An MSNBC guest claimed on Monday that white people had stolen every form of music in existence — with the exception of classical music — from black people. “The Daily Show” correspondent Dulce Sloan weighed in on the topic‚ responding to critics who had suggested Beyonce’s upcoming country album — after a lengthy career in hip hop and pop music — was a step outside her proscribed lane. WATCH: MSNBC guest: "If White people hated cultural appropriation‚ then they shouldn't have created music. Because every form of music in America was stolen from Black people." pic.twitter.com/wysQqDTLaf — TheBlaze (@theblaze) February 19‚ 2024 The host of the show joked that the conservatives complaining about Beyonce’s foray into country were just proving that people on the Right actually were not in favor of “cultural appropriation.” “But black people have always been a part of folk and country music‚” he continued‚ turning the question over to Sloan. “You want to weigh in on that?” “If white people hated cultural appropriation‚ then they shouldn’t have created music‚” Sloan said. “Because every form of music in America was stolen from black people: rock’n’roll‚ jazz‚ blues‚ country‚ pop music. So if you have a problem with cultural appropriation — y’all created classical music‚ y’all could have stuck with that …” “Roll the piano into this concert‚” Sloan continued in mocking tones‚ claiming that white people — and conservatives — only had an issue with cultural appropriation when the thing being appropriated was something they liked or wanted to be associated with. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “As dumb as this is‚ let’s just say she’s right‚” one person responded via X. “Fine. We’ll give up performing rock &; roll and she can give up indoor plumbing‚ the printed word‚ cell phones‚ and wheeled transportation.” As dumb as this is‚ let’s just say she’s right. Fine. We’ll give up performing rock &; roll and she can give upindoor plumbing‚ the printed word‚ cell phones‚ and wheeled transportation. https://t.co/9rqnNdxkth — Tandy (@dantypo) February 20‚ 2024 “Here’s the issue with this. They take something that is an irrefutable fact (the foundations of American popular music comes from Black Americans) and then mix it with some bulls*** (every form of music in America was ‘stolen’). I can’t believe I have to say this in 2024 but ITS NOT A BAD THING THAT WHITE PEOPLE CONSUME OUR CONTENT‚” Darvio Morrow commented. “Yes there have been issues with the music industry robbing Black artists‚ obscenely so during the Rock and Roll era. And I’ve already laid out how the INDUSTRY stole rock music from Black folks. But you can’t blame the whole country for the practices of the entertainment industry. That was the industry‚ not the people‚” he continued. “The audience never stopped loving our music. I view our immense contributions to American popular music and culture as a point of pride. The number one genre of music in the country TODAY is Black music (Hip-Hop/R&;B). To take something we should celebrate and bash the country with it is so stupid and counterproductive.” Here’s the issue with this. They take something that is an irrefutable fact (the foundations of American popular music comes from Black Americans) and then mix it with some bullsh*t (every form of music in America was “stolen”). I can’t believe I have to say this in 2024 but ITS… https://t.co/MSt3No1xKC — Darvio Morrow (@DTheKingpin) February 20‚ 2024 Despite the furor‚ Beyonce’s “Texas Hold ‘Em” — a single released during the Super Bowl alongside “16 Carriages‚” both from her upcoming album — has already rocketed to the top of the Billboard Country chart‚ making the Destiny’s Child alum the first black woman to have a number 1 single on the country chart. As for the roots of American country music? According to John McEuen of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band‚ it camae from everywhere: “Country music wasn’t called that yet‚ but it was music of the country. It was a combination of the Irish; the recently freed slaves‚ bringing the banjo into the world; the Spanish effects of the vaqueros down in Texas; the Germans bringing over the ‘oom-pah’ of polka music‚ all converging.”

President Joe Biden’s signature climate bill‚ the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)‚ has been a boon for China’s battery market. Biden signed the bill into law in August 2022. The legislation created a bevy of green energy subsidies meant to transition United States energy usage away from fossil fuels and‚ according to Biden weeks before he signed the IRA‚ “compete with China.” Since the law was enacted‚ imports of Chinese components for electric vehicles to the U.S. have skyrocketed‚ according to a review of government data by The Washington Free Beacon. The data call into question whether the IRA has failed at one of its key goals. China is a major supplier of rare earth minerals that are used in green energy technology‚ such as solar panels‚ electric cars‚ and wind turbines. While imports for components that use rare earth minerals have risen over the course of Biden’s presidency‚ the increase became more pronounced after the implementation of the IRA. Chinese lithium-ion battery imports to the U.S. averaged $473 million per month from January 2021 when Biden took office through July 2022. The next month‚ Biden signed the IRA into law. Since then‚ Chinese lithium-ion battery imports have averaged over $1 billion per month‚ according to the Free Beacon. In addition to batteries‚ China is benefitting from the IRA through mining companies in Africa. “Nearly 70 percent of cobalt is produced in Africa‚ mainly in the Congo‚” James Madison Institute senior vice president Sal Nuzzo told the Free Beacon. “Okay‚ so the country may be friendly. However‚ the mine is owned by a Chinese conglomerate or a multinational controlled by the Chinese government. So you can put the regulation in place — it’s got to be sourced from a friendly country. But who owns the facility that the materials are coming out of?” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Aside from questions over its impact on China‚ the IRA has come under fire recently in connection with sticky‚ high inflation in the U.S.‚ according to the Financial Times. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has blamed the IRA for harming his state’s economy by pushing prices higher too quickly. “A lot of what the IRA has done‚ besides throwing money at something that was coming anyway‚ is also heated the market up and driven costs to go up‚” Kemp told the Financial Times. “It’s really tried to manipulate the market‚ versus the market moving in that direction.” Because of the IRA‚ Georgia’s economy has received about $15 billion-worth of investment in green energy projects‚ largely in the form of manufacturing projects‚ according to the Treasury Department. Despite the investment‚ polls show Biden struggling to win over American voters on the issue of his handling of the economy. Americans overall disapprove of Biden’s handling of the economy by 56.8% to 39.4%‚ according to RealClearPolitics’ polling average.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has been placed on a list of “extremists and terrorists” in Russia after the lawmaker called for the country to be designated a state sponsor of terrorism. Russian news outlets reported on Tuesday that Graham had been added to the register by the country’s state financial watchdog Rosfinmonitoring. State-run TASS noted Graham’s history of calling for penalties against Russia. “There goes all my rubles!” Graham quipped on X in response to the listing. “I call your ‘terrorists and extremists’ bid and raise you ‘State Sponsor of Terrorism under U.S. law.’ Believe it or not‚ 2024 is going to be a bad year for Putin’s Russia.” Graham shared a list that included: “More aid to Ukraine‚” “More high-end weapons that can reach out and touch the Russian occupiers‚” “Designation of Russia as a State Sponsor of Terrorism‚” and “Expansion of NATO.” I call your “terrorists and extremists” bid and raise you “State Sponsor of Terrorism under U.S. law.” Believe it or not‚ 2024 is going to be a bad year for Putin’s Russia. ✅More aid to Ukraine ✅More high-end weapons that can reach out and touch the Russian occupiers.… — Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) February 20‚ 2024 In an interview that aired over the weekend‚ Graham said imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny was “murdered” by Russian leader Vladimir Putin and pushed for Moscow to face consequences. “I just got off the phone with two Democratic senators. Let’s make Russia a state sponsor of terrorism under U.S. law. Let’s make them pay a price for killing [Navalny]‚” Graham said on CBS. “It would allow the [Navalny] family to go to U.S. court and sue Putin’s Russia for killing of their loved one. A state sponsored terrorism designation is a game changer. It would allow more sanctions‚ it would open up the American courtroom‚” he added. Russian authorities said on Friday that Navalny‚ whom supporters insist was imprisoned on trumped-up charges‚ died at the age of 47 in an Arctic penal colony after he started to feel ill and lost consciousness. Navalny’s family is now engaged in a clash with Russia to secure the release of his body. While Graham suggested legislation may come this week‚ the White House said on Tuesday the Biden administration will unveil new sanctions against Russia on Friday in response to Navalny’s death and Russia’s two-year war in Ukraine. Russia issued a warrant seeking Graham’s arrest in May of last year after the release of an edited video that made it appear the lawmaker was celebrating the United States spending money on the killing of Russians in Ukraine. In response‚ Graham boasted of being a wanted man in Russia‚ saying he would “stand with and for Ukraine’s freedom until every Russian soldier is expelled from Ukrainian territory.” He also made an “offer” to Putin‚ alluding to how the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Putin for alleged war crimes during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “I will submit to jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court if you do‚” Graham said. “Come and make your best case. See you in The Hague!”

The American Idol judges were stunned with Jack Blocker’s audition‚ but they weren’t quite sure it was powerful enough to move on to the next round of the competition. But when Lionel Richie asked the crew… it was Jack Blocker’s lucky day! This was the first-ever recount‚ and we’re so glad they did it! There’s no doubt that Jack Blocker is impressive. His voice is gritty and intense — but Katy Perry had a bit of feedback for him. She suggested he take a more relaxed approach. Lionel Richie encouraged him but voted “No‚” alongside Katy Perry. After Jack Blocker left the American Idol audition room‚ though… everyone felt the loss. “Let’s do a crew vote‚” suggested judge Luke Bryan. This image is from YouTube. Lionel Richie counted the votes and‚ no surprise‚ they thought Jack Blocker earned a spot on American Idol! The judges called Jack back to the room and Lionel delivered the news of a “Yes.” Jack couldn’t believe it. Luke Bryan thanked the crew‚ praising Jack’s skill with excitement about the recount. What an incredible celebration of great‚ raw talent! We’re looking forward to seeing what Jack does on this season of American Idol. The featured image for this post is from YouTube. The post An “American Idol” First: Crew Demands Judges Change Their Votes On Jack Blocker’s Audition! appeared first on InspireMore.

Prepare to have your heart absolutely melted! This AGT: Fantasy League duet of “Until I Found You‚” sung by Kodi Lee and Stephen Sanchez‚ is one for the books. Stephen kicked off the performance‚ with a sultry microphone moment wielding a guitar. It was very “Elvis‚” if you ask me! Then‚ Kodi Lee jumped in on the piano and provided some completely epic harmonies that totally rounded out the AGT performance. Stephen Sanchez and Kodi Lee’s voices meshed together brilliantly and the AGT performance was incredibly powerful. The judges and the audience couldn’t believe the magic they were seeing and hearing! In fact‚ the judges leapt to their feet after the song concluded! This image is from YouTube. Fans took to the comment section to share their excitement about this beautiful duet. “Omg such an incredible performance from Stephen Sanchez and Kodi Lee….they definitely sounded sooo great together! Kodi always gives the most incredible performances!” commented one fan. “What a beautiful duet. I had never heard of Stephen before‚ but I dig his vibe. And of course‚ who doesn’t love Kodi Lee?” said another. Kodi Lee and Stephen Sanchez sure are making a splash this season on AGT: Fantasy League. Who are you rooting for? The featured image for this post is from YouTube. The post Kodi Lee And Stephen Sanchez Deliver Heavenly Harmonies In “Until I Found You” Duet on AGT. appeared first on InspireMore.

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