“It’s the continued disintegration of consistent arts funding. We’ve seen it at the Metro level. Now, we’re seeing it at the national level. This is going to have profound impacts for Nashville arts organizations, and the second hit we’ve taken.” - S. Silverman
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For those who say: Sen. Booker’s 25 hrs was a waste of time, he LIT A FIRE on that floor, in those halls, and in many of our hearts + minds, whether we agreed or disagreed in voting booths last Nov., He passed the torch. Let’s keep the flame going. We’ll only win this fight TOGETHER. #GoodTrouble

“Speak up, speak out, get in the way. Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America.” - Rep. John Lewis, 2020

“This is a moral moment. It’s not left or right; it’s right or wrong.” - Sen. - Cory Booker before he yielded his 25 hour speech at 7:05pm CST, April 1, 2025

PT.2 Beyoncé is helping shift that conversation through this album.
If a culture shift through thought-provoking music doesn’t earn the Album Of The Year, explain to me what does? I for one, am thrilled that she is finally the 1st black artist to win Best Country Album since the Grammy’s inception.

PT. 1 Whether you care for Beyoncé or not, Appreciated the album or didn’t care for it… Beyoncé had the “nerve” to make Cowboy Carter and remind us all that Black people were instrumental in the origins of country music. Historically, Black artists have and continue to be marginalized in the genre.

Just. Do. It.
Don’t sleep on Michelle Buteau. She’s been one of the funniest in the game for a long time and it’s about damn time. @netflixisajoke.bsky.social

Rounding out 2024 with some final reads…

It’s official.
My puppy and I make the same faces now.