Don’t despair. Yes, it’s a horrible system. But no matter how powerful it is, every system has weak points that can be used to collapse it. But you have to be willing to scrutinize it, to look for the leverage points. #Juneteenth #SystemicRacism #Resilience

Chance the Rapper was raised on the South Side of Chicago, the neighborhood where the Obama Presidential Center opens this #Juneteenth. When Chance raps, “We need CBA, CBA, CBA, Barry,” he's demanding a Community Benefits Agreement to protect residents from displacement. #Housing #Gentrification

Mainstream hip hop today does more harm than it should. The cost of this toxic core of commercial hip hop costs Black people too much @markanthonyneal.bsky.social Take a look at my latest release, the 30th Anniversary eBook Edition of my book “Black Noise”. Learn more: triciarose.com

Black Americans developed an obsession with maintaining a narrative of possibility because it would be completely impossible to survive 400 yrs of this particular formation of slavery without it. If this interests you, check out the 30th Anniversary eBook Edition of “Black Noise” www.triciarose.com

African American creative practices open up new ways to understand and find our places in the world. Poet and emcee akua naru and I spoke about the power of language to do precisely that. #SpiritStaysFree #SystemicRacism #Resilience #WayOuttaNoWay

When one door closes, Black communities have a long tradition of opening new ones for themselves: Literacy classes held in buses. Freedom schools where teaching happened under trees. Church basements. Kitchen tables. Study groups — in person and online — that become movements. #WayOuttaNoWay

I want to tell you about Way Outta No Way, which is a cornerstone of my Systemic Racism and Resilience Project. Learn more on wayouttanoway.com #WayOuttaNoWay #SystemicRacism #Stories

I don’t primarily blame hip hop artists for the destructive narratives in their songs. They’re often entertaining, but that's the facade of an incredibly brilliant cultural capitalism. It gives you yourself back with all of the values they have and none of the values that you have.

The consolidation of US media outlets has resulted in corporate control of the majority of hip hop circulating the world today, which mostly perpetuates destructive narratives about Black people. If this interests you, check out the 30th Anniversary eBook Edition of “Black Noise” on triciarose.com

Hip hop was created within the intentional destruction of the Bronx in the 70s. Audio from my 2025 keynote lecture at Harvard’s Hutchins Center. If this interests you, take a look at my latest release, the 30th Anniversary eBook Edition of my book “Black Noise”. Learn more: triciarose.com

The point is to love Black people first. Then you ask about hip hop. This clip is from my 2025 keynote lecture at Harvard’s Hutchins Center. If this interests you, take a look at my 30th Anniversary eBook Edition of my book “Black Noise”. Learn more: www.triciarose.com/books/black-...

I am honored that Black Noise and this 30th Anniversary eBook edition has received such powerful reflections from some of the most important thinkers and artists on the history and socio-political significance of Black culture. Purchase: books2read.com/u/bWXPM1 #BlackNoise #HipHop #BlackCulture

It’s an exciting day for me–the launch of the 30th Anniversary eBook Edition of Black Noise! This new, electronic-only edition preserves the original text in full while introducing a set of thoughtfully curated additions that deepen engagement and expand its relevance. Link in the comments!

The 30th Anniversary eBook Edition of Black Noise is now available! It features exclusive new content, including a critical author’s reflection, insightful commentary by leading scholars, and media links to immerse readers into the music. Link in the comments! #BlackNoise #HipHop #BlackCulture

Trump is adding his signature to the 100 dollar bill, and BBC’s The World Tonight asked for my comments. Here is some of what I said. You can listen to the entire segment on my website, triciarose.com. Link in the comments.

COMING SOON: 30th Anniversary eBook Edition of Black Noise Featuring new content alongside the original text, it invites everyone who is curious about where and why it all started to refresh their understanding of what we think we know about hip hop. Stay tuned! #BlackNoise #HipHop #BlackCulture

The dehumanization of Black people is a long-standing device of racist storytelling. It is part of a bigger anti-civil-rights project to justify the destruction of equal rights for all human beings, especially the rights of Black and Brown people. Go to my website to see the entire BBC segment.

Reflecting on the legacy of Rev Jackson yesterday on the BBC, I shared my view that his greatest legacy is a coalition building powered by a moral vision of mutual recognition, not policy negotiations. This builds bridges between us and gives us the courage to cross them.

Racist jokes powerfully reinforce dehumanizing tropes about Black people. When we’re depicted as less than human, injustices against us can be understood as “justified.” Go to my website, triciarose.com, to see the entire segment on BBC News. www.triciarose.com/media/tricia...

Session 2 of my free, four-part workshop series, Way Out Of No Way: Systemic Racism and Resilience, is tomorrow! Even if you missed the first session, Session 2 is free and open for anyone to join! We’ll be sure everyone has the opportunity to catch up! www.addevent.com/event/tp2616...

I’m looking forward to kicking off the first in a four-part, free workshop series with Gathering Ground this Friday! Registration is free and open to everyone! See the link in comments for the complete schedule. #WayOuttaNoWay #SystemicRacism

We're ending this *doozy* of a week with a much-needed dose of wisdom, sanity, and perspective. THE @proftriciarose.bsky.social joins us to talk about systemic racism, the meta-narratives that shape so much of American life, AND what we can do about them. Tune in. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

I’m so honored to have opened the International Summer Festival Hamburg at Kampnagel in Germany! Can’t wait to see the artists at work, especially to capture the alchemy of akua naru, Tyshawn Sorey, and Ensemble Resonanz, that blends blues, opera, and jazz with Black women’s stories. 1/2

I’ve spent a decade researching systemic racism, and I am struck with awe by the power of Black cultural resilience. This is why #WayOuttaNoWay includes Spirit Stays Free: a collection of conversations with Black artists and activists. I hope they inspire you as they do me! #BlackSky #AcademicSky

Baltimore is seeing a historic drop in violent crime rates. How? Essentially, they’re now taking a “comprehensive” (i.e. systems) approach. Investing in young people helps everyone! Watch the video for my takeaways. #BlackSky #AcademicSky

The brilliant artist, @akuanaru, graced my latest project, #WayOuttaNoWay, with powerful insights about the resilience of Black creativity and how her own work draws on this legacy. 1/2

Visitors to #WayOuttaNoWay have been gravitating to Grandma Joan Murphy. To be the heart and soul of a Black family is a blessing that comes with a heavy price. It means weathering the harsh impacts of systemic racism and it means keeping the rich traditions of Black resilience alive.

Byronn Bain talks to @proftriciarose.bsky.social about our need for a vision of the future. What’s your vision? Tell us in the comments. Watch more videos of Black artists and activists who inspire us with that freedom spirit on the #SpiritStaysFree pg of #WayOuttaNoWay #SystemicRacism #Resilience

For generations, Juneteenth has been an occasion to celebrate African American freedom and a poignant reminder that it continues to be fought for, claimed and defended. As part of this ongoing pursuit of justice, I’m proud to share my latest project, #WayOuttaNoWay

My book “Metaracism” offers a way for us to see & understand the complexity, interconnections, & compounding effects produced by systemic racism. Once we know how it works, we can better see and target its weaknesses. #SystemicRacism #BlackSky #booksky #AcademicSky #authors #SocialJustice

During #BlackHistoryMonth celebrations, let’s collectively confront and expose how systemic racism works now. Today’s work paves the road for future victories. #BHM #SystemicRacism #BlackSky #booksky #AcademicSky #authors #SocialJustice

The NFL is removing “End Racism” but keeping “Choose Love”? These things are completely interconnected. To choose love, you have to end racism. #NFL #SuperBowl #EndRacism #ChooseLove #BlackSky #SystemicRacism #SocialJustice #RacialJustice #BlackLivesMatter #RacismInAmerica #AcademicSky #authors

“Metaracism” is the meta effect of systemic racism. It is the dynamic & compounding patterns of racial disadvantage & discrimination produced by the interconnections among policies & practices across society over time. #SystemicRacism #BlackSky #booksky #AcademicSky #authors #SocialJustice

The Future of Hip Hop Studies event organized by the Hutchins Center is TODAY. You can find the livestream link and more details here: hutchinscenter.fas.harvard.edu/hiphopsympos... Plz share!

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What is the future of hip hop studies? I look forward to the dialogue! Register now to join the conversation. bit.ly/4hDKBAS #HipHop #ListenToBlackVoices #Academia #authors #Blacksky

Hey! I am on Bluesky now. No longer posting on X. Whew. I need a little blue sky community right about now. See you here soon!