Wes Jackson
@wesmartinjackson.bsky.social
President, BRIC Arts Media. Hip-Hop Activist. Lacrosse advocate. Standing up for all historically oppressed people
Why are you not great immediately at the thing I spent a lifetime doing is the wildest critique I have heard (and keep hearing) in my career #BattleForCash
August 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Why are you not great immediately at the thing I spent a lifetime doing is the wildest critique I have heard (and keep hearing) in my career #BattleForCash
“All praises due
I'm ready to chase the Yakub back into the cave
These are the last days but do I seem fazed?
Showed up to The Last Supper in some brand new J's
I'm the true and livin' – Book of Hov, new religion
8th wonder of the world, alien, superstition
You're blind, baby”
I'm ready to chase the Yakub back into the cave
These are the last days but do I seem fazed?
Showed up to The Last Supper in some brand new J's
I'm the true and livin' – Book of Hov, new religion
8th wonder of the world, alien, superstition
You're blind, baby”
August 18, 2025 at 12:31 AM
“All praises due
I'm ready to chase the Yakub back into the cave
These are the last days but do I seem fazed?
Showed up to The Last Supper in some brand new J's
I'm the true and livin' – Book of Hov, new religion
8th wonder of the world, alien, superstition
You're blind, baby”
I'm ready to chase the Yakub back into the cave
These are the last days but do I seem fazed?
Showed up to The Last Supper in some brand new J's
I'm the true and livin' – Book of Hov, new religion
8th wonder of the world, alien, superstition
You're blind, baby”
“These are the days of miracle and wonder”
May 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
“These are the days of miracle and wonder”
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After BAYO at the Bandshell last summer, Brun returns to BRIC for a special convo on Sat, 6/7.
W/ Council Member Rita Joseph, Michaël Brun joins @wesmartinjackson.bsky.social & Saidah Blount for a conversation on the importance of Haitian music in NYC 🌍
RSVP: bricartsmedia.org/event/bayo-i...
W/ Council Member Rita Joseph, Michaël Brun joins @wesmartinjackson.bsky.social & Saidah Blount for a conversation on the importance of Haitian music in NYC 🌍
RSVP: bricartsmedia.org/event/bayo-i...
May 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM
After BAYO at the Bandshell last summer, Brun returns to BRIC for a special convo on Sat, 6/7.
W/ Council Member Rita Joseph, Michaël Brun joins @wesmartinjackson.bsky.social & Saidah Blount for a conversation on the importance of Haitian music in NYC 🌍
RSVP: bricartsmedia.org/event/bayo-i...
W/ Council Member Rita Joseph, Michaël Brun joins @wesmartinjackson.bsky.social & Saidah Blount for a conversation on the importance of Haitian music in NYC 🌍
RSVP: bricartsmedia.org/event/bayo-i...
Great night previewing the @bricbrooklyn.bsky.social Celebrate Brookkyn! season
May 7, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Great night previewing the @bricbrooklyn.bsky.social Celebrate Brookkyn! season
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BRIC President @wesmartinjackson.bsky.social was named one of PoliticsNY & AMNY's Power Players 🔥
“We need to understand that art is not a luxury or a playground for the wealthy. It is real magic that changes the world.”
Read more about Wes 🔗 politicsny.com/power-lists/...
“We need to understand that art is not a luxury or a playground for the wealthy. It is real magic that changes the world.”
Read more about Wes 🔗 politicsny.com/power-lists/...
April 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
BRIC President @wesmartinjackson.bsky.social was named one of PoliticsNY & AMNY's Power Players 🔥
“We need to understand that art is not a luxury or a playground for the wealthy. It is real magic that changes the world.”
Read more about Wes 🔗 politicsny.com/power-lists/...
“We need to understand that art is not a luxury or a playground for the wealthy. It is real magic that changes the world.”
Read more about Wes 🔗 politicsny.com/power-lists/...
I’m glad West Indian Archie made it out of that juke joint
April 29, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I’m glad West Indian Archie made it out of that juke joint
Hang tough Shadeur. We all see what’s going on
April 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Hang tough Shadeur. We all see what’s going on
Coogler is a genius. Full stop. Glad I’m alive when people like him and Kendrick are making art. Go see #Sinners I’m trying to figure out when I can go again
April 26, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Coogler is a genius. Full stop. Glad I’m alive when people like him and Kendrick are making art. Go see #Sinners I’m trying to figure out when I can go again
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New YMAAA! This week, @wesmartinjackson.bsky.social introduces me to De La Soul's Buhloone Mindstate, and he talks about why this has been a favorite album of his for 30+ years. Wes also talks about his work as President of BRIC Arts Media, including this summer's Celebrate Brooklyn, and much more!
185. Wes Jackson Discusses De La Soul, Buhloone Mindstate
Podcast Episode · You, Me and An Album · 04/24/2025 · 53m
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April 25, 2025 at 1:41 PM
New YMAAA! This week, @wesmartinjackson.bsky.social introduces me to De La Soul's Buhloone Mindstate, and he talks about why this has been a favorite album of his for 30+ years. Wes also talks about his work as President of BRIC Arts Media, including this summer's Celebrate Brooklyn, and much more!
“Through the lights, cameras, and action, glamor, glitters, and gold, I unfold the scroll, plant seeds to stampede the globe”
April 25, 2025 at 12:15 PM
“Through the lights, cameras, and action, glamor, glitters, and gold, I unfold the scroll, plant seeds to stampede the globe”
“Yo, the Older god put me on to how to rock this
‘Maintain 360, Lord, and live prosperous’
It only takes a lesson a day, just to analyze life
One time in a respectable mind”
‘Maintain 360, Lord, and live prosperous’
It only takes a lesson a day, just to analyze life
One time in a respectable mind”
April 21, 2025 at 12:56 PM
“Yo, the Older god put me on to how to rock this
‘Maintain 360, Lord, and live prosperous’
It only takes a lesson a day, just to analyze life
One time in a respectable mind”
‘Maintain 360, Lord, and live prosperous’
It only takes a lesson a day, just to analyze life
One time in a respectable mind”
I’m here for the creative pair of brother Ryan and Michael B. always. #fortheculture Just take my money now!
Filmmaker Ryan Coogler has made his first truly original film in "Sinners," which opens in theaters nationwide Friday.
'Sinners’ mixes blues, vampires and the Mississippi Delta into Ryan Coogler’s 1st original film
Filmmaker Ryan Coogler has made his first truly original film in “Sinners,” which opens in theaters nationwide Friday.
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April 16, 2025 at 12:20 PM
I’m here for the creative pair of brother Ryan and Michael B. always. #fortheculture Just take my money now!
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No, we’re not joking. Grace Jones & Janelle Monáe at #CelebrateBrooklyn on 6/9 ⭐
Become a BRIC member to gain early access to tickets + exclusive perks at the Bandshell all summer long. 🎟️: bricartsmedia.org/event/benefi...
BRIC Members: 4/2 @ 12PM - 4/4 @ 11AM
Public Sale: 4/4 @ 12PM
Become a BRIC member to gain early access to tickets + exclusive perks at the Bandshell all summer long. 🎟️: bricartsmedia.org/event/benefi...
BRIC Members: 4/2 @ 12PM - 4/4 @ 11AM
Public Sale: 4/4 @ 12PM
April 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM
No, we’re not joking. Grace Jones & Janelle Monáe at #CelebrateBrooklyn on 6/9 ⭐
Become a BRIC member to gain early access to tickets + exclusive perks at the Bandshell all summer long. 🎟️: bricartsmedia.org/event/benefi...
BRIC Members: 4/2 @ 12PM - 4/4 @ 11AM
Public Sale: 4/4 @ 12PM
Become a BRIC member to gain early access to tickets + exclusive perks at the Bandshell all summer long. 🎟️: bricartsmedia.org/event/benefi...
BRIC Members: 4/2 @ 12PM - 4/4 @ 11AM
Public Sale: 4/4 @ 12PM
“We survived outside all from the music”
April 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
“We survived outside all from the music”
“We survived outside. All from the music”
March 29, 2025 at 12:12 AM
“We survived outside. All from the music”
Denzel flipping and bouncing Broadway is just another data point in our collective excellence #fortheculture
An “Othello” revival, starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, has made history.
Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal break Broadway box office records with ‘Othello’ | CNN
An “Othello” revival, starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, has made history.
www.cnn.com
March 24, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Denzel flipping and bouncing Broadway is just another data point in our collective excellence #fortheculture
“I look the devil in his eye and say abracadabra
Then drown 'im in the mighty light his brain couldn’t fathom”
Then drown 'im in the mighty light his brain couldn’t fathom”
March 24, 2025 at 11:37 PM
“I look the devil in his eye and say abracadabra
Then drown 'im in the mighty light his brain couldn’t fathom”
Then drown 'im in the mighty light his brain couldn’t fathom”
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The quintessential hip-hop film “Wild Style” was as raw and unfiltered as it gets.
Graffiti legend Lady Pink sat down with @wesmartinjackson.bsky.social for the final episode of #BackToReadingCredits to break down the making of the iconic film + more.
Watch the full convo at youtu.be/n1sAxRa7kus.
Graffiti legend Lady Pink sat down with @wesmartinjackson.bsky.social for the final episode of #BackToReadingCredits to break down the making of the iconic film + more.
Watch the full convo at youtu.be/n1sAxRa7kus.
Back To Reading Credits w/ Wes Jackson | Ep 6 | Lady Pink
YouTube video by BRIC TV
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March 13, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The quintessential hip-hop film “Wild Style” was as raw and unfiltered as it gets.
Graffiti legend Lady Pink sat down with @wesmartinjackson.bsky.social for the final episode of #BackToReadingCredits to break down the making of the iconic film + more.
Watch the full convo at youtu.be/n1sAxRa7kus.
Graffiti legend Lady Pink sat down with @wesmartinjackson.bsky.social for the final episode of #BackToReadingCredits to break down the making of the iconic film + more.
Watch the full convo at youtu.be/n1sAxRa7kus.
The call is coming from inside the house and we know it 👀👀
March 5, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The call is coming from inside the house and we know it 👀👀