by Boothism | Journalism, social justice, Writing
Si, Se Puede! By Kwan Booth (May 7, 2007-Oakland Post) On Monday, more than a million protesters across the country took to the streets chanting “Si, Se Puede!” (Yes we can!), banging on pots and waving flags from the United States, Mexico, and various South American...
by Boothism | Journalism, Music, social justice, Writing
Hip Hop and Activism at Berkeley Discussion connects 1960’s and present By Kwan Booth The political and social activism movements sparked by the 1960’s counterculture is still alive, but today’s activists are checking more for Chuck D than Bob...
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Dancing with Language: The Poems of Quincy Troupe By Kwan Booth (April 15, 2007-Whatchusay.com) For the over 30 years, the poet, professor, biographer and memoirist Quincy Troupe has been fooling around with words. From 1972’s “Embry” to the...
by Boothism | Arts & Culture, Essays & Commentary, Journalism, Writing
Ask painter Raymond Saunders anything about his life and he’ll give you rambling answers brimming with asides and anecdotes. He’ll talk freely about his childhood in Pittsburgh or attending the famed Carnegie Institute. He’ll gladly divulge details...
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Bay Area join US Social Forum By Kwan Booth (June, 27, 2007-Oakland Post) As the first ever US Social Forum (USSF) kicked off June 27, a large contingent of Bay Area organizers and activists headed to Atlanta, joining social justice advocates from around the world for...
