The jury has acquitted George Zimmerman, who killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, news outlets and public figures are advocating peace. The case has all the potential for a riot-worthy situation, but that won’t create a sustained change. An unarmed, young black male, an “authority figure” killer in the then-29 year old neighborhood watchman, and the polarizing race factor.
The death of Trayvon Martin has not been far from the minds of black America, and yet, many white American’s are not following the trial or feel no real investment in the outcome. The case has proven that there is no post-racial America.
It’s time for a revolution. Time for a real conversation about race in America. If there is to be a “revolution,” it may not be televised, but it will definitely be tweeted. Social Media is the new TV and has been a source of feedback directly from the court of public opinion. And between the Zimmerman trial, the changes to the voting rights act, and all of Paula Deen’s crazy racism, it seemed to us a rough time to be black in America. It also seemed like a time to do something about it. So, we reached out via Facebook and Twitter to friends of our site for songs to add to our soundtrack to start the revolution.
Here is the AllHipHop.com Revolution Mixtape*
From Davey D. (Hip-Hop Journalist, Historian, DJ. via Facebook):
Track 1: “Hip Hop” by dead prez
Track 2: “Revolution” by Rebel Diaz
Track 3: “Fight the Power” by Public Enemy
Track 4: “Buckwyling” by Sista Souljah and Terminator X, Chuck D
Track 5: “F– Tha Police” by NWA
From dream hampton (Author, Filmmaker. via Twitter):
Track 6: “I Like Giants” by Kimya Dawson
Track 7: “Sorrow, Tears & Blood” by Fela
Track 8: “Apple Orchard” by Invincible
Track 9: “Crucify Yr Mind” by Sixto Rodriguez
Track 10: “Wake Up” by Bob Marley
From MK Asante (Author, Filmmaker, Professor. via Facebook):