Source: Westend61 / Getty @Kyled_kid blessed the timeline with a lesson on the importance of protecting Net Neutrality. Text: “RESIST” to 50409 In the poll I posted yesterday more than 50% said they didn't know about Net Neutrality rules or only read a little on it.. so let's go over this first. #NetNeutrality — Kyle D. Kidd (@kyled_kidd) December 13, 2017 When you log into your computer or phone on a daily basis, it's almost second nature for you to connect to the internet. You expect for this to happen since you paid for this service. You know that since you paid your cable or phone bill, you are entitled to full internet access. — Kyle D. Kidd (@kyled_kidd) December 13, 2017 #NetNeutrality in a sense puts us in control of what we see on the internet. It's the basic principle impressed upon the FCC (Federal Communication Commission) that prohibits them from slowing down, speeding up, blocking any content, apps, or websites for our use. — Kyle D. Kidd (@kyled_kidd) December 13, 2017 But recently Trump's appointed FCC chairman, Ajit Pai, wants to have this plan removed enforcing a internet-killing plan. If this goes into place here are some expected consequences: — Kyle D. Kidd (@kyled_kidd) December 13, 2017 Which internet provider (Cable and/ or Phone company) do you and your family have a plan with? — Kyle D. Kidd (@kyled_kidd) December 13, 2017 Did you know that all companies listed about will now have full access to charging you for extra data to gain access internet content? Same thing for apps as well for all my Netflix, Pandora, Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal users. #NetNeutrality — Kyle D. Kidd (@kyled_kidd) December 13, 2017 2. Downfall for Small Business: Small businesses in general but in this case black small business would not be able to compete on a internet without Net Neutrality. With larger corporations now in charge of approving and denying internet content, they can overshadow S Businesses. — Kyle D. Kidd (@kyled_kidd) December 13, 2017 In turn, economic disparities within our community with deepen even more. It's critical that small businesses have full, free access to the internet to create a market, advertise and sell their products. They deserve to reach more customers too. — Kyle D. Kidd (@kyled_kidd) December 13, 2017 3. Less Consumer Options: With #NetNeutrality in place this allows top companies to block you from seeing any competing companies websites in an effort to stop you from finding a better deal. — Kyle D. Kidd (@kyled_kidd) December 13, 2017 4. Censorship: Political views that may be contrary to what our country or Trump's administration believes may be blocked from the internet. If you are against our government, we may not even be able to hear your voice anymore. (Pay attention: Black people) #NetNeutrality — Kyle D. Kidd (@kyled_kidd) December 13, 2017 So now how it affects black people… *cough cough* let's get started… #NetNeutrality — Kyle D. Kidd (@kyled_kidd) December 13, 2017 Since we have moved into this new age of technology, the internet for POC has served as a platform for us to express social issues, demand racial and social justice for all. — Kyle D. Kidd (@kyled_kidd) December 13, 2017 Without net neutrality, companies could block speech and prevent us from freely speaking online. In sum, blacks would lose their voices and Social Activism will cease to exist. I.E. no more #blacklivesmatter #NetNeutrality — Kyle D. Kidd (@kyled_kidd) December 13, 2017 What can we do now? FCC Chairman will vote December 14th on his Net-Neutrality killing plan. It's vital for the future of the internet to vote and spread this thread. In 2 days, the face of our country will change as we know it. The internet will become a commodity over necessity — Kyle D. Kidd (@kyled_kidd) December 13, 2017 For my folks that like a visual breakdown, this is basically what's going to happen. #NetNeutrality pic.twitter.com/askOdPFbxf — Kyle D. Kidd (@kyled_kidd) December 13, 2017 Don't wake up December 14th mad when you see this when you trying get on @instagram @Twitter or @facebook ! #netneutrality pic.twitter.com/13R2WKpnuJ — Kyle D. Kidd (@kyled_kidd) December 13, 2017
Source: Desiree Navarro / Getty 50 Cent and Starz have three new projects in the works, including the highly-anticipated “Black Mafia Family” and more. TMZ reports: Sources close to the deal tell us … it includes 3 projects the rapper-turned actor/producer already has in development — “Black Family Mafia,” “Tomorrow, Today” and a third to be announced soon. As you may know … Fiddy currently boasts the hugely successful show “Power” on Starz, the most-watched series on the network. He also produces “50 Central” on BET and releases exclusive new music through his shows. Mr. Jackson’s new deal with Starz extends their business relationship to September 2019.
W ith efforts to take down Obamacare and decisions to cancel DACA , it’s no secret that 45 is trying to take down anything productive from the Obama administration. But no one has considered how whiteness and the dismantling of Black excellence plays into this. In a compelling piece for The Atlantic , journalist and cultural critic Ta-Nehisi Coates illustrated precisely how (and why) Donald Trump is creating his legacy by negating everything that Obama stood for. “For Trump, it almost seems that the fact of Obama, the fact of a black president, insulted him personally ,” he writes. “ Replacing Obama is not enough—Trump has made the negation of Obama’s legacy the foundation of his own. And this too is whiteness .” You can check out the piece at The Atlantic here . SOURCE: The Atlantic SEE ALSO: Ta-Nehisi Coates’ ‘Between The World And Me’ Comes To The Apollo Stage Ta-Nehisi Coates Stirs Debate With Treatise On The Black Family In The Age Of Mass Incarceration [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3598354″ overlay=”true”]
Some Black Family Preciousness: Melissa Harris Perry And Family At The View We’re finally getting a good look at that baby girl we have heard so much about since Melissa Harris-Perry made the announcement about her arrival in 2014. The beautiful and intelligent scholar and television host made an appearance on the show Monday to discuss her departure from MSNBC following an email she sent revealing how she’d been mistreated by network execs. Harris-Perry told the hosts: ‘Did I think it was racialized? Not in the sense of like they’re coming after Melissa for being black. ‘Do I think it has racial implications? 100 percent. Our show had the most diverse guests on cable news, period. Taking this show off the air, even if you put me individually back on as a host, meant that the folks who sat at our table, whether they were transgender, women of color, Latino Republicans, they just weren’t going to be there anymore – because we were the folks who put them on air each and every week.’ She also went into further detail about why she sent the email, saying the network basically put her on pause because she didn’t want to focus solely on the presidential election: ‘The easiest way to describe this is if you think about a relationship. Have you ever been dating somebody and presumably you guys are still dating but not really – like he hasn’t called? ‘Y’all haven’t not been out in months. And all the places where you used to go together, actually he’s out there with somebody else and you’re like, I am pretty sure we are not dating anymore. ‘That’s kind of what happened with the show.’ Wow that’s deep! Hit the flip for more photos of Melissa and the fan AKM-GSI
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