Musician, teacher, writer, local historian, and proud citizen of Tacoma! #BlackLivesMatter
Tacoma, Washington
Joined January 2013
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Kim Davenport retweeted
There's been much gaslighting & moderate justifying of the new Florida social studies standards, people stating the "clarifications" were designed to show Black resilience, or were just "facts." So, I thought I'd compare the African-American history standards to the Holocaust's.
Kim Davenport retweeted
'I Shall Not Be Moved' was made popular during the Civil Rights movement. @fraturrisi and I perform a particular version that I learned from my mentor, Joe Thompson- the North Carolina/Piedmont version. Recorded at the US Ambassador's Residence, Dublin for @OtherVoicesLive
Kim Davenport retweeted
A lot of outlets have been telling the story of Tony Bennett marching with MLK.
But have you ever heard the story about how “wokeness,” DEI, Jesus, an actual anti-racist, 2 church choirs & 1 of the greatest dance moves of all time got Tony Bennett into show biz?
A thread
Kim Davenport retweeted
When you get off the plane with the legendary Joan Baez you know it’s a movement of the spirit. She stands with us in our struggle in Tennessee and said she’s hopeful to see young voices leading.
“WE SHALL OVERCOME…”
Serendipitous, indeed.
Kim Davenport retweeted
Following up on my post from the other day, here is more depth to the story of the Fisk Jubilee Singers and their many visits to Tacoma more than a century ago - including an appearance in Stadium Bowl!
tacomamusichistory.org/2023/…
#BlackHistoryMonth #TacomaMusicHistory
Kim Davenport retweeted
Women should be able to get birth control.
Women should be able to get abortion care.
Women should be able to make their own decisions about their own bodies.
None of this should be controversial.
Kim Davenport retweeted
Dear evangelicals: As you believe in heaven and hell, isn't it more likely that the Devil sent Trump than God?
I mean think of the seven cardinal sins: pride, greed, wrath, envy, lust, gluttony and sloth. Doesn't Trump embody all of these?
Just spitballing here. I'm a Buddhist.
Kim Davenport retweeted
Next time someone tells you that America isn’t a racist country, just remind them that this nation is willing to accept treason from a white president but not healthcare from a Black one.
Kim Davenport retweeted
The MAGA folks worry that if the FBI can search Trump’s home, they could be next. But they never worry that if the police can shoot Breonna Taylor in her own home, they could shoot them dead, too.
See the disconnect?
Kim Davenport retweeted
Please help us spread the word about the third annual Dolphy Prize for new works by black composers!
#composer #prize #newmusic #blackcomposer #dolphy #dolphyprize #bassclarinet
Kim Davenport retweeted
26 years ago, a gunman entered
Dunblane Primary School in Scotland,
killing 16 kids and a teacher. The UK
govt responded by enacting tight gun
control legislation. In the 9400+ days
since, there have been a total of O
school shootings in the UK. #Uvalde
Kim Davenport retweeted
It takes a monster to kill children. But to watch monsters kill children again and again and do nothing isn’t just insanity—it’s inhumanity.
Kim Davenport retweeted
Check out this #TacomaMusicHistory story by @DestinyInFocus recently published to @historylink -
historylink.org/File/22446
Kim Davenport retweeted
Honored to participate in this event to discuss the significance of Nettie Asberry's contributions to Tacoma's musical and cultural history.
Join us on Saturday, April 2 - for complete details and to RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/reclaiming-…
Kim Davenport retweeted
I love the Russian people. That is why I have to tell you the truth. Please watch and share.
Kim Davenport retweeted
If Emmett Till was still with us, his family might call him granddad.
Tonight, after decades of delay, Congress passed the bill named for him.
When President Biden signs it, lynching will become a federal hate crime.
I’m thinking of our ancestors and our babies tonight.
Kim Davenport retweeted
In case you missed it during #BlackHistoryMonth last year, check out "Black Voices from Tacoma's Musical Past." The presentation by @DestinyInFocus shares stories of black musicians from Tacoma's past who left an important legacy in our city.
youtube.com/watch?v=6H6Y03c5…
