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Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS5, E4: Can't Wait to Be KingWes, Sensae, Titus, Robert, and Raphael pay tribute to the fathers and father figures in their lives in this commemorative Father's Day episode.
2024-06-1241 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS5, E3: UmojaIn this bonus Mother's Day episode, co-hosts Raphael, Robert, and Sensae, joined by Miracle, a young man interested in joining Ujamaa Place for its umoja (Swahili word for unity), pay tribute to the most influential women in their lives.
2024-05-1221 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS5, E2: Movement Is KeyHosts Wes, Julio, and Sensae discuss the importance of mind and body wellness with guest, Julies Yancey, Wellness + Training Coach at Ujamaa Place.
2024-05-0332 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS5, E1: IntroA feel-good sketch on life, music, society, and culture for young men of color in the Twin Cities by Ujamaa Men Wesley, Julio, Titus, Sensae and Raphael.
2024-04-1825 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS4, E4: Producer's DreamBrother Ra and Manny are in OMG Studio B having a conversation with ABMS Producer Monique Linder about what it meant to take part in the studios grand opening celebration and to be recording A Black Man's Sketch in a professional podcast studio.
2024-02-0825 minUjamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS4, E3: Corporate Compassion
Ujamaa Men are joined by Board Secretary, Associate Chief IP Counsel at 3M, Eric Levinson, for an impromptu conversation on corporate social responsibility, from the organization’s night-out at Can Can Wonderland (Nov. 30, 2023).
2023-12-1817 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS4, E2: Truth & ReckoningJoe C. shares about his transformative experience going to Ghana and South Africa with the Ujamaa Place delegation on the Truth & Reckoning Tour from October 6 - 21, 2023.
About Ujamaa Place
Ujamaa Place provides holistic transformation opportunities for young Black men experiencing inequity at the intersection of race and poverty and helps them achieve brotherhood, stability and personal success.
Learn more at: ujamaaplace.org
2023-11-2121 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS4, E1: Andre Cymone: Music x ActivismUjamaa Men Antino, Wes, Joe, Ky, Maurice and Monique (ABMS Producer) are joined in-studio by singer/songwriter/producer + co-founder of the Minneapolis Sound, Andre Cymone, for an inspiring conversation on a successful music career that is equal parts social activism.
To learn more about Ujamaa Place, go to: https://ujamaaplace.org/
An OMG Studios production. 2023
2023-10-0359 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS3, E8: Wrap up: Growth!In this bonus wrap-up episode, Antino, J. Cole and Wes look back at their favorite moments from Season 3.
Learn more about Ujamaa Place at: https://ujamaaplace.org Listen to A Black Man’s Sketch everywhere you listen to podcasts.
Executive Producer: Monique Linder | Produced by: OMG Studios
2023-08-1221 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS3, E7: Meet New CEO Chris CrutchfieldNew CEO Chris Crutchfield joins hosts J. Cole, Antino, Wes and Maurice to discuss his vision for the organization and his dream that the next CEO be a Ujamaa Man.
Learn more about Ujamaa Place at: https://ujamaaplace.org
Listen to A Black Man's Sketch everywhere you listen to podcasts.
Executive Producer: Monique Linder | Produced by: OMG Studios
2023-05-3124 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS3, E6: Can’t Put a Price on FreedomUnderground vs. mainstream music? Ujamaa Men J. Cole, Maurice, Antino, Kylan and Wes weigh the pros and cons of a $20+ billion industry, in which artists in record numbers are choosing not to go the major label route in order to retain creative control.
About Ujamaa Place
Ujamaa Place provides holistic transformation opportunities for young Black men experiencing inequity at the intersection of race and poverty and helps them achieve brotherhood, stability and personal success.
A Black Man's Sketch is a social enterprise under the Ujamaa Place Theory of Transformation Employment training and development...2023-05-1524 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS3, E5: Knowledge is PowerUjamaa Men Bryant, Antino, Wes, Kylan, and Joe share their personal experiences with the education system in various cities across the US, and discuss ways to improve outcomes for Black students.
A Black Man's Sketch is available everywhere you listen to podcasts.
Executive Producer: Monique Linder, OMG Studios
Learn more about Ujamaa Place: https://ujamaaplace.org/
2023-04-1024 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS3, E4: Post Traumatic Slave SyndromeUjamaa Men Bryant, Antino, Kylan, Wes and Maurice deconstruct post traumatic slave syndrome and discuss ways to move beyond it.
Listen to A Black Man's Sketch everywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about Ujamaa Place at: https://ujamaaplace.org/.
2023-04-0527 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS3, E3: Fatherhood with Guy Bowling of The Father ProjectA Black Man's Sketch Season 3, Episode 3: “FATHERHOOD”
Ujamaa Place brothers Bryant, Maurice, Kaylan, Antino, Julio and Wes discuss “Fatherhood” with Guy Bowling, Senior Manager of THE FATHER Project About Guy Bowling Guy Bowling is the Senior Manager of the FATHER Project, a program of Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota. In that role, he has overseen the successful implementation of 3 federally funded grants. Including a five-year $2.5 million annual grant project in 2012 funded through the federal Department of Health and Human Services, through the Office of Family Assistance (OFA). His specific area of focus is working with low-income, non-custodial, never married...2023-03-0641 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS3, E2: Community Harm Reduction - BHM EditionA Black Man’s Sketch podcast is brought you in part by Shared Influence.
Season 3, Episode 2: “COMMUNITY HARM REDUCTION”
Ujamaa Place brothers Bryant, Maurice, Kaylan, Antino, Julio and Wes discuss ways to reduce drugs and violence in all forms plaguing the community. They also share what Black History Month means to them.
This episode is dedicated to the loving memory of all our Ujamaa brothers lost to violence. Rest in power.
Music credits:
“On A Mission” by Ujamaa Music Group
“Young, Gift and Black” by Nina Simone performed by Tho...2023-02-1839 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchA Minute in Black History (Replay)Recorded in 2018, A Minute In Black History was produced to honor Black History leaders, voiced by leaders in the community.
This year's Commemorate Black History & Culture theme of cultivating the BELOVED COMMUNITY is supported by Ujamaa Place, Saint Paul Public Library, MN Humanities Center and Public Art Saint, in partnership with The City of Saint Paul, MN Arts Council, Young Rembrandts and produced by OMG Studios.
For more information, go to: https://ujamaaplace.org/commemorate-black-history-culture/
Community Leaders:
Monique Linder, Booker T. Washington (founder/CEO OMG Media Solutions)
Otis Zanders...2023-01-3106 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS3, E1: Addiction with Wellness Coach Rashad HameedA Black Man’s Sketch Season 3, Episode 1 “ADDICTION” with special guest Rashad Hameed, Ujamaa Place Wellness
Coach Guest Bio: Rashad is a native of Harlem, New York and a recovering addict in long term sobriety. He has served the Twin Cities and surrounding areas for more than 30 years through his work as a Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LADC) and Manager in a culturally based treatment organization (African-American Family Services) and as a Supervisor in Adult and Juvenile Probation in Dakota and Ramsey counties respectively. Rashad holds a BA and a Master’s Degree in Organizational Management & Communications from Con...2023-01-3024 min
Where My Killa Tape At?Ep 147 The Late Kwanzaa Holiday SpecialMan I am so late with this.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Part of this was recorded in December and the 2nd half in January.
In March I shall turn 50! So I touch on that a little. I do discuss the Kwanzaa principle of Ujamaa.
I have a book review on “The 5 Principles” by Stic of Dead Prez. I do a short review of Star Wars Andor. Of course I have to talk about resolutions.
ENJOY
HAPPY NEW YEAR !
The website is up, PARTY PEOPLE! :
http...2023-01-0324 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS2, E9: Reflecting on Otis Zanders’ Career of Service with Commr. HarringtonA Black Man's Sketch Season 2, Episode 9
Reflections on Otis Zanders' Retirement with Commissioner of Public Safety John Harrington
About Commissioner John Harrington
John Harrington was appointed commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety by Gov. Tim Walz in January 2019. Prior to his appointment, Harrington served as the Metro Transit Chief of Police for the Twin Cities area, overseeing significant growth of the agency and increasing diversity of the department from 5 to 50 percent. In 1977, Harrington began at the St. Paul Police Department as a patrol officer, working his way up the chain of c...2022-12-1116 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS2, E8: Vote Like Your Life Matters with Doris CrenshawGuest Bio: A Senior Grassroots Coordinator for Sphere, Senior Consultant to Alabama Power Company, and Founder/CEO of The Southern Youth Leadership Development Institute, Doris Dozier Crenshaw has over 60 years of community activist experience.
In 1955, at the age of 12, Doris served as vice president of the NAACP Youth Council, when Mrs. Rosa Parks was advisor to the Youth Council. After completing her degree at Clark College, she continued her community outreach in Chicago with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the Open Housing Campaign.
Doris began her professional career as Southern Field Representative for the Na...2022-11-0327 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS2, E7: Meet Interim CEO Michael BeltonA Black Man's Sketch Season 2, Episode 7: Meet Interim CEO Michael Belton
Guest Bio
Belton has been a tireless advocate for the total elimination of racial and ethnic disparities and disproportions in Minnesota’s justice systems. He has encouraged focused-attention on creating culturally-rooted responses to youth of color, especially African American males.
Learn more about Ujamaa Place at: https://ujamaaplace.org.
2022-10-2626 minUjamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS2, E6: Honoring Otis Zanders LIVE @ EJI, Montgomery, ALUjamaa Place traveled to the deep South on its second annual Ujamaanomics Civil Rights Research Experience, confronting the history of slavery in America and the disparities that remain in place today. UCRRE 2022 explored “The Economics of Slavery and Lynching,” and how this history systemically perpetuates poverty and connects us to the present-day lynchings of George Floyd and Philando Castile, while navigating an economic system built on inequality that continues its linkage to the Transatlantic slave trade.
Ujamaa Men Mayo, Bryant and Royce host this episode honoring Otis Zanders at a special retirement luncheon at Equal Justice Initiative's Legacy...2022-09-3034 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS2, E5: Power Hour with Judith RagirZen Priest, Ujamaa Place board member Judith Ragir wrote a book titled “Untangling Karma," where she wrote about traveling to Africa with Ujamaa Place in 2017. Judith tells the story of Melissa and the black women that raised her, where she found her connection with Black culture and where she found love, soul and acceptance. Her book pays tribute to the women who raised her in a beautiful way.
2022-09-211h 02
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS2, E4: Transformation from the Heart with CyrusUjamaa Man Cyrus speaks openly about the pain, suffering, hope and determination during his transformation journey from Wisconsin to Minnesota and what it means to be the first in his family to get a 4-year degree in Communications from Augsburg College.
Listen to more episodes at: https://ujamaaplace.org/abms-podcast/ and get involved in transforming the lives of the most marginalized population in society.
2022-08-2608 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS2, E3: Transformation with KavonKavon takes us through his journey of transformation that started in 2019, from homeless and connected to the criminal justice system and his determination to turn his life around motivated by his love for his children and himself. Kavon discovered self love embracing the programs, coaches and love poured into him at Ujamaa Place. Kavon was recently promoted to management with his current employer PepsiCo.
2022-07-2017 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS2, E2: Juneteenth Commemorative EpisodeA celebration of African American history, music, art and literature, featuring a special tribute to George Floyd and Philando Castile by Ta-coumba T. Aiken and Seitu Jones. Juneteenth Commemoration 2022 is in partnership with The City of St. Paul, Saint Paul Public Library, MN Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, Ujamaa Place and OMG Studios.
Learn more at: https://ujamaaplace.org/juneteenth-2022/
An OMG Studios production. All rights reserved.
2022-06-1934 min
The Boogie Down with Binky Griptite (KZMO HD)LIVE at The KZMOVERSE! 04.02.22KZMOHD The Boogie Down with Binky Griptite
S1 E1: LIVE AT THE KZMOVERSE! 04.02.22
Playlist
8:00pm brought to you by MN Humanities Center (mnhum.org)
Partyman - Prince - 45
What Happened To the Feeling – Lou Ragland
Wake Up - Lee Fields
Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get - The Dramatics
Heads Or Tails - Doug Shorts
Midtown - The Suffers
The Sly, Slick & The Wicked - The Lost Generation
Walk With Me - Liam Bailey
Sweet Sticky Thing - Ohio Players
Living In The Footsteps Of Another Man - The Chi-Lites
Switch No 1 - Who...2022-04-032h 59
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS2, E1: Commemorate Black History & Culture with Dr. Bernard LafayetteA Black Man's Sketch podcast hosted by Ujamaa Place CEO Otis Zanders, featuring Dr. Bernard Lafayette, author of "In Peace and Freedom." ABMS S2, E1 starts with a Black History Commemoration reflection from Ujamaa Man Cedric and Coaches Darnell and Andre on "What gives them hope today?," followed by a discussion about voting rights with Kevin Lindsey, CEO of MN Humanities Center.
Special guests' bios:
Dr. Bernard Lafayette
Today’s special guest, Dr. Bernard Lafayette has led a life of service by putting his own life on the life to uphold the values and...2022-01-301h 00
Where My Killa Tape At?Ep 134 The Kwanzaa Special 2021Ep 134 The Kwanzaa Special 2021
Here it is! The last episode of 2021! It was a rough year and I am trying to spread good vibes but alas, we are in a pandemic. I go over:
The Kwanzaa Principle of Ujamaa
The Three things I learned from the Pandemic
review of Nas' Magic
spoiler free review of Spider Man: No Way Home
Enjoy!
Please stay inside, get vaxxed, and stay masked up.
Stay safe and love on your loved ones.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
The website is up, PARTY PEOPLE! :2021-12-3028 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS1, E24: Virtual Celebration & Awards 2021A message of gratitude from Ujamaa Place CEO Otis Zanders,
Welcome to our Virtual Celebration & Awards 2021. Wow! Can you believe we’re just days away from the start of a new year. I don’t know about you, but it has me excited about new opportunities for learning, understanding, growing, and most importantly loving. Challenges were abundant in 2021, but the strides we made were greater.
Bear with me while I reflect on how far we’ve come…
I, for one, experienced some personal health challenges in 2021. While I was out on medical leave, the staff at Ujamaa...2021-12-2845 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS1, E23: Ujamaanomics - Black Women Bear Witnesswith special guests Kimberly Helm and Nikki Beasley
Kimberly Helm is the Ujamaanomics Cultural Financial Literacy instructor at Ujamaa Place. Nikki Beasley is the Housing / Policy Director at YWCA St. Paul.
This episode centers around Day 2 of the Ujamaanomics Civil Rights Experience in Selma, Alabama, where Ujamaa men participated in The Middle Passage and Willie Lynching Training of a Slave experience, under the leadership of Ms. Afriye Wekandodis founder of “By The River Center for Humanity.”
Kimberly and Nikki talk about bearing witness to the impact of experiencing the pain of our ancestors, and how it impacted...2021-07-0322 min
Hear 2 House UHear 2 House U - Drums Radio June 22 2021Truth (Afro Deep Remix) - Sipho Ngubane, Deepconsoul, Ras Vadah - Soulful Sentiments Records
Xxikiwawa (feat. Pholoso & DJ Khosto) - Black Motion, DJ Fortee & Lady Du - Spirit Motion
Thixo Wami (Original Mix) - Candy Man, Nontuthu - PLANET MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT Pty(Ltd)
Phakama (feat. Dj Sox & Ivan Micasa) – Zameka - Bounce Ideas
Malome (feat. Tebza DA Guitar) - Afro Brotherz –
N12 (feat. Afro Brotherz) - Prince Kaybee – LowKey Records
Take Me Away (Original Mix) - Black Major & Soulic M, Lihle - InQfive Music
I'm Sorry Mercy (Dj Stherra Remix) – Roque, Ms Dippy - DeepHo...2021-06-242h 02
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS1, E22: Ujamaanomics - Confronting Slavery and LynchingUjamaa Place coach, men, staff and its Twin Cities Communities of Practice (TCCoP) partners traveled south on a Ujamaanomics Civil Rights Research Experience confronting our nation's history of slavery and lynching in America.
The conversation explores how this history systemically perpetuates poverty and is linked to the present-day lynchings of Mr. George Floyd and Philando Castile.
Special guests:
Captain Charles Alphin, DTK Tours
Twin Cities Communities of Practice Partners: YWCA Saint Paul, PPL and Cultural Wellness Center
2021-06-1455 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS1, E21: The State v. Derek Chauvin Pt. IVA Black Man's Sketch The State v. Derek Chauvin | The Verdict, is the final episode of a special 4-part series covering the trial of the century.
Episode 21 begins with the audio statement that Ujamaa Place CEO Otis Zanders released after Judge Cahill read the verdict convicting former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin on all three counts of murder: second degree murder, third degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Mr. Zanders' statement is followed by a discussion with Ujamaa men Ryan Delaney and Cedric Smith reflecting on their feelings after hearing the verdict and what does moving forward look like fo...2021-04-2426 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS1, E20: The State v. Derek Chauvin Pt. IIIMonday, April 19th, jurors in The State v. Derek Chauvin trial will hear closing arguments from the prosecution and the defense, while the world awaits the verdict.
Ujamaa Wellness coach Darnell leads this week's update with two Ujamaa Men, Cedric Smith and "OJ" Anderson, joined by Housing coach Gary-El and CEO Otis Zanders.
2021-04-1737 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS1, E19: The State v. Derek Chauvin Pt. IIUjamaa Place CEO Otis Zanders welcomes special guest community leader Melvin Whitfield Carter Jr. who served as a Saint Paul Police Officer for twenty-eight years. Mr. Carter is the Founder/Executive Director of "Save Our Sons" and is also well-known as the father of the Mayor of Saint Paul and the husband of distinguished Chair of the Ramsey County Commissioners, and father to three amazingly strong, intelligent trailblazing daughters.
We are joined by Ujamaa Men Cedric Smith and Ryan Delaney and Ujamaa Coaches Darnell Baker and Kenneth Gary El, who engage with Mr. Carter about the extraordinary testimony th...2021-04-1044 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS1, E18: The State v. Derek Chauvin Pt. IThe world remains on edge questioning whether the current justice system can achieve Justice for George Floyd by convicting the police officers responsible for his death.
The inequalities that have existed for Black people in the U.S. for over 400 years reached a boiling point in the wake of the killing of George Floyd. The world witnessed Mr. Floyd plead for his life while Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, pressed his knee into Mr. Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes.
Mr. Floyd’s death made the world stop and take a serious look at racia...2021-04-0342 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS1, E17: Criminal Justice Advocacy with Judge StephensonJudge Stephenson Bio:
Education:
J.D., William Mitchell College of Law, 1985
B.A., St. Mary’s College, 1980
Judge Stephenson was instrumental in establishing the John School Program, a program whose aim is to reduce prostitution-related crime; offenders are required to pay for their participation in the program and the proceeds are used to assist former prostitutes in remaining out of the life of prostitution and to assist them in finding stable housing.
Judge Stephenson was involved in establishing St. Paul’s Community Court, a program which more assertively handles cases involving “quality of life” (neighborhood nuisance) offenses with an emphasis on c...2021-02-2226 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS1, E16: Smallest Freedom Fighter with Sheyann Webb-ChristburgToday’s episode, sponsored by Saint Paul Public Library will take us to Selma, Alabama, where 8-year old Sheyann Webb’s encounter with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. shaped her life as a Civil Rights leaders by becoming the “Smallest Freedom Fighter” and co-author of the book Selma Lord Selma, which was released as a Disney movie in 1999.
Guest Bio:
Ms. Sheyann Webb was born on February 17, 1956 in Selma, Alabama. She grew up from a poor family of eight children in George Washington Carver Projects. She is a voice for justice, equality and self-achievement. Ms. Webb is also known...2021-02-1519 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS1, E15: African American History TimelineGuest Bio:
Rev. Dr. Earl F. Miller The Reverend Doctor Earl Fredrick Miller, Sr., was born in Jackson, Mississippi and has been married forty-seven (47) years to Eunice Miller. From this union they are the parents of three (3) children and have nine (9) grandchildren. Pastor Miller is a distinguished, widely traveled, and respected preacher, scholar, teacher and community leader. Education & Training: Bachelor of Music, Jackson State University | Master of Music Education, University of Illinois-Graduate School of Music | Master of Divinity, Virginia Union University-School of Theology | Doctor of Ministry, Union Theological Seminary Current & Former Pastorate: Senior Pastor, Progressive Baptist Church, St. Paul, Min...2021-02-0823 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS1, E14: The Cultural Value of Education with Mary K. Boyd - BHM EditionThe first episode of four commemorating Black History & Culture hosted by Ujamaa Place CEO Otis Zanders, feature community leaders covering issues that impact the quality of life in the African American community. Community leader Mary K. Boyd, Founder/CEO of MKB & Associates discuss the cultural value of education.
Guest Bio:
Mary K. Murray Boyd is President and CEO of MKB & Associates, Inc., an education and human services consulting business. Ms. Boyd has extensive experience in management, leadership, communications and coalition building, serving in a variety of roles professionally and in the Saint Paul community.
She hel...2021-02-0122 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS1, E13: Ujamaa Music Group - On A MissionA Black Man's Sketch podcast interview with Ujamaa Music Group
No stranger to adversity, the pandemic inspired the men in Ujamaa’s Music Therapy program to start their very own music group, Ujamaa Music Group (UMG). Finding music to be a cathartic way to tell their stories, UMG went to work on their first single, “On A Mission”, which debuts January 25, 2021
Ujamaa Music Group “On A Mission” Single Release
Available on all digital music platforms (iTunes, Spotify, Twitch, Pandora, Tidal, iHeartRadio, YouTube, Amazon, Apple Music, Deezer . . . )
“On A Mission” with Bayo, Young Light, Ju$$ Lyfe & Se...2021-01-2222 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS1, E12: 10th Anniversary Celebration & Awards 2020#Ujamaa10Forward #TheoryofTransformation #UjamaaPlace
It is a great honor to celebrate all Ujamaa men, their families and the beloved communities we serve. May we continue to unite as a community to love and take care of one another in the spirit of our ancestors that came before us.
The 10-year anniversary celebrations began in January. However, the scheduled in-person festivities were postponed in light of COVID-19 and the awakening of racial injustice, until we gathered safely in August for a drive-in tribute to the honorable Congressman John Lewis and pre- screening of his film Good Trouble. Since th...2021-01-0331 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS1, E11: COVID-19 Impact Pt. IIMs. Fredison volunteered at Ujamaa Place from the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship program, which provides a year of professional enrichment in the United States for experienced professionals from designated countries throughout the world. Fellows are selected based on their potential for leadership and their commitment to public service in either the public or private sector.
Ms. Fredison is a prison social worker in her country of Suriname, near Brazil in South American. In this episode Mr. Fredison shares her experience working with Ujamaa staff and participants, along with unexpected crisis events, COVID-19 and the murder of George Floyd. Be...2020-07-2014 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS1, E10: COVID-19 Impact Pt. IUjamaa Place re-opens its doors to men to program on-site after the pandemic shutdown on March 23rd. A Black Man's Sketch Ep. 10 with Ujamaa Program Director, Faith Lofton and Behavior Health Coach, Darnell Baker check in with Ujamaa Man Harry.2020-07-161h 05
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS1, E9: I Can’t Breathe
Honoring the life and legacy of Brother George Floyd
Ujamaa Men are struggling to face another attack on their manhood, heritage, culture and trauma that was triggered from watching a brother die at the hands of a white police officer. The murder of George Floyd triggered anger, trauma and fear in the lives of men who are often forced face down on the ground with a knee on their neck by a person whose oath is to protect citizens. This is the reason Ujamaa men run from police.
In Episode 9 of “A Black Man’s Sketch,” Ujamaa brother D...2020-05-2938 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS1, E8: GrowthUjamaa coach Gary-EL talks to the men about understanding the true meaning of "Growth."2020-03-1807 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS1, E7: Music Therapy with Kirk A. Johnson - LIVE @ The DakotaGuest Bio:
Kirk A. Johnson, KAJ Productions
Drummer, Percussionist, Producer, Performer and Dancer
As an active member of PRN Productions / Paisley Park Studios since the late 80’s, Kirk has been involved in almost all aspects of Prince’s musical journey from 1984 to the present. Starting as a dancer and choreographer in Purple Rain, various videos for Prince & The New Power Generation, Kirk soon moved over to the production side in 1993. During this time, he also created his own record label “Kitchen Records, in which to record his own music and artists such as TKO, Walter Chancellor, Jr., BKS and...2020-03-0416 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS1, E6: Commemorate Black History & Culture Day 2020Ujamaa Place invited the community to "Commemorate Black History & Culture Day" at the George Latimer Library in partnership with Saint Paul Public Library in celebration of its 10 years of service to its men and the community.
Celebrate Black History & Culture Exhibit 2020 Program
*Program subject to change without notice.
12:00noon- 12:30 Welcome / Introduction
12:30am - 2:00pm
Author's Loft + Music & Art Exhibition
Local Black authors will be featured. Authors will autograph all books purchased.
"Hope in the Struggle" by Dr. Josie R. Johnson Publisher: University of Minnesota Press
"Towards An African Education" by Professor Mah...2020-02-281h 14
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS1, E5: Black Love
Hear Ujamaa coach Gary-El talk about "Black Love" with Ujamaa men Trevor and Trea. 2020-02-1637 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS1, E4: Angel Alphabet with Aisha WadudA Black Man's Sketch Episode 4:
Ujamaa men Trevor, Trea and Hassan go on a journey of discovery with energy healer Aisha Wadud. Get ready to be touched by an angel!
“A Black Man’s Sketch is a podcast produced at Ujamaa Place in celebration of its 10 years of service to its men and the community. The podcast features Ujamaa men, who talk about the things they see in life in a comedic way that will make you laugh, cry and think about the way you look at Black men.”
A new podcast will be posted weekly...2020-02-1131 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS1, E3: Get Out and Vote - BHM EditionUjamaa men talked to community leaders, Philando Castile Relief Foundation President, Valerie Castile and Ujamaa Place President/CEO Otis Zanders about the importance of exercising the right to vote for all elected officials. #Ujamaa10Forward @ABlackMansSketch2020-02-0530 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS1, E2: Remembering Kobe BryantUjamaa Men Trea, Trevor and Hassan never thought they would be honoring the life and legacy of the #BlackMamba, Kobe Bryant on “A Black Man’s Sketch.”
Kobe and his wife Vanessa cared about advocating for equal opportunity and devoted his life to making the world a better place. The Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Family Foundation helps thousands of families domestically and globally with financial support and encourages young people to stay active in sports according to information found on their website at www.kvbff.org.
“A Black Man’s Sketch is a podcast produced at Ujamaa Place in...2020-01-2912 min
Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s SketchS1, E1: Club SabathaniUjamaa brothers talk about their inspiration for creating a show about their experiences as a Black Man and cultural stories that will make you laugh and cry. Their comedic way of sharing the stories will provide light in a loving way, while giving you an understanding of life in their shoes.
A new podcast will be posted weekly. Listen everywhere you listen to podcasts.
Produced by: OMG Digital Media 2020-01-2220 min
Nassoro Habib Mbwana8.@ African socialism, its features, varieties and factors for the collapse in 1980sOn its background, African socialism was introduced after the gaining of independence from the colonial masters in 1960s and 1980s. With a varieties and philosophies of African Socialism i.e. consciencism in Ghana, Negritude in Senegal, Authentism in Congo-Zaire, Humanism in Zambia, Ujamaa Familyhood in Tanzania and Common Man's Charter by Milton Obote in Uganda.
It had been believed that African socialism was present before the coming of white colonialism. The late Pres. Nyerere, Dr. Nkrumah and others had a belief that Africans were traditionally socialists before the coming of European colonial exploitation. So, it was a task for the...2019-02-0836 min
The History HourTanzania's UjamaaSocialism in Tanzania, the man who assassinated the Dominican dictator Rafael Trujillo, the crash of the Soviet supersonic jet Concordski, 20 years to build a road and Date Rape(Photo: Tanzanian women cultivating the soil. Credit: AFP/Getty Images)2016-06-0450 min