Being the amazing, true-to-life adventures and (very likely) misadventures of a writer who seeks to take his education, activism and seemingly boundless energy to North Minneapolis, (NoMi) to help with a process of turning a rapidly revitalizing neighborhood into something approaching Urban Utopia. I am here to be near my child. From 02/08 to 06/15 this blog pushed free speech to the envelope, so others could take heart and speak unafraid. Email me at hoffjohnw@gmail.com
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
RNC 2008: "Embedded" Video, A Minor Milestone For My Blog
Video By John Hoff
So here's a minor milestone: the first "embedded" video on Johnny Northside. Yes, "embedded." Like when Amy Goodman asked how journalists would do their jobs in this environment? And a police officer answered, "Ever considered being 'embedded' with the police?"
So I'm embedded. But not like that.
This video doesn't have tear gas, or confrontation...it has young protesters encamped outside the St. Paul detention facility. And they rouse their spirits with a ragged, heartfelt, messy rendition of that old union favorite: SOLIDARITY FOREVER!!!!!!
(Do not click "Read More")
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