The Rose of Black is Sacred was inspired by the great American poet and lyricist, Shelby Cortland. It is a cry from the soul for the people who have lost their lives by racially focused police. Today we are called to remember the lives of Alton Sterling, who lost his life at the hands of the Baton Rouge Police and Philando Castile whose life was taken by the Minnesota Police. Please feel free to share. 4:18 min. 2 MB
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Thank you so much Leslie! And yes, my heart is heavy today and likely to remain so for quite some time. But I do most sincerely thank you for your tireless efforts in continuing to spread this message! You have a most beautiful soul Leslie! And I mean that from my heart!
Thank you!
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We have to fight this together, Shelby.
Leslie
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Reblogged this on shelbycourtland and commented:
Every single time another ‘Black rose’ is felled by racism, hatred and prejudice, Leslie posts “The Rose Of Black Is Sacred!”
How many times must she feel compelled to post this? And why the need?
The silence is deafening!
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Thanks Shelby, from the bottom of my heart.
Leslie
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It is I who thank YOU!
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Brilliant song and musical composition, Shelby is an extremely talented poet.
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She is indeed, Genie.
Thanks for listening.
Leslie
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Thank you for making the video, Leslie, like I said, it’s brilliant.
You have a big talent and a big heart.
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Thank you so much Genie. The issue is very close to my heart.
Leslie
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Haunting; writing from Britain, we have our own problems, but the recent events in the US are drawing me in to write my own post. Thank you for this perspective and its delivery. Much appreciated.
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We have our problems in Canada too, but I do think we are trying to make appropriate changes to correct matters. It can be done!
Leslie
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Yes indeed, it may be a long hard road, but all the alternatives don’t bear thinking about.
Since the vote to leave the EU Hate Crime has increased in the UK; but glad to say there is always a loud and wide condemnation with those who try to support being made to look very foolish.
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I’m sure there was some hate present before the referendum. Hate is so counter productive. Somehow we all have to work together to make a better world.
Leslie
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Very much in agreement Leslie.
Best wishes
Roger
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Thank you Roger.
Leslei
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Oops sorry for the typos Leslei!
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No that was my typo.
Leslie
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Oh well, not to worry.
(Just goes to show how many typos I make, I always reckon their mine…lol)
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It’s really something else when you miss spell your own name. (slight of hand)
Leslie
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For sure.
Leslie
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Very nice article and music but so much violence in the US …
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It is heart breaking what is going on.
Leslie
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I was hoping that you’d re-post this song…I certainly would like to share it on my blog, if I may!
Please and thank you in advance – and I hope that you’re having a nice, relaxing weekend.
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You are most welcome to share this.
Leslie
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Reblogged this on Random Ramblings; Myriad Musings and commented:
Some music for this Sunday…listen and appreciate.
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Thank you sepultura13.
Leslie
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Thank you…the song is beautiful.
🙂
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It really is beautiful, but full of pain.
Leslie
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Sometimes, the most beautiful things are created from the worst pain…bearing a child comes to mind, for one.
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That’s a very good analogy. I agree.
Leslie
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Excellent Music and Lyrics Leslie.. Too many are perishing because of their race. The World is hurting all over right now. Many thanks for sharing your lovely music. ❤
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Thanks Sue. It is heart wrenching to think that mothers have to teach their sons what to do to survive a police attack and that doesn’t work.
Leslie
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Yes its heart breaking.. looking from the outside into the USA, I am so thankful as a Mother my self that I do not live there to live with the violence they do.
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