trill but conscious. pop’n knowledge.Tumblr (3.0; @knowledgeisqueen)http://keepitqueen.com/<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/qajY8OjfGJs?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>“don’t tread on me: yasiin bey’s (fka mos def) public service announcement on the harmful impact of stop and frisk on communities and how new yorkers are taking the fight for their rights to the courts.”</p> <p><span>yas</span><span>iin bey </span><span>helping spread knowledge about the bullshit that is stop and frisk?! we love it!</span></p> <p><span>#keepitQUEEN</span></p> <p><span>posted by trae.</span></p>http://keepitqueen.com/post/51122805126http://keepitqueen.com/post/51122805126Wed, 22 May 2013 23:16:00 -0400yasiin beystop and frisknew yorknycracismblackhispanicinjusticeracial profilingpolicenypdrightsconstitutional rightsmayor bloombergnew yorkerscenter for constiutional rights<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ceVVVils8z4?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>WATCH:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>Film Trailer for—Fruitvale Station</strong></p> <p>This film is about Oscar Grant, a young black man who was shot and killed by police in the Bay (O-town) on New Years night of 2008. </p> <p>He was accused of resisting arrest. Of course the policeman said it was an accident. The policeman served a little time. You know the rest. Most of it was caught on cell phones by several bystanders. <a href="http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/fruitvale-station-true-story-video/">Click here to see a raw video of the tragic incident.</a></p> </blockquote>http://keepitqueen.com/post/51121176417http://keepitqueen.com/post/51121176417Wed, 22 May 2013 22:54:00 -0400oscar grantpolice violencemurderinjusticedeathblack meninstitutional racismcaliforniablack peopleafrican americansfilmsundanceunityforest whitakerfruitvale station<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/408b4b227aefaca64d1c66c9e4a30b03/tumblr_mn82pht2MJ1rrzbxwo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>young nation #KIQ</p>http://keepitqueen.com/post/51103270265http://keepitqueen.com/post/51103270265Wed, 22 May 2013 19:03:17 -0400nationkiqkeep it queenkeepitqueen2013youngyoung nationdashikiafricanyouthfashionstylepowerblack<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Gb-tjIUu0i4?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>TRUTH: rest in great power forever El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz. you’re words still hold great truths and revelations that I wish will penetrate the minds and souls of african descendants forever and today.</p> <p><br/>posted by @knimi.</p>http://keepitqueen.com/post/50824180656http://keepitqueen.com/post/50824180656Sun, 19 May 2013 11:20:55 -0400africanamericanblackafrican americancivil rightsmalcolm xEl-Hajj Malik El-Shabazzshabazzrest in peacerest in powerkingkeep it kingkiqkeep it queenlovepowertruthracismself hatredpeacespeech<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/sVp1cr8J3q0?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>WATCH: kanye west premieres “new slaves” around the world. what do you think of the song & video?</p> <p>#keepitQUEEN.</p> <p>posted by @traemili.</p>http://keepitqueen.com/post/50700358065http://keepitqueen.com/post/50700358065Fri, 17 May 2013 23:09:00 -0400kanye westnew slavesbrooklyng.o.o.d musicRoc Nationhip hopyeezyrapblack peopleracismblack menchicagopremierenew musicartvideoKeep It Queen<a href="http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhGzFTtBJtZyc6wAmR">*boop* message</a>http://keepitqueen.com/post/50618503226http://keepitqueen.com/post/50618503226Thu, 16 May 2013 21:20:25 -0400four wivesculturemessagestorywshhkiq2013keep it queen<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/QUOkg4jFNus?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>LOVE: this music video is my most memorable Janet video. I was obsessed with chokers. The entire vibe, from her friends to the crib, was the epitome of cool to me as a child and looking back the shit is still ill. Not to mention, the young Jennifer Lopez. This will forever be a jam. Happy Bornday Ms. Jackson!</p> <p>posted by @knimi.</p>http://keepitqueen.com/post/50616820959http://keepitqueen.com/post/50616820959Thu, 16 May 2013 20:58:20 -0400music videojanet jacksonbirthdayhappy birthdaysingermusicpopjacksonsthat's the way love goeskiq2013keep it queen<iframe src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F92056422&liking=false&sharing=false&origin=tumblr" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" class="soundcloud_audio_player" width="500" height="116"></iframe><br/><br/><p>figured we should post the direct link as well! enjoy!</p>http://keepitqueen.com/post/50420010580http://keepitqueen.com/post/50420010580Tue, 14 May 2013 10:07:00 -0400solangekendrick lamarlooks good with troublemusicsoulhip hopkingqueenlove<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/uh5lAV0uU0U?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>WATCH: <em>The Best Man Holiday</em> Teaser Trailer</strong></p> <p><span> </span></p>http://keepitqueen.com/post/50416639861http://keepitqueen.com/post/50416639861Tue, 14 May 2013 08:42:26 -0400the best man 2taye diggsnia longharold perrineauterrance howardsanaa lathanmonica calhounmelissa de sousaregina hallclassicsmoviescomedydramablack moviesblackafrican americanthe best manactorsblackactorsactresseskeepitQUEENthe best man holiday<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f29b6e056699061a71ef6a9e0d6e32cd/tumblr_mmsfkimcEp1rrzbxwo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>oohhh! kendrick’s collaborating with all our favorite ladies! first we had him performing “bitch don’t kill my vibe” with emeli sande, then we had him being interviewed by erykah badu, and now he’s being featured on solange’s “looks good with trouble.” we looooove it! wonder who kendrick’s gonna collab with next?! check out the song <a href="http://hypetrak.com/2013/05/solange-featuring-kendrick-lamar-looks-good-with-trouble/">here</a>.</p> <p>#keepitQUEEN. #keepitKING.</p> <p>posted by @traemili.</p>http://keepitqueen.com/post/50415812829http://keepitqueen.com/post/50415812829Tue, 14 May 2013 08:19:00 -0400solangekendrick lamaremeli sandeerykah badumusichip hopartcollaborationtruegood kid m.a.a.d cityblack peoplepop culturesoulkeepitQUEENKeep It Kingqueenskings<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/k34boxNrqL8?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>so much knowledge and beauty! rest in power Bob Marley.</p> <p>#keepitKING.</p> <p>posted by trae.</p>http://keepitqueen.com/post/50167187115http://keepitqueen.com/post/50167187115Sat, 11 May 2013 10:31:05 -0400bob marleycrazy baldheadsjamaicarastafarilegendreggaelive musicrest in powerriprest in peacelocsnatural hairafricaone lovekingqueenknowledgeeducationkeepitQUEEN<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/9_HcrMXH--A?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>“if you’re a white person, it may come as a surprise to you that the rest of us are thinking a few things about you we choose not to say. kamau helps by finding a white guy who’ll listen— we’d say it’s about dialogue or whatever, but it’s really just for fun.” </p> <p><a href="http://www.fxnetworks.com/totallybiased"><strong>totally biased with w. kamau bell</strong></a> is a show on fx in which standup comedian, w. kamau bell, discusses politics, pop culture, race, religion, and sex. in this clip he has people say whatever they want to a random white man. lol love it! catch <strong>totally biased with w. kamau bell</strong> monday-thursday at 11pm.</p> <p>posted by @traemili.</p>http://keepitqueen.com/post/50164885476http://keepitqueen.com/post/50164885476Sat, 11 May 2013 09:51:00 -0400w. kamau belltotally biased with w. kamau bellfxchris rockblack peoplewhite peopleracismharlemnew yorknatural haircomedypoliticsracereligionpop culturesexkeepitQUEENfunny<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/qXMzEt1iUPs?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>LOVE: remembering Lena Horne, in her own words. (pt. 1) </p> <p>posted by @knimi.</p>http://keepitqueen.com/post/50126862314http://keepitqueen.com/post/50126862314Fri, 10 May 2013 20:41:19 -0400lena horneriprest in peacepbstvtelevisionblack historymusiclouis jonesin her own wordsin my own words2013kiqKeep It Queen<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/7Tx7sK54y2Y?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><span><strong>how many times have you been stopped by the police?</strong> “black people in england and wales are 7 times more likely to be stopped by police than white people. asians are twice as likely. the vast majority are ordinary people guilty only of being the wrong color.” stop and frisk is worldwide, yall! it’s interesting because as much as we think we’re culturally different by country, the system to keep people of color down remains the same. learn more <a href="http://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/projects/ethnic-profiling-europe">here</a> and read a full report on this injustice <a href="http://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/sites/default/files/viewed-with-suspicion-human-cost-stop-and-search-in-england-and-wales-20130419.pdf">here</a>.</span></p> <p><span>#keepitQUEEN.</span></p> <p><span>posted by @traemili.</span></p>http://keepitqueen.com/post/50109105571http://keepitqueen.com/post/50109105571Fri, 10 May 2013 16:26:02 -0400ethnic profilingenglandwalesopen society instituteracial profilingracismgovernmentinjusticewhite supremacycivil rightslondonpoliceblack peopleblack brittonsafricancaribbeanunitycommunityprotestbrown peopleasiansindiansstereotypeskeepitQUEEN<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/5032f55cc9f9e05a7c76ea01590fe436/tumblr_mmlmxdJdiA1rrzbxwo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><span>“happy mother’s day? the U.S. is still the only industrialized country not to mandate paid leave for parents of newborns.” read more <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/10/paid-leave-maternity-_n_3253895.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009">here</a>.</span></p> <p><span>posted by @traemili.</span></p>http://keepitqueen.com/post/50108373309http://keepitqueen.com/post/50108373309Fri, 10 May 2013 16:15:13 -0400mother's dayhuffington postmotherfatherparentsworldparental leavechildrenbabiesmaternity leavegovernmentpoliticslawkeepitQUEEN<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/30490e1c7fc4d944f4fd96ca0ac9c491/tumblr_mmk0zw1lA71rrzbxwo1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>rest in power Malcolm Shabazz.</p> <p>the story here: <a href="http://newsone.com/2444676/malcolm-shabazz-dead/">http://newsone.com/2444676/malcolm-shabazz-dead/</a></p> <p>posted by @knimi.</p>http://keepitqueen.com/post/50046301552http://keepitqueen.com/post/50046301552Thu, 09 May 2013 19:23:56 -0400malcolm shabazzMalcolm Xshabazzlifedeathriprest in powerKeep It KingKeep It Queenkeepitqueen<a href="http://www.interviewmagazine.com/music/kendrick-lamar/#_">read as kendrick lamar is interviewed by erykah badu</a>: <blockquote class="link_og_blockquote"> <div>“inside the dirty little mind of kendrick lamar: wunderkind rapper, radiant dreamer, gangsta avoider, groupie evader, freshly anointed poet-laureate of South Central Los Angeles, and deliverer of hip-hop’s message of the moment.”  </div> <div></div> <div>*click the banner to check out the article in full.</div> </blockquote> <p>kendrick lamar? erykah badu? what’s not to love?!</p> <p>keepitKING. keepitQUEEN.</p> <p>posted by trae.</p>http://keepitqueen.com/post/50019109808http://keepitqueen.com/post/50019109808Thu, 09 May 2013 12:28:00 -0400kendrick lamarerykah baduinterview magazineinterviewmusiclegendsclassicgkmcblackblack womenblack mencaliforniacomptonafrican americanhistoryhip hoprapkingqueenkeepitQUEEN.<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/XpaOjMXyJGk?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>BEAUTY: dove’s new beauty ad campaign’s for “real beauty”. </p> <p>posted by knimi.</p>http://keepitqueen.com/post/49975827930http://keepitqueen.com/post/49975827930Wed, 08 May 2013 21:01:00 -0400beautydovecampaignadadvertisementnewreal beautynaturalcommercialvideo2013queenkiqkeep it queen<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/VwLpoy0nfng?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>WATCH: the black panther queen, kathleen, breaks down the beauty of the black woman’s crown. ya dig? #KIQ</p> <p>posted by @knimi.</p>http://keepitqueen.com/post/49963647278http://keepitqueen.com/post/49963647278Wed, 08 May 2013 18:25:00 -0400black panther partybppBlackPantherPartybeautyhatehatredself lovelovewhiteeuropeanstandardaesthetickathleen cleaver1968black powerblack power movementafronaturalhairnatural hairkinkycurlyblackblack is beautiful<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/QOnzRlsvbU8?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><span>ohhh i like this song! lol watch </span><span>“colours” by nia andrew! in case nia is new to you like she is to me, here is a quick bio (from her official fb page): “i am an LA based singer/songwriter who has written for, recorded, toured and/or performed with blu, common, janelle monae, joistarr (kanye west), lauryn hill, marie daulne (zap mama), mark de clive-lowe, mary j. blige, shafiq husayn (sa-ra creative partners)…” check out her ep, </span><span></span><span>also entitled “colours,” </span><a href="http://niaandrews.bandcamp.com/">here</a><span>.</span></p> <p><span>keepitQUEEN.</span></p> <p><span>posted by @traemili.</span></p>http://keepitqueen.com/post/49890958071http://keepitqueen.com/post/49890958071Tue, 07 May 2013 19:46:00 -0400nia andrewcolourslos angelesjanelle monaeblucommonsoul musicartlauryn hillmary j. bligetalentartistsingersongwriterkeepitQUEEN