Shows
Tavis SmileyBakari Kitwana joins Tavis SmileyCulture critic and journalist Bakari Kitwana shares his analysis about the “gangster image” of Donald Trump, the Harris/Walz candidacy and why Hip-Hop is the “go-to” influencer for this historic election.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.2024-08-1024 min
Who Cares About the Rock Hall?Eric B. & Rakim w/ Bakari KitwanaAuthor Bakari Kitwana joins the show to discuss the music and impact of hip-hop pioneers Eric B. & Rakim. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-04-191h 47
KPFA - Hard Knock RadioBlack and Jewish Relations in AmericaWe spoke with Adam Mansbach and Bakari Kitwana about the state of Black and Jewish relations in America.
Rap Sessions presents Beyond Kanye and Kyrie: Renewing the Historic Black-Jewish Alliance
January 17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm PST
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Rap Sessions returns to St. Ignatius featuring W. Kamau Bell, Adam Mansbach, Courtney Desiree Morris and Mira Stern with Bakari Kitwana.
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2023-01-1759 min
Black Reelness MkeEpisode 9 "The Life & Times of Tupac Shakur: An Artistic Retrospective" In this pre-recorded Black Reelness episode, Milwaukee Film's Chief Innovation Officer Geraud Blanks sits down with former Source magazine Editor-in-Chief Bakari Kitwana for an exposition of Tupac Shakur’s music and films. 2022-08-151h 21
After the SnowEpisode 23 - "BAKE (KING)"This week on After The Snow, Dave and Rick take a deep dive into some of the realities of the criminal justice system here in the U.S. They speak on the oxymoron of how brainwashed society is about the incarcerated community, even though it houses some of the most brilliant minds. Rick expresses his gratitude of being able to have told his life story to various outlets in interviews while locked up - which was a privilege in its own right, since that’s no longer allowed post 9/11. Dave introduces us to the Hip-Hop Political Education Summit, an...2022-07-1541 min
WE ARE HERE!: a Literary Space for Black Boys and Young Black MenBlack Music Month with special guest Bakari KitwanaKnowledge Reigns Supreme
Join us this Black Music Month with special guest Bakari Kitwana and let's talk about 'Leveraging MC Dreams Towards Literacy'.
Black culture encapsulates a colorful oral tradition that can be seen in the West African tradition of the Griot, the Black Arts Movement, to today's Hip Hop Generation, as recently seen in Kendrick's Mr. Morale & the Big Stepper.
We have continually seen the 'Us vs. Them' Hip Hop history debates. How can we better create The Bridge to work collectively to create intergenerational ties to Black oral and written stories...2022-06-281h 06
Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has the AnswersAnger vs. Optimism and the Way Forward: BONUS with David OrrWhat does it mean to be an engaged citizen or an effective activist? How can we shift from anger to hope and then create meaningful change? We’re back this week with a special bonus episode, an off-the-cuff conversation with David Orr, renowned scholar of political and environmental science and co-editor of Democracy Unchained: How to Rebuild Government for the People. We chat about finding the right balance between anger and optimism, recognizing and overcoming the flaws baked into our system of government, and why we should be regulating tech. Show Notes Democracy Unchained: How To R...2022-06-0727 min
Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has the AnswersHow Biophilia Makes Our Democracy Stronger with David OrrThis week, we’re diving deep into the intersection of democracy and the environmental movement, why it’s imperative that all lawmakers agree to the rules of the game, and how biophilia might act as a bridge to the equitable, green future we want. We also weigh the merits of a circular economy and discuss what it means to be responsible citizens and stewards for future generations. Our guest is renowned scholar of environmental and political studies at Oberlin College David Orr, author of eight books, including Dangerous Years: Climate Change, the Long Emergency, and the Way Forwa...2022-05-2458 min