Teach Us Truth

World war 2 would have been lost without these black men **er

Did you know the 440 Hz tuning we use today wasn’t always the global standard?

Before 1939, pitch varied by region and era from Baroque 415 Hz to Romantic 450+ Hz! In 1939, 440 Hz was recommended for consistency, officially codified by ISO in 1975, and quickly adopted by broadcasters and instrument makers worldwide.

This shift replaced earlier “natural” tunings like 432 Hz, subtly changing the way we hear and feel music forever.

Another election, another leaflet through the door this time telling me to vote for Reform. Honestly, I’ve never voted, and I don’t think I ever will. It always feels like no matter who gets in, nothing really changes. Different party names, same empty promises, same results. The system’s broken, and the people always seem to come last.

Judy Garland once appeared in blackface a painful reminder of how normalized racism was in old Hollywood. This part of entertainment history is often brushed aside, but it’s important to acknowledge how these portrayals shaped public perception and reinforced harmful stereotypes. Facing the truth about the past is the first step toward understanding how far we’ve come and how far we still have to go. sing

Hurricane Melissa destroyed Jamaica. Jamaica was getting ready to control their own energy after announcing that they was not going to sign another contract with JPS once the license expired.