Moonwalking on a Revolutionary Summer’s Dream
The year of my birth was cause for widespread celebration. There were huge outdoor parties in New York and large-scale fireworks that reached the moon. They partied like it was 1969! Because it was. The moon landing was televised. Woodstock … Continue reading Moonwalking on a Revolutionary Summer’s Dream
From Bystanders to Catalysts: Collective Change in an Era of Transformation
When significant changes demand action and collective mobilization, mere bystandership becomes inadequate. Embracing a mindset of collective responsibility and action becomes imperative, leaving no room for passive observation. In 1970, amidst a tumultuous social climate, musician Gill Scott-Heron delivered a … Continue reading From Bystanders to Catalysts: Collective Change in an Era of Transformation
Racial Justice? The NFL, Profit, Ratings & The Bottom Line
Three-Fifths Magazine’s Theme for June, “The Revolution will not be televised,” has many meanings, as explained by its creator, Gil Scott Heron. One nuance is the attention Heron draws to consumerism. Such consumerism is quite evident surrounding conversations of Racial … Continue reading Racial Justice? The NFL, Profit, Ratings & The Bottom Line
I’ll Take the Red Pill Please: Shattering the Illusion
This month, the magazine’s founder, Kevin Robinson, shared lyrics from “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised”, a song by the late Gill-Scott Heron. After listening several times, I kept returning to the lyrics: The first change takes place in your … Continue reading I’ll Take the Red Pill Please: Shattering the Illusion
Turned In and Tuned Off
Today, Gil Scott-Heron’s 1971 vision, “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised,” rings true unexpectedly. We’re witnessing the revolution from our living rooms, broadcast in high definition and dissected on social media. Yet, despite the clarity and closeness of these broadcasts, … Continue reading Turned In and Tuned Off
Wasn’t the Revolution Televised?
When many Americans remember the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 60s, they call to mind televised moments. The brutality of “Bloody Sunday” during the Selma protests. Dr. King standing in the shadow of the Lincoln Memorial delivering his … Continue reading Wasn’t the Revolution Televised?
I AM: The Revolution
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised, Gil Scott Heron’s era-defining anthem accomplishes two divergent feats at once, something specific and something universal. Specifically, like a dog digging for a bone in the backyard, Heron scratches the dirt of his immediate … Continue reading I AM: The Revolution
A Revolution of Kindness
Kindness is the language which the blind can see and the deaf can hear. African Proverb “Got milk?” is a catchy phrase from the popular “Got Milk?” campaign from the 1990s1. It’s a straightforward question that suggests that if you … Continue reading A Revolution of Kindness
The June Theme “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised,” 2024
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised Released in 1970, it is a song by the late Gill-Scott Heron. He sent out a call for action during what he saw as a racialized, imperialistic, and divided nation. He takes to task … Continue reading The June Theme “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised,” 2024
