Statement on national TV during the 1968 riots in Washington, DC after the Martin Luther King assassination.http://likethedew.com/2010/04/26/james-brown-and-his-changing-times-rockin-the-white-house-8
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Don't terrorize. Organize. Don't burn. Give kids a chance to learn … The real answer to race problems in this country is education. Not burning and killing. Be ready. Be qualified. Own something. Be somebody. That's Black Power.
— James Brown
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Don't terrorize. Organize. Don't burn. Give kids a chance to learn … The real answer to race problems in this country is education. Not burning and killing. Be ready. Be qualified. Own something. Be somebody. That's Black Power." in the context of "Statement on national TV during the 1968 riots in Washington, DC after the Martin Luther King assassination.http://likethedew.com/2010/04/26/james-brown-and-his-changing-times-rockin-the-white-house-8" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About James Brown
James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006), commonly referred to as "The Godfather of Soul" and "The Hardest Working Man in Show Business", was an American entertainer recognized as one of the most influential figures in 20th century popular music. He was renowned for his shouting vocals, feverish dancing and unique rhythmic style.
About James Brown
James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006), commonly referred to as "The Godfather of Soul" and "The Hardest Working Man in Show Business", was an American entertainer recognized as one of the most influential figures in 20th century popular music. He was renowned for his shouting vocals, feverish dancing and unique rhythmic style.
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