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Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 144 | Open ArmsR.I.P. Kyren Lacy. This week we dive into criticism and scrutiny, and how we are setting our youth up for failure by not protecting them from perils of the internet. Alladat and more, tune in!What2Watch:Sinners (in theaters now)2025-04-2435 min
Sugar Ridge PodcastEpisode 9: Christ In The Storm with Luke Gibson / Greg Lacy / Pastor TylerHost of the Sugar Ridge Podcast, Luke Gibson, sits down with Pastor Tyler and Greg Lacy to dive into Part 2 of Greg’s story!Have you ever found yourself in the valley? Maybe you are there right now? Not sure what’s going to happen.. but you need an answer? This podcast is for you!2025-04-211h 40
The Startup Ideas Podcast2 $1M+ EdTech Startups you can launch tomorrowJoin me as I chat with Sarah Lacy, Co-Founder of The Best Book Store , as we discuss a variety of EdTech startup ideas. Sarah also shares her the lessons she learned from studying Mark Zuckerberg and her advice for networking and storytellingEpisode Timestamps: 00:00 Intro01:46 Startup Idea 1: Pre-MBA Entrepreneurship Program for Tween Girls23:53 Networking and Storytelling as Key Skills31:13 Lessons Learned from Mark Zuckerberg36:33 Startup Idea 2: AI-Powered Author Coaching Bots1) Startup Idea 1: Pre-MBA Entrepreneurship Program for Tween GirlsWhy it's HOT:• Tackles confidence drop in adolescence• Teaches negotiati...2024-10-2356 min
What's Not Priced InUS Economy About to Hit the Wall? | Lacy Hunt's Warning and the 2023 Global Asset StandoutGreg Canavan dives into the current state of the major US and Aussie stock indices in this episode of What’s Not Priced In... The prevailing downtrends are signaling a significant shift, with tight monetary policy already impacting market liquidity.And it’s only just starting. Lacy Hunt’s latest quarterly outlook shows you the US economy is about the hit the wall. This is crucial analysis because despite the recent market weakness, Lacy’s big picture views are certainly not priced in. Prepare for an in-depth exploration as I share key excerpts from his report...2023-10-2647 min
Black Creative Handbook59.How to speak your mind online (with no regrets) with Greg LacyIn this episode, we are speaking with Greg Lacy from the 'Speak my p.eace podcast'. Greg Lacy, host of the Speak My Peace Podcast, was raised in Compton, California. Up until his graduating high school he dedicated the majority of his life to playing basketball in hopes of one day realizing his dream of playing in college. However, while in high-school he soon learned those plans weren't going to pan out due to lack of preparation. So, he shifted his focus to enlisting in the military serving a term in the US Air Force. After serving in the Air F...2022-03-1453 min
Outpost 127: A Podcast for the Misfit, the Sojourner and the WandererWhat do we do with Deborah? Women's Leadership Roles in the Church. A Discussion with Lacy PollockWhen the disciples returned from getting food and found Jesus speaking to a woman by a well, the book of John says they marveled at Him. Why? Because in that day and age most Jewish Rabbis wouldn't have been caught speaking to a woman in a public place. But of course, this is just another example of Jesus showing us the way. Depending on your faith tradition or denomination growing up, your belief of a woman's position of leadership in the church may vary. But as we scan the pages of scripture, names like Lydia, Deborah, Esther and Priscilla give...2021-10-2950 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 091 | Here, NowThere are many signs that one may dignify as the 'coming to age' or transition from childhood to adulthood. I've come to grips with one of my own, that I go into detail about. Also, outside is opening back up.. fans are at live sporting events, movies are being announced, albums are being announced, what are you looking forward to? Alladat and more, tune in!What2Watch:City On A Hill (Showtime)2021-05-0636 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 088 | March MadnessThe title is a dead give away, this episode is all about sports. I reflect on the Men & Women's NCAA Basketball Tournaments that concluded over the past weekend, and a little bit more. Tune In!What2Watch:Tiger (HBOMax)2021-04-0839 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 087 | R.E.S.P.E.C.T.This past week I stumbled upon a new type of privilege that has always been prevalent, but never vocalized. What2Watch:Genius: Aretha (Nat Geo/Hulu)2021-03-2652 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 086 | A Year In QuarantineReflections of this past year in lockdownWhat2Watch:The U.S. v Billie Holiday (Hulu)2021-03-1800 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 085 | In The Grand SchemeAs we near the one year mark of the U.S. getting shut down, things are finally taking steps toward progression. Except in the sense of racist bigots, nah those are still alive and well. We cover alladat and more, tune in!What2Watch:I Got A Story To Tell (Netflix)BestKeptSecret:Good & Plenty - Alex Isley, Masego, & Jack Dine2021-03-1157 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 084 | Vacation During A PandemicThis past week, I took a vacation in the midst of the current COVID-19 pandemic. I detail my train of thought in which lead to this decision and the results of making this risky decision. What2Watch:The Brooklyn Saints (Netflix)Best Kept Secret:Mahalia - Jealous feat. Rico Nasty2021-03-0429 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 083 | Right Your WrongsThere's are very inhumane/discriminative challenge making it ways on da internetz as of late. This challenge is similar to one that took place in my hometown over the past summer, which I did not get a chance to speak on. However, now I do. Also, we have a great challenge ahead of us as sports fans and I #SpeakMyPeace on our best course of action. Alladat and more, tune in!What2Watch:Hip-Hop Uncovered(FX/Hulu)Best Kept Secret:Alex Isley & Jack Dine - Mine2021-02-2533 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 082 | Apply YourselfThis week I cover my major takeaways from the monumental 'Judas and the Black Messiah' movie, which portrays the moments leading up to the assassination of 21 year-old Chairman Fred Hampton. Also, I take back one of my observations regarding the murder of Nipsey Hussle the Great. Alladat and more, tune in!What2Watch:Sylvie's Love Story (Amazon Prime)Best Kept Secret:Arlo Parks - For Violet2021-02-1840 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 081 | "Where There's People, There's Power"This week I touch on the importance of building up our own communities, as what was once normal for our parents/grandparents, in an effort to become less sufficient and reliant upon those who look like us. Alladat and more, tune in!What2Watch:Judas and the Black Messiah (HBOMax)Wheel of Fortune (ABC)Best Kept Secret:Vic Mensa - Shelter2021-02-1154 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 080 | A Dreamer's Experience (feat. Shawn Lowry)This week we have guest Shawn Lowry, founder of A Dreamer's Ambition and host of the A Dreamer's Experience Podcast. Touching a broad range of topics from entrepreneurial endeavors, mentorship, fatherhood, importance of mental health and so much more. Tune in!What2Watch:Fire ForceOutside The Wire (Netflix)Best Kept Secret:Tobe Nwigwe - Bozos (feat. Big K.R.I.T)Birdy - Surrender2021-01-281h 11
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 079 | It's A New DawnThree weeks into to the new year, it truly finally feels like a new year for many Americans. Obviously because there is a new face as the leader of the free world, and many has expressed thoughts of joy in welcoming the 46th President. But, do I share the same sentiment? Tune in and find out...What2Watch:American SkinOne Night In MiamiBest Kept Secret:Nyck Caution - How You Live It feat. Joey Badass2021-01-2237 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 078 | We're Not Going To Take It!Apparently, this past week a bunch of thugs raided the Capitol in D.C. but I could care less. Why?What2Watch:Your Honor (Showtime)Best Kept Secret:Tink - Rush2021-01-1435 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 077 | Half-Full or Half-Empty?Man, what a year this has been. We're definitely going into next year with many bumps, bruises, scars, and scratches. Tune in!What2Watch:Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (Netflix)Jingle Jangle (Netflix)Best Kept Secret:Kamaiyah - Big Step2020-12-2442 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 076 | Boycott Chappelle Show!Many people put themselves or others at risk by gathering with family this past week, I am "people." I speak about how I came to the decision and the repercussions of this decision. Women continue to break barriers while tearing down gender norms. Dave Chapelle puts us up on game. Alladat & more, tune in!What2Watch: Dave Chapelle - Unforgiven (Instagram)Best Kept Secret:Kembe X - Back At It ft. Ab-Soul & ICECOLDBISHOP2020-12-0354 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 075 | Thankful"Da' South got sumn to say!"What2Watch:His Dark MaterialsBest Kept Secret:Blxst - Overrated2020-11-2622 min
Speak My Peace PodcastOn Second Thought.. Episode 074Afterthoughts of Episode 74Best Kept Secret:Benny The Butcher - Trade It All2020-11-2224 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 074 | Long Live Geron LacyOn the 21st birthday of my late brother, we discuss the constant weight gun violence within our community is casting upon our people. Is change inevitable or is this a loss cause? Do you believe the children are still the future?What2Watch:Saturday Night Live S046E06, Dave Chappelle Best Kept Secret:Conway The Machine - Forever Dropping Tears2020-11-191h 07
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 073 | Who Different!?Some formally racist, now born again progressive white man is determining who is and is not black.....Best Kept Secret:Flipp Dinero - No No No2020-11-1258 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 072 | Confliction Is A ....As expected, a day removed from the presidential election and we still have no idea who are president is... well, we have an idea. But, also as expected #45 is doing is best to ask for an extension on this months rent. In spite of all of this, I open about a personal conflict of mine. Alladat and more. Tune in!What2Watch:Fargo (FX/Hulu)Best Kept Secret:Aminé - Roots2020-11-0550 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 071 | Mental FatigueWelcome to season 4 of the Speak My Peace Podcast. In my first episode back we touch on the continuous execution of black men displayed across the country, month 8 of dealing with COVID19, election season, and a bit of reflection. Alladat and then some..What2Watch:Black-ish: S07E2 'Hero Pizza'Best Kept Secret:Smoke DZA - Survivor's Remorse2020-10-2956 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 070 | Say HER NameIn a time of bringing awareness to systematic oppression, discrimination, and racism lets look into our selves and see how we are attributing to one of all of those things. I've definitely had my fair share of attributing to discrimination against women, for no reason. In this episode I will miss a lot of things, but for the sake of this podcast I will cover a broad range of topics. Tune in!What2Watch:Queen Sono (Netflix)Homecoming (Amazon Prime)Best Kept Secret:Nyah Grace - Magnolia2020-08-061h 21
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 069 | PrioritizeMy weekend wasn't that eventful, but man was it great. I recap with details of how I found some solace in the midst of this pandemic. Also, I cover a huge mistake made on my behalf in the last episode. Arrest have been made in relation to the slaying of Breonna Taylor, and it wasn't her murders. How does Kentucky continue to get this wrong? Alladat and more, tune in!What2Watch:Verzuz - DMX & Snoop DoggBest Kept Secret:Apollo Brown & Che Noir - Money Orientated2020-07-1658 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 068 | GratefulReflecting on two years, wow!What2Watch:Kyrie Irving, Common, and Jemele Hill GET REAL Discussing Breonna Taylor #SayHerName (via PlayersTV/YouTube)Best Kept Secret:Nick Grant & Tae Beast - Black Windows2020-07-0945 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 067 | Y'all Thought It Was Quiet?More than three months later we right back where we started, how did this happen? Something I rarely do, I big up social media in this episode for effectively standing in their roles as keyboard warriors. Maya Moore continues her display of dominance and we haven't even seen her play basketball in two whole years. Speaking of basketball, the NBA coming back? Alladat and more...What2Watch:Teddy Pendergrass: If You Don'T Know Me (Showtime)Best Kept Secret:Kota the Friend - Away Park2020-07-021h 05
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 066 | Toast To The BoogieFor the first time in over 130+ years, Juneteenth was recognized on a large-scale across this trash country. How did you celebrate or commemorate? Also, a few days later Father's Day came around and I noticed something in regards to this day that hasn't been prevalent in previous years. Alladat and more...What2Watch:American Soul (BET)Best Kept Secret:Skyzoo - Turning 102020-06-2540 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 065 | CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH!Man...What2Watch:Dave Chappell - 8:46Best Kept Secret:J. Cole - Snow on the Bluff2020-06-181h 12
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 064 | Optics..Everything, I mean everything that is finally starting to happen; whether it's bills being introduced/passed, updated company policies, or disassociation with this country's evil past is looking very weird to me. What2Watch:Blood Water (Netflix)Best Kept Secret:Freddie Gibbs - Scottie Beam2020-06-111h 12
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 063 | Get Over (feat. Flauss, Trev, Tigga, & Hawk)Roundtable discussion surrounding the country civil unrest due to continuous examples of police brutality inflicted upon African Americans, experiences of an African American male in the U.S., and the hope protests have provided. Alladate and more, tune in. What2Read:The Way of the Superior Man by David DeidaWho2Follow:@etthehiphoppreacherWhat2Watch:Jane Elliott Blue Eyes-Brown Eyes experimentJust Mercy (Amazon/Apple TV)Best Kept Secret:Big K.R.I.T - Get Over2020-06-061h 52
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 062 | Look At The State We InI'm too exhausted. Rest In Peace George Floyd.What2Watch:Better Call Saul (AMC/Netflix)Best Kept Secret (not really):Childish Gambino - This Is America2020-05-2853 min
Speak My Peace PodcastOn Second Thought.. Episode 061After thoughts of Episode 612020-05-2414 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 061 | Wait, How Did We Get Here?What happens when you force generations of oppressed people, lack of resources, firearms, and drugs into one area? Well, tune in to Episode 61 as I close out a trilogy of episodes(59-61).What2Watch:Money Heist (Netflix)Best Kept Secret:Kendrick Lamar - Little Johnny2020-05-2139 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 060 | WTFWGDNJust when you thought it couldn't get any worse, it does. And again, another innocent black life was taken from this earth at the hands of those whose duty is to 'serve and protect. Breonna Taylor, 26 year old Kentucky EMT, was killed as police executed a 'no-knock' search warrant for a suspect who 1. was already in custody 2. did not live anywhere near where the warrant was executed. Alladat and more, tune in!What2Watch:BlackAF (Netflix)Best Kept Secret:Deanté Hitchcock - Growing Up/Mother God2020-05-141h 04
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 059 | runwithmaud.comAhmaud Arbery, a fit athlete, was out jogging near his home on a Sunday afternoon in Brunswick, Georgia on February 23, 2020, when two white supremacists saw him, got their guns, got in a truck, chased him down, pulled up next to him, shot him at least two times, and killed him right there on the spot. Ahmaud was unarmed, broke no laws, and did nothing wrong. He was only 25 years old when he died.The attackers were Gregory McMichael, a former police officer and retired investigator for the DA’s office, and his son Travis. When Gregory saw Ahmaud running in...2020-05-071h 02
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 058 | C.R.E.A.M.What2Watch:The Wire (HBO)Best Kept Secret:Asher Roth - Hunnid feat. Joyce Wrice2020-04-301h 00
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 057 | Truest of ColorsMan.... the longest episode to date. We uncover a lot of things from the great humanitarian efforts provided during these trying times, to greedy companies, to legends just doing to much, to young sports phenoms shifting their respective cultures. Alladat and more, tune in!What2Watch:Last DanceBestKeptSecret:Isaiah Rashad - Why Worry2020-04-231h 38
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 056 | Who, But Us?Jackie Robinson paved the way for a lot of people, his efforts certainly did not go unnoticed. I take my time to pay homage to a true hero along with a very unpredictable comparison to a modern day hero in the black community. Speaking of, in attempt to slow down the spread of a second wave of COVID-19 China has gone to inhumane measures. Alladat and more, tune in!What2Watch:Little Fires Everywhere (Hulu)Best Kept Secret:Deanté Hitchcock - I Got Money Now2020-04-161h 07
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 055 | Red Queen's RaceSince our last episode, we have witnessed first hand what the spread of false information/narrative and fear mongering are starting to do to people within the U.S. Speaking of the last episode, there was a great question posed during the live session which prompted a great segment for this episode. Tune in to find out what I am referring to.What2Watch:Uncorked (Netflix)Best Kept Secret:Conway the Machine - Gold BBS'2020-04-091h 14
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 054 | Slauson Boy 2, Track 15Week 3 of the country-wide "Stay At Home" mandate, and we're starting to see people for who they really are. How do you think our progress as a country has been during these very trying times? I give you all my thoughts on how I feel being on the inside looking out. Alladat and more!What2Watch:Self Made (Netflix)Best Kept Secret:Lianne La Havas - Bittersweet2020-04-0258 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 053 | Selflessness, Anyone?Test-driving recording live!What2Watch:For Life (ABC)Good Girls (Netflix/NBC)Best Kept Secret:Smoke DZA feat. Flipp Deniro - Prayin For My Soul2020-03-261h 11
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 052 | Rampant 'RonaI was never scared of da 'rona, still not, but now it has effectively shut down two of my safe-havens (sports and the gym), so now I'm fed up! Aside from that every single event scheduled within the next 3 months has been effected. Lastly, one of the most important albums of the past decades just celebrated an anniversary, I speak on how it impacted me. Alladat and more...What2Watch:Who Killed Malcolm X? (Netflix)Best Kept Secret:Moment - Victoria Monét2020-03-191h 11
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 051 | Practice DecencyOnce again, it's on! Back and better than ever, we kick off season 3 of the podcast with me providing my takes on two of the most prevalent stories of the year thus far.What2Watch:They've Gotta Have Us (Netflix)Best Kept Secret:Upside Down - Royce Da 5'9" feat. Benny the Butcher2020-03-121h 01
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 050 | Thank You!Very thankful, to say the least.What2Watch:Queen & SlimBest Kept Secret:Kembe X - Voices2019-11-2842 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 049 | Trials & TribulationsAfter a very trying and tiring summer, on the heels of a major transition. I have some news to share with my listeners..What2Watch:Top Boy (on Netflix)Best Kept Secret:Summer Walker - Come Thru (feat. Usher)2019-11-141h 23
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. [First] 048This past week we loss a King of Comedy in John Witherspoon, I had to pay my respects. Also, I had a change of heart in how I feel about the new leaf Kim Kardashian turned over.. because I was wrong. Young athletes are about to get paid and VOD streaming wars are heating up the winter, alladat and more...What2Watch:Godfather of Harlem (on Epic or Amazon Prime)Best Kept Secret:D Smoke - Inglewood High2019-11-071h 01
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 047 | What More Can I Say? (1 Too Many "Ughs")A few weeks ago a lot of people were rubbed wrong by LeBron James comments in regards to what was happening in regards to the Hong Kong protest, but was he wrong? A GM of the Houston Astros showed the world example #89328929282 of what white male privilege looks like, Steve Ballmer continues to amaze me, alladat and more...Best Kept Secret:Earthgang - Stuck (feat. Arin Ray)2019-10-241h 03
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 046 | Follow ProtocolWhat's happens when local authorities are commissioned to police communities where they have never lived in that are occupied by citizens they have no rapport with? Well, we've seen this situation play out time and time again. Unfortunately, this time the life of Atatiana Jefferson of Dallas Fort-Worth was at stake...What2Watch:Rhythm & Flow (Netflix)Best Kept Secret:Wale - Love Me Nina/Semiautomatic2019-10-171h 06
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 045 | Speak My PeaceWhat is the purpose of this podcast? Well, let me explain....What2Watch: Living Undocumented Raising Dion (both on Netflix)Best Kept Secret:Blessings - Nipsey Hussle2019-10-1059 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 044 | Beginning of the EndGetting back into the swing of things! In this episode I recount my take on the effect the Free Meek documentary had on me. The sentencing for the suspect responsible for taking Botham Jean's life is in, what was the result?! And lastly, I end the episode with why I believe the big giant known as the NCAA is effectively beginning to take a decline. Alladat and more...What2Watch:David Makes Man (on OWN)Best Kept Secret:Mahalia - Karma2019-10-031h 16
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 043 | It's All GoodGetting out the funk..What2Watch:Free Meek (on Amazon & Prime)Best Kept Secret:Skyzoo & Pete Rock - It's All Good2019-09-2628 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 042 | MonumentalAlthough this episode was released on August 29th, it was recorded on August 28th a day that I never realized holds a lot of significance and I explore why. As the SE Coast and the Caribbean Islands prepare for a hurricane, I shed light on how unfortunate it is that this region go through this experience year-in and year-out. Alladat and more...What2Watch:The KitchenBest Kept Secret:Little Brother - Black Magi2019-08-2951 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 041 | H to tha Izz... No?!First off, huge round of applause to the HERO Glenn Oakly who selflessly provided shelter and safety for many young children during the mass shooting in El Paso, TX. In regards to mass shootings, #45 offered what he believed to a solution to mass shootings and I provide my take on that. In other privelegedness the officer responsible for practicing an illegal chokehold that result in the death of Eric Garner was FINALLY relieved of his duty, 5 years later. So idiots decided to raise money in support of an officer they believed "was doing his job,". Jay-Z inked a new...2019-08-221h 09
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 040 | Guns AND People That Kill PeopleSimply my condensed thoughts on the gun control conversation. What2Watch:Brian Banks StoryBest Kept Secret:We'll Always Have Paris - Alex Isley2019-08-0854 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 039 | Gonna Be Consequences & RepercussionsUnfortunately another demented domestic terrorist has claimed the lives of three and injured many more. Rest in Peace to Stephen Romero, Keyla Salazar, and Trevor Irby. Mentally I haven't been able to successfully deliver quality episodes and I explain the reasoning behind that. All of that and more...What2Watch: Grown-ish - S02 E19: Only HumanBest Kept Secret:YBN Cordae - Been Around2019-08-0144 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 038 | Episode About NothingThis episode is sorta all over the place. Best Kept Secret:Caleb Giles - Gather2019-07-2530 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 037 | Grateful MisfortuneRest In Peace to Civil Rights Activist, Historian, Community Developer, and African American History Museum founder Sadie Roberts-Joseph from Baton Rouge, LA. Five years ago, Eric Garner was murdered at the hands of the NYPD as a result of an outlawed chokehold simply because he was suspected of illegally selling cigarettes, til this day neither of multiple officers involved in his murder have been held accountable for his death, why is this so? 'When They See Us' snags multiple Emmy nominations. Are millennials the second-most progressive amongst generations? Alladat and more...What2Watch:Family Reunion...2019-07-181h 03
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 036 | Greater Than or Equal ToUSWNT breezed through the World Cup, 15 year old Cori Gauff made her mark in Wimbledon, Halle Bailey casted as 'Ariel' in Disney upcoming live-animation remake of The Little Mermaid, and somehow Kamala Harris has won over the hearts of a lot of people after the first Democratic debate. So, it wouldn't be right if this episode was not centered around women.What2Watch:Snowfall on FXBest Kept Secret:Jamila Wood feat. Nitty Scott - SONIA2019-07-1150 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 035 | Happy Belated Juneteenth!The day this episode was recorded was the not yet nationally-recognized holiday of Juneteenth, which commemorates the actual day slaves were freed in America. As opposed to the date of the Emancipation Proclamation as your local school will try to tell you. This day also serves as the day that there are hearings discussing reparations going on in congress, for the first time in a decade. Jay-Z continues to show us why he is simply the greatest and this has nothing to do with rap nor him recently reaching billionaire status (according to Forbes, not the streets). And has 21...2019-06-2045 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 034 | Self-Education is KeyWhat is currently happening in Sudan is heartbreaking, and it is important that we as citizen journalists spread the correct information, share statistics, etc. about what is going on because their oppressors are doing their best to silence them. Also, I cover what weed killers and breakfast cereals have in common. DJ Khaled is all positive vibes, up until the moment he the second best then he reveals his true colors. Can the Raptors close out the series in Oakland or is this series going back north of the border? Ava Duvernay's 'When They See Us,' following the...2019-06-131h 10
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 033 | conGRADulationsThis past weekend was wild, my family got to experience seeing two siblings graduate from two separate four-year universities receiving their bachelor's degrees on two separate coasts in less than 16 hours. Founder/CEO/Chairman of Vista Equity Partners, Robert F. Smith made a life-changing declaration for almost 400 graduate during his commencement speech at Morehouse's graduation. Men are still making decisions they have no cottdamn business making. And all of my So.Cal hoop brethren have let me down in these 2019 NBA Playoffs, alladat and then some...What2Watch:The Shop on HBO: S02E02...2019-05-2352 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 032 | By Choice, Never ForcedThis past Easter Sunday we have experienced yet another unfortunate terrorist attack targeting a religious sanctuary, this time in Sri Lanka, condolences to those affected by this tragedy. Over the past 3 or 4 years there has been a spike in young children who have been the target of bullying who resort to taking their lives, I give my take on why we have to protect our children in the social media age. Instagram is looking into a feature that hides likes, is this a good or bad thing? I cover allllllllll of that and then some in this episode. 2019-04-251h 27
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 031 | Title Gone Fail MeWhat2Watch: All American on NetflixBest Kept Secret:Nipsey Hussle - Stressed Out2019-04-1844 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 030 | Despicable YouI didn't mean for this podcast to be this long, but I wouldn't be myself if I did not speak on this nasty activities that has been going on since the unfortunate murder of the late, great Nipsey Hussle. What to Watch:All AmericanBest Kept "Secret":Nipsey Hussle - Perfect Timing2019-04-1153 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 029 | Who Detached Us?This past weekend, the hip-hop/business/tech./LA community loss a great man in Nipsey Hussle. This episode is all Hussle, I speak about what he meant for a community (or county) I was raised in while also reflecting on what he meant to me as someone who aspires to go back into the community in which I was raised and provide opportunities for everybody from kids to adults who lack the resources being residents of an underprivileged community. Nipsey Hussle, thank you for everything you embodied and more importantly for the blueprint you laid out.Best...2019-04-041h 14
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 028 | Dropped The BallAs many hoped for in the beginning, the Big Baller Brand is starting to crumble what was the first domino to fall? Although Kaepernick and the NFL had a NDA on the amount of the settlement they came to turns with in their collusion case, but somehow we still know how much Kap settled for.. how? #45 and Jussie Smollet both were let loose in the investigations they were involved in but are either of them innocent?Best Kept Secret:Ari Lennox - No One2019-03-281h 01
Forge Resilience Podcast#2: Greg Stevens, Part 2In part 2, Greg Stevens discusses how he dealt with 40 years of being a patrol officer, addressing trauma, and the importance of having a strong support network.2019-03-2522 min
Forge Resilience Podcast#2 Greg Stevens, Part 1In this podcast we talk with Greg Stevens, retired police officer and Medal of Valor recipient from Garland, Texas. He tells the story of the events that occurred on March 3rd, 2015 when he prevented two terrorists from entering the Culwell Center in Garland, He talks about the importance of training and how it can help when the moment chooses you.2019-03-2531 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 027 | idk ?Huge congrats to Tanitoluwa Adewunmi, 8 year-old NY State Chess Champ in his division, who has overcome the adversity he and his family met while fleeing Nigeria seeking refuge in America. Thoughts and prayers out to everyone who were affected by the unfortunate mosque terroist attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand. Also, to those who loss their lives in the airplane crashes in Indonesia and Ethopia.. but do you think they could and should have been avoided? And lastly, we have updated the saying "work twice as hard and be twice as better than 'them' just to get half of what...2019-03-2144 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 026 | Black AffectThis episode is pretty straightforward, I ended last episode on a rant and tried to connect dots from a previous episode's topic; so I started this week's episode bringing that all together. Also, I shine the light on a young black kid refusing to conform to the norms or "code of the streets" while highlighting his bravery. Alladat and more. Best Kept Secret:TOBi - City Blues2019-02-281h 01
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 025 | R.I.P. Malcolm XThe world, America specifically, is already filled with racists/bigots; you don't have to go far too find them in any state or city. So, why the hell would Jussie Smollet feel the need to fabricate a story about being subjected to a hate crime!?! A courageous sixth-grader in Lakeland, FL was arrested for his disbelief in the American flag's values, Kaepernick and the NFL settled their collusion case; so does this make him a sellout? This episode covers alladat & some mo'...What to Watch: Desus & Mero on ShowtimeBest Kept Secret:Royce d...2019-02-2258 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 024 | Too LateEvery relationship has its ups as well as downs, sometimes those downs makes helps make the relationship stronger.. other times you experience something so bad you can't overcome it. That's the mind state I was in this weekend, when I had the police called on me... twice.Best Kept Secret:Mahalia - Do Not Disturb2019-02-1455 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 023 | Black!"United we stand, divided we fall"What to Watch:Killer Mike's 'Trigger Warning' on NetflixBest Kept Secret:Wale - Black Heroes2019-02-071h 21
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 022 | Back at it Like A Crack AddictAllow me to re-introduce myself! I tried my best to keep this episode as short as possible but a couple of rumbling rants got me off-track and before I knew it I was 50-minutes deepWatch to Watch:Black Panther (available at participating AMC Theaters from Feb. 1-7, for FREE)Best Kept Secret:Boogie - Whosefault2019-01-3156 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 021 | StorytimeIn the final episode of Season 1 of the Speak My Peace Podcast, I tell a story of what I thought was an innocent decision, which in hind sight I learned was an immature decision that could have potentially jeopardized my career and where I am currently at in life (literally & figuratively), and my friends lives as well. If you don't hear from me for the rest of the year, happy holidays and happy New Years!Best Kept Secret:King Nas - Lupe Fiasco2018-11-1559 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 020 | Politics as UsualYet another mass shooting, my condolences to those effected in the shooting that happened last night in Thousand Oaks, CA. With Tuesday serving as the climax of election season, I finally give you guys the reason why I did not feel the need to vote without swaying any opinions. A student in California gets socked out by a teacher and I totally believe it was well deserved, amongst many other thing that happened this past week.Best Kept Secret:By God's Grace - Apollo Brown & Joell Ortiz2018-11-081h 07
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 019 | Da'Hell Wrong Wit Ppl?Last week was a very tragic week with all of the hate crimes that occurred and the one the was fortunately intercepted. The crimes were clearly influenced by the views of those in support of #45's administration, so why aren't they being held accountable? Also, D. Rose dropped a 50-ball last night, and the University of Maryland showed blatant disrespect to the family of the late Jordan McNair, amongst many other topics.Best Kept Secret: Got My Own - RAY BLK2018-11-011h 02
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 018 | Wake Up, Mr. West!A length rant about coonYe West.2018-10-1856 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 017 | Don't Need Yall HelpIf you haven't already heard, the Senate decide to approve the election of accused sexual assault predator Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court last week, his buddy #45 was obviously please by that but that's not the reason why he made this week's episode docket. And if that was not enough, this idiot CoonYe West gave him another reason to be mentioned in this episode. Jimmy Butler finally returned to Minnesota and essentially cursed everyone out because they have yet to meet his trade request demands. All of that plus more in this episode.Best Kept Secret:"Designer" by Bas2018-10-1158 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 016 | IDK What to Name ThisAccording to your, not mine, president it is a rough time to be a man in America because we think that it is okay to help ourselves to women and their body parts, and their are some psychos in this country who are trying to punish us for doing so. A lot of music has dropped within these last two weeks, two of my all-time favorites dropped, Lupe Fiasco and Lil Wayne, amongst many others. Best Kept Secret:Lupe Fiasco - Jonylah Forever2018-10-041h 17
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 015 | Really on the GoEpisode 015 - Really on the Go by Greg Lacy2018-09-2741 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 014 | Dynamic!First off, I want to send my thoughts and prayers for all of those who were effected by Hurricane Flo and are returning home to see their homes and belongings damaged. Got a lot of stuff to talk about this week #45 is planning to elect an attorney, with an active sexual assault accusation, as a Supreme Court Justice, white media tried their hand at criminalizing the late Botham Jones, our sis Jemelle Hill didn't take too long to find a job after leaving ESPN, Floyd Mayweather announces his plans to leave retirement, and a whole bunch of rap hoopla...2018-09-201h 04
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 013 | GodspeedThis past week we lost a great rapper turned musician, when Mac Miller passed at the young age of 26 years old. The outpour of genuine condolences are still showering his soul one week later. In Dallas, TX home of racist football team owners.. another innocent African-American male, Botham Jean, was murdered simply for being awaken by an Dallas PD officer who wrongfully entered in home in the late hours of the night. Serena Williams loss in the US Open Finals here in Queens, NY to a 20 year old Naomi Osaka, but that took the backseat to much more thing...2018-09-1459 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 012 | Kneel for Something or Stand for NothingSince Colin Kaepernick first started protest the values of the national anthem by kneeling to raise awareness of the social injustices occurring all throughout the "land of the free," there has been many attempts to change the narrative because America is too scared to have the racial inequality conversation. Not I, since day 1 I have been ready to shoot down all attempts at changing the narrative, so why would that change after I start a podcast?Visit Kaepernick's Free Campaign for the Youth @ https://knowyourrightscamp.comThis week's Best Kept Secret:Swoope - Black Boy2018-09-061h 23
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 011 | Motivation but All Over Da PlaceA bit of a rant, but listen to this for motivational purposes.2018-08-3135 min
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 010 | Exclusively Not 11Y'all going to have to forgive me for saying the wrong episode number, nonetheless episode 10 is here! A lot of disrespect to my people have been popular in recent times, and I'm not going to remain silent about that. Also, I briefly shine the light on the great job the NBA has done in showcasing and talking about the importance of speaking out about mental health issues.Best Kept Secret: Black Thought - Twofifteen2018-08-231h 06
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 009 | He Say, She SayFor the very first time we have a guest! Isabel and I share our experiences of growing up without our biological fathers. We talk about how we've individually dealt with not having our fathers present in our lives, dealing with the men that step up in their absence, the failed attempts of the men that try to, and whether or not mending a failed relationship is worth it. Best Kept Secret(s):Diggy Simmons - It Is What It IsLupe Fiasco - He Say She Say2018-08-161h 11
Speak My Peace PodcastEp. 008 | Keep Ya' Two CentsThe art of minding yo' own business is lost. Whoever filed a complaint on 13 year old Jaequan in Milwaukee definitely couldn't mind his or her own, I learned, in my weekly #WhatToWatch recommendation, that had this idiot Zimmerman been minding his own business Trayvon Martin would still be breathing today. Dak also can't seem to mind his own without undermining the efforts of other black people, either. JUST MIND YO OWN AND YOU WILL LIVE LONG !Best Kept Secret:Mac Miller - Buttons2018-08-0256 min