America Under Construction
A Soundtrack / A Documentary
On my other Substack, we do a weekly newsletter filled with the news of the week. I try not to do politics over here — but as a Black American Woman everything about me and my life is political.
I’m trying to take breaks and disassociate from the onslaught of news as much as I can because Rest is Resistance. Taking breaks is resistance. Stoping work during all of this — is resistance.
And here is how I do that.
I listen to music — constantly. I read, ferociously. And I watch movies and documentaries. I’m always learning.
So for this 249th Anniversary of rich white dudes fighting for what they want / their rights (The Real American Dream), I say we start viewing America for who she really is — an imperfect nation, an idea, with dreams and aspirations to be and do better…and while we work to make her better — For The People — here are some American protest albums, books you should read (especially in a time like this), and movies, shows, and docs I suggest. Art and Media is one of the first things to be attacked — for a reason.
Music To Listen To
Movies / Series / Documentaries To Watch
Books To Read
She [America] is not perfect, but she is ours. And while we figure out how to fight back on this cash / land grab on our nation — rest up, read up, and G up. We’re gonna need to come together to fight this. But first, homework.
And remember. This land is your land. This land is my land.
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