An original work reflecting on the five years since the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis Police Officer (Derek Chauvin) and the state of the world.
One strategy. One tool. One aspect of the necessary work of rebuilding a radically just and inclusive tomorrow. For TakeAction MN circa 2014… and it is still important.
Poetry by Tish Jones - www.tishjonespoet.com
Music by Big Cats - bigcatsbeats.net
Video by Line Break Media - linebreakmedia.org
We carry one another’s stories with us once we have been blessed to bear witness.
Tish Jones tells her story about having teachers invest in her interest in poetry while growing up, and where poetry, hip hop, and MCing have led her in her life.
A Regional Emmy Award Winning alternative video for my original poem entitled, “On Our Collective Power” which was originally commissioned by Pillsbury United Communities, that includes photos and videos from the Twin Cities community. Video x Acowsay Film Company.
