Aug 15
There has been a long history of contention between Korean business and Black customers and employees. Most famous was Latasha Harlins, Latasha Harlins, a 15-year-old who was fatally shot by 51-year-old Korean store owner Soon Ja Du in 1991. After a scuffle over orange juice, Du killed Harlins as she was walking away. She served no jail …
Aug 08
In this episode of Necessary Blackness Podcast, Rahiem Shabazz sits down with NWasha Edu to discuss Adverse Childhood Experience (ACEs) and how its linked to risky health behaviors, chronic health conditions, low life potential and early death. We also talked about how her Akoma House Initiative is using the synergy of modern day counseling techniques …
Jul 25
In this episode of Necessary Blackness Podcast, Rahiem Shabazz speaks to Born King Allah to discuss “Prison, Power & Persecution” and the 16 victories, in 16 different states, the National Office of Cultural Affairs was able to obtain in its fight to have the Nation of Gods & Earths recognized as a God Centered …
Jun 29
David Banner explains why he doesn’t want to be equal to White people in the award-winning docu-series Elementary Genocide. Available at www.ElementaryGenocide.com
May 31
In this episode of Necessary Blackness Podcast, we talk with journalist, radio personality and host of Civil Rights & Civil Wrong, Marcia Leavy about how Kim Kardashian uses her privilege of whiteness to attack Rapper Rhymefest, while attempting to attach herself to Black Culture. The situation concerning Roseanne Barr referring to the former senior advisor …
Mar 04
I feel honored to be nominated for a Sa-Neter TV Award for my contribution to the world of documentary filmmaking. It goes down July, 7th in NYC. The Sa-Neter TV Awards will celebrate our unwavering warriors, undefeated scholars and the best and brightest among us.
Jan 27
Elementary Genocide III: Academic Holocaust Community Dialogue and Film Screening Saturday, January 27. 3:00 p.m. The Auburn Avenue Research Library in collaboration with Rasha Entertainment Inc., will host a screening of Elementary Genocide III: Academic Holocaust. The latest installment of the Elementary Genocide series, produced by journalist and filmmaker Rahiem Shabazz. This powerful documentary continues …
Nov 08
Necessary Blackness Podcast returns with the ‘Fitted Hat Philosopher’ Rahiem Shabazz and special guest Ebone Gee to talk about the injustice handed down to Meek Mill, whether we are loving our sons and raising our daughter and much more. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Android | Email | Google Podcasts | …
Sep 20
Necessary Blackness Podcast sit down with Jen Nicole to talk about the compelling story of Eccentrich Richardson, who is a poet, writer and cultural-arts programmer in Pompano Beach, Fla., who somehow finds the time to save the world in her spare time. Her “Free on the Inside” program goes inside Florida’s toughest prisons and …
Sep 13
Necessary Blackness Podcast sits down Amelia Cartier to discuss Activism, Volunteerism, The Black Women and DACA. Ms. Cartier works tirelessly to improve the lives of youth and women in Atlanta through sacrifice and contribution. This public servant and community activist, who grew up gang-related in LA, recognizes the importance of standing in the gap and …
