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Getting DONE! This weekend!

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Getting DONE! This weekend!

I’ve been telling myself that I need to write more. Then I...

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:57:40 +1100

I’ve been telling myself that I need to write more. Then I saw this. Challenge accepted! Bit late on the take up, but once things settle down a bit next week, I’m on it. And that includes making up for the topics I’ve missed so far…

Keating's Redfern Address - 20 years on

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 08:24:00 +1100

Today marks 20 years since former Prime Minister Paul Keating’s Redfern Address (International Human Rights Day). Still one of THE greatest speeches in Australian politics in my opinion. I can remember including this speech as part of my Yr 12 English scrapbook (yes, I am that old, it was made a few years before) and being totally blown away by its content. This speech is one of the reasons Keating will be one of the few pollies that hold a special place in my heart. This speech also gave me a bit of hope that things would get better in my lifetime. Then came Howard… Anyway, 20 years on, unfortunately not much has changed. If anything things went 50 years backwards. This speech is just as important now as it was then. If you haven’t ever watched or listened to it, you should.

Jimblah signs to Elefant Traks

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:05:45 +1000

The announcement is OUT!!! Jimblah is now signed to Elefant Traks!! *THE CROWD GOES WILD!!!* To celebrate, you can download his last album Face the Fire for FREE at http://www.jimblah.com/!! I mean, for any of you that slept on this DOPE release and don’t have it yet. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR???? Definitely looking forward to seeing & hearing what’s to come.

In the meanwhile, here’s one of my favourite tracks from Face the Fire - Capitol City.

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boudist: The gorgeous Jessica Mauboy, photographed for Time Out...

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boudist:

The gorgeous Jessica Mauboy, photographed for Time Out Sydney.

She stars in The Sapphires which is now open in cinemas.

So beautiful!!!

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Briggs - Rather Be Dead

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:18:18 +1000

Yo Friday, what you got for me son? Newbie from Briggs, BAM!! Featuring that mad one Nay from The Last Kinection. Video is worth it just to see some dance moves from the Briggasauraus hahaha!!

Cop the single on iTunes.

ENJOY!

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NAIDOC Week 2012 - Spirit of the Tent Embassy: 40 years on

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 23:22:00 +1000

Bit late with this one, but HAPPY NAIDOC 2012.

NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year the theme celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy.

For me this years NAIDOC has been a bit bittersweet. On one hand, there seems to be an abundance of events this year and it’s great to see an explosion in the sharing of stories of life, excellence, and culture through social media. On the other hand, a dark cloud set in over many of us last week with the passage of the “Stronger Futures” legislation.

Personally, I have been a bit down and disillusioned by that last fact. I never thought in my lifetime I could honestly see so many things go backwards with regards to Indigenous rights. It’s disheartening & it’s kept me from writing anything on NAIDOC until now. Especially given the theme for this year. But, I draw strength from my brothers and sisters, Aunts and Uncles that keep on fighting on. MY heroes, that inspire me and help my refocus. And as always, I turn to my music.

Tonight I caught the new clip from The Last Kinection. Find A Way is one of my favourite tracks off the Next of Kin album, and now we have a clip for it. And as they say:

FIND A WAY OR MAKE ONE!!!

If you’re looking for something to do this NAIDOC I recommend checking out the NAIDOC website for info NAIDCO and events around the country. For some inspiration, check out the ABC Open Dreambox project, the IndigenousX twitter account and Deadly Bloggers.

Inside Freddy's head: A MESSAGE FOR THE BLACK YOUTH OF AUSTRALIA May 17th 2012

Thu, 17 May 2012 21:02:05 +1000

Inside Freddy's head: A MESSAGE FOR THE BLACK YOUTH OF AUSTRALIA May 17th 2012 :

THIS is a HIGHLY recommended read, not just for our young mob, even though it’s aimed at them. Fred Leone AKA Rivals MC from Impossible Odds posted this KILLA rant in the wake of the stuff that’s been happening up in Musgrave. You don’t have to agree with it all, but something HAS to change!! READ IT!!!

insidefreddyshead:

I don’t get how our Sacred Circle’s, Customs or Protocols or Lor when described in the courier mail or elsewhere in the media always seem to be in inverted commas. e.g. today’s courier mail “Sacred Circle” This typifies the belittling and racists assumptions by media and certain parts of…

The Dreamers Design Creative products celebrating Aboriginal...

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 23:44:54 +1100

The Dreamers Design

Creative products celebrating Aboriginal culture. The Dreamers Design is a collective of like minded Indigenous creatives, passionate about finding new ways to promote Aboriginal culture.

The First Line of Defence tee design is a collaboration between Penny Smallacombe and Jessica Johnson. It’s the beginning of a range that honours our Aboriginal warriors of the 1800 period. It is also hoped that the designs will encourage further interest in our past leaders. The designers are currently in consultation with the various communities to seek permission to use these warriors names.

Check out the Dreamers Design website and facebook.

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