July 19, 2004

  • I finally saw "the apl song" video yesterday.  I have to say, I'm impressed with the social consciousness of the video.  Not only that, but to use the arts, in this case, hip-hop and music, as the vehicle towards social consciousness is powerful, because you've given social consciousness a voice and given the music another level of meaning.  I do believe that in our struggle for veterans equity, this will bring much needed media exposure.


    I was able to speak with some of the crew members of the video and we discussed the topic of artists being activists and vice versa.  Lily mentioned that artists are often tagged as not being activist enough, and that serves to push them even further away.  They are artists first.  I can respect that.  It's just too bad that not everyone is as easy going as me.


    I also ran into some people that were currently not having the best time with their parents and complaining that their parents are giving them grief.  I want to tell them how I wish my mom was still around to give me grief.  The grief of not having them there is worse, because you never get to have the good times anymore.  It's sad how often that people don't realize what they have until it's gone.  I think we as a people need to appreciate each other more.  The world would be a much better place.