We Almost Lost Detroit

Gil Scott Heron died today. Among other things, Heron forcefully, yet eloquently, articulated the relationship between the commodification of art forms and the racialization of American consciousness. His powerful words continue to reverberate today:

If only Mitt Romney and the GOP could meet Gil Scott.

~ by iamtomjoad on May 28, 2011.

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