U.S. leaders promise to fight to maintain freedoms for Black Americans during Juneteenth celebration

U.S. leaders are promising to fight against attacks aimed at fundamental freedoms the Black community has fought hard to obtain. This comes as the country observes Juneteenth as a federal holiday which was signed into law as a federal holiday in 2021.

During a star-studded performance at the White House this week honoring Juneteenth, President Joe Biden stated: "As the past few years remind us, our freedoms have been put at risk by racism that's still too powerful a force."

Vice President Kamala Harris also criticized legislative efforts to restrict access to voting, reproductive freedom, and the right to learn U.S. history in full.

Black Americans' freedoms are a concern shared by civil rights leaders and activists who are working together to plan a concentrated effort in the South to fight what they perceive to be efforts to stifle the power of the Black vote.

In Atlanta, Georgia, a number of organizations and community leaders came together earlier this month to discuss a variety of issues affecting Black and brown communities. Discussions will range from restrictive voting laws, to the attempt to prohibit books about the history of racism in the U.S.

According to Melanie Campbell, president of the National Coalition for Black Civic Participation, "we've always had to address the attacks on our rights and our freedoms, and that's where we are."

Ream more at Yahoo news.

Did Kendrick Lamar Steal His Concept For "The Heart Part 5" From An Independent Artist?

Kendrick Lamar's latest music video "The Heart Part 5" has been getting rave reviews since its debut on May 8, 2022. The video at the time of this writing had a whopping 15 million views. It showcases Kendrick Lamar against a plain background rapping as his face transforms into other people's faces via some really good deepfake technology. The concept and execution is mind blowing but the question is did he steal this concept for a music video from an independent hip hop artist named AK? 

In a music video that premiered two years earlier, hip hop artist AK released "Family Tree" a music video featuring him against a plain background rapping as his face morphs into other artists such as Eminem, Missy Elliot and Lil' Wayne. His video at the time of this writing stands at a little over 700 thousand views. Not too shabby for an independent artist, but it's a far cry from 15 million. 

While it's plausible that Kendrick didn't steal the concept or intend to steal it, there's no denying there are several similarities between the two videos. See for yourself below:

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