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Conscientization 101EP.058: MCE: Nationbuilding – Theory and Practice Part 2Hip-Hop collective MCE. From left to right: Ced Adamz, Eshmelek Malakyah, and Obafemi Kiensiedilele.
After an arduous and acrimonious dispute with a housing contractor—oh what a crazy summer and fall—we conclude our two-part series with the multi-genius collective, MCE.
In part two of this insightful and trenchant series we discuss the following:
The impetus behind the creation of the numinous RBG: The Ep (Red, Black, Green)
How the psychological condition, discerned by the late Dr. Kobi K.K. Kambon–known as cultural misorientation–conditions African people to view “progress” as ascendency within the oppressor...2023-12-132h 19Conscientization 101EP.058 MCE: Nationbuilding – Theory and Practice Part 2Hip-Hop collective MCE. From left to right: Ced Adamz, Eshmelek Malakyah, and Obafemi Kiensiedilele.
After an arduous and acrimonious dispute with a housing contractor—oh what a crazy summer and fall—we conclude our two-part series with the multi-genius collective, MCE.
In part two of this insightful and trenchant series we discuss the following:
The impetus behind the creation of the numinous RBG: The Ep (Red, Black, Green)
How the psychological condition, discerned by the late Dr. Kobi K.K. Kambon–known as cultural misorientation–conditions African people to view “progress” as ascendency within the oppressor...2023-12-132h 19Conscientization 101EP.057: MCE: Nationbuilding – Theory and Practice Part 1Hip-Hop collective MCE. From left to right: Eshmelek Malakyah, Obafemi Kiensiedilele, and Ced Adamz.
On this 57th episode of Conscientization 101 podcast, we present part one of a two-part dialogue with a collective of artists whose praxis embodies the definition of nationbuilding, MCE. This series is presented in its Unabridged Interview form, as a thank you to those who value Conscientization 101. Our sincerest thanks!
MCE is a collective of multi-talented artists hailing from Pine Bluff Arkansas; and while MCE possess a diverse skill set which ranges from drawing, painting, and the creation of murals, music production is their...2023-07-211h 59Conscientization 101EP.057 MCE: Nationbuilding – Theory and Practice Part 1Hip-Hop collective MCE. From left to right: Eshmelek Malakyah, Obafemi Kiensiedilele, and Ced Adamz.
On this 57th episode of Conscientization 101 podcast, we present part one of a two-part dialogue with a collective of artists whose praxis embodies the definition of nationbuilding, MCE. This series is presented in its Unabridged Interview form, as a thank you to those who value Conscientization 101. Our sincerest thanks!
MCE is a collective of multi-talented artists hailing from Pine Bluff Arkansas; and while MCE possess a diverse skill set which ranges from drawing, painting, and the creation of murals, music production is their...2023-07-211h 59Conscientization 101EP.056: Dr. Walter A. Rodney Digitally Remastered DisquisitionDr. Walter Anthony Rodney (March 23, 1942 – June 13, 1980)
Although it has been over forty years since the cowardly and brutal assassination of our dearly beloved brother Dr. Walter Anthony Rodney (aka Dr. W.A.R.), his intrepid spirit lives on with us today. While the quisling, pelf worshipping assassins succeeded in destroying Dr. Rodney physically, they paradoxically immortalized him. Dr. Rodney’s life was/is the personification of an uncompromised intellectual who committed, what Amilcar Cabral called, class suicide in service of the people. Assiduously devoted to theory and practice, or better said conscientization, the life of Dr. Walter Anthony Rodney, from...2022-12-072h 47Conscientization 101EP.056 Dr. Walter A. Rodney Digitally Remastered DisquisitionDr. Walter Anthony Rodney (March 23, 1942 – June 13, 1980)
Although it has been over forty years since the cowardly and brutal assassination of our dearly beloved brother Dr. Walter Anthony Rodney (aka Dr. W.A.R.), his intrepid spirit lives on with us today. While the quisling, pelf worshipping assassins succeeded in destroying Dr. Rodney physically, they paradoxically immortalized him. Dr. Rodney’s life was/is the personification of an uncompromised intellectual who committed, what Amilcar Cabral called, class suicide in service of the people. Assiduously devoted to theory and practice, or better said conscientization, the life of Dr. Walter Anthony Rodney, from...2022-12-072h 47Conscientization 101EP.055: Raggo Zulu Rebel Emeritus: The Eloquence of a Scribe Part 2
On the long-awaited conclusion of our two-part series, Raggo Zulu Rebel Emeritus: The Eloquence of a Scribe, we discuss the following with Raggo Zulu Rebel:
An in-depth analysis of Raggo’s album Necromancy
The importance of understanding political economy, specifically understanding the superstructure as it pertains to Africanity/Blackness in Western societies
The comfort in the malaise and isolation people experience due to social media and how that relates to Guy Debord’s Society of the Spectacle
A critical critique of hashtag movements.
and, much more!
In addition to and in conjunction with the...2022-04-201h 49Conscientization 101EP.055 Raggo Zulu Rebel Emeritus: The Eloquence of a Scribe Part 2
On the long-awaited conclusion of our two-part series, Raggo Zulu Rebel Emeritus: The Eloquence of a Scribe, we discuss the following with Raggo Zulu Rebel:
An in-depth analysis of Raggo’s album Necromancy
The importance of understanding political economy, specifically understanding the superstructure as it pertains to Africanity/Blackness in Western societies
The comfort in the malaise and isolation people experience due to social media and how that relates to Guy Debord’s Society of the Spectacle
A critical critique of hashtag movements.
and, much more!
In addition to and in conjunction with the...2022-04-201h 49Conscientization 101EP.054: Raggo Zulu Rebel Emeritus: The Eloquence of a Scribe Part 1
Emeritus is an appellation bestowed upon a person who has personified excellence in their respective profession, (usually a former holder of an office, especially a college professor) having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor. On this 54th episode of Conscientization 101 podcast, we present part one of a two-part dialogue with Raggo Zulu Rebel to discuss his retirement from his over two decades musical career, and why he is deserving of the designation of emeritus.
It has been an honor to be privy to the eloquence of this scribe, our dear brother...2021-12-152h 11Conscientization 101EP.054 Raggo Zulu Rebel Emeritus: The Eloquence of a Scribe Part 1
Emeritus is an appellation bestowed upon a person who has personified excellence in their respective profession, (usually a former holder of an office, especially a college professor) having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor. On this 54th episode of Conscientization 101 podcast, we present part one of a two-part dialogue with Raggo Zulu Rebel to discuss his retirement from his over two decades musical career, and why he is deserving of the designation of emeritus.
It has been an honor to be privy to the eloquence of this scribe, our dear brother...2021-12-152h 11Conscientization 101EP.053: Wielding Words Like Weapons With Ward Churchill Part 3 of 3
In the riveting conclusion of our three part series with acclaimed American Indian Movement activist-intellectual Ward Churchill about his venerable book Wielding Words Like Weapons: Selected Essays In Indigenism, 1995-2005, we discuss the effects of the settler colonial polity of Canada on American Indians.
We investigate this phenomenon by examining the chapter titled “Kizhiibaabinesik”. The chapter is a poignant dedication to brother Ward’s late wife Leah Renae Kelly.
This episode features music from:
Conscientization 101– “Decolonize This? Properly Defining Settlers – Part 1” from our Musical Commentaries collection
Wise Intelligent feat. Black Page – “By Design” from his a...2019-09-041h 09
Conscientization 101EP.053 Wielding Words Like Weapons With Ward Churchill Part 3 of 3In the riveting conclusion of our three part series with acclaimed American Indian Movement activist-intellectual Ward Churchill about his venerable book Wielding Words Like Weapons: Selected Essays In Indigenism, 1995-2005, we discuss the effects of the settler colonial polity of Canada on American Indians.
We investigate this phenomenon by examining the chapter titled “Kizhiibaabinesik”. The chapter is a poignant dedication to brother Ward’s late wife Leah Renae Kelly.
This episode features music from:
• Conscientization 101– “Decolonize This? Properly Defining Settlers – Part 1” from our Musical Commentaries collection
• Wise Intelligent feat. Black Page – “By Design” from his album Ponzie
Be on the lookout for the forthcom...2019-09-041h 09Conscientization 101EP.052: Wielding Words Like Weapons With Ward Churchill Part 2 of 3
We continue with part two of our three part dialogue with Ward Churchill regarding his august book Wielding Words Like Weapons: Selected Essays In Indigenism, 1995-2005.
In part two of this puissant series we discuss Indigenous people in Western cinema. Specifically we discuss the functionality of pejorative depictions of Indigenous people in cinema to the settler colonial project known as the Americas, its effects on Indigenous people, and much more. We also begin a discussion about postality (i.e. post–colonial, post–racial, post–modernism, etc.), and why it is meretricious.
This episode featur...2019-07-311h 08
Conscientization 101EP.051 Wielding Words Like Weapons With Ward Churchill Part 1 of 3Sagacious, trenchant, and decisive are just a few ways to describe the writings of American Indian Movement activist–intellectual Ward Churchill. Informed by praxis, Churchill’s decades of work demonstrate a keen understanding that the fulcrum of the w...2019-05-011h 38Conscientization 101EP.051: Wielding Words Like Weapons With Ward Churchill Part 1 of 3Sagacious, trenchant, and decisive are just a few ways to describe the writings of American Indian Movement activist–intellectual Ward Churchill. Informed by praxis, Churchill’s decades of work demonstrate a keen understanding that the fulcrum of the world’s political–economic contradictions are found in attenuating indigenous people’s political–economic independence and creating a helotized population.2019-05-011h 38Conscientization 101EP.050: Sakhu Sheti With Raggo Zulu RebelIn our 50th podcast episode with U.K. based recording artist Raggo Zulu Rebel...“we came to came to a deeper understanding” about who we are as African people.2019-03-271h 53Conscientization 101EP.050: Sakhu Sheti With Raggo Zulu RebelIn our 50th podcast episode with U.K. based recording artist Raggo Zulu Rebel...“we came to came to a deeper understanding” about who we are as African people.2019-03-271h 53Conscientization 101EP.049: Ideopraxis Series Dr. John Henrik ClarkeWe conclude our Ideopraxis Series with a digitally re-mastered presentation from Dr. John Henrik Clarke titled, The African World Under Siege!!!!2018-07-181h 28Conscientization 101EP.049: Ideopraxis Series Dr. John Henrik ClarkeWe conclude our Ideopraxis Series with a digitally re-mastered presentation from Dr. John Henrik Clarke titled, The African World Under Siege!!!!2018-07-181h 28Conscientization 101EP.048: Ideopraxis Series Dr. Amos Wilson On Feel Good History Part 3We conclude our digitally re-mastered presentation entitled Dr. Amos Wilson on Feel Good History, from our Ideopraxis Series.2018-06-061h 14Conscientization 101EP.048: Ideopraxis Series Dr. Amos Wilson On Feel Good History Part 3We conclude our digitally re-mastered presentation entitled Dr. Amos Wilson on Feel Good History, from our Ideopraxis Series.2018-06-061h 14Conscientization 101EP.047: Ideopraxis Series Dr. Amos Wilson On Feel Good History Part 2We continue with our digitally re-mastered presentation titled Dr. Amos Wilson on Feel Good History Part 2 of 3, from our Ideopraxis Series!!!2018-04-111h 11Conscientization 101EP.047: Ideopraxis Series Dr. Amos Wilson On Feel Good History Part 2We continue with our digitally re-mastered presentation titled Dr. Amos Wilson on Feel Good History Part 2 of 3, from our Ideopraxis Series!!!2018-04-111h 11Conscientization 101EP.046: Ideopraxis Series Dr. Amos Wilson On Feel Good History Part 1We continue our Ideopraxis Series with part one of a three part digitally re-mastered presentation titled Dr. Amos Wilson on Feel Good History.2018-03-281h 26Conscientization 101EP.046: Ideopraxis Series Dr. Amos Wilson On Feel Good History Part 1We continue our Ideopraxis Series with part one of a three part digitally re-mastered presentation titled Dr. Amos Wilson on Feel Good History.2018-03-281h 26Conscientization 101EP.045: Ideopraxis Series Dr. Marimba Ani’s Yurugu Part 2We continue our Ideopraxis Series with the conclusion of Dr. Marimba Ani's digitally re-mastered presentation of her critically acclaimed book, Yurugu: An African-Centered Critique of European Cultural Thought And Behavior2018-03-141h 50Conscientization 101EP.045: Ideopraxis Series Dr. Marimba Ani’s Yurugu Part 2We continue our Ideopraxis Series with the conclusion of Dr. Marimba Ani's digitally re-mastered presentation of her critically acclaimed book, Yurugu: An African-Centered Critique of European Cultural Thought And Behavior2018-03-141h 50Conscientization 101EP.044: Ideopraxis Series Dr. Marimba Ani’s Yurugu Part 1Ideopraxis, a term coined by renowned African scholar Ayi Kwei Armah, means "the translation of ideas systematically embraced into structured behavior and lifestyle. Ideopraxis is the yardstick that separates revolutionary performers from phones" (Reme...2018-02-281h 43Conscientization 101EP.044: Ideopraxis Series Dr. Marimba Ani’s Yurugu Part 1Ideopraxis, a term coined by renowned African scholar Ayi Kwei Armah, means "the translation of ideas systematically embraced into structured behavior and lifestyle. Ideopraxis is the yardstick that separates revolutionary performers from phones" (Remembering The Dismembered Continent, pg 75-76). With this term in mind, we created our Ideopraxis Series. This series consists of us airing our Conscientization 101 produced tracks from our FREE GIFT musical commentaries featuring Dr. Marimba Ani, Dr. Amos Wilson, and Dr. John Henrik Clarke.2018-02-281h 43Conscientization 101EP.043: Affiong L. Affiong Weapons of LiberationWe are proud to be airing a digitally re-mastered lecture from a sister who is dedicated to the struggle and victory of Pan Afrikan liberation, unification and sovereignty, Affiong L. Affiong.2018-02-141h 23Conscientization 101EP.043: Affiong L. Affiong Weapons of LiberationWe are proud to be airing a digitally re-mastered lecture from a sister who is dedicated to the struggle and victory of Pan Afrikan liberation, unification and sovereignty, Affiong L. Affiong.2018-02-141h 23Conscientization 101EP.042: Cyclonious The Revival Part 2We closeout 2017, 2017 according to the Gregorian/Western calendar, with the conclusion of our two part series, Cyclonious: The Revival.2017-12-131h 24Conscientization 101EP.042: Cyclonious The Revival Part 2We closeout 2017, 2017 according to the Gregorian/Western calendar, with the conclusion of our two part series, Cyclonious: The Revival.2017-12-131h 24Conscientization 101EP.041: Cyclonious The Revival Part 1
A revival is as an improvement in the condition or strength of something. Considering this definition, Cyclonious The Natural Disaster’s latest album The Revival is aptly titled. Quite possibly his magnum opus, as well as his last solo album, this regenerative work is a timeless classic that sounds a clarion call from the akoben (war horn) that the ultimate fight is for rejuvenation of humanity via praxis.
We are proud to bring you part one of a two part series entitled Cyclonious: The Revival. In part one we discuss the conception of the album, limitations of speaking a colonial/sl...2017-11-291h 15Conscientization 101EP.041: Cyclonious The Revival Part 1A revival is as an improvement in the condition or strength of something. Considering this definition, Cyclonious The Natural Disaster's latest album The Revival is aptly titled. Quite possibly his magnum opus, as well as his last solo album, this regenerative work is a timeless classic that sounds a clarion call from the2017-11-291h 15Conscientization 101EP.040: A Complementary Bond: You & Me(Asabi Hawah & Raggo Zulu Rebel) Part 2In the conclusion of our two part series, A Complementary Bond: You & Me-Asabi Hawah & Raggo Zulu Rebel, we explore with You & Me the importance of conscientization in understanding African identity within the proper context and the development of specific songs on their critically acclaimed debut album Folk Songs.
This episode features sounds from:
* Conscientization 101- “Decolonize This? Properly Defining Settlers – Part 1” from our Musical Commentaries collection
* Raggo Zulu Rebel – “Back To Basics” from his album I Walk Alone
* Asabi Hawah – “Hold Me (slow version)” from her Soundcloud page
* You & Me – “Diaspora”, and “Heaven” from their album Folk Songs
For more from You & Me collaborations...2017-10-2558 minConscientization 101EP.040: A Complementary Bond: You & Me (Asabi Hawah & Raggo Zulu Rebel) Part 2In the conclusion of our two part series we explore with You & Me the importance of conscientization in understanding African identity within the proper context and....2017-10-2558 minConscientization 101EP.039: A Complementary Bond: You & Me (Asabi Hawah & Raggo Zulu Rebel) Part 1Folk music is defined as music "relating to the traditional art or culture of a community or nation," and the critically acclaimed dynamic group You & Me aptly titled debut album Folk Songs, is the epitome of this definition...2017-10-111h 07Conscientization 101EP.039: A Complementary Bond: You & Me (Asabi Hawah & Raggo Zulu Rebel) Part 1Folk music is defined as music "relating to the traditional art or culture of a community or nation," and the critically acclaimed dynamic group You & Me aptly titled debut album Folk Songs, is the epitome of this definition...2017-10-111h 07Conscientization 101EP.038: Cyclonious Practice W/O Thought Is Blind; Thought W/O Practice Is Empty Part 2We conclude our two part series with our brother Cyclonious The Natural Disaster entitled Cyclonious: Practice Without Thought is Blind; Thought Without Practice is Empty. In this episode we discuss the negative effects of neolibralism on the ability to mount effective organization for development and much more.2017-08-091h 02Conscientization 101EP.038: Cyclonious: Practice W/O Thought Is Blind; Thought W/O Practice Is Empty Part 2We conclude our two part series with our brother Cyclonious The Natural Disaster entitled Cyclonious: Practice Without Thought is Blind; Thought Without Practice is Empty. In this episode we discuss the negative effects of neolibralism on the ability t...2017-08-091h 02Conscientization 101EP.037: Cyclonious Practice W/O Thought Is Blind; Thought W/O Practice Is Empty Part 1We present part one of a two part series with Cyclonious The Natural Disaster to discuss the principal of conscientization...2017-07-261h 03Conscientization 101EP.037: Cyclonious: Practice W/O Thought Is Blind; Thought W/O Practice Is Empty Part 1We present part one of a two part series with Cyclonious The Natural Disaster to discuss the principal of conscientization...2017-07-261h 03Conscientization 101EP.036: Del Jones On Understanding Our Rich Cultural Heritage…Part 2We conclude our digitally re-mastered two part series from Brother Del Jones entitled Understanding Our Rich Cultural Heritage & Strengthening It For The Revolution....2017-07-121h 16Conscientization 101EP.036: Del Jones On Understanding Our Rich Cultural Heritage…Part 2We conclude our digitally re-mastered two part series from Brother Del Jones entitled Understanding Our Rich Cultural Heritage & Strengthening It For The Revolution....2017-07-121h 16Conscientization 101EP.035: Del Jones On Understanding Our Rich Cultural Heritage…Part 1Del Jones aka Nana Kuntu was one of the fiercest and vigilant Africans that walked the earth. In a sea of anti-African madness, Brother Del Jones did the libratory analysis that needed to be done to heal a brutally scarred people, while at the same time he worked to reunify Africa's physically and mentally dispersed people via nationbuilding. Brother Del Jones...2017-06-281h 23Conscientization 101EP.035: Del Jones On Understanding Our Rich Cultural Heritage…Part 1
Del Jones aka Nana Kuntu was one of the fiercest and vigilant Africans who walked the earth. In a sea of anti-African madness, Brother Del Jones did the libratory analysis necessary to heal a brutally scarred people, while at the same time he worked to reunify Africa’s physically and mentally dispersed people via nationbuilding. Brother Del Jones did not live a life of theory divorced from practice, he was a warrior on the frontline…he was our WAR CORRESPONDENT!
We are proud to be airing a digitally re-mastered two part series from Brother Del Jones called Understanding Our Rich Cultu...2017-06-281h 23Conscientization 101EP.034: Moments of Truth With Watusi87 of RU1 Fam Part 2We conclude our two part series, Moments of Truth With Watusi87 of RU1 Fam. In this episode we discuss the definition of freedom from an African- centered perspective, how European sexual exploitation of African people during slavery/colonialism still resonates with us today, and how through this continued sexual exploitation sex is used as a counter revolutionary weapon against Africans worldwide via the music industry.2017-06-1456 min
Conscientization 101EP.034: Moments of Truth With Watusi87 of RU1 Fam – Part 2We conclude our two part series, Moments of Truth with Watusi87 of RU1 Fam. In this episode we discuss the definition of freedom from an African- centered perspective, how European sexual exploitation of African people during slavery/colonialism still resonates with us today, and how this continued sexual exploitation is used as a counter revolutionary weapon against Africans worldwide via the music industry.
This episode has featured sounds from:
* No Name Beats – “No Fucking Love”
* Watusi87 from his Moments Of Truth EP the tracks were “Polluted Canopy ft Non Applicable” “Tales of a Futuristic World”, and “Just BE ft Sinority Turner”
Watusi87...2017-06-1456 minConscientization 101EP.033: Moments of Truth With Watusi87 of RU1 Fam – Part 1
RU1 Fam is one the most dynamic, innovative, and thought provoking hip hop collectives to hit the scene in quite some time; they are a rejuvenating breath of fresh air amidst the corrosive, perverse, latrine environment that inundates the music scene nowadays. We had the chance to dialogue with another one of RU1 Fam’s members, Watusi87. In part one of this two part series entitled Moments of Truth With Watusi87 of RU1 Fam, we learn more about Watusi87 as an artist, his musical influences, his insights on various aspects of the African world, and much more.
This episode features so...2017-05-311h 01Conscientization 101EP.033: Moments of Truth With Watusi87 of RU1 Fam Part 1In part one of this two part series entitled Moments of Truth With Watusi87 of RU1 Fam, we learn more about Watusi87 as an artist, his musical influences, his insights on various aspects of the African world, and much more.2017-05-311h 01Conscientization 101EP.032: Dr. Bobby E. Wright, The Man and His Mission Part 2We conclude our digitally re-mastered two part series featuring our beloved brother Dr. Bobby E. Wright, at the Black Psychology and Mental Health Conference, at Atlanta Junior college on April 10, 1980.2017-05-101h 06Conscientization 101EP.032: Dr. Bobby E. Wright-The Man and His Mission – Part 2We conclude our digitally re-mastered two part series featuring our beloved brother Dr. Bobby E. Wright, at the Black Psychology and Mental Health Conference, at Atlanta Junior college on April 10, 1980. In this episode Dr. Wright discusses the following topics:
* The difference between spirituality and religion
* Why comprising tactics isn’t the same as comprising principles
* Why the term “African-American” is a misnomer when parochially applied to Africans in the United States,
* How African oppression is abstracted by attributing our condition to an “oppressive system” as opposed to a concerted attack by groups of people, and how this has hindered African Liberation...2017-05-101h 06Conscientization 101EP.031: Dr. Bobby E. Wright-The Man and His Mission – Part 1April 6, 2017, marks the 35th anniversary of Dr. Bobby E. Wright’s passing. Dr. Wright was one of the greatest warrior’s for the restoration of African sovereignty. In part one of this two part series, we are proud to present a digitally re-mastered dialogue with our beloved brother from the Black Psychology and Mental Health Conference, at Atlanta Junior college on April 10, 1980.
Dr. Bobby Eugene Wright, was born in Hobson City Alabama on March 1, 1934. He obtained his BSc in Education and MSc in Counseling from Chicago State University and his PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Chicago. Dr. Wrig...2017-04-261h 13Conscientization 101EP.031: Dr. Bobby E. Wright, The Man and His Mission Part 1April 6, 2017, marks the 35th anniversary of Dr. Bobby E. Wright's passing. Dr. Wright was one of the greatest warrior's for the restoration of African sovereignty. In part one of this two part series, we are proud to present a digitally re-mastered dialogue with our beloved brother from the Black Psychology and Mental Health Conference, at Atlanta Junior college on April 10, 1980.2017-04-261h 13Conscientization 101EP.030: Ital FreshOn this episode of the Conscientization 101 podcast, we talked with one half of the dynamic and innovative team at the Liverpool based Ital Fresh, Iras DanJahDan (also of the RU1 Fam hip-hop collective).2017-03-291h 02
Conscientization 101EP.030: Ital FreshItal Fresh – Poppy (left) and Iras DanJahDan (right)
What does it take to run a successful business? More succinctly, what does it take to take run a successful African centered business in EUROPE?!!! Is it possible to maintain your principles while growing your market? The creators of Ital Fresh, a Caribbean, vegan, and street food popup restaurant, Poppy and Iras DanJahDan, would answer all these questions by saying hard work, integrity and commitment!
On this latest episode of the Conscientization 101 podcast, we talked with one half of the dynamic and innovative team at the Liverpool based Ital Fresh, Iras DanJahDan (also...2017-03-291h 02Conscientization 101EP.030: Ital FreshOn this episode of the Conscientization 101 podcast, we talked with one half of the dynamic and innovative team at the Liverpool based Ital Fresh, Iras DanJahDan (also of the RU1 Fam hip-hop collective).2017-03-291h 02Conscientization 101EP.029: Mercury Djehuti of RU1 Fam!
We had the opportunity to chat with Mercury aka Djehuti Moon Child from the dynamic hip hop collective RU1 Fam. On this episode we learn more about Mercury, how he grew up, his musical influences and forthcoming solo project, the importance of social organization, and much more!
This episode has features sounds from:
* Mercury – “Pieces”
* NoNameBeats – “No Fucking Love”
* Logic & RU1Fam’s We Are One album – “From the Corner” and “Levels High (Kill the Devil)”
* Mercury – “Out There” and “Certain Man”
Mercury of RU1 Fam Social Media:
Twitter: @thisismercury
Instagram: @mercurydjehutimoonchild
YouTube: MercuryTV
Soundcloud: Mercury86
The Podcast Was Just A Snippet Of The Interview. Want...2017-03-1552 minConscientization 101EP.029: Mercury Djehuti of RU1 Fam!
We had the opportunity to chat with Mercury aka Djehuti Moon Child from the dynamic hip hop collective RU1 Fam. On this episode we learn more about Mercury, how he grew up, his musical influences and forthcoming solo project, the importance of social organization, and much more!
This episode has features sounds from:
* Mercury – “Pieces”
* NoNameBeats – “No Fucking Love”
* Logic & RU1Fam’s We Are One album – “From the Corner” and “Levels High (Kill the Devil)”
* Mercury – “Out There” and “Certain Man”
Mercury of RU1 Fam Social Media:
Twitter: @thisismercury
Instagram: @mercurydjehutimoonchild
YouTube: MercuryTV
Soundcloud: Mercury86
Want to listen to the Unabridged Interview? Buy It H...2017-03-1552 minConscientization 101EP.029: Mercury Djehuti of RU1 Fam!On this episode we learn more about Mercury, how he grew up, his musical influences and forthcoming solo project, the importance of social organization, and much more!2017-03-1552 minConscientization 101EP.028: Dr. Amos N. Wilson Beyond White Racism, Civil Rights…Part 2We conclude our featured lecture by Dr. Amos Wilson entitled Beyond White Racism, Civil Rights, and Onward to African Revolution, which we digitally remastered.2017-02-221h 20Conscientization 101EP.028: Dr. Amos N. Wilson Beyond White Racism, Civil Rights…Part 2On this episode of the Conscientization 101 podcast we conclude our featured lecture by Dr. Amos Wilson entitled Beyond White Racism, Civil Rights, and Onward to African Revolution, which we digitally remastered. In this final installment of this series Brother Amos discusses the following topics:
* The Black Middle Class’s role as collaborators in Black oppression
* How society will be most racist when it appears that all outward manifestations of racism are bygone
* The true definition of intelligence
* Why Rich Blacks/Celebrities are more beholden to the system of colonial domination of Blacks and can’t be seen as any type of v...2017-02-221h 20Conscientization 101EP.028: Dr. Amos N. Wilson Beyond White Racism, Civil Rights…Part 2We conclude our featured lecture by Dr. Amos Wilson entitled Beyond White Racism, Civil Rights, and Onward to African Revolution, which we digitally remastered.2017-02-221h 20Conscientization 101EP.027: Dr. Amos N. Wilson Beyond White Racism, Civil Rights…Part 1On this episode of the Conscientization 101 podcast we feature Part 1 of a 2 part lecture by Dr. Amos Wilson entitled Beyond White Racism, Civil Rights, and Onward to African Revolution, which we digitally remastered.2017-02-081h 14Conscientization 101EP.027: Dr. Amos N. Wilson Beyond White Racism, Civil Rights…Part 1Contrary to the feelings this image may invoke, seeking integration is not power. Real “Men” and “Women” don’t wear signs saying they are men or women they act as such. Civil Rights actually fortified inferiority complexes among African people because it sought assimilation as its goal, and that is why it is venerated in the mainstream media. Dr. Amos N. Wilson knew this all to well.
On this episode of the Conscientization 101 podcast we feature Part 1 of a 2 part lecture by Dr. Amos Wilson entitled Beyond White Racism, Civil Rights, and Onward to African Revolution, which we digitally remastered. In Part 1...2017-02-081h 14Conscientization 101EP.027: Dr. Amos N. Wilson Beyond White Racism, Civil Rights…Part 1On this episode of the Conscientization 101 podcast we feature Part 1 of a 2 part lecture by Dr. Amos Wilson entitled Beyond White Racism, Civil Rights, and Onward to African Revolution, which we digitally remastered.2017-02-081h 14Conscientization 101EP.026: Ezrah Aharone’s The Sovereign PsycheAs the first Black president exits office, rather than America being "post-racial," Black people must walk around like the 1960s with signs blaring: "Black Lives Matter." In addition, the late Supreme Court Justice, Antonin Scalia,2017-01-251h 02Conscientization 101EP.026: Ezrah Aharone’s The Sovereign PsycheAs the first Black president exits office, rather than America being "post-racial," Black people must walk around like the 1960s with signs blaring: "Black Lives Matter." In addition, the late Supreme Court Justice, Antonin Scalia, advised Black students to attend "slower track" universities. And a Princeton University study concluded that a 20-year effort like the Manhattan Project (building the A-bomb to nuke Japan), is required to close today's...2017-01-251h 02Conscientization 101EP.026: Ezrah Aharone’s The Sovereign PsycheAs the first Black president exits office, rather than America being “post-racial,” Black people must walk around like the 1960s with signs blaring: “Black Lives Matter.” In addition, the late Supreme Court Justice, Antonin Scalia, advised Black students to attend “slower track” universities. And a Princeton University study concluded that a 20-year effort like the Manhattan Project (building the A-bomb to nuke Japan), is required to close today’s educational/racial inequalities.
Ezrah Aharone’s latest book, The Sovereign Psyche: The Systems of Chattel Freedom Vs. Self-Authentic Freedom, asserts that Black America has been unknowingly thrusted into an “intellectual and institutional war”...2017-01-251h 02Conscientization 101EP.025: Dr. Julian Kunnie’s The Cost of Globalization Part 3 of 3In the conclusion of our series with Dr. Julian Kunnie about his book, The Cost of Globalization: Dangers to the Earth and Its People, we talk about the effects globalization has on climate change, ecosystems, why capitalist solutions to the former are a joke, and much more.2017-01-1144 minConscientization 101EP.024: Dr. Julian Kunnie’s The Cost of Globalization Part 2 of 3In part two of our three part dialogue with Dr. Julian Kunnie about his book, The Cost of Globalization: Dangers to the Earth and Its People, we talk about the effects globalization has on Indigenous people, and properly define indigeneity. We also discuss why the proposed "solutions" for the so-called "third world" can never...2016-12-2850 minConscientization 101EP.023: Dr. Julian Kunnie’s The Cost of Globalization Part 1 of 3Dr. Julian Kunnie’s latest book, The Cost of Globalization: Dangers to the Earth and Its People, examines the pitfalls of globalization outside the mainstream, corporate narrative which asserts that globalization represents positive economic growth for everyone on the planet.2016-12-1458 minConscientization 101EP.022: Big Frizzle Family First, Africa 4 Africans Edition! Part 2In Part two of our talk with Big Frizzle, we discuss the impetus and objectives of specific tracks on his album Family First, Africa 4 Africans Edition.2016-11-3056 minConscientization 101EP.021: Big Frizzle Family First, Africa 4 Africans Edition! Part 1What's up everyone, we're back! For our relaunch we are happy to present our dialogue with Big Frizzle! Big Frizzle is a multi-talented lyricists, singer, writer, and student/teacher of African history and culture.2016-11-161h 27Conscientization 101EP.020: A Family Reunion with Hip Hop Collective RU1 FamThis episode of the C-101 podcast features the UK based Hip Hop collective RU1 Fam!2015-11-111h 12Conscientization 101EP.019: Southern California Library: A Quilombo In Los Angeles, CaliforniaWe had the opportunity to dialogue with the Directors of the Southern California Library, Michele Welsing and Yusef Omowale. SCL is a community library and archive located in South Los Angeles.2015-10-2855 minConscientization 101EP.018: A Boçau Dialog with Dr. Julian Kunnie and Dr. João Costa VargasDr. João H. Costa Vargas (top left), C-101 Senior Editor – James Stone (top right), & Dr. Julian Kunnie (bottom picture)
On this episode of Conscientization 101 podcast, we have a round table discussion with Dr. Julian Kunnie (The Cost of Globalization: Dangers to the Earth and Its People and Is Apartheid Really Dead? Pan Africanist Working Class Cultural Critical Perspectives) and Dr. João Costa Vargas (Catching Hell In The City Of Angels: Life And Meanings Of Blackness In South Central Los Angeles and Never Meant to Survive: Genocide and Utopias in Black Diaspora Communities)!
So what is a boçau? How d...2015-10-141h 00Conscientization 101EP.018: A Boçau Dialog with Dr. Julian Kunnie and Dr. João Costa VargasSo what is a boçau? How did this revolutionary term become a pejorative name in Brazil?2015-10-141h 00Conscientization 101EP.017: The Praxis of Eyesis StarThis episode features excerpts of our interview with sister Eyesis Star. Eyesis Star is a hip hop artist from East London.2015-09-3050 minConscientization 101EP.016: Left Forum 2012: Conversations with Black Agenda Report Editors Glen Ford & Margaret KimberleyToday we are featuring interviews we did with Black Agenda Report's Executive Editor Glen Ford and Editor & Senior Columnist Margaret Kimberley.2015-09-1654 minConscientization 101EP.015: Black Laws, Black Land for Black People: All Black Everything with Dr. João Costa VargasOn this episode we feature excerpts from an interview we did with Dr. João Costa Vargas in Austin, Texas at the University of Texas - Austin.2015-09-021h 00Conscientization 101EP.015: Black Laws, Black Land for Black People: All Black Everything with Dr. João Costa VargasDr. João Costa Vargas and Conscientization 101 Senior Editor, James Stone dialoging at University of Texas – Austin on 8/1/2015.
On this episode we feature excerpts from an interview we did with Dr. João Costa Vargas in Austin, Texas at the University of Texas – Austin. With all the significant changes happening in the world politically, we had to visit João and get his take on various formations that have emerged in the past few years.
We specifically talk to João about his piece Black Disidentification: The 2013 Protests, Rolezinhos, and Racial Antagonism in Post-Lula Brazil. We also discuss Black autonomy, the Blac...2015-09-021h 00Conscientization 101EP.014: Ayesha Harruna Attah Author of Harmattan Rain & Saturday’s ShadowsOn this episode we play excerpts from an interview we did with African writer, Ayesha Harruna Attah.2015-08-1952 minConscientization 101EP.013: Integration – Ain’t No Future in Yo Frontin’ with Dr. João Costa VargasIn this discussion we discuss the structural conditions Africans from Brazil and the United States live under and the character of the various struggles happening in these African Diaspora communities.2015-08-0553 minConscientization 101EP.012: Lights, Camera, Action with Donnie Mossberg: An In Depth Dialogue with a Grassroots Media Producer Part 2 of 2This is part 2 of our dialogue with Donnie Mossberg.2015-07-221h 29Conscientization 101EP.011: Lights, Camera, Action with Donnie Mossberg: An In Depth Dialogue with a Grassroots Media Producer Part 1 of 2On this episode we interview Donnie Mossberg! Donnie is a musician, technician, videographer, and a member and organizer of the All-African People's Revolutionary Party.2015-07-081h 27Conscientization 101EP.010: Is Apartheid Really Dead?: Interview with Dr. Julian Kunnie Part 2 of 2This is part 2 of our discussion with Julian Kunnie about his book Is Apartheid Really Dead?: Pan-Africanist Working-Class Cultural Critical Perspectives.2015-06-241h 09Conscientization 101EP.009: Is Apartheid Really Dead?: Interview with Dr. Julian Kunnie Part 1 of 2On this episode we talk with Julian Kunnie about his book Is Apartheid Really Dead?: Pan-Africanist Working-Class Cultural Critical Perspectives.2015-06-101h 06Conscientization 101EP.008: The One Life Vibration with Hip Hop Artist Raggo Zulu Rebel Part 2Alright everyone, we got part 2 of our interview with Raggo Zulu Rebel! We continue our discussion about the fierce competition involved in the music industry and how it creates a myriad of distractions.2015-05-271h 14Conscientization 101EP.007: The One Life Vibration with Hip Hop Artist Raggo Zulu Rebel Part 1C-101 presents part one of a two-part series featuring excerpts from our interview with highly creative and prolific hip hop artist Raggo Zulu Rebel!2015-05-1354 minConscientization 101EP.006: Ezrah Aharone On African SovereigntyIn this discussion with author Ezrah Aharone, we talked about sovereignty, the contradictions of the so-called "Black Lives Matter" movement and recent Selma commemoration, and much more.2015-04-2954 minConscientization 101EP.005: Destroying & Rebuilding with Cyclonious The Natural DisasterConscientization 101 interviews independent UK hip hop artist, Cyclonious The Natural Disaster. We discuss African nationhood and identity, 360 deals imposed by major record labels, and music as a form of social conditioning. Cyclonious also offers his analysis on the sloganeering of “Hands Up Don’t Shoot” and talks about his new project which he says is his best yet (can’t wait for this one!).2015-04-1559 min
Conscientization 101EP.004: Catastrophism – Sasha Lilley – Great Chaos Under Heaven & James Davis – At War with the Future Catastrophism and the RightAs promised, we present the second and final part of our series on the book Catastrophism: The Apocalyptic Politics of Collapse and Rebirth.2015-04-0159 minConscientization 101EP.004: Catastrophism – Sasha Lilley – Great Chaos Under Heaven & James Davis – At War with the Future Catastrophism and the RightAs promised, we present the second and final part of our series on the book Catastrophism: The Apocalyptic Politics of Collapse and Rebirth.2015-04-0159 min
Conscientization 101Catastrophism: The Apocalyptic Politics of Collapse and Rebirth Part 2 of 2As promised, we present the second and final part of our series on the book Catastrophism: The Apocalyptic Politics of Collapse and Rebirth. On this part we have a dialogue with Sasha Lilley and James Davis. Sasha’s contribution to the book is entitled “Great Chaos Under Heaven: Catastrophism and the Left†and James’s piece is entitled “At War with the Future: Catastrophism and the Rightâ€. During this interview we discuss the various tendencies on the left and the right toward the ideology of Catastrophism, imperialism, immigration, the state and what it would take to move past the despair inherent in Catast...2015-04-0159 minConscientization 101EP.003: Catastrophism – Eddie Yuen – The Politics of Failure Have Failed The Environmental Movement and CatastrophismOn this edition of C-101 podcast we sat down with Eddie Yuen to discuss his piece entitled “The Politics of Failure Have Failed: The Environmental Movement and Catastrophism”, in the book in the book Catastrophism: The Apocalyptic Politics of Collapse and Rebirth.2015-03-1858 minConscientization 101EP.002: Opportunities, Obstacles, and Prospects in Venezuela with Leo LamedaOn June 17, 2013 thru June 27, 2013, C-101 editors went to Venezuela to get a firsthand account of Venezuela post Chavez.2015-03-041h 00Conscientization 101Conscientization 101 In Venezuela!Mural at the 4th of February memorial in Caracas, Venezuela. February 4, 1992 is when Comandante Hugo Rafael Chávez FrÃas led a group of soldiers to capture the government for the Venezuelan people. At the time the government was under the corrupt IMF backed leadership of Carlos Andrés Pérez, which was wreaking havoc on people’s ability to survive. Chávez's body lies in state at the 4th of February memorial.
On March 5, 2013 the charismatic and revolutionary president of Venezuela, Hugo Rafael Chávez FrÃas, died seemingly unexpectedly. While it was known that Chávez had undergone ope...2015-03-041h 00Conscientization 101EP.001: A Dialogue with Hip Hop Artist Immortal TechniqueOn this edition of C-101 podcast, we feature an interview we conducted with Immortal Technique.2015-02-1753 min