As we all enter Black History Month this year, conversations about race and society are as prominent as ever. The recent murder of Tyre Nichols has reawakened discussions about our failure as a society to prevent such meaningless institutional violence, which is a direct consequence of substantial inequalities among communities. While the narrative of today’s racial inequality has adopted this and other tragic cases as a focal point, we do need to remember that the problem of inequality is much broader than occasional instances of police brutality in the news. The best way to a more equitable world, in my opinion, is for us to have more honest conversations about these issues with one another—not to correct one another’s opinions and values, but to understand them.
In other news, I’m playing some shows this month. Save these dates and stay tuned for more to be announced soon!
- Friday, February 3 (Tonight) at Underground Cocktail Bar
- Saturday, February 4 at The Outta Space (Berwyn)
- Wednesday, February 15 at Reggie’s Rock Club: Ricky Liontones w/Jason Kane
- Saturday, February 25 at Golden Dagger
One more thing… for those of you who follow Smooth Tuba Tuesday and Slapsauce Music, we’re giving away a free Slapsauce T-shirt! Just fill out the survey at the link below before Tuesday (February 7) for your chance to win.
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