In this episode of Necessary Blackness Podcast, Rahiem Shabazz sits down with special guest, Tarik Edmonson to talk about the uphill battle in getting “Urban Air Freshener” into a national distribution chain and linking up with Ed Hardy only to be left out the deal. Not one to be discouraged or dismayed by their underhand …
May 02 2018
Necessary Blackness Ep. 56 – America’s Favorite Dad vs America’s Favorite Rapist
In this episode of Necessary Blackness Podcast, we discuss the guilty verdict of Bill Cosby and how the guilty verdict is more about dismantling his legacy then it is about the rape charges. The Bill Cosby verdict is warfare by legal means. Cosby had money, but he didn’t have power. White supremacy has arbitrary power …
Apr 23 2018
Necessary Blackness Podcast Ep. 54 – Community Building & Boycotting Starbucks
In this episode of Necessary Blackness Podcast we talk with community activist Kalonji Changa to discuss the community building and the recent fiasco with Starbucks and whether boycotting is the only alternative. Subscribe to Necessary Blackness Podcast Youtube Page & Don’t Miss Another Episode Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts …
Apr 04 2018
Necessary Blackness Ep: 53 Candice D. McKinley Talks Upcoming Race For School Board
On this episode of Necessary Blackness Podcast we are talking with Civil Litigation and Personal Injury Lawyer Candice D. Mckinley and her race for the Dekalb School Board # 2. We talk about facilitating the growth of our children’s mind and how it must reflect their worldview and how the teachers must share the …
Mar 28 2018
Necessary Blackness Ep: 52 – Killer Mike Says The NRA Misused His Interview
In this episode of Necessary Blackness Podcast, we discuss hip-hop’s iconic rapper Roxanne Shante’s new movie documenting her career, life struggle and how she overcame adversity. We also look into the case of NFL player Michael Bennett’s indictment for allegedly injuring an elderly paraplegic and if this is payback for his stance against Police …
Mar 21 2018
Necessary Blackness Ep. 51 – Black Voice In Black News
In this episode of Necessary Blackness Podcast, we offer valuable insight on everything from race relationship, pop culture to politics, and issues that matter to Black people. This episode is hosted by Rahiem Shabazz and the special guest is Shannon Young. Subscribe to Necessary Blackness Podcast Youtube Page & Don’t Miss Another Episode Podcast: …
Mar 14 2018
Necessary Blackness Podcast Ep: 50 – Land or Death
In this episode of Necessary Blackness Podcast, we talk about White South Africans relinquishing the land to its rightful owners without any compensation and why an important move such as this signifies the dawn of a new day in terms of freedom for Black Africans. The Honorable Elijah Muhammad said, “it’s our enemies desire …
Feb 07 2018
Necessary Blackness Ep. 49 – Monetizing Gentrification w/ TJ Loftin
In this episode of Necessary Blackness Podcast host Rahiem Shabazz interviews Thomas “TJ” Loftin (Wealth Coach and Speaker) during his stop in Atlanta for the “Monetizing Gentrification” tour. TJ discusses creative financing and interest-based negotiation skills as well as why its important to preserve wealth in your business and community. Podcast: Play in new …