We wanna hear from the people and We do it fa’ the Culture! On May 14th, 2021 I interviewed four MXGM members from all sides of the country, North, South, Midwest, and West, to tell us what’s the “word on the street” among New Afrikans around certain contemporary issues in their cities. This editorial highlights four locales: Atlanta, Detroit, Philadelphia, and Oakland. I asked each MXGM member the following questions regarding the Black pulse in their city: ● What is the most pressing issue folk are talking about in your local community? ● What was your city's response to the Derrick Chauvin verdict? ● Are folk getting the covid vaccine? Why or why not? ● What are y'all doing in preparation for Malcolm X Festival?
The interviews have been edited for clarity and consistent formatting:
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