With her first release since the arrival of KIKI this spring, “Dear Mr. President” reinterprets P!nk’s version as an emotionally-charged protest message that calls out first lady Melania Trump for her silence as police brutality and systemic racism plague Black people across the country.

Meant to encourage people to study past movements and to fight for the liberation of Black womxn and Black trans womxn, which according to Ric, will “lead to the liberation of all Black people,” this song and message are two things with which I wholeheartedly agree.

Paak — “Lockdown” (ft. Jay Rock)

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I couldn’t mention The Free Nationals without talking about Cheeky Andy’s new song that reflects on the ongoing global protests against police brutality.

Victoria Monét — “Experience” (ft. Khalid SG Lewis)

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With everything that’s been happening, I hope no one forgot that it is still both Black Music Month and Pride Month.

Never one to remain silent on issues that befall Black people across the diaspora, Wale took inspiration from protesting at the Black Lives Matter movement in D.C., and recorded The Imperfect Storm, a brand new surprise project.