The Shameful Arrest of 21 Savage

[Miigwech]

The sudden imprisonment of 21 Savage is a big deal precisely because no one saw it coming. If we can act on our shock, ICE may have just put a celebrity face on a cause that was already worthy of everyone’s attention and concern, reminding us that the issues at the border are also unfolding all around us. Those children Savage mentioned in “A Lot” are largely anonymous and have scant legal or financial resources, but they have now found an unlikely champion in hip-hop. Let’s hope that Savage’s detainment is the unfortunate catalyst that brings more attention to the plight of black immigrants and to just how far the government’s racist, anti-immigrant agenda can reach.

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/the-shameful-arrest-of-21-savage

[Eliot Rosewater]

1. ICE is a plight on our nation like Guantanemo and the Japanese internment and slavery

and the treatment of Native Americans

[malaise]

2. Fascists target anyone who speaks out

Just saying

[Miigwech]

3. Truth out!

[Gothmog]

4. 21Savage is getting out on bail

Link to tweet

[Miigwech]

5. Great news ... must have taken a lot to do this