Brooklyn, Illinois

Brooklyn, Illinois is argued to be the first black town in the U.S. Located in East St. Louis, this town and its population have been forgotten over the years. At one time Brooklyn was thriving. It has a rich history including being a stop on the Chitlin’ Circuit. Over the years outside influences have succeeded in dismantling this historic town. With a new bridge planned to end up in Brooklyn, will it help this community or further diminish this forgotten town. 2003 Documentary. Warning: I had almost no experience and very rough equipment, so please watch for content not cinematography.

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U.S. States and Black Political Self-Perception

I have never met an African-American person who has ever worn their state of residence on their sleeve as a matter of political identity.

It’s not been successfully driven into us that the state one lives in can’t and shouldn’t adopt ideas and cultures and laws from other states.

It’s not been driven into us that borders between states should be so strict as they are.

It’s not been driven into us that states are countries unto themselves and can’t possibly be challenged on the merits of their governments’ actions by the national government.

It’s not been driven into us that federalism is, in any sense, a worthwhile method of governance.

I don’t think African-Americans will completely buy into the ideology of federalism, not when states and their governments give us so much unnecessary grief over our civil rights.

I’d like for someone to at least try to step into our shoes and convince people like me that federalism benefits Black people in this country, when it has failed so many states’ governments and their residents of all ethnicities.

Eatonville, Florida: A Historic Town Sets its Eyes on the Future

Two miles north of Orlando, Eatonville, Florida—the oldest historically black incorporated town in America—is looking at the big picture of what creates conditions for good health. Eatonville is strengthening its workforce with training and certifications in high-need trade areas and adult education classes. The town is expanding housing by offering even more options for families transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing with wrap-around services and support. Residents actively shape Eatonville’s priorities as demonstrated by the community-led revision of the town charter. The town is also fostering leaders of all ages to pass the Culture of Health baton through initiatives like Leadership Eatonville. In 2011, when a study revealed the town’s high diabetes rates—nearly triple the national average—community partners launched into action, creating Healthy Eatonville Place to promote and support healthier lifestyles. Learn more about Eatonville’s story and the rest of the 2018 RWJF Culture of Health Prize winners at http://www.rwjf.org/prize.

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Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande – Rain On Me (Official Music Video)

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Why is it So Hard to Remember What Happens in Transformers? | The Whole Plate: Episode 3

Auteur theory flows into film language, because Michael Bay loves him some film language (often without much thought to what the film language is actually *saying*).

Today, we’re going to talk about visual language, especially contrast and affinity, when it works and when it doesn’t, and why the visual language of Transformers makes it so difficult for what actually *happens* in the movies to stick with you after you leave the theater.

Also I finally said something nice about Christopher Nolan!

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Confederacy: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

Confederate symbols are still celebrated despite the ugly history they symbolize. John Oliver suggests some representations of southern pride that involve less racism and more Stephen Colbert.

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Brass Against – Lateralus (Tool Cover) ft. Samuel Hope and Suphala

Lateralus- (Tool Cover) ft. Samuel Hope and Suphala
Arranged by Andrew Gutauskas & Brad Hammonds

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Ryuichi Sakamoto: Playing the Piano for the Isolated

Ryuichi Sakamoto: Playing the Piano for the Isolated
with Special Guest – Hidejiro Honjoh
2020.04.02 // Tokyo

Setlist:
Ryuichi Sakamoto
M1. Andata
 
Hidejiro Honjoh
M2. honj Ⅱ
M3. Orikaebaya  (Music by Hidejiro Honjoh)
M4. Vermillion study  (Music by Hiroya Miura)
M5. Nocturne No.2  (Music by Kyoko Hirai)

Ryuichi Sakamoto & Hidejiro Honjoh
M6. improvisation – 20200402
 
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M7. 1900  (Music by Ennio Morricone)
M8. Minamata – Main Theme
M9. Gui
M10. Mizu no Naka no Bagatelle
M11. Bibo no Aozora
M12. Aqua
M13. Energy Flow
M14. Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence 

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M15. Perspective

*All songs written by Ryuichi Sakamoto unless otherwise noted.

Re-Edited Version by Zakkubalan
Subtitles by Aiko Masubuchi

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『Ryuichi Sakamoto: PTP04022020 with Hidejiro Honjoh』

RYUICHI SAKAMOTO
HIDEJIRO HONJOH

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