In this video, Colorlines‘ Jay Smooth talks with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Hollis Wong-Wear, Jamila Woods and Dustin Washington about the song “White Privilege II“.
Although Colorlines expressed some legitimate hesitancy about how the interview would go, and how the attention given to the discussion might impact how their supporters might perceive them, they encourage you to check out the video, listen to the song, and go from there.
Other Notes for your consideration:
Moving from “Non” to “Anti” in Social Justice Work
Having Trouble Connecting With Oppressed Groups? Maybe It’s not Them. Maybe It’s You
We Are Not Beholden To Our Allies
On Being Called Out: Shut Up And Listen, Or, Resistance Is A Choice
From Aspiring Humanitarian, Relando Thompkins-Jones, MSW, LLMSW
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If you have a chance to see his performance of this song on Late Show last night, you will not be disappointed (I’d hope) especially in Nikkita Oliver who joined him wearing a Reparations T-shirt & reciting part of her poem “Black Lives Matter” http://wp.me/p1Mq0S-6io
I did see their performance on the Late Show last night, and I thought it was pretty powerful. I actually liked it better than the first one. Thanks for Sharing Nikkita’s poem, I’m interested in learning about the others’ work too.
Really good interview! Incredible in fact, not for what Mackelmore said, but for the other voices at the table that clearly helped this become a more encompassing vision, he spoke to specific aspects which were appreciated. I’ll admit being embarrassed that I’d not watched it before, because my love for Jay Smooth evaporated years ago, despite having been a very ardent fan for years & almost a decade now, the fact that he was hosting it really put me off watching it. Luckily he acts as moderator pretty much. Again, thanks for posting here…as that really moved me to watch it!
Well I’m glad you went on and watched it anyway. I guess it demonstrates the power of trust & relationships. Even if we might be hesitant about something, we may go the extra mile if it comes from someone we trust.
Agreed. I think the performance last night, the symbolism, etc…worked really well. Just followed the other guy (whose name is escaping me at this late hour) on Twitter, he has a great website & a place on Poets.org (I think)… really great work, and as powerful as Nikkita’s!