Necessary Blackness Podcast started the year 2021 with a powerful interview from the Grand Master Teacher James Smalls. We spoke about Trump’s supporters storming the Capitol, should Blacks join the military, and several other topics concerning Black America. “We do too much protesting. Our primary objective should always be food, clothing, shelter, safety, and security. …
Dec 31 2020
Necessary Blackness Ep: 127 – The Year End Edition
2020 will be remembered for the worst pandemic in history, economic crisis, and massive protest. Rahiem Shabazz and Marci Li are here to talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly. In the 2nd part of the broadcast, Born King Allah talks Dr. Khalid Muhammad, being a young freedom fighter, and how he …
Dec 06 2020
Necessary Blackness Ep: 125 The UnAmerican Dilemma w/ Omowale Afrika
In this interview Omowale Afrikatalks about his new documentary and the aftermath of the 2020 election. #UnAmericanDilemma documentary @RahiemShabazz @4evermarcili Available now: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/unamerican Link to full interview: https://youtu.be/T0fOIvn0FQk Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More
Dec 05 2020
Necessary Blackness Ep 124: Black Power Versuz Anti-Hotep Crusaders
We going live to discuss the latest vitriol towards those who stand for Black Liberation by those who put out disparaging comments. We discuss Jidenna and his comments about Hoteps being one of his top 5 enemies. We also breakdown and discuss the situation that happened at True Kitchen Kocktails in Dallas, TX. We …
Nov 21 2020
Necessary Blackness Ep: 123 – RED PILL Speaks Black Society, Spiritual Growth, Hip-Hop & Healthy Living
Necessary Blackness Podcast got a chance to go live with Red Pill on Youtube and Facebook. We talked about the state of Black Society, Spiritual Growth, Hip-Hop & Healthy Living. Tune in, Like, and Subscribe. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | RSS | More
Nov 03 2020
Dr. Carmen Johnson Speaks on Being Framed & Sentenced
Today we are interviewing Carmen Johnson who was falsely accused and sentenced for Residential Mortgage Fraud. Maryland native served 57 months in prison followed by five years supervised release. Carmen R. Johnson, PhD, community activist and humanitarian, and is here with us today to discuss the why she was targeted, falsely accused and the aftermath …
Oct 19 2020
Necessary Blackness Ep: 120 – PLANDEMIC COVID-19 No Need To Panic
Necessary Blackness Podcast had the opportunity to interview Keidi Obi Awadu on his recently released book, “Panic: What the Coronavirus Pandemic Tells Us About the State of the World”. Brother Keidi spoke in-depth about the fear and anxiety caused by sensationalist news headlines giving misinformation on COVID-19.
Sep 30 2020
Necessary Blackness Ep: 119 – Judge Joe Brown Talks Emotional IQ, Breonna Taylor, Making Alliances, Democrat Double Cross and LBGTQ Issues.
Necessary Blackness Podcast had the unique opportunity to interview Judge Joe Brown. The beloved Judge talked to Rahiem Shabazz and his Co-Host Marci Li, about Emotional IQ, Breonna Taylor, Making Alliances, Having Allies, as well as the Democrat Double Cross and LBGTQ Issues. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | …
Sep 25 2020
Necessary Blackness Ep: 118 – ReCap of the ‘Foundation Black American Conference’ FBAC2020″
Necessary Blackness Podcast received the distinction of being present at #FBAC2020. Rahiem Shabazz had the honor of speaking to the sold-out crowd mass incarceration, the war on drugs, and the connection between slavery, capitalism, and the prison industrial complex, all of which are discussed in his award-winning documentary series, “Elementary Genocide”. Rahiem Shabazz also delved into what it means to be a Foundation Black American (FBA). The event was attended by Shabazz along with his Co-Host Marci Li.