Saturday, March 10, 2001

Today I went to an open mic night hosted by the Youth Network of Refuse & Resist, an organization fighting against police brutality, and for reproductive rights and the release of Mumia Abu-Jamal. It's an interesting platform, a bit on the random side. It's certainly a hyper-radical group, and I don't agree with all of their ideology. But their hearts are in the right places. The event I was at, Act Your Rage (no website available), gives angry, oppressed, and activist youth a forum to vent their frustration and express themselves. Most of the expression took the form of rap, with some poetry and some impromptu speeches. The vibe of the evening was great; I left really inspired. (For those in the NYC area, Act Your Rage takes place on the second Saturday of every month at Judson Memorial Church, which is right by Washington Square Park.) Anyway, events like that always make me question my right to argue against injustice when I, in my privileged little life, am "reaping the benefits." Of course I'd rather that we live in a more equalized and respectful society, but with society the way it is now, I lucked out. I always try not to take my life for granted, because I truly am so blessed.

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