Rock the School Bells Keynote Address

May 15, 2017 | Afro-Latinx, Hip Hop, Women Of Color

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Rosa Clemente speaks at Rock the School Bells at Skyline College about the essence of hip hop, the legacy of speaking truth to power, and the dire context of an administration lead by an overt White Supremacist.

Rock the School Bells Keynote Address

Testimonials

"Rosa's example is a powerful one of persistence, resilience and brilliance... She is our leader, and I cannot wait to follow her lead further into freedom, for our people and all people.Melissa Ulto

"My dear sister and comrade Rosa Clemente is a long-distance runner for justice – a genuine freedom-fighter who tells the truth from the depths of her soul and puts her body on the line, owing to her love for oppressed people.Cornel West

"Rosa brings attention to the suffering, exploitation, and injustices faced by people of color in the United States and around the world. Her voice is a needed, persistent and insistent call to action.Iris Morales

"Rosa is a revolutionary, true to her beliefs, her values and her fierce vision for a fair and just world. In these barbaric times, we need her truth-telling more than ever.Naomi Klein

"As my friend, colleague, comrade and confidante, Rosa Clemente has inspired me, challenged me, uplifted me and held me down all at once. I’m proud to know her.Talib Kweli

"Rosa Clemente is one of our most brilliant minds. She has run for vice president, mentored dozens of young people and has led several justice campaigns to end state violence in this country. Clemente is not only a friend but a promised comrade.Patrisse Cullors

"Rosa Clemente is a bold, brilliant and important thinker and a true agent for change. For her, activism isn't theory and study, but a way of life.Jamilah Lemieux

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