Nomadic Massive is coming to my university this Friday. The World Affairs Colloquium (WAC) is facilitating this event and I am really excited about it. From what I have heard about Nomadic Massive they use hip hop music to promote and raise awareness about social justice. There is going to be a workshop with some of the members in the afternoon and then a concert in the evening, so not only do you get to listen to their music produced by the band, you also get to meet the band members and find out all the nitty gritty details about why and how they got involved with such a cause.
I think the world needs more of this: more people who are not afraid to speak out and let the world know hey this is what's going on and this is what we can do. I know quite a few people who believe they're rappers and singers and I want to challenge them and you too to let your heard voice or seen movements or expressed emotion to make a difference. If there is an issue that affects you, that really gets you riled up write about it, speak about, sing about, dance about it, paint, sculpt about it. Don't sit in the corner and complain or cry about it. Use the skills and resources you have to raise awareness and make a difference. And if for some reason you don't feel that you can, encourage others to do the same, explore avenues that are already present and get information about a wide array of things.
Challenge yourself to be the change you wish to see in the world. After all, it is yours and you do live in it. It should be what you want it to be.
That's the challenge always isn't it! We look up to others who have done it and wonder what is this supernatural power that they have that pushed them to make a change...and it is just a desire to see change and not wait on someone else to bring it about that makes them stand apart. So I will take this to heart!
ReplyDeleteSo true Double C. We always speak about Lucians, always waiting for someone to do something about something that affects us, but many of us, in fact all of us have the opportunity to make the necessary changes. It is our responsibility and we should do it instead of just sitting back and complaining and when asked what? we say nothing...You and I partner. Being the change I want to see in the world
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