The Boogie Down is all the way lit, and not because a wave of arson
is plaguing its communities like back in the ’70s (although
circumstances are only relatively better, considering today’s urban
decay and violence). It’s because it’s home to some pretty awesome folk
that are well aware of the hidden agendas that come with presidential
hopefuls like Ted Cruz visiting places like the South Bronx – one of the
most diverse, yet poorest neighborhoods in America.
“Ted Cruz has no business being in the Bronx. This is an immigrant community,” protested political rapper Rodstarz of
Rebel Diaz at
a Ted Cruz campaign event at a Chinese-Dominican restaurant. “We deal
with climate change every single day, and he wants to say that it
doesn’t exist. We are one of the poorest congressional districts in the
country. And to receive this rightwing bigot is an insult to the whole
community.”
The Chilean activist, who uses his music as a tool to spread messages
about injustice, was escorted by NYPD as he further declared the
Republican candidate unworthy of walking the streets of his
native borough. “I’m with the people and I represent Hunts Point in the
South Bronx, where Ted Cruz is not welcomed.”
No comments:
Post a Comment