eyes. Vampire teeth and reptilian eyes exist. The red Mercedes is on fire, and Lana connects with a wolf kissing it. Lana becomes the wolf losing her inhibitions. Later, women are drawn to blood. Dissociate to the elite's secret, controversial side is part of the video. The video ends with the women going to bed and getting ready to act “normal” the next day. The video show women relaxing and turning into vampries doing sex and blood rituals. The symbolism shows these people as puppets of the elites. It is not a secret that the occult inspired elite do occultist rituals. One example is the Cremation of Care ritual in the Bohemian Grove. Another example is the Rothschild party back in the 1970's that inspired the Eyes Wide Shut Film. Another example is how musicians and celebrities tell stories all of the time of secret industry parties where sex rituals take place. So, nothing is new under the sun. We reject brainwashing people and the goals of the evil people in the establishment.
The U.S. vs. Billie Holiday film
One of the most important films released in the 2020s is The United States vs. Billie Holiday. It was released on February 26, 2021. It was directed by Lee Daniels. The producers of the projects are Lee Daniels, Jordan Fudge, Rucker Tooley, Joe Roth, Jeff Kirschenbaum, and Pamela Oas Williams. Suzan-Lori Parks created the screenplay. It starred the actors and actress of Andra Day (who is a great musician in real life) playing Billie Holiday, Trevante Rhodes, Natasha Lyonne, Evan Ross, Dana Gourrier, Erik LaRay Harvey, Tallulah Bankhead, and Garrett Hedlund. The movie is based on the book of, "Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs" by Johann Hari. The War on Drugs existed long before the 1970's and the 1980's with Nixon and Reagan. Billie Holiday was harassed by the federal government because of her outspoken political views in opposition to racism, lynching, and oppression. Audra Day was nominated for the the Academy Award for Best Actress and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama; the film was also nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song ("Tigress and Tweed"). Filming started on October 6, 2019 at Montreal, Canada. Tons of people have praised Audra Day's performance as Billie Holiday. The film details the life of Billie Holiday being targeted by the Federal Department of Narcotics with an undercover sting operation led by the black Federal Agent Jimmy Fletcher, with whom she had an affair with. Day captures the diverse life of Billie Holiday. The movie has Holiday an interview with a fan. Law enforcement didn't like her song "Strange Fruit" which condemns lynching in the South and other places of America. Harry Anslinger or the Federal Bureau of Narcotics have a vindictive vendetta against Billie Holiday in the film. Ansligner was not only a racist, but he said that jazz was of "the devil." The War on Drugs was used by the powers that be to not only criminalize non violent people who suffered drug addiction. The War on Drugs was utilized by some in the government to expand the prison industrial complex, strip resources from oppressed communities, permitted racism, and made false racist stereotypes against black people including other people of color.
On civil liberty grounds alone, the War on Drugs has been a disgrace. That is why it should end with alternatives to help those with drug addiction. People know how I feel about Lee Daniels. It is what it is. Lee Daniels said that a white man can call black people the n word and still loves black people (Daniels wants white people to say the n word). Lee Daniels called himself a sellout and make an anti-black woman comment about welfare lines. Recently, he said something about criticizing white racism, but he has refused to condemn his previous self hating comments. Two things can be true. Lee Daniels made problematic statements, and the movie about Billie Holiday has the right to be known to the public. The movie didn't sugarcoat Billie Holiday's life. It showed her as she was. Billie Holiday was a genius musician with defiance, courage, and a creative spirit that inspires us all. Race and sex are involved in the film. While black and white people use drugs in similar rates, black people are jailed more percentage wise than whites even if they are convicted of the same crime. Women disproportionately experience abuse, rape, domestic violence, and other crimes in our world. We have to condemn evils, and we are clear that Billie Holiday never deserved this mistreatment by her own government. Billie Holiday was a musician, an activist, a lover, and an old soul who brought her creative power in changing the world forevermore.
Rest in Power Sister Billie Holiday.
Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe was an actress who lived a life of pain and suffering. Back in the day, many of us didn't know that Monroe suffered so much turmoil in her life. For the past 20 years, we know now. Her life was similar to Dorothy Dandridge, but Dorothy Dandridge was an African American. Marilyn Monroe was propped up by society in the promoting the myth of the superiority of white woman beauty. Many wanted her to be the sex symbol of that era. To this very day, self haters and white racists believe in this myth. The truth is that beauty is diverse, and black women's beauty is sacrosanct. Black is always Beautiful. The sad irony was that while the elites propped Marilyn Monroe in public, many of that same crowd wickedly abused Monroe in private. In private, Marilyn Monroe was a sensitive, young woman who was more progressive than people think. The abuse that Monroe experienced contributed to her unfortunate, premature passing back in the 1960's. To understand Marilyn Monroe's life fully, you have to study things chronologically. Many scholars like Vigilant Citizen, Fritz Springmeier, etc. mentioned that Marilyn Monroe could have been a Hollywood mind control slave. I wouldn't be shocked if that is true as many celebrities are victims of abuse and manipulation for years and decades. We know about the CIA's MK Ultra programs that harmed many human beings' lives.
To start, her name originally was Norma Jeane Mortenson. She had a dysfunctional early life. Her birth was on June 1, 1926 to Glayds Peral Baker. That is why she was placed with evangelical Christian foster parents Albert and Ida Boldender in Hawthorne, California. Her mother, Gladys struggled to find work. Later, Gladys was sent to a mental hospital after being diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. Marilyn Monroe was sexually abused as a child (one of the abusers was Ervin Silliman Goddard). We know tons of people in the industry were victims of abuse too like: Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, Gabrielle Union, Dorothy Dandridge, Corey Feldman, and other people. Marilyn Monroe was shy, had a stutter, and was withdrawn. Growing up, Monroe was in many foster homes. In the summer of 1935, she briefly stayed with Grace and her husband Erwin "Doc" Goddard and two other families, and in September, Grace placed her in the Los Angeles Orphans Home. When she was just 16 years old, Marilyn Monroe married James Dougherty. By the 1940's, she started her career as an actress and model. Her contract was renewed in February 1947, and she was given her first film roles, bit parts in Dangerous Years (1947) and Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay! (1948). Also, Marilyn Monroe worked as a stripper at a Burlesque house in Los Angeles. The industry regularly treat actors and actresses as pieces of meat not as human beings. The industry convinced Marilyn Monroe to have aesthetic surgery, change her name from Norma Jeane to Marilyn Monroe, and change her hair color to blonde. Hollywood had her in films to advance the "dumb" blonde stereotype. One example is how the film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Marilyn has the hair and acts as a materialistic woman who uses her charm to go out with men. The motif is shown in many films by other people for generations. The Asphalt Jungle in 1950 found her in a gangster film. 1953 was when she was in the film Niagara. This film made her prominent, and many of her roles were controversial for its time (because of her wearing skin tight clothes, bikinis, etc.). Veteran star Joan Crawford to publicly called her behavior "unbecoming an actress and a lady." In September 1954, Monroe began filming Billy Wilder's comedy The Seven Year Itch, starring opposite Tom Ewell as a woman who becomes the object of her married neighbor's sexual fantasies. Although the film was shot in Hollywood, the studio decided to generate advance publicity by staging the filming of a scene in which Monroe is standing on a subway grate with the air blowing up the skirt of her white dress on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The shoot lasted for several hours and attracted nearly 2,000 spectators. She once married DiMaggio during that. DiMaggio was the famous NY Yankers baseball player. They divorced at October 1954 after nine months because of DiMaggio's jealousy, controlling attitude, and him physically abusing her.
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1956 was the year when Marilyn Monroe achieved massive Hollywood fame. In that year, she had a role in the drama of Bus Stop. It was a non-comedy film. On June 29, Monroe and Miller were married at the Westchester County Court in White Plains, New York; two days later they had a Jewish ceremony at the home of Kay Brown, Miller's literary agent, in Waccabuc, New York. With the marriage, Monroe converted to Judaism, which led Egypt to ban all of her films. Due to Monroe's status as a sex symbol and Arthur Miller's image as an intellectual, the media saw the union as a mismatch. The last film that Monroe completed was John Huston's The Misfits, which Miller had written to provide her with a dramatic role. She played a recently divorced woman who becomes friends with three aging cowboys, played by Clark Gable, Eli Wallach and Montgomery Clift. The filming in the Nevada desert between July and November 1960 was again difficult. Monroe and Miller's marriage was effectively over, and he began a new relationship with set photographer Inge Morath. By the early 1960's, Monroe's health was also failing: she was in pain from gallstones, and her drug addiction was so severe that her make-up usually had to be applied while she was still asleep under the influence of barbiturates. Miller and Monroe divorced on January 1961. The movie of the Misfits has received more favorable reviews in the twenty-first century. Geoff Andrew of the British Film Institute has called it a classic, Huston scholar Tony Tracy has described Monroe's performance the "most mature interpretation of her career", and Geoffrey McNab of The Independent has praised her for being "extraordinary" in portraying the character's "power of empathy."
The pain that Marilyn Monroe had was also brought about by her being isolated by people. She was under high surveillance. Actress Veronica Hamel and her husband in 1972 found bugging equipment all over Marilyn Monroe's home. Her acting teacher was Lee Strasberg. Her psychiatrists were Margaret Hohenberg, Marianne Kris, and Ralph Greenson. She gone to psychiatrists constantly. This is documented in the book, "Marilyn Monroe Confidential: An Intimate Account" by Lena Pepitone. Lee Strasberg inherited 75 percent of her estate, and Dr. Kris obtained 25 percent. According to author Jennifer Jean Miller, Marilyn Monroe was blocked from meeting the Hogan family. Doctors, psychologists, and acting coaches controlled a great deal of her life. Marilyn Monroe even wrote a disturbing poem called "The Surgeon Story" about being cut open by Lee Strasberg and psychiatrist Margaret Holenberg. Some say that this was either her recollection of a nightmare or some mind control session. Marilyn Monroe was forcibly taken to the 7th floor of a mental hospital by 4 people against her will. She had 2 failed pregnancies. There is no question that Marilyn Monroe was a victim of abuse and severe mind control.
At the height of Marilyn Monroe's fame, she knew President John F. Kennedy. She even celebrated JFK's Birthday at a concert. This happened on May 19, 1962. Monroe sings the song to the President in a skin tight dress. Her dress had more than 2,500 rhinestones on it. By 1962, Monroe was going through many affairs and instability mentally. Many rumors existed of Monroe having affairs with JFK, his brother Bobby Kennedy, Marlon Brando, etc. Tony Jerris recorded such information in his book Marilyn Montroe: My Little Secret. In Marilyn Monroe: The Biography, biographer Donald Spoto wrote that Marilyn Monroe's possible only affair with JFK happened at Bing Crosby's Palm Springs, California, home for a party (on March 24, 1962). Actress Susan Strasberg, daughter of Lee Strasberg and close friend of Monroe, corroborated this story in her unpublished memoir. "It was O.K. to sleep with a charismatic president," Susan said, "and Marilyn loved the secrecy and the drama of it, but Kennedy was not the kind of man she wanted to spend her life with, and she made that very clear." Monroe was raised Christian Science, Baptist, and then followed Judaism.
This was a picture of Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe. They were well known friends.
*Not to many people know about Marilyn Monroe's progressive politics. This is proven in the book entitled, "Marilyn : The Passion and the Paradox" by Lois Banner back in 2012. Monroe was a child raised during the Great Depression. Marilyn Monroe was raised with people among different races and classes. Also, she was a friend to Dorothy Dandridge and Ella Fitzgerald (from Newport News, Virginia or the 757). In 1960, Marilyn Monroe was a founding member of the Hollywood branch of the Committee for a Sane Nuclear Policy. She was elected as an alternate delegate to the Connecticut Democratic Caucus. She also had pro-Castro views on Cuba, and she expressed support for the Civil Rights Movement. Her marriage to Arthur Miller inspired her to be open with her political views. Miller was called to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee and refused to name names. She told a reporter during the era of SANE’s founding “My nightmare is the H-bomb. What’s yours?” She used her many media connections to push for Democratic and pro-peace policies that she believed would make a more just world. During her last interview, she asked the reporter to end the article with her own following words: "...What I really want to say: That what the world really needs is a real feeling of kinship. Everybody: stars, laborers, Negroes, Jews, Arabs. We are all brothers. Please don’t make me a joke. End the interview with what I believe..." The FBI illegally monitored her and said that she was "very positively and concisely leftist." The daughter of her psychiatrist once said of Monroe: "[She was] passionate about equal rights, rights for blacks, rights for the poor. She identified strongly with the workers." Marilyn Monroe advocated for peace in the world.
She underwent a cholecystectomy and surgery for her endometriosis, and spent four weeks hospitalized for depression. In June DiMaggio's book Marilyn, Joe, and Me, June wrote that Marilyn Monroe was exploited sexually by old men in the industry to maintain her career. Monroe had her own production company later on. She was helped by ex-husband Joe DiMaggio, with whom she rekindled a friendship, and dated his friend, Frank Sinatra, for several months. Monroe also moved permanently back to California in 1961, purchasing a house at 12305 Fifth Helena Drive in Brentwood, Los Angeles in early 1962. Monroe returned to the public eye in the spring of 1962; she received a "World Film Favorite" Golden Globe Award and began to shoot a film for Fox, Something's Got to Give, a remake of My Favorite Wife (1940). It was to be co-produced by MMP, directed by George Cukor and to co-star Dean Martin and Cyd Charisse. Days before filming began, Monroe caught sinusitis; despite medical advice to postpone the production, Fox began it as planned in late April. Monroe next filmed a scene for Something's Got to Give in which she swam naked in a swimming pool. To generate advance publicity, the press was invited to take photographs; these were later published in Life. This was the first time that a major star had posed nude at the height of their career. On August 4, 1962, Marilyn Monroe passed away. She lived at 12305 Fifth Helena Drive in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. Her housekeeper Eunice Murray and her psychiatrist Ralph Greenson found her dead in her bedroom. the toxicology report showed that the cause of death was acute barbiturate poisoning. She had 8 mg% (milligrams per 100 milliliters of solution) chloral hydrate and 4.5 mg% of pentobarbital (Nembutal) in her blood, and 13 mg% of pentobarbital in her liver. Empty medicine bottles were found next to her bed. The possibility that Monroe had accidentally overdosed was ruled out because the dosages found in her body were several times over the lethal limit. Her passing was a shock. Some consider her passing suicide, accidental overdose, or foul play. The first LAPD officer, who investigated the death scene, Jack Clemmons, had gone on record to state that he believed that she was murdered. The police was only called more than 1 hour after Monroe was found dead. The maid cleaned the room up and linen was changed after she was found dead. The prime witness Eunice Murray left the country and was never questioned again.
In today's industry, modern day imagery of Marilyn Monroe's fashion and look has been emulated by Annie Nicole Smith, Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, Madonna, Megan Fox, Katy Perry, Courtney Stodden, Nicki Minaj, Lana del Rey, and other human beings. Monarch programming, Beta Kitten imagery, and MK Ultra abuse has been going on for ages in the world. The tragedy of Marilyn Monroe is a representation of the exploitative nature of the industry in general. The abuse, manipulation, and exploitation of many celebrities by the powers that be has been documented by tons of research. Marilyn Monroe saw first hand the wickedness of the entertainment industry. She passed away before her time. The lesson here is that we learn from the passing away of many human beings in order to stand up for righteousness, truth, and wisdom in our time and in the future. We reject abuse and human exploitation. We love justice, and we believe in human dignity for all. In that sense, we lift up our souls to be a light of honor for the Creator God.
Her funeral, held at the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery on August 8, was private and attended by only her closest associates. The service was arranged by Joe DiMaggio, Monroe's half-sister Berniece Baker Miracle and Monroe's business manager Inez Melson. Hundreds of spectators crowded the streets around the cemetery. Monroe was later entombed at Crypt No. 24 at the Corridor of Memories. Marilyn Monroe was an outspoken advocate for civil rights and human rights. The myths about Marilyn Monroe was that she wasn't very smart, she was naive, and she was not a true actress. The truth is that Monroe was a businesswoman, was smart, and wanted her legacy to be bold. Mae West was before her, and Madonna came after her.
Mass Media
The mass media is a reality. We live in a different time than even in 2001. The paradox is that the corporate media is very powerful, while independent media voices struggle to allow their voices to be heard greatly. It is a historical fact that the corporate media is controlled by select mega-corporations. Much of the mainstream media has been infiltrated by CIA interests as proven by the CIA's Operation Mockingbird program. The CIA's MK-Ultra program used drugs in experiments in trying to promote mind control experiments among many Americans decades ago. That is why corporate media networks overtly promoted not only the Iraq War initially. Today, they endorse Western imperialism worldwide, omit the Yemen crisis, and refuse to talk about more controversial topics (like Secret Societies, Hollywood propaganda, torture, the real events of imperialism, and Gulf on Tonkin deception that led to more American military involvement in the Vietnam War). Edward Louis Bernays was an Austrian-American pioneer in the field of public relations and propaganda, referred to in his obituary as "the father of public relations." He made forms of tactics in order to get people to buy products. His methods are still used today in getting people to follow agendas. Some of the largest media companies in the world today are Alphabet, the Walt Disney Company, Comcast, 21st Century Fox, Facebook, Bertelsmann, Viacom, and the CBS Corporations. These 8 companies alone have a huge amount of influence on movies, TV shows, Internet services, and other technological features that billions of people witness everyday. Netflix has been changing the game for years now too.
The reality is that we have serious economic and political issues in the world. The masses of the people and the workers get America going not billionaires by themselves. We know that health care is a human right. We know that wages are too low for so many in the world which is why a living wage is a necessity. Government is important to promote, maintain, improve upon, and develop to serve the general welfare of the people. I have no issue with a wealth tax and a fair taxation system where super wealthy billionaires don't pay 0 federal income taxes anymore. Now, we have centibillionaires like Elon Musk worth over 150 billion dollars. Back in 1952, the corporate share of federal tax revenue was 32 percent. In 2020, it was down to 7 percent.
The common lie among numerous skeptics is that no conspiracy ever existed in history. History teaches us that conspiracies do exist like the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, Operation Paperclip, and the Tuskegee Experiment. The deal is that not everything is a conspiracy though, and we make that distinction clear. The oil industry, the pharmaceutical industry, and other industries fund large media institutions constantly for decades. The mass media culture should be placed into context. That means that when a media figure lies, that person should be called out with evidence. If a media person is telling the truth, then that is fine. The Capitol insurrection by racist, far right terrorist on January 6, 2021 document once again that white racist nationalists are the biggest terrorist threat in America now. The overall point is that we have long way in having justice for all, so we have to do all that we can to promote free speech, independent thought, inquiry, and imagination in order for us to see true liberation.
Conclusion (for the Popular Culture series)
There has been many stories about Tom MacDonald (or the Canadian rapper and singer) so much on the Internet, that I will issue this commentary about him. What Tom does is not new. Mark Dice (when he mocks liberals and asks people questions in the street in a sarcastic way for over 10 years now) does that this constantly. Tom MacDonald hypocritically criticizes cancel culture and wants divisions to end, but his music promotes divisions in bashing progressive activism and progressive ideals. Also, Tom bashes rappers who promote nihilism, but he has many records promoting violence. There are many examples of him doing this. For example, in his song of Fake Woke (which was released in January 29, 2001), he doesn't agree with white privilege and lies saying that Black Lives Matter is a stupid name, because he believes that the systems harms people just the same. His lyrics shows his views and his agenda. He's a liar. The system doesn't oppress all people the same. Sociological studies and other studies document how racism, health discrimination, educational discrimination, and other forms of discrimination disproportionately harms the lives of black Americans more so than white Americans. Black people serve jail for more time than white people in America even if both groups of people are convicted of the exact same offense.
Not to mention that the term Black Lives Matter is not offensive. It is about promoting the dignity of black human lives, not promoting hatred of every white person. The Fake Woke song from him doesn't criticize Eminem and Cardi B for their racism, but he criticized them for criticizing Trump. Tom McDonald has a persecution complex where he feels that his whiteness is being bashed, but society from TV to movies constantly praise whiteness openly all of the time. That is why many self hating black people love some Tom MacDonald and his messages of obfuscation and taking things out of context. His songs of I Don't Care and Coronavirus (which made factual inaccuracies about the pandemic) are typical of him. MacDonald claims that straight white men are persecuted extremely massively, when the people in the 1 percent are mostly straight white men. Tom believes in the myth that black social activists are going around daily to curse out or condemn every white person they see. That is why racists take comfort to him, because Tom omits the massive racism and oppression that black people and other people have experienced for a long time. Tom MacDonald is also a sexist. He Tweeted the following words on December 2, 2016: "I wanna tie a feminists to a chair, tape her eyes open and force her to watch a full season of Keys To The VIP. Bet she implodes."
Police brutality, sexism, xenophobia, and systematic racism are realities that must end without compromise. White privilege is a documented reality, and some black people have to stop believing in the myth that seeking white acceptance in a compromising fashion is how to live life. Many of those claiming to be so "independent" are far right extremists. Tom MacDonald is honest in his coded language, his lies, and his distortion of what black liberation is. You live life by treating people right and promoting black liberation. The irony is that progressives brought the Civil Rights Act, clean water laws, the Voting Rights Act, and other blessings, but many radical conservatives (in FOX News, etc.) are propping up their hero MacDonald (when far right extremists have passed an unjust, voter suppression laws in Georgia. Georgia Governor Kemp signed that evil law near a picture of a plantation. A black woman legislator was unjustly arrested for just knocking on a door. Republicans are certainly dangerous for democracy. Pro-Trump far right extremists terrorized people at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. HR 1 and HR 4 must be passed by Congress ASAP). There is no middle ground with racism, xenophobia, voter suppression laws, environmental pollution, and other evils. We have to stand on truth, and we are never ashamed of the truth period. I stand by my words on this issue.
By Timothy
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