I was just reading a Wikipedia article concerning the series of Race Riots Of 1919, something I had never heard of before. According to the article, the riots were instigated by whites, as part of a backlash against black laborers who had emigrated into cities to fill manufacturing jobs created by the War effort(WWI). After the war, returning veterans and the general public expressed great resentment toward these black workers. This resulted in much violence, and numerous lynchings. I will report back, when I learn more about this very troubled time in American history. Also, more than a month ago, I posted on Facebook a youtube video entitled: Kala U-Bass Richard Coughlin plays Whats Going On. Something like that. Anyway, a bass ukulele overdub of Marvin Gaye's classic song, from 1971. I'm not much for lyrics, but they are as relevant as ever, in this one. Beats the hxck out of stoopid, trite overwrought stuff like "Lady Madonna". OTOH, maybe not. Check it out. It is unfortunate that Marvin Gaye's father shot him to death in a 1984 family dispute. Pretty crazy. Makes me wonder: what's goin' on?
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