After the airing of the explosive documentary, “Who Killed Malcolm X?” on Nexflix many viewers are wondering, did the FBI had its hand in the infamous assassination of controversial Black leader and activist or was an inside job carried out by his former brothers in the Nation of Islam? or could it have been both? …
Feb 07 2020
Necessary Blackness Ep-100 – Minister Server: Hip-Hop Beyond Entertainment & Kalonji Changa Speaks on Gayle King & Jay-Z ‘Superbowl Sit In’
To Celebrate our 100th episode we brought together Minister Server to talk about ‘Hip-Hop Beyond Entertainment’ and how it has the potential to change the political landscape. Also, joining us in the studio, Kalonji Changa gives his opinion on the infamous Gayle King interview with WNBA legend Lisa Leslie and why her line of …
Jan 30 2020
Necessary Blackness Ep: 99 – Kobe Bryant: The Black Mamba Mentality
We do more than pay tribute to a legend, father and husband in this episode. We discuss the impact and lives touched by Kobe Bryant as well as what his tragic death means to us. We offer our condolence to the Bryant family as well as the family of all those who perished during that …
Jan 23 2020
Necessary Blackness Ep: 98 – The Failure of Integration & Rise of Black Consciousness
In honor of Dr. Marting Luther King Jr Day, Rahiem Shabazz talks about the revolutionary aspect of King and how he realized months before his assassination that integration was doing more harm than good. King message of Black economic empowerment is a message seldom echoed and mainstream media focus on non-violent protest is nothing …
Dec 12 2019
Necessary Blackness Ep: 97 – The Greatest Wealth Is Health w/ Minister Enqi
Necessary Blackness Podcast caught up with Minister Enqi to talk about the greatest wealth in the world, which is your health, If you’re not familiar with the brother, Minister Enqi is known as the protege of Dr. Sebi & Master Herbalist, Sports Nutritionist, and Naturopathic Doctor.
Nov 22 2019
Necessary Blackness Ep: 96 – Colin Kaepernick: Race, Class & Power In America
In this episode of Necessary Blackness Podcast, Rahiem Shabazz speaks about why the bourgeoise elite is not the voice for Black America and why it’s important to call out Stephen A. Smith for his criticism and condemnation of Colin Kaepernick. We have to ask ourselves, why would Stephen A. Smith a prominent Black Man in Sport’s Media talk so harshly about Colin Kaepernick and do everything to undermine his efforts? What is he to gain? Anytime you encounter a Blackman who defends the white power structure with such passion and vigor, you need to watch them.
Nov 08 2019
Necessary Blackness Ep: 95- Interview w/ Minister X & Byron Allen Lawsuit Against Comcast
In this episode of Necessary Blackness, Rahiem Shabazz interviews a renowned activist and host of “Get Your Hand Out My Pocket” Podcast, Minister X. The mission of the podcast is to convey the unfiltered truth about Africans in the diaspora, through social media and independent audio medium. To converse about what is happening in black society and black culture. Minister X seeks to connect and unify with other grassroots organizations, to continue the fight against social injustice. ultimately to give Black people what they want and what they need. In the 2nd segment of this episode, Shabazz goes into depth on Byron Allen vs Comcast and his pending lawsuit in which he is using the Civil Rights Act of 1866 to challenge the discriminatory practice of the cable provider giant.
Nov 04 2019
Event Alert: Medu Bookstore (Greenbriar Mall)
Rahiem Shabazz will appear at Medu Bookstore on Saturday, November 9th, 2019 for a Meet & Greet. He will also debut the trailer to his forthcoming documentary, Contraband Flesh: The True Story of AfricaTown.
Oct 24 2019
Necessary Blackness Ep: 94 – Black Economic Empowerment
In this episode of Necessary Blackness Podcast, Rahiem Shabazz speaks about Black Economic Empowerment. When only 2% of all working Black Americans work for another Black person within their own neighborhood, which has been left marginalized and dependent on white ownership for economic survival. we are quickly becoming a permanent underclass in society. We explore …
Oct 03 2019
Necessary Blackness Ep: 93 Guilty As Charged – Amber Guyger Trial
Necessary Blackness Podcast sits with hip hop jounalist and investigative reporter Dennis Byron to discuss the Amber Guyger verdict and how the jury reached its decision, We will also talk about how the Dallas Police Department did everything in their power to sabotage this open and shut case. Was justice really served for …