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New York State of Mind Event

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The New York State Of Mind event landed in Columbus….Wu-Tang Clan, Nas and De La Soul played within walking distance from where I live.

Wu-Tang Clan, Nas and De La Soul were at Schottenstein Center, Wednesday. I’ve watched Kendrick Lamar, Tyler, the Creator, and Dave Chappelle at Schottenstein Center since Covid.

I didn’t watch Run The Jewels with Lorde…Run The Jewels still played Schottenstein Center…

Arena Rap is a thing…I hesitate setting such lofty aspirations for New Rappers….

New rappers should start with understanding why Nas’ “Illmatic,” Wu-Tang’s “Enter the 36th Chambers,” GZA’s “Liquid Swords,” Raekwon’s “Only Built For Cuban Links,” De La Soul’s “Three Feat High And Rising,” and De La Soul’s “De La Soul is Dead” are the main reason I heard Nas’ “One Love” in front of at least 16,000 people Wednesday night.

A classic catalog record increases the rapper’s brand every year which allows other decisions and opportunities.

I walked and enjoyed the brisk evening stroll.

National Alert

Columbus Italian Festival

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• Friday, October 6, 5:00pm-11:00pm
• Saturday, October 7, 12:00pm-11:00pm
• Sunday, October 8, 12:00pm-7:00pm
Short North, 720 Hamlet St.

A three-day celebration of the finest in food, entertainment and Italian culture on the grounds of St. John the Baptist Italian Church in Italian Village. Check back for a full list of entertainment here.

Price: $10
SAVE THE LINE PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE CLICK HERE

 

Kevin's Revenge

Surf's Up for Chinese & U.S. in a New Thailand

BANGKOK, Thailand -- China's navy quietly sailed into the shallow, energy-rich Gulf of Thailand earlier this month for Blue Strike 2023, a joint naval exercise to increase Beijing's influence with Thailand's newly elected, military-backed civilian government, which is also a strategic U.S. treaty ally.

Meanwhile, in his first political foray onto the international stage, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin flew to New York and attended the UN General Assembly Sept. 18-24, where he met President Biden and other politicians along with Google, Microsoft, Tesla, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is also eager to scrutinize and charm Thailand's new prime minister, and invited Mr. Srettha to visit Beijing Oct. 8-10.

The U.S. and China are eyeing the new administration and its views on international investment, tourism, trade, and weapons purchases.

On Aug. 22, Parliament ended three months of bickering and agreed on a pliant civilian-led, 11-party coalition government fronted by Prime Minister Srettha, a real estate tycoon.

Is Andre's Law working for the residents of Columbus?

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Editorial note:  much of the reader feedback from last week’s story on the death of Rayshawn Meeks by a Clinton Township police officer’s gun centered on the three minutes it took for the four officers at the scene to begin to offer first aid to Meeks, who was unconscious and bleeding from a gunshot wound to his head. This incident happened within the City of Columbus after the passage of Andre’s Law by the Columbus City Council.  It became apparent that it was time to revisit the law. 

As Andre Hill lay dying on a friend’s driveway in the early morning of December 22, 2020, Adam Coy, the now-indicted ex-officer with the Columbus Division of Police (CPD) who shot Hill and his dozen or more fellow officers who responded to the scene failed to offer first aid for his wounds.  It was several minutes before these public servants who are sworn to protect and serve requested emergency medical assistance for Hill. 

 Grassroots Organizing At It's Best

 We begin with ANDREA MILLER and RAY MCCLENDON, two of our greatest grassroots leaders, introduce their overview for how to organize on the ground with GOTV and democracy center strategies.

 As godparents of the Georgia Way/Miracle, they are at the core of the work we do in preserving democracy in this country.
 
 With JOHN STEINER and CAMILLA REES and ROBERT DESMARAIS (from New Orleans) joining in, our co-producer STEVE CARUSO gives us a first-hand report from Ohio on fascist attacks you could not make up.
 
 TATANKA BRICCA and JOEL SEGAL jump in with their unique long-term political wisdom.

Latino Heritage Month

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From September 15th to October 16th, "National Hispanic Heritage Month is a momentous time in the United States where we come together to recognize and honor the incredible contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans throughout our nation's history, culture, and achievements." (The Library of Congress)

Prepare to be captivated by a diverse calendar of events that showcase the rich traditions, tantalizing cuisine, spirited music, and fascinating culture of various Latino countries. In addition, we will highlight impactful works for humanity right here in the United States.

http://www.latinoheritagecbus.org/

Hardening ourselves into weapons

Something happened on Tuesday, as I began researching this column — I wound up having to give myself a COVID test.

A good friend had just tested positive and, well, we had recently gotten together. I needed to see if I was OK. I note this not because there was bad news — I tested negative — but because . . . well, I’m not quite sure. I had never self-administered a COVID test before, or had any such test at all in several years. I felt fine. I didn’t feel sick. Of course I’m OK, I had whispered to myself as I inserted the swab into my nostril. But the test results could be a shock — that’s the whole point of taking it.

Even though there was no shock, I still felt as though something had grabbed my soul. I was unable, in the aftermath, to calmly push forward as an intellectual and delve into my chosen column topic: the narrowly averted government shutdown (and whatever it might have meant). My emotional space felt hollow. The column simply wasn’t there. Now what?

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