Killer Mike offers 'homework for all of white America': 'Now is time to stand up'
"But what I need white America to do beyond right now is understand that right now is," Killer Mike continued."It isn't just helping in the now -- it is being a part of fixing it always."
Additionally, Killer Mike offered one specific suggestion about how Americans can start dismantling the biases in their own lives."The first thing I want you guys to do is go to YouTube and Google 'Jane Elliott,'" he said."And spend one hour watching Jane Elliott teach people, not just speak ... she's not just speaking, but she's teaching people about the racism that is given to them, that they aren't even aware they have.
"She asks the question: 'How many of you all see how black people are treated in this country? How many of you all know how black people [are] treated?'" he explained."And then she says, 'If you'd like to be treated like that, stand up.' And no one in the crowd stands up.
The activist then concluded his entreaty by stressing the importance of white Americans no longer sitting on the sidelines in the fight for racial justice. "If there's a riot going on in the streets, you gotta start to understand that now is time to stand up -- with the people who are getting beaten up. With the people who are tired of being treated that way," said the rapper, whosewill be available for free Friday ."So my homework for all of white America, including you, is to spend an hour learning from Jane Elliott on YouTube tonight.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Thomas Rhett on George Floyd's Death: 'What Happened Was Pure Hate'Country singer Thomas Rhett and his wife, who are parents to a black daughter, are speaking out against racism following the murder of George Floyd.
Read more »
Music Industry Calling for a 'Blackout' in Response to George Floyd's DeathMusic companies and artists began spreading a message on social media calling for “a day to disconnect from work and reconnect with out community&34; following the death of George Floyd.
Read more »
'Verzuz': Kirk Franklin & Fred Hammond Bring 'Moment of Healing,' Music Video AnnouncementGospel singers Kirk Franklin and Fred Hammond turned the latest &39;Verzuz&39; battle into a much-needed healing session amid a painful week.
Read more »
Thomas Rhett on George Floyd's Death: 'What Happened Was Pure Hate'Country singer Thomas Rhett and his wife, who are parents to a black daughter, are speaking out against racism following the murder of George Floyd.
Read more »
Music Industry Says 'The Show Must Be Paused' Over George Floyd DeathTwo Atlantic Records executives have issued an impassioned plea that TheShowMustBePaused in response to the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery & 'other black citizens at the hands of police' as part of the 'Blackout Tuesday' events.
Read more »
Sony/ATV CEO Jon Platt On Racial Injustice: 'A Change Must Come'As protests continue across the country, Sony/ATV Music Publishing chairman/CEO John Platt has shared an open letter reflecting on his own experience as the only black CEO of a major music company, and calling on the music industry to help &34;lead society out of crisis.&34;
Read more »