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Kamala Harris Honors Quincy Jones as a Trailblazer in Music and Civil Rights
Vice President Kamala Harris recently paid a heartfelt tribute to Quincy Jones, a music industry giant who left an indelible mark on entertainment, civil rights, and the lives of those around him.
Writing on her X handle, she celebrated Jones as a trailblazer whose contributions shaped music, film, and culture in profound ways.
Her words showed not only his artistic legacy but also his role as a mentor, role model, and advocate for civil and human rights.
Quincy Jones is celebrated worldwide for his extraordinary talents as a composer, arranger, and producer, responsible for some of the most iconic music of the last century.
His career spanned over seven decades and included collaborations with legendary artists such as Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, and Aretha Franklin.
Quincy’s influence in the music industry is unmatched; he produced Michael Jackson’s groundbreaking album Thriller, which became the best-selling album of all time.
His arrangements and compositions have brought joy to millions, and his contributions to the music world have garnered him an impressive 28 Grammy Awards out of 80 nominations, a record in itself.
Beyond his music, Jones was a powerful force for social justice.
As an advocate for civil and human rights, he used his influence to address racial inequalities and inspire future generations.
He collaborated on social campaigns and lent his voice to causes aimed at uplifting communities of colour.
Harris emphasized Jones’s dedication to these issues, underscoring how he championed civil rights with as much passion as he approached his music.
In this respect, he was a role model for young artists of colour, offering mentorship and guidance to those navigating the challenges of the entertainment industry.
For Harris, Jones was not just a musical icon but a personal friend.
She expressed admiration for his “generosity of spirit,” noting his selfless support for others and his unwavering kindness.
In her message, she and her husband Doug Emhoff extended their condolences to the Jones family and everyone touched by his remarkable life and legacy.
TV anchor Rufai Oseni makes headlines as he speaks on fuel subsidy in Nigeria. He shared that Nigeria can have fuel subsidy without the long queues at filling stations.
“When we were still paying subsidies, there were no long queues. We were subsidising. So you can still have a subsidy regime going on, and there will be no long queues because production was close by. Dangote had it. That’s just it. That argument also falls flat.
“The biggest beneficiaries of subsidy are not Nigerians. They are crony capitalists that have big infrastructure, and they do contracts. They have been the biggest beneficiaries of the subsidy,” he said.
Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu, speaks to those in the electricity sector about the usual blackouts in the state.
He speaks on ways things can change in the state and how electricity can be provided.
“We need to drop corporate egos, abandon long-standing excuses, and confront the harsh realities obstructing progress in the power sector.”
“We, state governments, used to give excuses that everything is centralised, so the Federal Government has unbundled it now. What have we done in a year and a half?” Sanwo-Olu asked.
“We take two steps forward, we go five steps backward,” he said.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Thursday, August 20, a work-free day for public servants in the state to mark the Isese Festival.
Speaking on the celebration, he said “Ìṣẹ̀ṣe is not a relic. It is a living expression of our traditions and a celebration of Yoruba spirituality as an important part of Nigeria’s cultural and religious landscape,” he said.
He added “When the drums sound in Lagos on Thursday, they answer drums in Havana, in Salvador, in Port of Spain. Fifty-five million people and counting. Lagos is not observing a local holiday. Lagos is standing at the centre of a global heritage,” Aregbe said.
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