Deniz Lopez
An Interview w/ Houston Activist & Spoken Word Artist Dee-Colonize
Submitted by Southern Shift on Fri, 2010-02-05 09:39 Authored by Davey DSouthern Shift TV sat down with Houston activist and spoken word artist, Deniz Lopez aka Dee-Colonize and talked to her about a variety of topics. We started out talking to her about the meaning behind her stage name 'Dee-Colonize' and the importance of one freeing their mind and breaking away from trappings of materialism. She also spit a nice piece for us that captured that essence.
In pt2 of our interview w/ Houston activist and spoken word artist Deniz Lopez aka Dee-Colonize we touch upon the history of indigenous and Brown folks in Houston. She says its still a border town to her. She also discusses the challenge of having Black & Brown unity in the sprawling city. We conclude by addressing the issue of police brutality. In 2009 60 people were shot by police in Houston and Harris county. Dee-Colonize does a a spoken word piece on this topic.
Word on Street: Interview w/Deniz Lopez aka Dee-Colonize of Houston Part 2 - Immigration, Race & Police
Submitted by Southern Shift on Thu, 2010-02-04 10:23We continue our interview w/Houston activist and spoken word artist Deniz Lopez, aka Dee-Colonize, who touches upon the history of indigenous and Brown folks in Houston. She says it's still a border town to her. She also discusses the challnge of having Black & Brown unity in the sprawling city. We conclude by touching on police brutality issues. In 2009 60 people were shot by police in Houston and Harris county. Dee-Colonize does a a spoken word piece.
Word on the Street: Deniz Lopez aka De-Colonize of Houston Texas Part 1
Submitted by Southern Shift on Thu, 2010-02-04 10:16We sat down with Houston activist and spoken word artist, Deniz Lopez aka De-Colonize... She talked to us about the importance of freeing your mind and breaking away from trappings of materialism. She also spit a nice piece for us...
