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 1, 2022
by Rob January 11, 2005
Used to describe an occurrence that had no significant value, but is best played when one wants to make other people that came into a conversion late feel left out.
by Joshua Q June 27, 2008
by Substantial Shoe April 3, 2011
the action of cold shouldering former friends or affiliates due to a non-amicable severance of ties. Usually acted out by adults of religious organizations and high school students.
1. I went to church this morning and got Taken to Walnut Street! Nobody talked to me all morning.
2. (girl 1) My boyfriend dumped me! (girl 2) If he comes crawling back, Take him to Walnut Street!
3. Several church members have left us due to differences of opinion with things going on within the organization, so if you see any of these people in day-to-day life, Take (Him/Her/Them) to Walnut Street!
2. (girl 1) My boyfriend dumped me! (girl 2) If he comes crawling back, Take him to Walnut Street!
3. Several church members have left us due to differences of opinion with things going on within the organization, so if you see any of these people in day-to-day life, Take (Him/Her/Them) to Walnut Street!
by Billy Jean Snotmylover August 1, 2012
by LMorey January 3, 2019
It means to start a fight outside or handle your business in the street by using physical violence involving using words and fists.
Robert: Hoe about we take this to the streets.
Dale: Big Fella, you tryna take it to the street, now you gonna get up ass beat.
Dale: Big Fella, you tryna take it to the street, now you gonna get up ass beat.
by Mack daddy of daddies June 23, 2021