In this episode of Necessary Blackness Podcast, Rahiem Shabazz sits down with Michael Imhotep (The African History Network). Michael Imhotep is a talk show host, researcher, lecturer and writer covering politics and pertinent issues facing Black America. Michael Imhotep discusses African-American resistance in the era of Donald Trump, voters suppression, reparation and how elections …
Jul 12 2017
Necessary Blackness Ep. 28: Political Prisoner Advocacy w/ Thutmose Sankara
When the prison doors are opened, the real dragon will fly out.” – Ho Chi Minh Political Prisoners are the vanguards of the movement that possesses the willingness to die for the liberation of their people. When we look at the glaring incongruity between democracy and capitalist America and how Blacks are treated, we …
Jul 07 2017
Necessary Blackness Ep. 27 w/ Chief LeTava Mabilijengo
Necessary Blackness Podcast sits down with Chief LeTava Mabilijengo to talk about the patriotic nature of Western religion and how it robs us of the power of the unification of true strength that comes from the relationship of the Black man and woman. We also discuss Chief LeTava books, family-hood and nation building. Podcast: …
Jul 05 2017
Necessary Blackness Podcast Ep. 26 Are You In A Polygamist Relationship?
In this episode of Necessary Blackness Podcast, Rahiem Shabazz, Goddess Funmi and Ashton Breon discuss the subject of Polygamy and how most woman are in a Polygamist relationship and don’t even know it. The cultural relativity of Polygamy as practice is Africa, where a man would marry for social status and, more importantly, for economic …
Jun 30 2017
Necessary Blackness Podcast Ep. 25: Zaza Ali: Plagues of Dysfunction
Author, Activist and Avid Student, ZaZa Ali returns to Necessary Blackness Podcast to talk about her latest book, ‘Plagues of Dysfunction’. Throughout the discussion, ZaZa gives her insight on the madness plaguing Black America and the solutions, we can employ to counter the onslaught of many of society’s social ills. Podcast: Play in new window …
Jun 28 2017
Necessary Blackness Ep. 24: Do Black Celebrities Have A Financial Obligation To The Black Community?
In this episode of Necessary Blackness Podcast, Rahiem Shabazz, the Goddess Funmi and Ashton Breon sit down to discuss ‘Do Black Celebrities Have A Financial Obligation To The Black Community’. The trio also discuss Stevie Wonder’s comments about Black Lives Mattering when we stop Black-on-Black crimes. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on the …
Jun 21 2017
Necessary Blackness Ep. 23: Fatherhood: A Son’s Hero & Daughter’s First Love
In this episode of Necessary Blackness Podcast, Rahiem Shabazz and Queen Funmi talks Fatherhood and what it means to Black America, the myth and lies that were debunked about Black fathers and the importance of the extended family. According to the CDC 67% of Black dads who don’t live with their children see them at …
Jun 07 2017
Necessary Blackness Ep: 22 – The High Price I Had To Pay 4
In this episode of Necessary Blackness Podcast, Rahiem Shabazz sits down with Brandi Davis to talk about her time in prison and the cautionary tale she espouse to educate the youth ,so they don’t get caught up in the drug culture and lifestyle. Brandi Davis was raised in a middle class community in Detroit. …
Jun 05 2017
Necessary Blackness Ep. 21: Bill Maher ‘Gets No Pass’
In this episode of Necessary Blackness Podcast, Rahiem Shabazz discuss why Bill Maher’s apologizing for his use of the “N” word is not enough. Within the past few days, Bill Maher’s name became one of the hottest trending topics on social media for his blatant disrespect and his casual use of the most derogatory …
May 31 2017
Necessary Blackness Ep. 20 Black Power or Gun Powder
In this episode, we discuss the recent killings of Black men by white racist supremacist who are encourage by the current administration occupying the White House. From the killing of Tamir Rice, to the race soldier execution of unarmed Black men in the streets. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple …