An idiom, with figurative and literal meanings; to actively commune with society while promoting the resources of intellect, creativity, entrepreneurialism, and democratic processes to promote positive change, self actualisation, and solidarity. This quintessentially American idiom represents the spirit of grassroots activism and the powerful spirit of the people when mobilized and when participating with our communities. It is figurative language representing the mobilization of peoples to create change from within the community. It functions as an affirmation of sovereignty and empowerment in the face of marginalization, institutional oppression, and prejudice. As the fifth estate is the foundation of democracy and ensures the intrinsic spirit, voice, and actions of We the people; the participant and the witness alike may literally “take it to the streets.”
Grassroots change is when people are effectively, taking it to the streets; as Anthropologist Margaret Mead said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
Lyrics by The Doobie Brothers, include,
“ You don't know me but I'm your brother
I was raised here in this living Hell
You don't know my kind in your world
Fairly soon, the time will tell
You, telling me the things you're gonna do for me
I ain't blind and I don't like what I think I see
Takin' it to the streets
Takin' it to the streets
Takin' it to the streets
Take this message to my brother
You will find him everywhere
Wherever people live together
Tied in poverty's despair
You, telling me the things you're gonna do for me
I ain't blind and I don't like what I think I see
Takin' it to the streets”
Lyrics by The Doobie Brothers, include,
“ You don't know me but I'm your brother
I was raised here in this living Hell
You don't know my kind in your world
Fairly soon, the time will tell
You, telling me the things you're gonna do for me
I ain't blind and I don't like what I think I see
Takin' it to the streets
Takin' it to the streets
Takin' it to the streets
Take this message to my brother
You will find him everywhere
Wherever people live together
Tied in poverty's despair
You, telling me the things you're gonna do for me
I ain't blind and I don't like what I think I see
Takin' it to the streets”
by Shazamsh March 01, 2022
To casually depart for greener pastures at a time when those you serve find themselves in greatest need.
CAPTAIN AMERICA: Thanos, Magneto, Doctor Doom, Ultron, the Chitauri and Topher Grace have joined forces and are assaulting Avengers Mansion! We need reinforcements now!
IRON MAN: Wish I could help, but I'm taking a Cruz and jetting off to Cancun now. Best of luck!
IRON MAN: Wish I could help, but I'm taking a Cruz and jetting off to Cancun now. Best of luck!
by revnorb February 20, 2021
When there'a about to be a fight inside, you can take it to a more vioent level by moving it to an outside place.
by lorrrra September 28, 2018
Ed: ay yo bro, show dem niggas what you do best in dem battles
Jamez: you mean dem one-takes? aight lemme spit
Jamez: you mean dem one-takes? aight lemme spit
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