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July 21, 2020: "'. . . Like American Money' and 'Another Large Set of Shoulders'"


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List taken from this video's description:

"Trump COWERS In Bunker As America Rises." The Damage Report, Youtube. [9:04] Trump cowers in an underground bunker as America rises during national protests. John Iadarola and Francesca Fiorentini break it down on The Damage Report. "As protests in response to the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers continued outside the White House, President Donald Trump was reportedly taken into an underground bunker by the Secret Service for about an hour Friday evening. The New York Times first reported that the president was rushed to a bunker on Friday. CNN senior national correspondent Alex Marquardt confirmed that reporting in an appearance live from Washington, D.C. during a program hosted by Don Lemon. Marquardt discussed the protests that had occurred in D.C. and many other cities across America over the past few nights. Like several other cities, D.C. has imposed a curfew, effective at 11:00 pm local time. Marquardt noted that the protest had been peaceful during the day, but expected that it would start to get “violent” and “unruly” as the sun was setting. The National Guard has been deployed in D.C. to help keep order and was continuing to assist D.C. police and federal park service officers specifically in attempting to maintain distance between the protesters and the White House." June 1, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xf313kBIYNg









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COFFEE & GREEN TEA COMBO



  • “Americans don’t know their own history.” PragerU, 4:00. https://youtu.be/Zy5u2DIA2c8
  • "Why Study History?" Will Witt went to the National Mall in Washington and asked young people how much American History they knew. Historian.org




THE SPRUCE


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MINDFUL MUSEUM



  • "He Said: "Black People Rather LOOK RICH Than ACTUALLY BE RICH!" (Convo Goes Deep!).” Anthony ONeal, 7:54 to 19:15. https://youtu.be/4DnGDNgD9Ug











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"The most unfathomable schools and sages have never attained to the gravity which dwells in the eyes of a baby of three months old. It is the gravity of astonishment at the universe, and astonishment at the universe is not mysticism, but a transcendent common sense. The fascination of children lies in this: that with each of them all things are remade, and the universe is put again upon its trial. As we walk the streets and see below us those delightful bulbous heads, three times too big for the body, which mark these human mushrooms, we ought always to remember that within every one of these heads there is a new universe, as new as it was on the seventh day of creation. In each of those orbs there is a new system of stars, new grass, new cities, a new sea."—G. K. Chesterton




Multimedia: Kids and Babies


  1. [NEW] "The most dangerous kitten in the world." Teddy Kittens, Youtube. [1:57] A kitten named Pixel is trying to show that he is a very dangerous kitten !. If he only knew how funny and cute he is, and that he can make us die in only one case - to be an cuteness overloaded.🥰 July 7, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RTiaTGuKnM
  2. "BEST Babies Laughing Videos Compilation." FunnyEcho, Youtube. [7:51] BEST Babies Laughing Videos Compilation April 28, 2015. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JArN6rag8s
  3. "Cute dog - The dog's reaction to the baby for the first time is super fun." Cute Kiki, Youtube. [4:33] This channel is for animal lovers who want to share videos with cute animals and funny animals with animal lovers.  So, if you are fond of animals, I hope you will enjoy the UP animal videos. June 10, 2019. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_l4t6p8vCw
  4. "Dad's Weird Noise Make Baby Laugh." [0:45] When this dad made weird noises with his mouth, his baby laughed their butt off. The weirder the noise was, the harder they laughed in his arms. October 18, 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqk51ohHzj8
  5. "Baby laughing hysterically at dog." Ttrocco1984, Youtube. [1:38]  September 24, 2012. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yMM84j-ei4
  6. "Superman Leondré hearing for the first time." Eric Wilson, Youtube. [7:19]  August 13, 2017. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3N5ZzCUCFU
  7. "Dad Leaves Adorable Review of Daughter's 'Restaurant' | NowThis." NowThis News, Youtube. [1:43] While we are all locked down at home, some budding entrepreneurs are using their quarantine time to expand their skills and start new businesses. This toddler and aspiring chef started her restaurant, and her dad might be her biggest fan.   Supporting black owned business is more important than ever, and this dad's adorable review of his daughter's cute restaurant will certainly make you feel good and say "aww." https://www.instagram.com/christophe_kyle/. June 2, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShOD3aq7UCk
  8. "When her dad plays her song, this baby has the best reaction ever!" Wilson World, Youtube. [2:13] Every time I sit at the piano with my daughter, Shia I make up a song for her. When she came home from the hospital I sat at the piano with her for the first time and started playing this song, Shia's Song. Now, 10mos later, she loves it! July 1, 2019. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0O1RadAUEPA
  9. "My Baby's Reaction to Hearing a Violin for the First Time - Toddler violin." WE HAVE APPLES, Youtube. [1:01] My baby's reaction to hearing a violin for the first time! Toddler violin. Something really sweet happens at the end! I think he was moved emotionally by the music! March 26, 2019. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5G8D-MrJzk
  10. "Baby emotionally moved by Bocelli song to Elmo." Anna Feldman, Youtube. [3:04] Baby Abriel loves classical/opera music. Watch this video to see his emotional reaction to Bocelli's Classic song 'Time to Say GoodNight'. February 12, 2015. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZYPk-XcxYg
  11. "Adorable moment dad comforts baby while getting first shots." Daily Mail, Youtube. [3:03] This dad is trying to comfort his baby boy while he's getting his first shots, even though he's terrified of needles too. April 26, 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqAUMsqiFxI
  12. "Baby Girl Can't Hide Her Happiness at Hearing Her Sister's Voice for the First Time." Storyful Rights Management, Youtube. [2:12] To purchase this video for media use visit https://video.storyful.com/. For Storyful Newswire subscription inquiries, please contact sales@storyful.com  Credit: Carol Benjamin via Storyful. January 14, 2019. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qPzucf_Yxo
  13. "My baby hears me for the first time and is almost moved to tears!" The Keanes Can, Youtube. [1:05] Charly was born profoundly deaf and this is her response to hearing aids! October 14, 2017. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_Q5kO4YXFs
  14. "Cute Babies Hearing For The First Time Compilation || BABY VIDEOS." MashupZone, Youtube. [10:07] Baby hearing for the first time with hearing aids in this cute babies hearing for the first time compilation. Baby hears mom and dad in the most cute and touching baby clips. Thanks for watching! December 4, 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obEsUFeatXA






Multimedia: Everything else


  1. [NEW] "The Little Rock Nine Take on Segregation in Schools (feat. Amandla Stenberg) - Drunk History." Comedy Central, Youtube. [9:48] In the wake of Brown v. Board of Education, nine black high school students in Little Rock, Arkansas, fought with incredible bravery to get the education they were owed.  About Drunk History:  Based on the popular web series, Drunk History is the liquored-up narration of our nation's history. Host Derek Waters, along with an ever-changing cast of actors and comedians, travels across the country to present the rich tales that every city in this land has to offer. Booze helps bring out the truth. It's just that sometimes the truth is a little incoherent. February 5, 2019. https://youtu.be/c0xkUFe21Rk
  2. [NEW] "Cleopatra’s Little Sister vs. The World (feat. Aubrey Plaza and David Wain) - Drunk History." Comedy Central, Youtube. [10:36] Cleopatra’s little sister Arsinoe outwitted her siblings as well as Julius Caesar in a bloody play for the throne of Egypt.  About Drunk History:  Based on the popular web series, Drunk History is the liquored-up narration of our nation's history. Host Derek Waters, along with an ever-changing cast of actors and comedians, travels across the country to present the rich tales that every city in this land has to offer. Booze helps bring out the truth. It's just that sometimes the truth is a little incoherent. August 5, 2019. https://youtu.be/5ab4rYDR0yY
  3. "Rose Valland Takes On the Nazis (feat. Tiffany Haddish) - Drunk History." Comedy Central, Youtube. [5:39] Tiffany Haddish tells the story of Rose Valland, an assistant curator in Paris who helped recover thousands of works of art stolen by the Nazis during World War II.  About Drunk History:  Based on the popular web series, Drunk History is the liquored-up narration of our nation's history. Host Derek Waters, along with an ever-changing cast of actors and comedians, travels across the country to present the rich tales that every city in this land has to offer. Booze helps bring out the truth. It's just that sometimes the truth is a little incoherent. January 23, 3018. https://youtu.be/dPWg-A9tiRI
  4. [NEW] "Native American Activists Occupy Alcatraz - Drunk History." Comedy Central, Youtube. [5:55] In 1969, Native American activists used their right to take over abandoned federal land to occupy the island of Alcatraz.  About Drunk History:  Based on the popular web series, Drunk History is the liquored-up narration of our nation's history. Host Derek Waters, along with an ever-changing cast of actors and comedians, travels across the country to present the rich tales that every city in this land has to offer. Booze helps bring out the truth. It's just that sometimes the truth is a little incoherent. January 28, 2019. https://youtu.be/6Dx0mA6htVc
  5. [NEW]"The Life of George Washington (feat. Lin-Manuel Miranda & Winona Ryder) - Drunk History." Comedy Central, Youtube. [15:07] Learn how George Washington befriended Alexander Hamilton, crossed the Delaware River, was betrayed by Benedict Arnold and recruited Baron von Steuben to the Continental Army.  About Drunk History:  Based on the popular web series, Drunk History is the liquored-up narration of our nation's history. Host Derek Waters, along with an ever-changing cast of actors and comedians, travels across the country to present the rich tales that every city in this land has to offer. Booze helps bring out the truth. It's just that sometimes the truth is a little incoherent. May 12, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsBJ2a1BSak
  6. [NEW] "Grimes - We Appreciate Power (Lyric Video)." Grimes, Youtube. [5:42] "We Appreciate Power" by Grimes, out now on all services: http://smarturl.it/weappreciatepower  New album 'Miss Anthropocene' out now: https://grimes.ffm.to/missanthropocene  Directed by Grimes and Mac Boucher.   Talent: Grimes, Hana, Zekia Rina. November 28, 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYG_4vJ4qNA
  7. "Weekend Update Rewind: Jebidiah Atkinson - SNL." Saturday Night Live, Youtube. [18:26] Watch a compilation of 1860s newspaper critic Jebidiah Atkinson’s (Taran Killam) best moments on SNL’s Weekend Update. July 10, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMibZZqZ16Q
  8. "More Money = Better Than." Larry Davis, Youtube. [2:24] I'm better than Van Gogh and Galileo put together! January 19, 2011. https://youtu.be/vudnMLzZjTg
  9. "Getting Into a Fight at Golden Corral - Yamaneika Saunders – Stand-Up Featuring." Comedy Central Stand-Up, Youtube. [16:03] Yamaneika Saunders complains about plane etiquette, recalls getting into a fight at Golden Corral and explains why she doesn’t want her mother to visit. (Contains strong language). May 5, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25wTyp9x0Go
  10. "(MEGAMIX) You about to lose Your Job 🤣." KingsWithFame, Youtube. [1:26] Lose job cop. June 4, 2020. https://youtu.be/QR71QoHMdko
  11. "Quarantine Love Album Commercial."  Late Night with Seth Meyers, Youtube. [3:17] Seth Meyers found a commercial advertising an R&B album written during the coronavirus pandemic that explores socially distanced lovemaking. June 16, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJb-8hDavCY
  12. "Monkeys Attack Lab, Steal COVID-19 Samples." The Rational National, Youtube. [3:57] Yes, in what sounds like the opening of a movie, monkeys attacked a lab assistant and stole COVID-19 samples in India. What is going on. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xRs1GdorCU







Articles, Bibliographies, Resources & Websites


  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spoon_theory
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autoimmune_disease
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronic_diseases
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronic_fatigue_syndrome
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronic_pain
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ego_depletion
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emic_and_etic
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G._K._Chesterton
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invisible_disabilities
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_depressive_disorder
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neologism
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opportunity_cost
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacing_(activity_management)







Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History


Kingston Multicultural Festival







"Welcome to the 2020 Kingston Multicultural Festival." Reher Center, Youtube. [1:19] Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History Director Dr. Sarah Litvin welcomes and orients visitors to the 8th Annual Kingston Multicultural Festival. This festival is usually held in T.R. Gallo Park in the Rondout neighborhood of Kingston, New York. As a response to the Coronavirus pandemic, the festival moved to an ONLINE format in 2020.     Access the entire festival at www.KingstonMulticulturalFestival.org.   Video Credit: Paula Mitchell.June 13, 2020. https://youtu.be/TdJss-E4hLc



This year, the Kingston Multicultural Festival launches ONLINE on June 14th. Encounter the vibrant culture of the Hudson Valley at your own pace by exploring our festival website where you will discover videos of your Hudson Valley neighbors sharing and teaching the music, languages, foods, and crafts from different cultures. Individuals and families, young and old alike are invited to be a part of this year's festival by contributing a square to our collective Cultural Quilt of the Hudson Valley. The 8th Annual Kingston Multicultural Festival is dedicated to the memory of Esther Taylor-Evans. Esther was a fearless advocate for the Black community and for multiculturalism. Without her, this festival never would have begun. She supported it to the end of her days. 





ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA


  • https://www.facebook.com/ReherBakery/
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  • https://www.kingstonmulticulturalfestival.org/
  • https://www.rehercenter.org/
  • https://www.rehercenter.org/kingston-multicultural-festival/
  • info@rehercenter.org




The mission of the Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History is to preserve and present stories with universal appeal about immigration, community, work and bread. It uses its historic bakery building in Kingston’s Rondout neighborhood to forge emotional connections among all peoples through tours and programs.










Sources for "Meta on the Meta: 'Sweet, Like. . . ." and "Black X-Files: '(Fuel For) A Little Chaaaaaaaaaaange'":


Multimedia


  1. "Walk Away From Money - Dave Chappelle." After Skool, Youtube. [5:23] David Chappelle is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer, best known for his satirical comedy sketch series Chappelle's Show (2003 - 2006). Chappelle is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two Emmy Awards and three Grammy Awards as well as a Mark Twain Prize. Dave Chappelle is renowned for his ability to point out the underlying truths in society and bring humor to serious issues. March 10, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TU7dGpvFEo
  2. '“I Felt Like I Was Going to Die”: Civil Rights Icon John Lewis Recalls 1965 “Bloody Sunday” in Selma.' Democracy Now!, Youtube. [9:25] As the United States mourns the loss of civil rights icon and 17-term Democratic Congressmember John Lewis, we feature his 2012 in-studio interview, when he tears up remembering the historic 1965 Selma to Montgomery march he helped lead in 1965 as a 25-year-old man, when he was almost beaten to death by police in what came to be called “Bloody Sunday” and helped push the country toward adopting the Voting Rights Act. “They came toward us, beating us with nightsticks and bullwhips, trampling us with horses,” he told Democracy Now! “All these many years later, I don’t recall how I made it back across that bridge to the church.” July 20, 2020. https://youtu.be/QeOnOH17kGc
  3. [Referenced / resourced, but not aired in segment] "Rep. John Lewis on the Freedom Rides, Surviving KKK Attacks, 1963 March on Washington & Malcolm X." Democracy Now!, Youtube. [26:08] Civil rights movement icon and 17-term Democratic Congressmember John Lewis, who died July 17 at the age of 80, helped found SNCC, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, and was the youngest of the so-called Big Six who addressed the March on Washington in 1963. Before that, he was among the 13 original Freedom Riders who rode buses across the South to challenge segregation laws. He spoke to Democracy Now! in 2012 about his activism and that historic campaign, during which they were beaten and attacked by white mobs and the Klu Klux Klan, including by Klansman Elwin Wilson, who apologized to Lewis decades later. “It is so important for people to understand, to know that people suffered, struggled. Some people bled, and some died, for the right to participate,” Lewis told Democracy Now! July 20, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtmHR6KbMYA






Articles, Bibliographies, Resources & Websites


  • https://genius.com/Brns-american-money-lyrics









Music Playlists





FreedomWalker's Playlist:



  1. Beatles: “Help!”





beetle's Playlist:

  1. BØRNS: "American Money"






LYRICS



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