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Säg Jag SvärAMERICA A FALLING EMPIRE - Momodou TaalMomodou is a PhD student in a university in America. He got expelled for participating in Palestine Protests on Campus, we speak about the American empire, its new position on the Russia - Ukraine conflict and Europe's almost non existent role in the peace talks held in Saudi Arabia between Russia and USA.We also spoke a bit about americas use of Sanctions, how it hurts countries and Momodou's impression of visiting Cuba which is currently held under heavy sanctions.We also spoke a bit about the developments in the Sahel Region in Africa...2025-02-2524 min
Guerrilla HistoryAfrican Revolutions and Decolonization (AR&D) - Ep. 1: Introduction w/ Momodou TaalWith this episode of Guerrilla History, we officially launch our long awaited series on African Revolutions and Decolonization! Every other week (between other, non-thematic episodes) for roughly the next year and a half, we will be turning a spotlight on struggles across the African continent, with both case studies as well as more theoretical or conceptual episodes present. We could scarcely ask for a better guest to help us launch this series than our comrade Momodou Taal. In this episode, we discuss the importance of studying African revolutionary history, and what we should be doing with this series. Get excited, we c...2025-01-241h 38
Millennials Are Killing CapitalismThe Perils of Black Liberalism with Too Black & Momodou TaalIn this episode we discuss the role of Black liberalism in the US political landscape, particularly its relationship with the Democratic Party. And how Black liberalism often neglects the interests of the black working poor in service of the ruling class. We contemplate the influence of social media on political discourse and the Black elite’s capturing and commodification of Black cultural expressions in service of empire at the expense of the global working-poor. We touch on Black apathy towards internationalism and passive or active support for imperialism and how this behavior of betraying the interests of the oppressed is...2024-09-062h 09
Blvck Canvas Podcast26. Black British Creatives...Speak Up! (Feat. Momodou Taal)Another week, another round-up of the latest in Palestine, DRC and Sudan with our guest Momodou Taal. But this week, we also draw attention to what ignited radicalism in our politics and this influences how we navigate our daily lives. Plus, we have a few words to say to Black British influencers and creatives.
In the spotlight, Momodou Taal - Ph.D. Student and host of The Malcolm Effect Podcast.
The next National March for Palestine, in Central London, is on Saturday 11th November at 12 pm. Click here for more inf...2023-11-071h 22
True Say With CBJ.#17 True Say With Momodou Mambouray. "I Always Felt Like Spirits Were Walking With Me"In this podcast episode, Cherno and Momodou reunite after a long time and delve into their individual journeys and mindsets. Cherno is captivated by Momodou's experiences, particularly his time in America, which had a profound impact on his life. Momodou shares his post-Covid journey of self-discovery, where he found his purpose in working with medicinal plants. He reflects on the influence of their mothers on their characters and beliefs, as well as his heightened awareness since childhood and spiritual encounters.
Momodou opens up about his family's confusion regarding his exploration of different cultures and religions. He provides...2023-08-081h 32
True in 2True in 2 - 'Full Circle' w/ Momodou N'jie (snippet)Momodou N'jie is an Organizational Architect and International Entrepreneur.
This is a snippet of my conversation with him.
Listen in as Momodou shares a vivid moment of his life.
Full episode air date: May 23, 2023
Connect with us: @Truein2 @AmieDibba
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The Malcolm Effect#85 Liberal identity politics & The class struggle today - Dr. Norman FinkelsteinIn this episode Dr. Norman Finkelstein talk to Annie, Christian, and Momodou about how he sees the class struggle today.
Norman Gary Finkelstein is an American political scientist, activist, former professor, and author. His primary fields of research are the Israeli–Palestinian conflict and the politics of the Holocaust. He is a graduate of Binghamton University and received his Ph.D. in political science at Princeton University.
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Mo TalksEP 11 | Emotional Balance while chasing after your dreamsAs a somewhat continuation from last week, Emotional Balance will be a positive skill to learn as you make your way to your goals. Having a better mindset on how you control and balance your emotions, can help prevent road blocks that might not even be there, you'll find once you've learned more on how to hone this skill, there might be concerns and worries of yours that were just that, concerns while the truth remains different.2023-04-1516 minThe Malcolm Effect#83 Let’s talk about Borders - Harsha WaliaBorders are not just lines on a map. Listen in as Harsha Walia, Deej and I discuss bordering regimes
Harsha Walia is a Canadian activist and writer based in Vancouver, British Columbia. She has been involved with No one is illegal, the February 14 Women's Memorial March Committee, the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre, and several Downtown Eastside housing justice coalitions.[2][3] Walia has been active in migrant justice, Indigenous solidarity, feminist, anti-racist, and anti-capitalist movements for over a decade.[4]
Walia is the author of Undoing Border Imperialism (2013) and Border and Rule: Global Migration, Capitalism, and the Rise of Racist...2023-04-0934 minMo TalksEP 10 | Finding the balance that works for youReflect on what keeps you upright and steady and/or balance? Ex. Faith, Family, Relaxation, Friends
It’s ok for those portions to shift daily; they will rarely be equally tended to on a day-to-day basis.
Boundaries: Work on prioritizing your list of to-dos daily
Never let anyone's urgency throw you completely off balance - it's ok for it to rock the boat but don’t let it sink your ship2023-04-0816 minThe Malcolm Effect#82 An Introduction to Walter Rodney - Musa SpringerMusa Springer joined me for an introduction to Walter Rodney.
Musa Springer is a cultural worker and community organizer, host of the Grounding podcast, and a volunteer with the Walter Rodney Foundation.
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2023-03-3146 minThe Malcolm Effect#81 Some Questions for the African Intellectual - Professor Siba GrovoguiIn this episode, we discuss what are the some of questions the African intellectual should be considering in our current moment.
Grovogui is a professor at Cornell university of international relations theory and law.
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2023-03-1435 minThe Malcolm Effect#80 Islam, Muslims & Modernity - Shaykh Khaled Abou El FadlIn this episode, I discuss with Shaykh Khaled Abou El Fadl about his current activities and how we can re-engage Islam in our time.
Dr. Khaled Abou El Fadl is one of the world’s leading authorities on Shari'ah, Islamic law and Islam, and a prominent scholar in the field of human rights. He is the Omar and Azmeralda Alfi Distinguished Professor of Law at the UCLA School of Law where he teaches International Human Rights; Islamic Jurisprudence; Political Asylum and Refugee Law; The Trafficking of Human Beings: Law and Policy; Political Crimes and Legal Systems...2023-03-0253 minThe Malcolm Effect#79 In Pursuit of Revolutionary Love - Dr. Joy James & DeejIn this episode, we discuss Dr. Joy James' latest publication: In pursuit of revolutionary love with.
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2023-02-1452 minMo TalksEP 9 | LeadershipMaking sure to set boundaries with others so you can have consistent peace, communicating and being honest with them so they know your boundaries. Understand your limits and communicate that. Leadership is a process that is about guiding and teaching not controlling, working together, and understanding each person. Understanding your role and how you can be a leader in it, even if it is outside your comfort zone.2023-02-1223 minMo TalksEP 8 | DirectionlessWe miss the idea of identifying and understanding our confidence level
What takes away from our confidence:
1: Business: Doesn’t give us time to reflect on truly where we are
2: Social Media: Leads us down a path of the endless potential of things we could potentially do
3: Comparison: Takes away from understanding the true gifts that are within you
4: Lack of perspective: You only see part of the picture, blinding you from the future of what could be
How can you combat feeling directionless?
Self Reflection: Listening to your inner self and/or connecting to your faith to build your confidence...2023-02-1214 minThe Malcolm EffectBook Talk: White Enclosure: Racial Capitalism and Coloniality along the Balkan Route - Adem Ferizaj & Piro RexhepiA crossover episode discussing the Balkans from a decolonial perspective.
Piro Rexhepi is a researcher based in London. He holds a PhD in politics and writes about borders, racism, religion, and sexuality. He is the author of “White Enclosures Racial Capitalism and Coloniality along the Balkan Route.” It was published by Duke University Press in December 2022 and is discussed in today’s episode.
Adem Ferizaj is a PhD student at the Centre for Gender Studies at SOAS University of London. His dissertation is an epistemological study of the roles of Muslim-majority populatio...2023-02-091h 10The Malcolm Effect#78 Challenges for Feminism today - Dr. Alison Phipps & DeejIn this episode, we speak to Dr. Alison Phipps regarding some of the challenges for feminism in our current moment.
Alison Phipps is a UK-based scholar, writer, and teacher working in the area of gender, with a specific focus on sexual violence. She is currently a Professor of Sociology at Newcastle University. Her most recent book is called Me, Not You: the trouble with mainstream feminism and is published by Manchester University Press.
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2023-02-0457 minMo TalksEP 7 | Progressing in the Uncomfortable
Identify and/or remember what was the goal that you are striving for
Be honest about what you do and don’t know so you can learn
Just try; even if you get it wrong you are going to figure it out
By trying things out, you start to develop and create your own process to succeed
Share your process with others so you all can work in an easier manner
Consistently work on your process so it turns into something that feels normal
2023-01-2914 minThe Malcolm Effect#77 What is Monopsony Capitalism - Dr. Ashok Kumar & Christian JosephWe spoke to Ashok Kumar around the themes in his book “Monopsony Capitalism”
Ashok Kumar is a Senior Lecturer of Political Economy Birkbeck University.
His most recent book Monopsony Capitalism: Power and Production in the Twilight of the Sweatshop Age (Cambridge University Press) was the winner of the American Sociological Association's 2021 Paul Sweezy Outstanding Book Prize and the 2022 Immanuel Wallerstein Memorial Book Award.
The book demonstrates that the production process under global capitalism is governed by a universal logic that shapes the structural bargaining power of workers.
He’s a member...2023-01-2456 minThe Malcolm Effect#76 Why is Marxism still relevant? - Professor Stephan Hammel & Christian JosephIn this episode we discuss why Marxism in our current moment has a new lease on life?
Stephan Hammel’s work is focused on developing a historical materialist framework for the study of music. His research encompasses the history of Marxist approaches to the subject—both “Western” and “Eastern” variants—as well as the role of music in the communist movement. In addition, he harbors an interest in musical modernism in Latin America, especially as it relates to Left politics. Both agitator and educator, he frequently gives talks on political education. He has delivered papers at Left Forum...2023-01-1148 minThe Malcolm Effect#75 How do we build Socialism in the US? - Dr. Jodi Dean & Annie TeribaIn this episode, we spoke to Professor Jodi Dean regarding what a socialist future would look like. And how we can make steps in advancing to a socialist project in the United States
2022-12-3137 minThe Malcolm Effect#74 The Legacy of Sekou Toure - Professor Siba GrovoguiIn this episode, we discuss the legacy of Guinean's first president and Pan-Africanist Ahmed Sekou Toure.
Grovogui is a professor at Cornell university of international relations theory and law.
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2022-12-1034 minThe Malcolm Effect#73 Introduction to Islamic Liberation Theology - Professor Farid EsackWhat is Islamic Liberation Theology? Listen in as we speak to Professor Farid Esack on how we may utilise Islamic liberation theology in our fight for justice
Farid Esack (born 1955 in Wynberg, Cape Town) is a South African Muslim scholar, writer, and political activist known for his opposition to apartheid, his appointment by Nelson Mandela as a gender equity commissioner, and his work for inter-religious dialogue.
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2022-12-0341 minThe Malcolm Effect#72 Elections, Solidarity & Understanding US History - Dr. Gerald HorneIn this episode we speak to Dr. Gerald Horne on all things elections. He gives us his post-midterm election analysis whilst delving into the utility of elections and much more!
Gerald Horne, is an American historian who currently holds the John J. and Rebecca Moores Chair of History and African American Studies at the University of Houston.
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2022-11-2147 minMo TalksEP 6 | Networking
Practice talking about what you want to do with people you are comfortable with first!
Develop your go-to talking points to clearly articulate your wants and needs
Bring your personality to networking: sports, music, collections, etc.
Find connection points; IE travel, hometown, past job experience
2022-11-2022 minMo TalksEP 5 | All You HaveAll you have, is all you need:
Don’t restrict yourself to a major, or job experience, allow your career to be an expression of who you are and what you love to do
Don’t allow other’s processes to speed up your own, reframe your mind to encourage your inner thoughts and doubts
As you go through different experiences, reflect and write out what you learned and what you liked or disliked about the specific experience
2022-11-1315 minThe Malcolm Effect#71 Let’s talk Film! - Comrade YamiWe're talking film, arts and politics with Comrade Yami
Xtian Osagiede is a Nigerian American artists and filmmaker. He's committed to creating Transgressive Cinema that depicts visceral, emotionally intense experiences.
“Christian, also known as comradeyami on IG”
“Check out HUNTED his debut short film here:
https://vimeo.com/704682201
2022-11-1246 minMo TalksEP 4 | Self Actualization Part 2
Give yourself time to think, listen, and write down to your inner thoughts and ideas
Don’t get down on yourself, learn from the situation and try to move forward
Create with what you have around you even if it doesn’t look like the next person
Build a schedule to find moments for inspiration
Unashamed speak out loud about the big dreams you want to accomplish
2022-11-0612 minMo TalksEP 3 | Self Actualization Part 1Ask yourself these 4 questions:
Who am I? Honestly try to understand who I am currently, it's okay to change. But reflecting on who you are is very important to see what you want in life.
What do I want to do? How does this connect to your curiosity and love for life/things you enjoy doing?
Does it connect to my state of self? After discovering who you are; does your dream connect to who you are/want to become?
What direction do I need to go in? After reflecting on these questions, what direction do I want...2022-10-3015 minThe Malcolm Effect#70 A look at Cedric Robinson’s ’Black Marxism’ - Annie Olaloku-TeribaIn this episode Annie and I discuss Cedric Robinson's Black Marxism. Its rise to prominence, the position it occupies within the academy and what are some critiques?
Annie Olaloku-Teriba is a PhD student based in London, working on legacies of empire and the complex histories of race.
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2022-10-2737 minThe Malcolm Effect#69 The Western Muslim Scholarly class and Their Right Wing Obsession -Yahya BirtI spoke to Yahya Birt regarding his article. We cover why so many Muslim scholars in the West have decided to align themselves with right wing ideologies.
Yahya Birt has published over a dozen peer-reviewed articles on Islam in Britain and co-edited British Secularism and Religion (2016), Islam in Victorian Liverpool (2021) and The Collected Poems of Abdullah Quilliam (2021). In 2022, he published his first poetry collection, Pandemic Pilgrimage. As a research director at the Ayaan Institute in London, he published Ummah at the Margins: The Past, Present, and Future of Muslim Minorities (2022). He is a co-editor of th...2022-10-1751 minMo TalksEP 2 | Manifesting your dreams
Take advantage of the opportunities that you are given even if it's not in your dream career
Aim at your dream career and look at where the job is and understand the job requirements
Find a companion or friend to share your manifestations so you can hold one another accountable
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Mo TalksEP 1 | How to be authentic when transferring your skills
All you have is all you need: Be your authentic self and be you to find a true connection
Analyze the skillset needed for that desired next step or role
Asses the work you do in your different backgrounds to connect to your desired next step or role
Quantify the execution of the role you have done to add to your experience or resume
Comprehend how to articulate how your skills connect to your desired dream career
2022-10-0820 minThe Malcolm Effect#68 Laundering Black Rage Part 2 -Too Black & DeejIn this episode, Deej takes over The Malcolm Effect for part 2 of the discussion with Too Black on his essay, ' Laundering Black Rage'
Article can be found here
Too Black is a poet, traveling and teaching artist, and author fusing historical content, current events, creative practice, and interpersonal interaction on international stages. He is currently the host of the Black Myths Podcast: a podcast debunking the BS said about Black people while also the producer for The Last Dope Intellectual: an unapologetically radical Black web show hosted by Dr. Charisse Burden-S...2022-10-0846 minThe Malcolm Effect#67 Laundering Black Rage Part 1 - Too BlackIn this 2 part episode, we unpack Too Black's recent article, titled 'Laundering Black Rage'.
Too Black is a poet, traveling and teaching artist, and author fusing historical content, current events, creative practice, and interpersonal interaction on international stages. He is currently the host of the Black Myths Podcast: a podcast debunking the BS said about Black people while also the producer for The Last Dope Intellectual: an unapologetically radical Black web show hosted by Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly and Dr. Layla Brown.
Too Black blends critical analysis with biting sarcasm. He has headlined...2022-09-2851 minThe Malcolm Effect#66 In Conversation - Dr. Cornel WestIn this episode we speak to Dr. Cornel West about our current moment and his assessment of where we are today.
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2022-09-1949 minThe Malcolm Effect#65 The Case Against the Sex Trade - IsaIn this episode, Isa puts forwards arguments against the sex trade using a materialist analysis.
Isa is a 20 year old trans woman with a background in socialist organising. Isa is an avid reader who is able to teach complex theory in a digestible manner. Isa was recently involved a worldwide missing persons case that resulted in their abduction.
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2022-09-0241 minThe Malcolm Effect#2 The Crisis UpdateThis segment is a new addition to The Malcolm Effect in which we aim to release a weekly news update in line with the spirit of internationalism
(This episode was recorded on the 26th June 2022)
2022-06-2729 minThe Malcolm Effect#64 The Story of Imperialism in Puerto Rico - Dana LópezIn this episode, Dana takes us through the history and legacy of imperialism in Puerto Rico
Dana López (she, her, ella) 39 years old lives in Aguadilla Puerto Rico with her daughter, partner, and 2 cats. Studying Master of Social Work remotely at Columbia University School of Social Work (Clinical Social Work and Social Welfare Policy)
Dana grew up in several places across what is currently known as the United States racialized and socialized as a "middle class" white woman.
She returned to university as an adult to complete undergraduate work i...2022-06-2234 minThe Malcolm Effect#1 The Crisis UpdateThis segment is a new addition to The Malcolm Effect in which we aim to release a weekly news update in line with the spirit of internationalism
(This episode was recorded on the 10th June 2022)
2022-06-1318 minThe Malcolm Effect#63 A Historical Analysis of Gun Laws in the USA - Dr. Gerald Horne & Christian JosephIn light of recent mass shootings, Professor Gerald Horne takes us through a historical analysis of US gun laws.
Gerald Horne, is an American historian who currently holds the John J. and Rebecca Moores Chair of History and African American Studies at the University of Houston.
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2022-06-0550 minThe Malcolm Effect#62 The Current Culture War and How The Left Should Respond - Dr. Aurelien MondonIn this episode I spoke to Aurelien Mondon regarding how those on the left should, if at all, respond to the current iteration of 'the culture war'
Aurelien Mondon is a Senior Lecturer in politics at the University of Bath. His research focuses predominantly on the impact of racism and populism on liberal democracies and the mainstreaming of far right politics through elite discourse. His first book, The Mainstreaming of the Extreme Right in France and Australia: A Populist Hegemony?, was published in 2013 and he recently co-edited After Charlie Hebdo: Terror, racism and free speech publis...2022-05-2127 minThe Malcolm Effect#61 What is Materialism? And What Does a Black Materialist Politic Sound Like? - Aaron BooeIn this episode, I spoke to Aaron as they broke down what is materialism and why they choose to adopt a materialist politic when thinking about Black liberation.
Aaron Booe is an organizer with the Claudia Jones School for Political Education in Washington, D.C. Currently, they are studying Political Science and Economics at Howard University.
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2022-05-1428 minThe Malcolm Effect#60 Not All Blacks Have Your Back -Too BlackIn this episode, I spoke to the dope Too Black regarding how we should organise and build politically, particularly focusing on what our approach should be towards the Black bourgeoisie
Too Black is a poet, traveling and teaching artist, and author fusing historical content, current events, creative practice, and interpersonal interaction on international stages. He is currently the host of the Black Myths Podcast: a podcast debunking the BS said about Black people while also the producer for The Last Dope Intellectual: an unapologetically radical Black web show hosted by Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly and Dr. Layla...2022-05-0146 minThe Malcolm Effect#59 ”What is Race?” - Professor Alana LentinWe often hear that race is a social construct, however that doesn't actually tell us what race is doing. In this episode Alana Lentin calls us to think of race as a technology of power. Listen in for another amazing episode.
Alana Lentin is Professor of Cultural and Social Analysis at Western Sydney University. She is a Jewish European woman who is a settler on Gadigal land (Sydney, Australia). She works on the critical theorization of race, racism and antiracism. Her latest book is Why Race Still Matters (Polity 2020) and she previously published The Crises o...2022-04-2144 minThe Malcolm Effect#58 A Material Analysis Of Space and Borders - Gregk FoleyBorders are imaginary however, their maintenance requires a series of material policies. Listen in as Gregk unpacks the nature of bordering and what a Marxist analysis of borders and space sounds like
Gregk Foley is an independent researcher based in the UK. His research interests concern the political geographies of border/ing regimes, policing, security and war.
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2022-04-0758 minThe Malcolm Effect#57 A Look At Now - Dr. Gerald Horne & Christian JosephIn this episode I was joined by Dr. Gerald Horne & Christian, as we speak about Black politics today.
Gerald Horne, is an American historian who currently holds the John J. and Rebecca Moores Chair of History and African American Studies at the University of Houston.
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2022-03-1751 minThe Malcolm Effect#56 An Introduction to Decolonial Theory - Dr. Jairo I. FúnezListen in as Dr. Jairo I. Fúnez breakdowns what exactly is decolonial theory and decolonisation.
Jairo I. Fúnez-Flores, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Curriculum Studies at Texas Tech University. His research works at the intersections of sociocultural studies of education, curriculum studies, decolonial theory, and qualitative methodology. He has a particular interest in the ways in which Latin American student movements create alternative pedagogical spaces within and beyond educational institutions. Through critical ethnography his work interprets how student activists construct political identities, knowledges, pedagogies, and practices of resistance that unsettle neoliberal education refo...2022-02-1828 min
SportAfricanaAFCON 2021 Edition : Final Highlights And Review, Gambia Success - With Tunde Koiki and Momodou Bah.Review of the AFCON final.
Super Eagles coaching saga, world cup qualifiers.
Gambia's success at AFCON with Momodou Bah.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adeola--amokomowo/message2022-02-0835 minThe Malcolm Effect#55 Imperialism, Revolution & Our Current Moment -Vijay Prashad & Christian JosephWhat is Imperialism? Is revolution feasible in our current moment? Listen in as Vijay Prashad, Christian Joseph and I think through these questions and more,
Vijay Prashad is an Indian historian, journalist, commentator, and a Marxist intellectual. He is an executive-director of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research and the Chief Editor of LeftWord Books.
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2022-01-3152 minThe Malcolm Effect#54 What is Black Male Studies? - Professor Tommy J. Curry & Annie Teriba*Trigger Warning* Some of the topics discussed here cover sexual violence
Super excited to share this conversation with you all. Listen in as Professor Curry, Annie and I discuss the project of Black Male Studies
Tommy J. Curry is an African American scholar, author and professor of philosophy. As of 2019, he holds a Personal Chair in Africana philosophy and Black male studies at the University of Edinburgh. In 2018, he won an American Book Award for The Man-Not: Race, Class, Genre, and the Dilemmas of Black Manhood
I.G...2022-01-201h 05The Malcolm Effect#53 Black Men, Privilege & Patriarchy - DeejFirst episode of the new year and there’s no better way than to be in conversation with Deej on Black Men, Black Feminism(s), and Gender.
Khadijah Diskin is a PhD Researcher in Psychology. Her research explores the psychosocial dimension of Black students experiences in British higher education, using Lacanian discourse analysis to interrogate the intersubjective convergences of race, coloniality and neoliberalisation.
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2022-01-1235 minThe Malcolm Effect#52 A material analysis of Palestine - Yara ShoufaniYara joins me again on The Malcolm Effect to discuss what a material analysis of Palestine sounds like.
Yara Shoufani is an organizer with the Palestinian Youth Movement in Toronto. She holds a master's in political science, with a research focus on colonisation and gentrification in Occupied Palestine.
Super dope episode! Listen in and share!
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2021-11-1744 minThe Malcolm Effect#51 An Introduction to Gender Studies - Dr. Melyssa HaffafAll things gender! Listen in as Dr. Haffaf takes us through an introduction to gender studies and an explanation of the current debates
Dr. Melyssa Haffaf is the Program Director of the Georgetown University Gender+ Justice Initiative, where she also teaches Women's and Gender Studies courses. She holds a Bachelor Degree in Sociology and Philosophy from the University of Paris IV – La Sorbonne, and a Doctorate in Literary, Cultural and Linguistic Studies with a focus on Gender from the University of Miami. Her dissertation entitled Shifting Masculinities from North Africa examined discourse and literary representations of m...2021-11-0337 minThe Malcolm Effect#50 An Introduction to Political Economy - Dr. Bikrum GillAll things political economy! An introduction to Political Economy with Dr. Gill
This episode gives an introduction to political economy and Marxian economies, we define key terms that we often hear in our circles.
Dr. Gill is currently working on a book manuscript titled “Race, Nature, and Accumulation: A Decolonial Political Ecological Analysis of Land Grabbing.” This book examines the motives and consequences of the post financial crisis phenomenon of large-scale agricultural land grabbing, with a particular focus on the “South-South” case of Indian agricultural companies expanding into the Gambella province of Ethiopia...2021-10-2537 minThe Malcolm Effect#49 Is Islam an anti black religion? - Mustafa BriggsI believe that the discourse that Islam is an anti black religion, is a disingenuous engagement and routinely attempts to remove the revolutionary possibilities that have been found in Islam by figures such as Malcolm. Listen in as my bro Mustafa Briggs responds to the question.
Mustafa Briggs, is a graduate of Arabic and International Relations from the University of Westminster whose dissertation focused on Arabic Literature and Literacy in West Africa. Mustafa started an MA in Translation at SOAS, University of London with a specialisation in Arabic and Islamic Texts, before going onto al-Azhar U...2021-10-141h 01
Self remindersTrading Self ReminderImportant things to remember before trading each day2021-10-0806 minThe Malcolm Effect#48 Cuba, Revolution and The Act of Solidarity - Manolo De La SantosIn this episode, I speak to Manolo about the reality on the ground in Cuba, how we can truly be in solidarity with those who are victims of imperial violence amongst many other topics.
Manolo De Los Santos is Co-Executive Director of The People’s Forum and researcher at Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. He co-edited, most recently, Viviremos: Venezuela vs Hybrid War (LeftWord 2020).
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2021-09-1429 minThe Malcolm Effect#47 A Material Analysis of Race -Annie TeribaWhat is material analysis? And why is it important to take a material analysis to race and understanding blackness? A masterclass on why we must take a material analysis when thinking about the dispossession of black people.
Annie Olaloku-Teriba is an independent researcher based in London, working on legacies of empire and the complex histories of race.
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2021-09-0650 minThe Malcolm Effect#46 Afghanistan; past and present - Justin PodurI was joined by anti-imperialist author, Justin Podur, as he breaks down the situation in Afghanistan today whilst highlighting key historical events that have contributed to the present moment.
Justin Podur is the author (with Joe Emersberger) of Extraordinary Threat: The US Empire, the Media, and 20 Years of Coup Attempts in Venezuela (Monthly Review 2021), of America’s Wars on Democracy in Rwanda and the DR Congo (Palgrave Macmillan 2020) and Haiti’s New Dictatorship (Pluto Press 2012). He has contributed chapters to Empire’s Ally: Canada and the War in Afghanistan (University of Toronto Press 2013) and Real Utopia (AK Pres...2021-08-2346 minThe Malcolm Effect#45 "From Conservatism to Nkrumah" - Tristan GrahamAn engaging conversation with Tristan, a thinker and activist from Jamaica as we speak about the things he is thinking through politically.
Tristan Graham was born on January 15, 2001, in Kingston, Jamaica. He is a Revolutionary Pan-Africanist and young author who specializes in African/African Diaspora history, Philosophy, Gender Studies, and Political Science.
Tristan is a well-read young scholar who has an insatiable yearning for knowledge. He currently divides his time amongst, reading articles/books, university, and his love of sports.
The words of Malcolm X’s - You Can’t Hate...2021-08-161h 01The Malcolm Effect#44 The Global Imprint of Imperialism - Yara ShoufaniWhat is imperialism? Which countries are imperialist? Listen in as I discuss with all things imperialism with Yara
Yara Shoufani is an organizer with the Palestinian Youth Movement in Toronto. She holds a master's in political science, with a research focus on colonisation and gentrification in Occupied Palestine.
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2021-08-0237 minSelf remindersSelf reminder #15 All the motivation i needThis is just motivation and a reminder to myself of how great it would be to pull it off. Me pulling it off depends on my level of focus and commitment each day. Everyday is practice2021-08-0104 minThe Malcolm Effect#43 An Intro to Claudia Jones - Zifeng LiuListen in as Zifeng eloquently and succinctly introduces us to the life of the revolutionary Claudia Jones.
Zifeng Liu is an intellectual historian of the 20th-century Africana world with specializations in Black internationalism, anticolonial thought, and Afro-Asian solidarity. His current project "Redrawing the Balance of Power: Black Left Feminists, Mao’s China, and the Making of an Afro-Asian Political Imaginary" explores how Black leftist women’s understandings of race, class, gender, sexuality, and empire evolved as they sought Afro-Chinese solidarity within often difficult geopolitical contexts. His research has been featured in The Economist and CGTN. And h...2021-07-2528 minThe Malcolm Effect#42 "The Clever Blacks" - Nkazimulo MoyeniIn this weeks episode, I am joined by Nkazi from South Africa in which we discuss the all too often familiar phenomena of the black bourgeoisie/middle class, with a particular focus on the South African post apartheid context.
Nkazimulo Moyeni is a Zulu storyteller who has been blessed with the opportunity to use corporate law, photography and writing as mediums of expressing his narrative. A father and a husband to a loving wife, who ensured that the whole house was silent while we did the podcast, ( it’s important that your listeners know this, or e...2021-07-2147 minSelf remindersThe non negotiable: Improving everydayIt doesn’t matter what life throws at me, I’m committed to myself and my vision. It doesn’t have to happen the way i want. I’m going to put in the work regardless2021-07-1905 minThe Malcolm Effect#41 Let's talk all things politics - Asad DandiaGot to catch up with none other than Asad as we talk all things politics as it pertains to our current moment
Asad Dandia is a Brooklyn-born writer, organizer, and teacher. He recently graduated Columbia University with an MA in Islamic Studies and holds a BS in social work from NYU. He was a co-plaintiff in the historic 'Raza vs City of NY' lawsuit which challenged NYPD surveillance on behalf of Muslim communities and organizations. He writes on modern Islamic thought, radical/labor politics, and post/de-colonial theory. He is co-host of the New Books in...2021-07-1347 minSelf remindersEmbracing the struggle and pushing through. Listen everydayEnjoying pushing through struggles will be key in my success. I’ve seen it work wonders for me in the past, and i have no doubt that it’ll do the same in the future2021-07-0909 minThe Malcolm Effect#40 Let's talk Pan-Africanism - Dr. Layla BrownDr. Layla Brown joins me for another discussion on all things Pan-Africanism. Listen in as we discuss the pan Africanism as defined by Sékou Toure and Kwame Nkrumah, as well the problems with ADOS, Neo-colonialism and much more!
Layla Brown is a member of the All African People’s Revolutionary Party-GC and currently works as an Assistant Professor of Africana Studies at the University of Massachusetts Boston.
Layla earned a PhD in Cultural Anthropology from Duke University in her home state of North Carolina where her research focused on Black racial identity formation in La...2021-07-0650 minSelf remindersThe ideal state of mind. Listen everydayThis is what matters. This right here, prioritized everyday will inevitably lead me to my goal2021-07-0504 minSelf remindersSelf reminder #14 The joy is in the improvementsLet go of the specific timeframe and enjoy turning obstacles into opportunities everyday2021-06-2204 minThe Malcolm Effect#39 What Are Our Sources for Struggle? - Dr. Joy James & Khadijah DiskinIn this episode I speak with Dr. Joy James and Khadijah Diskin in which we talk all things liberation. We spoke on black feminism today, sources of our struggle, how we can develop a language that speaks to the race, class and function dynamics and so much more
Joy James is the Ebenezer Fitch Professor of the Humanities at Williams College.
James is author of: Shadowboxing: Representations of Black Feminist Politics; Transcending the Talented Tenth: Black Leaders and American Intellectuals; Resisting State Violence: Radicalism, Gender and Race in U.S. Culture. Her edited book...2021-06-2045 minSelf remindersSelf reminder #13 The foundation for long term consistent profitabilityAs long as i stay in the present moment, make good trading decisions, stick to my trading edge and manage risk, I’m gonna stay consistent month after month2021-06-2005 minSelf remindersSelf Reminder #12 Main focus= Good decisions, being present and gratefulTake advantage of what shows up in front of me and perform the necessary tasks to the best of my ability2021-06-1905 minSelf remindersSelf reminder #11 Everything is practiceThe way i go about doing everything matters. Practice accepting losses and moving on, practice discipline, detachment, patience and getting back to the right state of mind2021-06-1905 minSelf remindersSelf reminder #10 Discipline and Risk:Reward beats accuracyLosses don’t mean anything as long as I’m discipline and stick to my setup2021-06-1702 minSelf remindersSelf reminder #9 perfection isn’t neededIt’s all about being in the present, and following a good trading process.2021-06-1502 minSelf remindersSelf reminder #8 Higher Self imageListen to it every morning before i trade2021-06-1504 minThe Malcolm Effect#38 How Can The Left Win? -Dr. Aurelien MondonIn this episode, Aurelien and I discuss what the left needs to do to win.
Aurelien Mondon is a Senior Lecturer in politics at the University of Bath. His research focuses predominantly on the impact of racism and populism on liberal democracies and the mainstreaming of far right politics through elite discourse. His first book, The Mainstreaming of the Extreme Right in France and Australia: A Populist Hegemony?, was published in 2013 and he recently co-edited After Charlie Hebdo: Terror, racism and free speech published with Zed. His new book Reactionary democracy: How racism and the p...2021-06-1138 minSelf remindersSelf reminder #7 I am deserving of the path of least resistanceEverything led up to this. It’s my job to take full advantage of this path of least resistance2021-06-0403 minSelf remindersSelf reminder #6 Deserving of my desiresI am worthy of every single desire i have, and I embrace the path of least resistance to get them2021-06-0102 min
The Shaded Youth PodcastStructural Racism, Radical Politics, & Malcolm X's Legacy | Momodou Taal | TSY Ep. 37On this week's episode, we have on Momodou Taal!
Momodou is a self-described "Black Radical," student of the Shari'a, and an aspiring academic. Raised in the UK, he's been passionate about speaking about social injustices and political activism from a young age. After attaining his Bachelor of Laws from University of East Anglia, Momodou set forth to study the traditional Islamic sciences and is currently a student at Al-Azhar mosque and Markaz Imam Malik in Egypt. This week, we discussed the following: the legacy of Malcolm X and his internationalism, structural racism, the disconnect between...2021-06-011h 03The Malcolm Effect#37 Our Present Moment - Professor D. G. KelleyA 3 way conversation with the legendary Robin Kelley. In this episode Christian and I discuss with Robin Kelley on matters related to our present moment and his works.
Born in New York City, Kelley earned his Bachelor's degree from California State University, Long Beach, in 1983. By 1987 he had earned a masters in African history and doctorate in US history from UCLA.[8]
After earning his doctorate, he began his career as an Assistant Professor at Southeastern Massachusetts University, then to Emory University, and the University of Michigan, where he was promoted to Associate Professor with tenure. He later move...2021-05-3057 minSelf remindersSelf reminder #5 Having FaithFaith is absolutely necessary to get to my goal. Having faith in my vision means i am loyal to it and will do all that is necessary and embrace the path of least resistance2021-05-2803 minSelf remindersSelf reminder #4 The StandardThis is my standard, every single day. This is how i approach everything2021-05-2705 minSelf remindersSelf reminder #3The only thing between me and my goals is the time delay2021-05-2403 minSelf remindersSelf reminder #2. What it took to be hereWhenever doubt arises, go back to the basics, keep it simple2021-05-2403 minSelf remindersForecasting the rest of my yearInsha Allah I’ll look back to this and just smile at how right i was2021-05-2406 min
The Scholar and The Student021 - Grounding With The Gambian | Momodou TaalFirst off - it's surreal to think that we have more than 20 eps. Second off, it's even more surreal to have Momodou Taal, an absolutely inspirational figure, on our show.Momodou Taal was born in The Gambia, but grew up in the UK. He completed his LLB from the University of East Anglia before travelling to Egypt to study the Islamic sciences at Al-Azhar Mosque, as well as other seminaries such as Markaz Imam Malik.Currently he is focused on completing his studies before proceeding even further in a field which he is passionate about (we discuss that in...2021-05-091h 13
Boys In The CaveEpisode 77 - Activism, Racism & Malcolm X | Momodou TaalCulture, Anti-Blackness, Maliki Madhab, Music, Nation of Islam We touch on all of this with Momodou Taal. Momodou Taal is a law graduate, and after attaining his LLB from the University of East Anglia, began studying Islamic jurisprudence and other preliminary Islamic sciences full time at the prestigious Al-Azhar in Egypt. Whilst also having studied Sharia at Al-Azhar mosque, covering Maliki Fiqh, Hadith sciences, Logic, Arabic Grammar etc., Momodou has also founded the Muslim Millennials and Kultural Renaissance initiatives, which aims to be the main creative platform, raising the level of discussion amongst y...2020-10-242h 10
SportAfricanaMomodou Bah BBC Writer,The Gambia : Football Conversation
Tributes to Gambian Football Legend Alhaji Momodou Njie - Biri Biri
Issues With Football Development in The Gambia
Gambian's International Making Waves In European Clubs
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The Middle West PodcastEpisode 40 - Momodou Taal - Racism & IslamIn this episode, we are joined by Momodou Taal, an activist and Islamic law student, we discuss his experiences with racism in the British Muslim community, racism in the UK and the US, and how to reconcile racially problematic passages in medieval texts.
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GameballMomodou MbyeIn this episode, I interview Momodou Mbye who is a defensive back from Rhode Island University. Momodou and I discuss his college career, the NFL Draft Process, and much more. Mbye is coming off of an incredible senior season where he had 67 tackles and 5 interceptions. Mbye is a name to keep an eye out throughout the Draft.2020-04-1820 min
Inside the Hashes Exclusive Player InterviewsAn Inside the Hashes Exclusive Interview with Rhode Island DB Momodou MbayeTom Stone's Exclusive Interview with Rhode Island DB Momodou Mbaye2020-04-1009 min
All Access Football Podcast Network2020 NFL Draft Prospect Spotlight: Momodou Mbye, DB, Rhode IslandWith experience at both cornerback and safety during his Rhode Island career, Momodou Mbye ended his career with a bang in 2019, recorded 67 tackles and 5 interceptions. With his Rams career coming to an end, Mbye now has his eyes set to proving his worth to a professional team. He sits down with Ryan Roberts to discuss his career, some favorite moments and outlook into the future.2020-04-0400 min
NFL Draft Blast - The Show To Know Before They Go Pro2020 NFL Draft Profile: Momodou Mbye, DB, Rhode IslandIt remains the staple audio alternative for NFL personnel to know potential prospects.
Go-one-on-one with Rhode Island standout Momodou Mbye on the College2Pro Players Platform Show. It is the show to know before they go pro, because College2Pro.com has been featuring NFL Draft Prospects for over a decade.
Professional scouting (CFL), working in conjunction with collegiate all-star games (Texas vs. The Nation, Gridiron Showcase), no other platform combined with experience allows future NFL stars to reveal their identity to the world-wide listening audience.
In depth analysis, allows listeners that includes NFL Scouts and GMs to know the pros...2020-03-2716 min
Seereer PodcastCosaan Seereer : Exclusive interview with Alhaji Momodou Marr and Fara Lam Saar by The Seereer Resource Centre and Seereer RadioIn December 2015, the Seereer Resource Centre in collaboration with our radio station (Seereer Radio) sent its research team to several parts of Seereer country to interview some notable and knowledgeable Seereer elders, historians / scholars on matters relating to Seereer religion, history and culture, so that we can document and preserve this before it is too late. This team was headed by Tamsier Joof and Demba Sene.
This is the interview they conducted with Alhaji Momodou Marr and Fara Lam Saar in Kahone, Saluum, Senegal. The Kingdom of Saluum was one of the Seereer precolonial kingdoms and Kahone was its capital.
Date of...2016-03-253h 15