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So you may have heard about the harassment of negroes and...

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:07:30 -0400

So you may have heard about the harassment of negroes and hispanics by police officers before. In New York City they’ve given it a fancy brand name and call it “Stop and Frisk” — but ask many people of color and they’ll tell you they’ve dealt with it for years. In the current trial about the policy the sitting judge weighed in yesterday

“A lot of people are being frisked or searched on suspicion of having a gun and nobody has a gun,” Judge Scheindlin, of Federal District Court in Manhattan, said on Monday during closing arguments in the trial. “So the point is: the suspicion turns out to be wrong in most of the cases.”

Say what?

You mean targeting brown and black folks and getting it wrong 90% of the time is a bad thing? That’s justmadness. Between that and the recent NYPD statistics showing that the incredibly necessary practice of Stop and Frisk which keeps everyone so safe had dropped 50% and by some sort of black magic (get it?) crime also dropped.

MADNESS I say.

So in an effort to call shenanigans to all of this and raise awareness of the problematic practice I put out an open call to artists, activists, lawmakers, and anyone who agreed this is a problem. I was joined by Pittsburgh rapper Jasiri X and Florida artist (who produced the track) Willie Evans Jr. and a bunch of personalities like NY Times best seller Baratunde Thurston, Daily Show Co-Creator Lizz Winstead, New York Councilman Jumaane Williams and many more. Check out the finish product and let me know what you think. And if you enjoy it please feel free to share the holy crap out of it. We’re hoping to make it clear that this sort of harassment is never okay.

janetmock: Elon James White of This Week in Blackness asked me...

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:23:31 -0400

janetmock:

Elon James White of This Week in Blackness asked me to be a part of this collective “stop and frisk” music video for the 10 Frisk Commandments Remix. Video features folks “rapping the personal words of the artists featured on the song speaking of contentious interactions with police officers and personal dealings as people of color.”

LIBERATION IS A COLLECTIVE PROCESS!

It was awesome to get Ms. Mock to be involved. Also featured? NY Times Best Seller Baratunde Thurston, NY Councilman Juamaane Williams, Daily Show Creator Lizz Winstead and a bunch more. The harrassment of people of color is a problem for EVERYONE. Reblog and spread the word. Help stop STOP and FRISK.

On-air w/ @johnfugelsang @viewpointCTV #twibnation (at Current...

Mon, 13 May 2013 20:58:03 -0400

On-air w/ @johnfugelsang @viewpointCTV #twibnation (at Current TV New York Studios)

On both #iTunes & #GooglePlay — cop this now &...

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:54:51 -0400

On both #iTunes & #GooglePlay — cop this now & share… #10FriskCommandments REMIX http://twib.me/FriskRemix

#10friskcommandments remix — in studio @ljoywilliams (at...

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:34:31 -0400

#10friskcommandments remix — in studio @ljoywilliams (at BcCo Studios)

What better way to spend Mother’s Day than shooting a rap...

Sun, 12 May 2013 16:55:32 -0400

What better way to spend Mother’s Day than shooting a rap video with my My mama! (at BcCo Studios)

#10friskcommandments remix video shoot w/ @daciatakesnote (at...

Sun, 12 May 2013 13:40:09 -0400

#10friskcommandments remix video shoot w/ @daciatakesnote (at BcCo Studios)

#TeamBlackness @daciatakesnote #NYC style… (at Stecchino)

Sat, 11 May 2013 16:39:26 -0400

#TeamBlackness @daciatakesnote #NYC style… (at Stecchino)

#5k finished and I hate you all. (at Walk/Run For Prospect Park...

Sat, 11 May 2013 10:57:41 -0400

#5k finished and I hate you all. (at Walk/Run For Prospect Park (5k))

I’m already losing this race. #5k (at Walk/Run For...

Sat, 11 May 2013 10:13:12 -0400

I’m already losing this race. #5k (at Walk/Run For Prospect Park (5k))

This is stupid. And dumb. And stupid. #5k (at Walk/Run For...

Sat, 11 May 2013 09:49:27 -0400

This is stupid. And dumb. And stupid. #5k (at Walk/Run For Prospect Park (5k))

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Thu, 09 May 2013 12:34:45 -0400

#Avengers nail polish. SHIT IS REAL IN THE WHOLE FOODS PARKING...

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:26:14 -0400

#Avengers nail polish. SHIT IS REAL IN THE WHOLE FOODS PARKING LOT. #ironman3 #WeNerdHard (at Regal Union Square Stadium 14)

We at @WeNerdHard are 1st on line for the #ironman3 marathon....

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:19:07 -0400

We at @WeNerdHard are 1st on line for the #ironman3 marathon. Folks behind us? Full out masks & ish. (at Regal Union Square Stadium 14)

The #BitterCynicalAdults are live at the #IRONMAN3 marathon....

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:09:03 -0400

The #BitterCynicalAdults are live at the #IRONMAN3 marathon. @WeNerdHard #wenerdhard (at Regal Union Square Stadium 14)

Where my #SubwaySurfers at? Excuse me while I enjoy the #1...

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:20:50 -0400

Where my #SubwaySurfers at? Excuse me while I enjoy the #1 headband. #WeNerdHard

Perfectly seared sea scallops… (at Spring Mill Cafe)

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:42:45 -0400

Perfectly seared sea scallops… (at Spring Mill Cafe)

Gravlox… #TTFunny (at Spring Mill Cafe)

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:35:37 -0400

Gravlox… #TTFunny (at Spring Mill Cafe)

Escargots… #TTFunny @eatLAUGHrepeat (at Spring Mill Cafe)

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:29:30 -0400

Escargots… #TTFunny @eatLAUGHrepeat (at Spring Mill Cafe)

Celebrating1 year married. Holy crap, I’m an adult…...

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:31:07 -0400

Celebrating1 year married. Holy crap, I’m an adult… #EmilyAndElon (at Spring Mill Cafe)