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New Music Friday: March 21th Playlist!

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New Music Friday this week’s playlist, “03-21-2024,” is a diverse collection of tracks spanning various genres, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for upbeat anthems to kickstart your weekend, chill vibes for a relaxed evening, or something entirely new to expand your musical horizons, you’ll find it here.

How to Listen:

Click the link below to access my “02-21-2025” playlist on Apple Music:

  1. Anxiety – Original Mix – Avis Vox,ASY*S
  2. Neon Highways – Borna Libertines
  3. Dune – Indira Paganotto
  4. Inside My Mind – Borna Libertines
  5. Evocation – Kölsch,ANNA
  6. Digital Destination – Borna Libertines
  7. Explorer – Adam Beyer
  8. Inside Acid – Borna Libertines
  9. It’s The Hope That Kills You – The WAEVE,Graham Coxon,Rose Elinor Dougall
  10. Tengo Lo Que Tengo (Album Version) – Borna Libertines
  11. I Walk Alone – Radio Edit – Stylo,Space Motion,Amethy
  12. Electric Horizon – Borna Libertines
  13. LA Runaway – The Horrors
  14. Some Days I Am Waking Up – Borna Libertines
  15. Lucid Delusion – Alievski
  16. A Darkness (Album Version) – Borna Libertines
  17. Nero – Deborah de Luca
  18. Tengo Lo Que Tengo – Ilse Remix – Borna Libertines,Ilse
  19. Nothing to dare – Bitinjuice, Tempiinversi
  20. New York’s Burning Remix – Borna Libertines
  21. Turn Up – Kaspar
  22. Traffic Light Bully – Borna Libertines
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George Stinney: A Tragic Tale of Racial Injustice

George Stinney mugshot

George Stinney Jr. was only 14 years old when he was executed in 1944, becoming the youngest American in the 20th century to be sentenced to death and executed with a confirmed date of birth. His story is a stark reminder of racial bias and failures within the justice system.

George Stinney mugshot
George Stinney mugshot.

The Crime and Conviction

In March 1944, Betty June Binnicker, 11, and Mary Emma Thames, 8, were found murdered in Alcolu, South Carolina. The victims were white. Stinney, a young African American boy, was quickly arrested.

  • Background: Alcolu was a segregated town, with limited interaction between white and black residents.
  • The Arrest and “Confession”: Stinney and his older brother were arrested. His brother was released, but George was held. He was questioned without his parents or a lawyer present and allegedly confessed to the murders. This confession was the primary evidence against him.
  • The Trial: The trial was held just a month after the murders. Stinney was provided with a court-appointed counsel who did little to defend him. The all-white jury deliberated for only ten minutes before finding him guilty.
  • The Sentence: Judge Philip H. Stoll sentenced Stinney to death by electrocution.

A Flawed Process

Several factors point to the injustice of Stinney’s conviction:

  • Lack of Due Process: Stinney was interrogated without legal representation or parental supervision.
  • Inadequate Defense: His court-appointed lawyer presented a weak defense.
  • Racial Bias: The racially charged atmosphere of the time likely influenced the outcome of the trial.
  • Age: The execution of a 14-year-old was an incredibly harsh sentence, even in the Jim Crow South.

Execution and Aftermath

George Stinney was executed on June 16, 1944. He was so small for the electric chair that a Bible was used as a booster seat.

Reopening the Case

Decades later, renewed interest in the case led to re-examining the evidence.

  • Motives for Reopening: Historians, lawyers, and civil rights groups began to question the fairness of the trial and the validity of the conviction.
  • Vacated Conviction: In 2014, Judge Carmen Mullen vacated Stinney’s conviction, ruling that he had not received a fair trial and that his Sixth Amendment rights had been violated.

Lingering Doubts and Alternate Suspects

While Stinney’s family and supporters celebrated the overturning of his conviction, some relatives of the victims maintain his guilt. After Stinney’s exoneration, George Washington Burke Jr. has been the subject of speculation as a possible suspect for the murders.

Lessons Learned

The George Stinney case serves as a chilling example of how racial prejudice and a flawed legal system can lead to tragic consequences. It highlights the importance of due process, adequate legal representation, and the need to address systemic biases within the criminal justice system.

Citations:

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Stinney
  2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_H._Stoll
  3. https://systemicjustice.org/2014/12/george-stinney-and-the-lessons-of-history/.

George Stinney mugshot
George Stinney mugshot.
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Neon Highway new EP

Neon Highway new EP by Borna LIbertines

Neon Highway’s new EP, scheduled for release on February 25, 2025, is entitled “Neon Highway. ” It will comprise three tracks: “Neon Highway,” “Digital Destination,” and “Electric Horizon.”
This EP serves as an exploration of the intricate electrical systems that underpin our modern world.

Upcoming releases and streaming platforms

Neon Highway new EP by Borna LIbertines
Neon Highway, a new EP by Borna LIbertines
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Earth Is The Best Art

earth is the best art

Earth Is The Best Art: A Reflection on Our Planet’s Beauty and Fragility Earth Is The Best Art is an exceptional portrayal of Earth’s stunning beauty and its fragile nature. Similar to a blank canvas awaiting the stroke of a brush, Earth’s diverse landscapes and ecosystems provide boundless inspiration. Just as captivating as street art and pop art, our planet’s intricate tapestry of life demands our utmost care and preservation. Let us wholeheartedly embrace and safeguard this masterpiece for the generations yet to come.

By Borna Libertines
In a world where art often mirrors the complexities of life, my latest painting, “Earth is the Best Art,” stands as a testament to the unparalleled beauty and delicate balance of our planet. This piece, now available for viewing and purchase here, captures the essence of Earth through vibrant colors and striking imagery.

A Message of Urgency
The phrase “HAS BEEN REVEALED TO US” boldly written in red underscores the urgency of recognizing and preserving the Earth’s splendor. This artwork serves as a visual reminder of the impact humanity has on the environment and the pressing need for conservation efforts. The contrast between the vibrant colors and the stark white figure draws attention to the central theme of Earth’s fragility.

The Inspiration Behind the Art
Earth is the Best Art” was born out of a deep appreciation for the natural world and a growing concern for its future. The painting features a blend of blue, green, and brown hues, representing the Earth’s surface as seen from space. At the center, a white silhouette resembling an explosion or blooming flower symbolizes both creation and destruction, highlighting the duality of nature’s beauty and its vulnerability.

Artistic Techniques and Symbolism
The use of bright colors alongside white in the painting represents life and vitality, while also serving as a stark reminder of how quickly our planet can be damaged or lost if not cared for properly. The central white silhouette can be interpreted in multiple ways, inviting viewers to reflect on their own relationship with the Earth and their role in its preservation.

Earth is the Best Art” is more than just a painting; it is a call to action. It invites viewers to appreciate the beauty of our planet and to take steps towards ensuring its survival for future generations. Through this artwork, I hope to inspire a deeper connection with nature and a commitment to protecting the environment.

earth is the best art

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Art Exhibition by Borna Libertines at Hotel Lone, Rovinj July 16 to September 02, 2024

Art Exhibition by Borna Libertines at Hotel Lone, Rovinj July 16 to September 02, 2024. Collection of Collage Graffiti Paintings done in Mexico City from the period of 2021 – 2024

On display are eight painting

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Art Exhibit at Hotel Lone by Borna Libertines

Preparation for an Art Exhibit at Hotel Lone, something about the Hotel. Combining a unique and functional design over six floors, located by the sea and the centuries-old Golden Cape forest park, this hotel is a year-round leisure and business destination. Just like a contemporary art museum, every detail of the Hotel Lone, awakens your desire to explore.

hotel lone exhibition by borna Libertines
hotel lone
hotel lone inside gallery by Borna Libertines
hotel lone inside the gallery

The exhibition will run from July to September. The space in the hotel lobby shown above is where Borna Libertines Art will be exhibited. Borna will display 9 to 10 art pieces.

hotel lone inside gallery
hotel lone Inside lobby

More about Hotel Lone is on the website https://www.maistra.com/properties/hotel-lone/#/gallery

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Borna Libertines

Borna Libertines is an artist who creates mixed-media collages by reconstituting torn-up snatches of popular artifacts, some of which depict advertisements. His compositions feature text, pure blocks of color, commercial imagery, and graffiti placement, all remixed to convey humor, eroticism, and sociopolitical critique.

Borna builds posters in which one has been placed over another or others, and the top poster or posters have been ripped, revealing to a greater or lesser degree the poster or posters underneath.

This radical re-appropriation of an otherwise ordinary material enables him to capture the spirit of the times and the image of a society driven by communication which expresses itself above all through its obsession with current affairs and the omnipresence of the media. His art brings the streetscape into the space.

Art is dangerous do not attempt at home by Borna Libertines. Painted in 2024.

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Borna Libertines