LGBTQ news and entertainment
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Donald Trump recently tweeted in a sarcastic tone that Christine Blasey Ford “surely must have come forward” after her alleged attack in high school by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
Trump asked to see the filed reports:
I have no doubt that, if the attack on Dr. Ford was as bad as she says, charges would have been immediately filed with local Law Enforcement Authorities by either her or her loving parents. I ask that she bring those filings forward so that we can learn date, time, and place!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 21, 2018
As we all know, most victims of sexual assault do not come forward for fear of not being believed, or becoming a victim AGAIN via the authorities/media.
From the most-wise Ed Dixon (via Facebook):
“She was raped at the age of 8. Her rapist was found guilty, but spent only one day in jail. After he was released, he was murdered. Because of this, she became mute for almost 5 years, believing her “voice killed him.”
“I killed him that man. because I told his name. And, then I thought I would never speak again, because my voice would kill anyone …”
Her name was Marguerite Ann Johnson. Later in life, she would change her name . . . to Maya Angelou (photo above).
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| Derek Hough of “Dancing With The Stars” |
One of Maya Angelou’s final projects before her death earlier this year was a collaborative hip hop album called “Caged Bird Songs.”
Now, one of the songs – “Harlem Hopscotch” – has it’s very own dance video.
From the clip description:
The song is about encouraging everyone, especially young people to persevere through life despite any obstacles! The game of hopscotch is symbolic of the difficulties of life and the obstacles that some face, whether they be wealthy or poor.
The video features appearances by actress and singer Nia Peeples (“Fame”, “Pretty Little Liars”), dancer/choreographer Derek Hough, actor Alfonso Ribeiro, actress/singer Zendaya, dancer/choreographer Ian Eastwood, Quest Crew and dancers from “So You Think You Can Dance” and “America’s Best Dance Crew.”
“Caged Bird Songs” is a unique musical collaboration produced by RoccStar and Shawn Rivera, that thoughtfully blends iconic American author Dr. Maya Angelou’s words and vocal performances with contemporary hip-hop beats.
For more information: cagedbirdsongs.com
(h/t JMG)
The fabulous Dr. Angelou is 84 today.
This is only one of my favorite poems written by Maya Angelou.