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2025-11-111h 41
Bklyn Combine PodcastCROSSROADS LIVE Ep. 1 (HOPE) feat. Tony "BX Tone" WindleyCROSSROADS LIVE Ep. 1 (HOPE) feat. Tony "BX Tone" Windley by BklynCombine
2025-09-1634 min
2025-04-141h 17
Bklyn Combine PodcastIs America a third world country?The Combine explores ideas of America as a banana republic, our baseline for humanity, and transforming our value system. Also, is Bad Bunny in your top 5 or nah?
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
Episode 2 Combine Cast Members: Yessica Urraca, Divensely Charles, Tony Windley, Valentino Ellis, Keith White, Kenneth J. Montgomery, and Phillip Shung.
Reading list:
1. How the Irish Became White by Noel Ignatiev
2. The invention of...
2025-03-121h 30
Bklyn Combine PodcastA Meaningful ResistanceYour Brooklyn Combine family returns for a 5th season of the Combine Podcast with new and familiar voices to explore topics that impact our local and global communities. Join us as we explore value systems and ways we can get active.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
Episode 1 Combine Cast Members: Kenji Summers, Keith White, Valentino Ellis, Kenneth J. Montgomery, and Phillip Shung.
Reading list:
1. Ontological...
2025-03-061h 58
Bklyn Combine PodcastWe Are the American Heartbreak: Langston Hughes on the African American experienceWe Are the American Heartbreak: Langston Hughes on the African American experience by BklynCombine
2025-02-0201 min
Bklyn Combine PodcastCOMBINE FUNDRAISER 2023We are back with our 5th season of reasoning, storytelling, critical thinking, in-depth analysis, and all-around op-eding on the things that affect the Brooklyn Community and beyond. In our first episode, we discuss American violence, music, and our very first fundraiser on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
Learn more about our Fundraising Fete: http://bklyncombine...
2023-04-241h 17
2023-01-011h 15
Bklyn Combine PodcastTales From An ExpatThis week we get the lowdown on life as a digital nomad. World travel from a man in his late 20s can be interesting, especially considering dating, food culture, local customs, and getting around to name a few. Join us as Jazz shares his tales from abroad.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
Music:
1. The Less I Know the Better by Tame Impala
2. Back It Up...
2022-11-211h 23
Bklyn Combine PodcastMr. Lee Episode Part 2The Bklyn Combine ends our East Africa series with part 2 of our discussion with the charismatic, Mr. Lee, an 82 year old, legend in Lamu, Kenya. This Harlem expat has lived life fully and we are honored to have him as our guest. Join us as he shares stories and life advice.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
Music:
1. Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Robert...
2022-10-3145 min
Bklyn Combine PodcastMr. Lee Episode Part 1This week The Bklyn Combine continues with the final installment in our East Africa series. Meet Mr. Lee, a legend in his own right and a humble, yet larger-than-life figure. This Harlem expat has lived life fully and we are honored to have him as our guest. Join us as he shares stories and life advice while occassionally breaking out in song. We couldn't get enough of Brother Lee's life stories and the live serenades were the best!
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide...
2022-10-241h 18
Bklyn Combine PodcastSounds From The Combine EpisodeAre you a music lover? So is your family at the Bklyn Combine, and this week we build with two of our favorite DJ's/music men. We call them "music men" because they are both multi-faceted and music aficionados in their own right. This week we went into the crates with Asen James of FON Soundsystem and Dave Andrew of Ode To Vinyl (OTV). They spoke to Ken about their preference for vinyl and they shared insight about everything from Jazz to Hip Hop and what made them love the art form.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community...
2022-10-172h 03
Bklyn Combine PodcastMaasai Leepa Lenguka EpisodeContinuing with last week's theme, The Bklyn Combine brings you an intimate conversation with a young Maasai man who became our first honorary Tanzanian Combine member. Phill and Chaba sat down with Leepa "Simon" Lenguka and they chatted on a ferry ride from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar. And what better way to pass the time than to chat with a new friend?
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income...
2022-10-1058 min
Bklyn Combine PodcastEast Africa EpisodeJoin the Bklyn Combine on a journey to the continent of Africa on Ken's 50th birthday. This episode was pre-recorded in July of this year when a few of the Combine members went to Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa to explore and experience just some of the wonders of this vast continent. For Ken it was his first time and the squad had some interesting stories to share.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth...
2022-10-031h 01
Bklyn Combine PodcastANKHLEJOHN EpisodeOn the premiere episode of our latest season of the Bklyn Combine podcast we build with a true lyricist and all-around thinker. He goes by the name of ANKHLEJOHN and aims to become a household name. Think of him as your favorite rapper's favorite rapper. The DC native also blessed the stage at Combine Day as our headline performer at Restoration Plaza in Bed Stuy!
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults...
2022-09-261h 16
Bklyn Combine PodcastOld Meets NewThis week some of the older members of the Combine sat down with some of the younger members and discussed a few current topics from Kevin Samuels to the Supreme Court.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
Rest In Power Netic: https://youtu.be/BU_PMct6eaU
Music:
1. Wait For U (ft. Drake, Tems), Future
2. Rebel, Game Rebellion
3. Mr. Nigga, Mos Def
4. It's All Great, Homeboy...
2022-05-172h 18
Bklyn Combine PodcastWomen's History EpisodeWomen's History Month is almost over but your Bklyn Combine brothers had an opportunity to discuss the impact of strong women in our lives along with other current issues in the news like, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, COVID and Deltacron, and all around mental health.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/janicegassam/2022/03/19/i-dont-need-white-womens-allyship-a-conversation-with-raven-rodriguez-about-liberation/
Music:
1. Control, Janet Jackson
2. BAM BAM, Sister Nancy
3...
2022-03-281h 17
Bklyn Combine PodcastTyrone Larkins Pt 2This is part 2 of our conversation with Mr. Tyrone Larkins, former inmate at Attica prison in 1971. Attica is known for a prison riot where over a thousand men, took control of the prison and took hostages in their demand for better living conditions. Larkins continues his riveting account of his time at Attica and life beyond the wall.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
Music:
1. Patterns...
2022-03-141h 10
Bklyn Combine PodcastTyrone Larkins Episode Pt. 1This week the Bklyn Combine sat down with black history. He goes by the name of Mr. Tyrone Larkins and he was an inmate at Attica prison in 1971. Attica is known for a prison riot where over a thousand men, took control of the prison and took hostages in their demand for better living conditions. Larkins has an incredible story to tell and this is the first installment of a 2-part series.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social...
2022-03-0744 min
Bklyn Combine PodcastMerl Code EpisodeThis week we sat down with Merl Code, a former Adidas executive who was sentenced to nine months in federal prison for his participation in a college hoops bribery scandal in 2017. The Combine gets the scoop from Merl as we learn what really happened.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
Music:
1. Leaving This Planet, Charles Earland
2. Whale Watching, Curren$y & The Alchemist (feat. Styles P)
3.The...
2022-02-2854 min
Bklyn Combine PodcastDrill ReportThis week we discuss NYC's new mayor, Eric adams' sit-down with Maino and some of Brooklyn's most popular drill rappers, i.e. Fiveo Foreign and
B-Lovee. The meeting was a step that some may consider progress but others may look at as performative. The Combine dissected the genre and it's impact on a new generation of listeners, the consequences, and much more.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and...
2022-02-221h 14
Bklyn Combine PodcastCombine HonorsThis week your family at The Bklyn Combine deliver the first episode in a special series called, “Combine Honors”. In this series, we will do a recap of our instagram Black History Month February posts, a daily dedication to individuals who have made a major contribution to Black culture. In this episode we review Fannie Lou Hamer, Chairman Fred Hampton Sr., Gwendolyn Brooks, and William L. Patterson.
https://www.instagram.com/bklyncombine/
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social supp...
2022-02-151h 49
Bklyn Combine PodcastBlack History is NowThe Bklyn Combine took a brief hiatus after our premier around the holidays, but we have returned to share our thoughts on a few current topics and to explore a Black History Month series that we have started on Instagram and Facebook, https://bit.ly/bhm-combine.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
Music:
1. Where U @, Ma$ter Glo (Feat. H3RON)
2. I Had A Dream, Rahien...
2022-02-071h 22
Bklyn Combine PodcastSEASON PREMIER Florence ADMAX"DON'T CALL IT A COMEBACK!"
Your friends at the Combine have been quietly planning for the future and putting in major work since last summer. Needless to say, we have had an eventful couple of months since our last podcast. We lost some community members this year and we have made some major accomplishments. We will shares throughout season 3 of the podcast so stay tuned for new and exciting developments from the home team.
In our season 3 premier episode we talk to Ken, Mali, and Phill about the United States Penitentiary, Administrative Maximum Facility, a federal prison in Fremont County...
2021-11-081h 28
Bklyn Combine Podcast420: Floyd Jarvis EpisodeWe decided to do a special 420 Episode on a solid community member and Bklyn Combine family, Floyd Jarvis. Floyd is a horticulturist/gardener and founder of the Canarsie Neighborhood Community Garden. In addition he also recently founded, Ganja War Veterans For Equity and acts as a major Cannabis Advocate in NY. Armed with knowledge and a passion for community, Mr. Jarvis walks us through his journey in farming and cannabis advocacy not to mention his deep knowledge of Rastafarianism and much more.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city...
2021-04-211h 14
Bklyn Combine PodcastThe New Alaskans Part 2In part 2 of The New Alaskans we interviewed our brother, Sam Gregory and our hosts/spiritual guides while in Alaska, Tim and Adam. They share stories of Life in Alaska and much more as we chop it up in a remote cabin in remote P-Vine Valley.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
http://timsalaskanguideservice.com
Building Alaska - Season 5, Episode 9 - Lofty Goals
https://youtu.be...
2021-03-081h 35
Bklyn Combine PodcastThe New Alaskans Podcast - Pt. 1A few members of the Combine took a trip back to McCarthy, Alaska with community partner/Brooklyn to Alaska founder, Sam Gregory. They share stories of their travels on snow machines and unique experiences in the below 0º temps.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
http://timsalaskanguideservice.com
Music:
1. Against All Odds - 2Pac
2. Juicy - Notorious B.I.G.
3. We Gonna Make It - Jadakiss Feat S...
2021-02-221h 16
Bklyn Combine PodcastEat The Rich Episode Pt. 2 (Dwight Rhinosoros)Join us for part 2 of our chat with Dwight Rhinosoros, of Eat The Rich Podcast. Eat The Rich is a show about our political economy, late stage capitalism, and the millionaires, billionaires, and multinational corporations hell bent on staving off it’s death rattle.
twitter.com/rhinosoros
twitter.com/eattherichpod
patreon.com/eattherich
@eattherichpod
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
Music:
1. We Did It Baby (Pt. 1 & Pt...
2021-02-081h 14
Bklyn Combine PodcastEat The Rich Episode Pt. 1 (Dwight Rhinosoros)This week we sat down with Dwight Rhinosoros, of Eat The Rich Podcast. Eat The Rich is a show about our political economy, late stage capitalism, and the millionaires, billionaires, and multinational corporations hell bent on staving off it’s death rattle.
Eat The Rich is a podcast about our political economy, late stage capitalism, and the millionaires, billionaires, and multinational corporations hell bent on staving off it’s death rattle.
http://twitter.com/eattherichpod
http://patreon.com/eattherich
http://soundcloud.com/eattherichpod
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city...
2021-01-311h 19
Bklyn Combine PodcastYBM (Young Black Men) Buntons EpisodeFor our first podcast of the year we felt it was appropriate to hear from two of the younger men in our Combine Community. This week we welcome Fort Greene Brooklyn's own, Malik and Julian Bunton. Two positive young men born and raised in the borough and dealing with life post-COVID. We discuss, growing up in Bklyn, HBCUs, careers, dating, and life in general.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in...
2021-01-111h 19
Bklyn Combine PodcastGangs & Entertainment EpisodeThis week the Combine discusses gang culture and its relationship to popular culture and entertainment. This hyper-capitalist machine called America, seamlessly works in conjunction with the entertainment industry to make street/gang culture look like a viable option for young black men globally. Yet when these young men get caught up in the legal system (or worse), they often find themselves blindsided facing a legal system that is designed for mass incarceration.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social...
2020-12-211h 39
Bklyn Combine PodcastThe Chairman Fred EpisodeJoin the team this week as we discuss some recent topics like the Majah Hype relationship drama to the Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr fight. We also touched on one of our fallen heroes and Chicago native, Fred Hampton.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
Music:
1. 1969 Organ - Adrian Younge
2. Fred Hampton, ABC News interview (October 9, 1969)/Conditioning - Ghostface Killah
3. Friends & Family - NAV
4. It's On...
2020-12-071h 28
Bklyn Combine PodcastConnect Politic DittoYour Bklyn Combine family explores a few of the hot topics of the day and some possible solutions. Not to mention a questionable True Hollywood Story about Gary Coleman and Hervé Villechaize.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
Music:
1. Cut Me Off - Yxng Bane (ft. D Block Europe)
2. Footsteps of a Queen - Courtney Bryan
3. The Upsetter - Lee 'Scratch' Perry
4. Ghetto Misfortune's Wealth - 24...
2020-11-161h 22
Bklyn Combine PodcastBalancing ActThis week the Combine brothers discuss the end of Quibi, Democracy, the Presidential debate, and the exclusive, invite-only Clubhouse app... and more.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
Music:
1. Murder MC´s - Black Moon
2. I Wish I Knew (Live at Montreux, 1976) - Nina Simone
3. Ghetto Paradise - Chronixx
4. Gangsta Leanin - Master Glo
2020-10-261h 26
Bklyn Combine PodcastVote or Die?Join The Bklyn Combine as we explore Ice Cube's "Platinum Plan" with the Trump Administration, Megan Thee Stallion's NY Times piece on the protection of Black women, and voting to name a few topics we touched on this week.
We are the Bklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
Music:
1. Savage Remix - Megan Thee Stallion and Beyoncé
2. Getaway / Grace / Galvanize A. - Lamp Blak
3. Creator Has A Master Plan...
2020-10-181h 45
Bklyn Combine PodcastPublic Record EpisodeThis week we sat down with some old friends. Jeremy Yaches and Jeremiah Zagar are talented filmmakers/storytellers. The duo and their film company, Public Record, are responsible for a number of important films. They were shortlisted for an Academy Award, nominated for several Emmy's and have partnered with HBO just to name a few of their accomplishments. We talked music, indie film faves and fatherhood among other things.
We are the Bklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to...
2020-10-121h 44
Bklyn Combine PodcastStorm Over Brooklyn IIJoin us this week, for a follow-up discussion with two members of the very talented team responsible for the newest, must-see, HBO documentary, Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn. Director, Muta’Ali Muhammad and Producer, Victorious De Costa sat with The Combine for another great conversation.
We are the Bklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
Trailer: www.hbo.com/documentaries/yusuf…storm-over-brooklyn
Discussion Guide: www.hbo.com/documentaries/yusuf-hawkins-storm-over-brooklyn/resources
Musi...
2020-09-141h 33
Bklyn Combine PodcastRecap: Bklyn Combine Day EpisodeOn our latest episode, we recap our first "Bklyn Combine Day". A socially-distanced, outdoor concert/celebration of community and culture that took place on Friday, August 21, 2020. This live gathering took place in the heart of Bed Stuy at Restoration Plaza, home of the new Black Lives Matter mural on Fulton Street. This special day of community connection was made possible by our partners at Feel Good Friday's, Marlon Rice of Good People NYC and NYC Councilman Robert E. Cornegy, Jr. along with brand sponsor, Super Foodtown.
A very special thanks to our musical guests: Freetown's own, Natasha Beckley, Topaz Jones...
2020-08-311h 25
Bklyn Combine PodcastStorm Over BrooklynThis week the Bklyn Combine met with an amazing group of men responsible for an important documentary that premieres on HBO this Wednesday, August 12, 2020. The film is entitled, Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn, and tells the story of a black teenager who was murdered in 1989 by a group of young white men in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. Join us as we interview one of Yusuf’s close, childhood friends, Charles Darby; Director/Producer, Muta'Ali Muhammad; and Producers, Jevon Frank and Victorious De Costa.
We are the Bklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to...
2020-08-091h 36
Bklyn Combine PodcastAll Day In America AgainJoin the Combine for a conversation about race, politics, black nationalism, and 'Merica more.
We are the Bklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
Music:
1. Liberation - Outkast
2. Maiysha - Miles Davis
3. Atomic Bomb - William Onyeabor
4. Panic in Babylon - Lee Scratch Perry
5. Dangerookipawaa Freestyle - Ab-Soul
2020-07-131h 47
Bklyn Combine PodcastAnthony Ricco Podcast Part 2This is our 2nd episode in a special 2-part series featuring family member to The Bklyn Combine, Anthony L. Ricco, Esq. Join us this week as we continue a riveting conversation about Black life in America with one of the most brilliant trial attorneys in the country and possibly the profession.
We are the Bklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
The Cress Theory of Color Confrontation and Racism (White...
2020-07-061h 05
Bklyn Combine PodcastAnthony L. Ricco Esq. Episode 1This is episode 1 of a special 2-part series featuring esteemed elder statesman and consigliere to The Bklyn Combine, Anthony L. Ricco, Esq. Ricco's accolades as a trial attorney and his work as counsel on federal death penalty cases across the country is extensive to put it mildly, not to mention, his work as an adjunct professor at Fordham Law School. We can’t tell you enough about Anthony L. Ricco, just google him.
Mr. Ricco's ability to break down complex ideas into digestible pieces is what sets him apart from his contemporaries. Join some of the usual suspect from the Co...
2020-06-291h 02
Bklyn Combine PodcastFather's Day EpisodeThis week The Bklyn Combine tackle the subjects of reparations, the fall of capitalism, post-COVID gatherings, Juneteenth, and Father's Day.
We are the Bklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
2020-06-221h 34
Bklyn Combine PodcastThe Relevant EpisodeWe are the Bklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
2020-06-221h 34
Bklyn Combine PodcastLife After COVIDThe Bklyn Combine has been on an unexpected hiatus for the past 3 months due to The Corona Virus pandemic however, we have come together to explore topics like: White Supremacy, protesting, Black Lives Matter, police brutality, social distancing, and more.
We are the Bklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
2020-06-151h 26
Bklyn Combine PodcastDr. Nadia Lopez EpisodeThis week we sit down again with Bklyn Combine sister, PNC, disruptor, principal, and author, Dr. Nadia Lopez to get some perspective on what it feels like 10 years after opening a school in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn.
Dr. Lopez started Mott Hall Bridges Academy middle school in 2010 and has since done everything from a TED Talk about starting a school to close a prison, to creating a hair festival at her school in an effort to address issues of self esteem. Join us as we also discuss the corona virus, physical and mental health and Kenneth's insecurities.
We are...
2020-03-151h 21
Bklyn Combine PodcastEmmy Yatich & Jungwon Kim EpisodeWe had the pleasure of interviewing Emmy Yatich, Nairobi-native and colleague of Combine family member, Jungwon Kim. They both work with the Rainforest Alliance, an international non-governmental organization based in New York City and Amsterdam, with offices throughout the world and operations in more than 60 countries. Its main work is the provision of an environmental certification on sustainable forestry and agriculture and tourism.
Emmy Yatich is Communication Associate and works with the Empowering Rural Communities with Renewable Energy (ERCHRE) project funded by IKEA foundation and implemented by Rainforest Alliance an international, non-governmental organization working at the intersection of business, agriculture...
2020-03-091h 20
Bklyn Combine PodcastBrooklyn To Alaska EpisodeThis week we spoke to incredible trial attorney and founder of the Brooklyn to Alaska program Sam Gregory as well as his colleague Luis Hernandez. This week was about narrative.
Brooklyn to Alaska is a nonprofit with a mission to bring urban youth to the wilderness of Alaska to teach them life skills and much more.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
http://brooklyntoalaska.org
2020-03-011h 25
Bklyn Combine PodcastWar and Remembering George HarrisIn this week's episode we discuss the prospect of war and many of the conditions that make it a not-so-appealing option for people of color. Way too many young, black men all over this country choose the military over almost any other option based on access and exposure.
We get into some dialogue about conflict and the untimely loss of our beloved brother and Brooklyn Mayor, George T. Harris. A street wear expert, chess instructor, and youth advocate, among a host of other specialties; George was a pillar in our community and an encouraging ray of light for all who...
2020-02-101h 20
Bklyn Combine PodcastErica Mateo EpisodeHappy New Year! Welcome back to The Bklyn Combine podcast after a brief hiatus. This week we have a special guest and fellow community activist, Erica Mateo. Ms. Mateo is Director of Community-Based Initiatives at the Center for Court Innovation/Brownsville Community Justice Center and her mission as an organizing and social service field professional is to develop, beautify, and improve NYC's business and residential districts, starting with her hometown of Brownsville, Brooklyn of course.
Join us for another episode of The Bklyn Combine podcast as Erica shares her journey with us and provides some possible solutions or as she...
2020-01-051h 22
Bklyn Combine PodcastDanielle Brown EpisodeIn this week's podcast we sat down with long-time sistren of the Bklyn Combine, Danielle Brown. She's a fellow Hampton University alum and all around beautiful person. We discussed everything from relationships and black love to her Cocktails & Cancer podcast. Join us as we chop it up with Dani.
We are the Bklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
Please subscribe to MJ and Dani's podcast:
Cancer & Coctails
https://www...
2019-11-171h 37
Bklyn Combine PodcastDr Barbara on StorytellingThis week we have reconnected with resident scholar and esteemed elder at the Combine, Barbara Goodwin. As per usual, we tap Dr Barbara for her tremendous wisdom and her candid storytelling capabilities.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
First World Alliance
https://hiphopwired.com/108157/harlems-first-world-alliance-making-sure-we-are-taught-the-truth-about-black-history/
Peace Health Center Brooklyn
https://www.yelp.com/biz/peace-health-center-brooklyn
Elombe Brath
https://www.elombebrathfoundation.org/legacy
The Cress Theory of...
2019-10-271h 10
Bklyn Combine PodcastSeat at the TableA few of the usual suspects at the Bklyn Combine discuss a number of topics from the Amber Guyger murder trial to Brooklyn's emerging Drill Rap scene.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
https://www.hbo.com/the-righteous-gemstones
2019-10-061h 27
Bklyn Combine PodcastLive From The FoxholeOn today's podcast we are reporting live from the foxhole. This is a metaphor for our place here in America. We are constantly at war for "a seat at the table", "getting in position", or ultimately, some sort of financial stability. We explore topics from capitalism to "diversity and inclusion" and let's not forget Barnabas's personal study of primates.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
2019-09-161h 33
Bklyn Combine PodcastThe Bklyn Combine Podcast - Season 2In our second season of The Bklyn Combine Podcast the usual suspects: Kenneth Montgomery, Keith White, Mali X and Phill Shung discuss a multitude of topics from Jay-Z and his partnership with the NFL to Newark, NJ's water problems. We hope you enjoy and thanks for you patience during our brief summer hiatus.
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2019-09-081h 39
Bklyn Combine PodcastMuffy Collins Bklyn CombineThis week we sat down with a solid brother out of Chicago named Muffy Collins. Muffy is an Entrepreneur and Community Impact Founder of Run From Prostate Cancer http://instagram.com/runfromprostatecancer. His collective is aimed at educating people on the facts about Prostate Cancer and related issues that help strengthen and inform communities.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
2019-05-271h 18
Bklyn Combine PodcastNEW! Dr Barbara Episode. Part 2This is the 2nd of a 2-part series featuring a sitdown with Crown Heights, Brooklyn, elder stateswoman/historian/revolutionary, Dr. Barbara. We continue to discuss the subject of White Privilege.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
Please check out Dr. Barbara's reading list:
1. The Black History of The White House
By Clarence Lusane
2. The Empire's New Clothes: Barak Obamain The Real World of Power
By Paul...
2019-05-061h 02
Bklyn Combine PodcastNEW! Dr Barbara Episode. Part 1This week we sit down with elder/historian/revolutionary, Dr. Barbara. In the first of a 2-part series, we discuss a number of topics that all encompass the subject of White Privilege. It is always such an honor and pleasure talking to Dr. Barbara, not to mention she provided a reading list (see below).
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
HOW THE US CREATES "SH*THOLE"...
2019-04-1554 min
Bklyn Combine PodcastImatter Bklyn CombineThis week we had a roundtable with some of the students and mentors at The Bklyn Combine/Imatter program at Mott Hall Bridges Academy in Brownsville. We discussed a mock trial we have been conducting in our Saturday mentoring sessions as well as hitting the street for some feedback from residents of Brownsville, Brooklyn.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
White King, Red Rubber, Black Death:
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2019-04-081h 05
Bklyn Combine PodcastSamad Hinton Bklyn CombineThis week we travel to Houston with a few members of The Bklyn Combine. Their Texas trip was punctuated with a special visit from brilliant change agent/educator, Samad Hinton. He shares his thoughts on everything from gentrification and education music and food. Join us as we catch up with an old friend.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
http://cuchararestaurant.com
http://projectrowhouses.org
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2019-03-311h 12
Bklyn Combine PodcastThe Combine SessionsThis week the usual suspects in The Bklyn Combine chop it up about everything from the Dutch wreaking havoc in the Congo to Ken's poor taste in music.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
2019-03-241h 22
Bklyn Combine PodcastAdem Bunkeddeko EpisodeIn this episode the Combine sat down with the bright and progressive Adem Bunkeddeko. The young politician spoke to us about community, politics, and his ideas for the immediate political future in America. He also discussed his recent 9th congressional district race against incumbent Yvette Clarke.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
https://www.amazon.com/Malcolm-X-Reinvention-Manning-Marable/dp/0143120328
2019-03-101h 19
Bklyn Combine PodcastBrian Deka Paupaw EpisodeThis week we sat down with multi-talented, Bklyn Combine family member, Brian Deka Paupaw. The Brooklyn native wears many hats from graphic designer to fine artist/muralist to mentor/snowboarder to entrepreneur. Deka lives between Brooklyn and São Paulo creating murals around the world while running his non-profit, Hoods to Woods, https://www.facebook.com/hoodstowoods, promoting awareness of the outdoors to inner-city children.
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2019-02-101h 28
Bklyn Combine PodcastCombine FutureNew year... new conversations. This week we open with a conversation with a few of the kids of The Bklyn Combine. We get their ideas about community and what they would like to see from the Bklyn Combine in 2019. After our intro with the Combine Kids, it's back to business as usual.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
2019-01-201h 56
Bklyn Combine PodcastGrey Williamson EpisodeOn this pre- New Year's Eve episode we talk to Brooklyn native, Grey Williamson about life, art, and what it was like coming of age in 60s/70s Bed Stuy. Williamson is also an artist whose medium can vary between illustration, scultpure, animation, design, written word and more.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
2018-12-301h 34
Bklyn Combine PodcastHoliday Party Recap/Finor X EpisodeThis weekend we revisit our recent holiday party with partners, KAVI: kavibrooklyn.org, The Lopez Effect: thelopezeffect.com, and HYCIDE: hycide.com. We had a great time with family and friends in Crown Heights (minus the fight — we'll explain)and we chat with an amazing young fashion designer as he shares his journey building his new streetwear brand, Finor X finorx.com.
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2018-12-231h 10
Bklyn Combine PodcastDr. Barbara EpisodeJoin us this week as The Combine talks to Brooklyn native, Barbara Goodwin, a.k.a. Dr. Barbara. We refer to Ms Barbara as "Dr" because she has clearly earned her status by way of her studies under African history experts, Dr Ben, Ivan Van Sertima and Amos Wilson just to name a few.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
Suggested reading list:
The Falsification of...
2018-12-091h 37
Bklyn Combine PodcastCurtis Scoon EpisodeThe Bklyn Combine sits down with the well respected, controversial, and iconic Queens figure Curtis Scoon to discuss his latest film, Black, White & Blue, the law, and culture.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
2018-12-022h 03
Bklyn Combine PodcastDr. Burchell M. Marcus EpisodeThis week we discuss history and culture with Dr. Burchell M. Marcus, Director at Community Advocate Development Organization. We talked Community, education, activism and much more with our elder and fellow history aficionado. Dr. Marcus focuses on advocating for the Brooklyn communities at large by bringing their issues to the forefront with local community leaders and council people.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
2018-11-251h 28
Bklyn Combine PodcastA sitdown with Brooklyn Mayor, George HarrisThis week we sat down with Brooklyn Ambassador and Combine family, George Harris, to discuss diabetes, mental and physical health, style and fashion. Harris also has a podcast called Crown Jewels, https://www.mixcloud.com/BBOX_Radio/crown-jewels-season-2-ep-1-11518/ where he discusses health and wellness, relationships, music and much more.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
2018-11-181h 33
Bklyn Combine PodcastThe Art of Diplomacy EpisodeThis week's episode is a long overdue conversation with Bklyn Combine fam and resident NYC Correction Officers, Malik Glover a.k.a. @kingjamesbk, Aaron Oliver a.k.a. @atheemperor, and Al Craig. These good brothers share some of their experiences and ideologies as the debates get intense but the energy always remains positive.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
2018-11-111h 39
Bklyn Combine PodcastTown Hall: Police Encounters EpisodeIn this week's episode, we are coming to you live from a local town hall meeting in the Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn. Special thanks to State Committeewoman/District Leader, 57th A.D., Olanike Alabi, for hosting and moderating the panel on how to handle police interactions and encounters. Our panelists were The Bklyn Combine's, Kenneth J. Montgomery and Steve Lynch as well as honorary Combine OG, Anthony L. Ricco, Professor, Federal, State, and Capital Defense Attorney. Listen as this panel of legal superheroes provide suggestions and context on many topics.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization...
2018-11-042h 06
Bklyn Combine PodcastThe Collector, Eric Edwards EpisodeKnow Thyself: We sat down with close Combine, family member, Eric Edwards. He created The Cultural Museum of African Art, an experience of African artifacts, and one of the largest African art collections in the United States. In a journey of forty four years of carefully selecting these items, which date back to over four thousand years, he is now sharing this journey with us all.
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2018-10-281h 26
Bklyn Combine PodcastShungs in Senegal EpisodeThis week we tried something a little different with our resident nomads, Phill and Chaba Shung as they travel to Senegal. In particular, the pair take a drive north of Dakar to visit the fishing town of Saint-Louis, where they get some history on the region and other tidbits from Senegalese natives, Alpha and Yaya.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
2018-10-221h 07
Bklyn Combine PodcastCombine TalkYour friends at The Bklyn Combine, sit down this week to discuss the usual, history, life, politics, white privilege, music, and more.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
2018-10-081h 09
Bklyn Combine PodcastToday's Math EpisodeThis week we chop it up with the usual Combine cast of characters along with special guest Chaba Shung as she injects some sisterly wisdom on a few topics.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
2018-09-231h 26
Bklyn Combine PodcastJamel Shabazz EpisodeThe Combine has a sit down in this week’s episode with the multi talented and brilliant Jamel Shabazz. Not only is Jamel Shabazz one of the most important photographers of his generation he is also a historian who is preserving and advancing the culture of the oppressed.
September 13 - October 14, 2018
STANDING ON THE SQUARE
Jamel Shabazz
Curated by Dr. Myrah Brown Green
558 St Johns Place
Crown Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238
718-783-4438
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2018-09-161h 14
Bklyn Combine PodcastAll Day in AmericaThis week we get back to basics and discuss a few burning topics that the Combine needed to dissect. From parenting to prison labor and America... Land of the free?
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
Is The Man Who Is Tall Happy? - Noam Chomsky [OFFICIAL HD]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv66xFD7s7g
Penitentiary Movie:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zInUDi7...
2018-09-091h 58
Bklyn Combine PodcastEkpe Udoh EpisodeThe Bklyn Combine sits down with extended Combine family/International and NBA Basketball sensation Ekpe Udoh. Listen to a visionary young athlete on a different type of mission to help communities all around the world through reading, farming and more.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
2018-09-021h 11
Bklyn Combine PodcastBonsu Thompson EpisodeThis week we connect with cultural engineer, producer, writer and Combine family, Bonsu Thompson.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
2018-08-191h 49
Bklyn Combine PodcastSmif N Wessun EpisodeThis week we chop it up with Bklyn Combine family members, Darrell and Tekomin, better known as Smif N Wessun. The duo hailing from Brooklyn have represented the borough thoroughly for over 2 decades. They continue to do just that while raising young men, touring the world performing, building community, and all as they continue to create more music.
The duo share stories of growing up in Brooklyn with the Combine's own Kenneth, as well as their new project, The All, with super producer, 9th Wonder.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations...
2018-08-051h 58
Bklyn Combine PodcastRio de Janeiro EpisodeWe are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
2018-07-2342 min
Bklyn Combine PodcastJack Walker EpisodeThis week we sit down with esteemed, elder statesman of Brooklyn/Pittsburgh, Jack Walker. Jack shares stories of his past life as a manager of jazz legends while dropping some wisdom on raising family, being a former Black Panther and his spiritual journey. Not to mention, providing the 'blueprint' for one of our favorite streetwear designers, daughter April Walker.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
2018-07-151h 32
Bklyn Combine PodcastApril Walker InterviewYour favorite community organizers sit down with the Inspirationalist, Lifestyle Entrepreneur, Streetwear Trailblazer, April Walker. Walker started one of the first streetwear brands that paved the way for streetwear culture as we know it today. It all started with Walker Wear.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
2018-07-081h 10
2018-07-011h 28
Bklyn Combine PodcastViolence Series: The Samson Styles InterviewTalented journalist and filmmaker Samson Styles shares with The Bklyn Combine, his thoughts on violence and the motivation for his new incredibly important documentary, "Killing Beef". Check out the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lor6JRxIex4
Also, "Brooklyn Girls Fight Club", https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3ur2F5fAAw
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
2018-06-101h 11
Bklyn Combine PodcastThe Dallas Penn EpisodeThis episode the Combine sat down with the talented and always thoughtful Dallas Penn to discuss New York and Black culture, the podcast game, health and the missed but not forgotten Combat Jack.
Listen to Dallas Penn every week on Talkitecture
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
Tracklist
1. Boot Camp Clik, Still For the People - Likkle Youth Man Dem (Bonus Track)
2. The Best of Donald...
2018-06-041h 31
Bklyn Combine PodcastViolence Series: The Walter "Tut" Johnson interviewThe Brooklyn Combine has a conversation with the iconic and legendary Walter “Tut” Johnson in this weeks episode. Mr. Johnson is serving life with no parole in the American Prison industrial complex.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
2018-05-2737 min
Bklyn Combine PodcastViolence Series: The Dr. Rob Gore InterviewWe continue our series on violence with this week's podcast featuring close comrade to The Bklyn Combine, Dr. Rob Gore, emergency room physician and founder of KAVI, an initiative providing youth with productive and safe alternatives to engaging in interpersonal violence. Dr. Gore's experiences give him a unique perspective on the topic of violence.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
2018-05-191h 05
Bklyn Combine PodcastSpecial Mother's Day EditionThis week we interrupt our series on Violence to bring to you a special episode of The Bklyn Combine podcast direct from 'Casa De Montgomery' featuring a few of the Combine matriarchs. We went to these Combine "Nemas" for a little wisdom and some spectacular storytelling on this special day as we celebrate them and all of the other amazing mothers on this momentous occassion.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults...
2018-05-141h 00
Bklyn Combine PodcastViolence Series: The William Austin InterviewThe Bklyn Combine continues their series on the topic of violence and its significance and how violence continues to shape America. This week special guest William Austin shares stories of how he interacts with violence and the many ways violence permeates our daily lives.
This multi-part series will explore the origins of violence and the many ways it continues to impact society today.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income...
2018-05-051h 14
Bklyn Combine PodcastA History of ViolenceThe Bklyn Combine begins a discussion and series on the topic of violence and its significance and how violence has shaped America and all of its inhabitants. Often unfairly appended to people of color, violence is a layered subject especially when in the context of Western culture.
This multi-part series will explore the origins of violence and the many ways it continues to impact society today.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young...
2018-04-211h 06
Bklyn Combine PodcastThe John Ramsey InterviewAn unfortunate story of a young man from Brooklyn who spends over 35 years of his life in prison. Listen as John Ramsey recounts his stories of life, pre- and post-incarceration.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
2018-04-161h 19
Bklyn Combine PodcastLaw and OrderIn this episode the Bklyn combine welcomes back comrade Keith from his trip to Africa and his observations in addition to discussing the usual American narrative of oppression.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
2018-04-071h 09
Bklyn Combine PodcastThe Lopez EffectThis week the Bklyn Combine sits down with special guest and longtime contributor, educator, principal, and author Dr. Nadia Lopez about education, community and being a committed disruptor.
We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
2018-03-301h 06
2018-03-241h 24
Bklyn Combine PodcastLeonard "Pete" Rollock InterviewIn Episode 004 the Bklyn Combine sit down with special guest, Leonard “Pete” Rollock. Mr. Rollock an iconic Harlem and New York figure discusses his upbringing in Harlem giving detail to the heroin epidemic that pre-dated the crack epidemic.
Mr. Rollock provides insight to his numerous run-ins with the law and ultimate federal convictions in cases associated with Nicky Barnes and members of organized crime. The conversation also includes thoughts on Mr. Rollock’s son “Pistol Pete”, who is currently serving life with no parole at a super-maximum federal prison. The younger Rollock was tied to the Blood set "sex, money, and murder...
2018-03-171h 24
Bklyn Combine PodcastWhat it is.We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
Correction:
Jazz acquired his first bitcoin in 2010 (not 2007).
References:
Jack Gleeson, best know for playing Joffrey Baratheon in Game of Thrones speaks at the Oxford Union.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKboLTwzFTs
Our dedication is to sustaining the culture that supports and advances the well-being of oppressed peoples in general and the Pan-African diaspora in particular. We utilize our means...
2018-03-101h 23
Bklyn Combine PodcastPrice of the TicketWe are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
Our dedication is to sustaining the culture that supports and advances the well-being of oppressed peoples in general and the Pan-African diaspora in particular. We utilize our means and resources to support that culture. Those means include expertise in technology, law, business and community development
2018-03-031h 17
Bklyn Combine PodcastIs There Hope?We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.
Our dedication is to sustaining the culture that supports and advances the well-being of oppressed peoples in general and the Pan-African diaspora in particular. We utilize our means and resources to support that culture. Those means include expertise in technology, law, business and community development.
2018-02-231h 16