We’ve Been Waitin’ For You Jesse!

Gallery-55 Messengers come in all forms, faces and places but who are you willing to listen to? It appears that many of us are followers and wait for a known name to step up and speak the truth, than to get behind our neighbors and the faces we socialize with in person and online. We have messengers all around us and maybe, just maybe you are one of them.

In 2009 I was introduced to a local group know as Black Stax. At that time there was 3, the emcees know as Silas Blak and Jace ECAj also known as Silent Lambs Project joining their shared voices with the soulful jazzy flava of Felicia Loud…Although Silas Blak chose to leave the group, the foundation was already built and the connection between Felicia Loud and Jace ECAj unfolded before our very eyes, ears, smell and touch without the realization of, not missing a purposeful beat.

The duo and I have become very close and especially Jace and I speak on a regular basis, at times with Felicia when her schedule allows. I have come to know them, I have come to respect what moves them and to listen. It is never just a simple conversation, with layers and depth, at times it may start out tough but always ends with strength and grace…Always Always with #ForwardMovement, Jace ECAj signature saying. I stand before you today and always, saying as well as claiming, #IAmBlackStax

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I say all of this, to say…Black Stax knows that their purpose goes beyond the music and being performers of words and sound…They take their position and responsibility serious that it is not just adults that watch them but the children along with our elders. There is a message in every song…Maybe first you feel the vibe of the beat and the cadence of Jace ECAj setting the tone, with Felicia Loud taking you outside of yourself with the highs and lows through octaves, pulling at your life’s soul. Again, it goes beyond the music…It is about Family First, It is about Community and being apart of movements that build than tear down. They are teachers, mentors, life builders and lovers of unity.

Listen to the messages of Black Stax!

Watch the Official Video of “99” by Black Stax

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeH0kWP7KVw

Watch Black Stax’s NEW Video “Loyalty is Royalty”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12DSrqZUBIQ

DO YOU GET IT…THE MESSAGE?

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Jesse Williams Speech at the BET 2016 Humanitarian Award

Jesse Williams presented a speech that people around the world heard with a reaction. The majority in the audience appeared to be on board with what he was saying and people watching on TV have had a variety of reactions on what was experienced at this historical event. Those that I know applauded this new messenger who is in the media spotlight…He came direct and to the point with no sugar coating or making excuses. He did not deny who his mother is, a white woman and how he was raised by proud parents that afforded him a foundation of truthful understanding of reality. He takes his position in the spotlight as his responsibility to be one of many that stands up for people’s rights and for the rights of Black America. He did not put the sole blame on the “majority” (white people) but on all black communities to unite, honor and respect each other. He pushes for those to sit down and to be quiet, if they do not want to stand up, listen, understand and be apart of the solution to end the continued escalation of oppression in the 21st century.

I personally, will be watching and listening for what Jesse Williams has to share, but I will continue to applaud my family, Black Stax for for being a messaging force in the Pacific Northwest through Hip Hop, Song and Presence.

Celebrate the Messengers of your Families, Community, Churches, Towns and Cities…We have many unsung heroes that deserve recognition and support to further their mission and purpose.

WE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU JESSE! THANK YOU FOR STEPPING OUT ON TRUTH WITH A BOLDNESS THAT CANNOT BE DENIED. WE ARE ONE WITH YOU IN STAYING TRUE AND NEVER WAVERING WITH WHAT WE ALL KNOW IS RIGHT AND WRONG BUT CHOOSE TO TURN A BLIND EYE!

I write this with respect and appreciation of Black Stax of Seattle, WA and Jesse Williams. The few can make a difference but with YOU, we can accomplish much more!

Lady Flava

Flava Coffee House News

Seattle, WA

2 Comments (+add yours?)

Robert W Scott Jr
Jun 30, 2016 @ 18:45:51

Good one Lady Flava!!!

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- Flava Coffee House News
  Jun 30, 2016 @ 19:48:01
  
  Thank you so much Rob and I appreciate you reading this blog, my friend! 🙂
  
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