Author Archive for dwalkerspeaking
Destroying Black Radio or Protecting Performer’s Rights? You Decide.
It’s funny how the things that you’re passionate about can be nonexistent one day, but the next consume your existence. Recently, I was introduced to an issue on performance artist’s rights. A bill entitled HR 848, sponsored by Rep. John Conyers passed through the Judiciary Committee last week to ensure that radio stations pay American artists performance royalties whenever their songs are played. Currently digital radio, television and film pay performer’s royalties to artists and the only countries that don’t include North Korea, China, Iran and the U.S. But all other foreign radio stations pay artist perfomer’s royalties. Seems fair right? Well it is.
Red or Blue Pill? Escaping The Matrix of Consumer Driven Capitalism
Being the owner of a streetwear line, I try to stay semi-fresh… well at least when there’s a chance I might be seen by people outside my inner circle. Otherwise, I’m rather comfortable rocking my funky, old, grey sweatpants and a dangerousNEGRO tee. I’ve never gotten a rush out of spending exorbitant amounts of cash to impress others or fill a subconscious insecurity. This is not to say that I haven’t made any purchasing mistakes (uhh buying a brand new BMW 1 year into my professional career on the advice of my girlfriend). Like most Americans, I have succumbed to the pressure of “keeping up with the Jones’” from time to time. Even still, I realize that our current system of consumer driven capitalism has desensitized us to the world’s ills and shields us from what is most important in life.
When Black Kids Talk “White”
uesday a good friend of mine asked me to speak to her 8 year old daughter about an issue in which I am quite familiar. For the entire semester, her oldest child has been pleading with her for a transfer to a new school. Apparently the young lady is being badgered and teased on a daily basis. It’s no secret that bullies tend to pick on those with obvious differences – the skinny kid, the overweight girl, or the guy that stutters. Unfortunately, in this instance, and across Black America, “talking white” can be added to the list of subjects that trigger harassment.
Yes We Can featuring Scram Jones, Rhymefest, Saigon, and dN!
Check out Scram Jones’ new prObama video featuring Rhymefest and Saigon. Rhymefest can be seen rocking the classic dN|Be Apparel Definition! Support lyrical Hip Hop folks!
dangerousNEXT: ZEALE
dangerousNEGRO was in the building at KRS-One’s Stop The Violence Tour in Houston this past weekend. Hosted by M1 from dead prez, we knew we were in for an exciting show. As the anticipation built up for The Blastmaster KRS-One to rip the stage, an act surprisingly stole the show! Sounding like a Slim Shady/Andre […]
Justice or Just Us?
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3gc9BNeMFE] How many times will I have to post one of these in 2009? I’m truly disgusted. 2009 is barely 10 days old and already there have been 3 Black men SHOT IN THE BACK BY POLICE. President Obama, please introduce a Universal Code of Police Conduct as soon as you take office. You’ll be […]
The American Criminal Justice System Needs To Be Revamped Part 2
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQxBg5Jxp7c&eurl=http://dwalkerspeaking.blogspot.com/2009/01/american-criminal-justice-system-needs.html&feature=player_embedded] Today is my birthday. I woke up to hundreds of facebook messages, text messages, emails, and voice messages wishing me many more years of life and happiness. I was all smiles until I viewed the footage of Oscar Grant being brutally murdered at the hands of the “good guys.” Never have I been so […]
This year Christmas seemed to have a somber tone. The recession has everyone down. More than ever, I have seen the importance of celebrating Kwanzaa. These 7 principles are more relevant today than ever before. Do yourself a favor and celebrate Kwanzaa with me: NGUZO SABA(The Seven Principles) Umoja (Unity)To strive for and maintain unity […]
The American Criminal Justice System Needs To Be Revamped
by Demetrius Walker I’ve never agreed with the American criminal justice system. Point blank, it is wrong and unfair on too many levels. Since a youngster in New York, I have observed how our current system has destroyed more lives than it has protected, reformed, and/or rehabilitated. To be considered the land of the free, […]
