cinematicenthus · @Cinematicenthus
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I thought I'd share how 's song, "I'm Walking" was a big part of my childhood. As a kid of the 70s, I watched Happy Days so I heard a lot of 50s music that way (I had the 1930s,40s, 60s, covered because of living in a multi-generational household.)

So, when I heard Fats sing and play piano, and since I was studying piano as well, I felt a kinship with him.

Also, it's a reminder I need to take a walk today & everyday!
youtu.be/PaPYuUMLFIM

#fatsdomino #botd #africanamericanhistorymonth

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cinematicenthus · @Cinematicenthus
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"Get up, Stand Up! Stand up for your rights!

#africanamericanhistorymonth #BobMarley #botd

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cinematicenthus · @Cinematicenthus
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cinematicenthus · @Cinematicenthus
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I appreciate that Dr. Jeffries, a History professor at Ohio State, tells the truth in this Hip Hop documentary featuring Chuck D, that Reagan vilified and blamed blacks for the economic problems in the 1980s.

I like that Dr. Jeffries said:

"It's a really twisted way of explaining a problem borne not if what black people are doing, but what Capitalism is doing.

This is from the

youtu.be/8kVPrmBNYOI

#africanamericanhistorymonth #fightthepower #Documentary

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cinematicenthus · @Cinematicenthus
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