By Odeisel

Real journalism is publishing something someone else does not want published – the rest is just public relations.” George Orwell

With so much drama in the world today in our communities on both macro and micro levels, it’s always strange to see the news or people that claim to be journalists talking about all kinds of silly things and never what’s going on. The Firing Squad is here to take aim at all that is wrong with the world, starting with our own communities.

Three men of color with no censor and no objectives but truth, justice and common sense. Each episode will deal with hot-button issues with honesty, straight talk, and humor whenever possible . No personality is untouchable, and no one is spared the venom, or the praise whenever fit.

The format of the show is simple: five topics a week with 5 minutes devoted to each topic, and a close by each individual member featuring a verbal shot of their own choosing.

This week’s show takes a look at Fat Joe and his place in the annals of Hip-Hop. Is he appreciated in relation to his contributions to the culture? From there, we look at his usage of the word nigger and overall in American culture who uses the word and when or when isn’t it acceptable? Why don’t any other people use their racial slurs with such aplomb? Do Black people depower the word with their constant usage?

We look at Justin Beiber and his recent paternity issues, and the ghetto passes issues to him by Black entertainers. Should the girl be put in jail for statutory rape? Is someone like Beiber even ready to be someone’s father? What would that mean for the child? As talented as he is, why would someone like Raekwon be interested in giving him shine?

All this and a look at Wale Folarin and what he’s doing these days on the Firing Squad.

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