Episodes
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July 17, 2018
EP.049: Ideopraxis Series Dr. John Henrik Clarke
Dr. John Henrik Clarke (January 1, 1915 – July 16, 1998) We conclude our Ideopraxis Series with a digitally re-mastered presentation from Dr. John Henrik Clarke titled, The African World Under Siege!!!! This presentation from Dr. Clarke took place at the Slave Theater in New York circa mid 1990’s. And in this presentation Dr. Clarke discusses the following: The essence of power The role false national consciousness, inculcated into African people, plays in the global disunity and subordinatio...
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July 17, 2018
EP.049: Ideopraxis Series Dr. John Henrik Clarke
Dr. John Henrik Clarke (January 1, 1915 – July 16, 1998) We conclude our Ideopraxis Series with a digitally re-mastered presentation from Dr. John Henrik Clarke titled, The African World Under Siege!!!! This presentation from Dr. Clarke took place at the Slave Theater in New York circa mid 1990’s. And in this presentation Dr. Clarke discusses the following: The essence of power The role false national consciousness, inculcated into African people, plays in the global disunity and subordinatio...
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June 5, 2018
EP.048: Ideopraxis Series Dr. Amos Wilson On Feel Good History Part 3
Dr. Amos Wilson (February 23, 1941 – January 14, 1995) In the conclusion of our digitally re-mastered presentation entitled Dr. Amos Wilson on Feel Good History, from our Ideopraxis Series, Dr. Wilson discusses the following: Why it is not possible to be African-centered without the goal of Pan-African nation building Education not being about getting a job for a life of conspicuous consumption Constant vigilance, while building Pan-African organization, against those whose “African-centeredn...
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June 5, 2018
EP.048: Ideopraxis Series Dr. Amos Wilson On Feel Good History Part 3
Dr. Amos Wilson (February 23, 1941 – January 14, 1995) In the conclusion of our digitally re-mastered presentation entitled Dr. Amos Wilson on Feel Good History, from our Ideopraxis Series, Dr. Wilson discusses the following: Why it is not possible to be African-centered without the goal of Pan-African nation building Education not being about getting a job for a life of conspicuous consumption Constant vigilance, while building Pan-African organization, against those whose “African-centeredn...
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April 10, 2018
EP.047: Ideopraxis Series Dr. Amos Wilson On Feel Good History Part 2
Dr. Amos Wilson (February 23, 1941 – January 14, 1995) We continue with our digitally re-mastered presentation titled Dr. Amos Wilson on Feel Good History Part 2 of 3, from our Ideopraxis Series!!! In this episode Dr. Wilson will be discussing the following: Social fiction of individualism Culture and Identity Why multicultural (assimilation) education must be rejected for African-Centered education, and much more! Ideopraxis, a term coined by renowned African scholar and author Ayi Kwei Ar...
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April 10, 2018
EP.047: Ideopraxis Series Dr. Amos Wilson On Feel Good History Part 2
Dr. Amos Wilson (February 23, 1941 – January 14, 1995) We continue with our digitally re-mastered presentation titled Dr. Amos Wilson on Feel Good History Part 2 of 3, from our Ideopraxis Series!!! In this episode Dr. Wilson will be discussing the following: Social fiction of individualism Culture and Identity Why multicultural (assimilation) education must be rejected for African-Centered education, and much more! Ideopraxis, a term coined by renowned African scholar and author Ayi Kwei Ar...
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March 27, 2018
EP.046: Ideopraxis Series Dr. Amos Wilson On Feel Good History Part 1
Dr. Amos Wilson (February 23, 1941 – January 14, 1995) We continue our Ideopraxis Series with part one of a three part digitally re-mastered presentation titled Dr. Amos Wilson on Feel Good History. In part one, Dr. Wilson discusses the following: Fallacy of the ego massaging and conspiracy theory approach to history Importance of reading for the development of conscientization Importance of theory Why so called “educational problems” of African children are not innate academic ineptitude b...
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March 27, 2018
EP.046: Ideopraxis Series Dr. Amos Wilson On Feel Good History Part 1
Dr. Amos Wilson (February 23, 1941 – January 14, 1995) We continue our Ideopraxis Series with part one of a three part digitally re-mastered presentation titled Dr. Amos Wilson on Feel Good History. In part one, Dr. Wilson discusses the following: Fallacy of the ego massaging and conspiracy theory approach to history Importance of reading for the development of conscientization Importance of theory Why so called “educational problems” of African children are not innate academic ineptitude b...
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March 13, 2018
EP.045: Ideopraxis Series Dr. Marimba Ani’s Yurugu Part 2
We continue our Ideopraxis Series with the conclusion of Dr. Marimba Ani’s digitally re-mastered presentation of her critically acclaimed book, Yurugu: An African-Centered Critique of European Cultural Thought And Behavior, where she discusses the following: The Western conception of monotheism How/Why the Western conception of beauty and art is the perfection that does not exist in nature (i.e. obsession with “physical perfection”, “eternal youth”, and sayings such as “you are as young as you...
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March 13, 2018
EP.045: Ideopraxis Series Dr. Marimba Ani’s Yurugu Part 2
We continue our Ideopraxis Series with the conclusion of Dr. Marimba Ani’s digitally re-mastered presentation of her critically acclaimed book, Yurugu: An African-Centered Critique of European Cultural Thought And Behavior, where she discusses the following: The Western conception of monotheism How/Why the Western conception of beauty and art is the perfection that does not exist in nature (i.e. obsession with “physical perfection”, “eternal youth”, and sayings such as “you are as young as you...
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Feb. 27, 2018
EP.044: Ideopraxis Series Dr. Marimba Ani’s Yurugu Part 1
Ideopraxis, a term coined by renowned African scholar Ayi Kwei Armah, means “the translation of ideas systematically embraced into structured behavior and lifestyle. Ideopraxis is the yardstick that separates revolutionary performers from phonies” (Remembering The Dismembered Continent, pg 75-76). With this term in mind, we created our Ideopraxis Series. Our Ideopraxis Series is an extension of our Conscientization 101 produced tracks from our FREE GIFT musical commentaries featuring Dr. Marimba...
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Feb. 27, 2018
EP.044: Ideopraxis Series Dr. Marimba Ani’s Yurugu Part 1
Ideopraxis, a term coined by renowned African scholar Ayi Kwei Armah, means “the translation of ideas systematically embraced into structured behavior and lifestyle. Ideopraxis is the yardstick that separates revolutionary performers from phonies” (Remembering The Dismembered Continent, pg 75-76). With this term in mind, we created our Ideopraxis Series. Our Ideopraxis Series is an extension of our Conscientization 101 produced tracks from our FREE GIFT musical commentaries featuring Dr. Marimba...
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Feb. 13, 2018
EP.043: Affiong L. Affiong Weapons of Liberation
We are proud to be airing a digitally re-mastered lecture from a sister who is dedicated to the struggle and victory of Pan Afrikan liberation, unification and sovereignty, Affiong L. Affiong. In Weapons of Liberation, sister Affiong delves into: Mysticism posing as revolutionary practice The use of history as a form of escapism as opposed to conscientization Power as the ultimate goal of the colonized as opposed to acceptance/assimilation (i.e. “fighting against racism”) Importance of Afric...
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Feb. 13, 2018
EP.043: Affiong L. Affiong Weapons of Liberation
We are proud to be airing a digitally re-mastered lecture from a sister who is dedicated to the struggle and victory of Pan Afrikan liberation, unification and sovereignty, Affiong L. Affiong. In Weapons of Liberation, sister Affiong delves into: Mysticism posing as revolutionary practice The use of history as a form of escapism as opposed to conscientization Power as the ultimate goal of the colonized as opposed to acceptance/assimilation (i.e. “fighting against racism”) Importance of Afric...
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Dec. 12, 2017
EP.042: Cyclonious The Revival Part 2
We closeout 2017, according to the Gregorian/Western calendar, with the conclusion of our two part series, Cyclonious: The Revival. In the conclusion we discuss: the inception of Cyclonious’s track “Invasion Day”, and the history, culture, and colonial living conditions of the Indigenous people of Australia. We also discussed Cyclonious’s track “Garvey”, and the importance of carrying forward the Garvey blueprint to carry forward African nationalism, and much more! This episode features music f...
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Dec. 12, 2017
EP.042: Cyclonious The Revival Part 2
We closeout 2017, according to the Gregorian/Western calendar, with the conclusion of our two part series, Cyclonious: The Revival. In the conclusion we discuss: the inception of Cyclonious’s track “Invasion Day”, and the history, culture, and colonial living conditions of the Indigenous people of Australia. We also discussed Cyclonious’s track “Garvey”, and the importance of carrying forward the Garvey blueprint to carry forward African nationalism, and much more! This episode features music f...
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Nov. 28, 2017
EP.041: Cyclonious The Revival Part 1
A revival is as an improvement in the condition or strength of something. Considering this definition, Cyclonious The Natural Disaster’s latest album The Revival is aptly titled. Quite possibly his magnum opus, as well as his last solo album, this regenerative work is a timeless classic that sounds a clarion call from the akoben (war horn) that the ultimate fight is for rejuvenation of humanity via praxis. We are proud to bring you part one of a two part series entitled Cyclonious: The Revival....
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Nov. 28, 2017
EP.041: Cyclonious The Revival Part 1
A revival is as an improvement in the condition or strength of something. Considering this definition, Cyclonious The Natural Disaster’s latest album The Revival is aptly titled. Quite possibly his magnum opus, as well as his last solo album, this regenerative work is a timeless classic that sounds a clarion call from the akoben (war horn) that the ultimate fight is for rejuvenation of humanity via praxis. We are proud to bring you part one of a two part series entitled Cyclonious: The Revival....
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Oct. 24, 2017
EP.040: A Complementary Bond: You & Me (Asabi Hawah & Raggo Zulu Rebel) Part 2
In the conclusion of our two part series, A Complementary Bond: You & Me – Asabi Hawah & Raggo Zulu Rebel, we explore with You & Me the importance of conscientization in understanding African identity within the proper context and the development of specific songs on their critically acclaimed debut album Folk Songs. This episode features sounds from: Conscientization 101- “Decolonize This? Properly Defining Settlers – Part 1” from our Musical Commentaries collection Raggo Zulu Rebel – “Back ...
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Oct. 24, 2017
EP.040: A Complementary Bond: You & Me (Asabi Hawah & Raggo Zulu Rebel) Part 2
In the conclusion of our two part series, A Complementary Bond: You & Me – Asabi Hawah & Raggo Zulu Rebel, we explore with You & Me the importance of conscientization in understanding African identity within the proper context and the development of specific songs on their critically acclaimed debut album Folk Songs. This episode features sounds from: Conscientization 101- “Decolonize This? Properly Defining Settlers – Part 1” from our Musical Commentaries collection Raggo Zulu Rebel – “Back ...
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Oct. 11, 2017
EP.039: A Complementary Bond: You & Me (Asabi Hawah & Raggo Zulu Rebel) Part 1
Folk music is defined as music “relating to the traditional art or culture of a community or nation,” and the critically acclaimed dynamic group You & Me aptly titled debut album Folk Songs, is the epitome of this definition. You & Me is the collective talents of songstress/poet Asabi Hawah and Raggo Zulu Rebel aka JAH MESSENGER. We are proud to bring you part one of a two part series titled A Complementary Bond: You & Me (Asabi Hawah & Raggo Zulu Rebel). In part one we discuss You & Me’s forma...
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Oct. 11, 2017
EP.039: A Complementary Bond: You & Me (Asabi Hawah & Raggo Zulu Rebel) Part 1
Folk music is defined as music “relating to the traditional art or culture of a community or nation,” and the critically acclaimed dynamic group You & Me aptly titled debut album Folk Songs, is the epitome of this definition. You & Me is the collective talents of songstress/poet Asabi Hawah and Raggo Zulu Rebel aka JAH MESSENGER. We are proud to bring you part one of a two part series titled A Complementary Bond: You & Me (Asabi Hawah & Raggo Zulu Rebel). In part one we discuss You & Me’s forma...
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Aug. 9, 2017
EP.038: Cyclonious Practice W/O Thought Is Blind; Thought W/O Practice Is Empty Part 2
We conclude our two part series with our brother Cyclonious The Natural Disaster titled Cyclonious: Practice Without Thought is Blind; Thought Without Practice is Empty. In this episode we discuss the negative effects of neoliberalism on the ability to mount effective organization for development and much more. This episode features music from: Uhuru (Cyclonious & Tha 4orce) – the tracks are “Test” and “Deeper Understanding” from their Uhuru – Album Sampler Tha 4orce – “Set Standards (Instrume...
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Aug. 9, 2017
EP.038: Cyclonious Practice W/O Thought Is Blind; Thought W/O Practice Is Empty Part 2
We conclude our two part series with our brother Cyclonious The Natural Disaster titled Cyclonious: Practice Without Thought is Blind; Thought Without Practice is Empty. In this episode we discuss the negative effects of neoliberalism on the ability to mount effective organization for development and much more. This episode features music from: Uhuru (Cyclonious & Tha 4orce) – the tracks are “Test” and “Deeper Understanding” from their Uhuru – Album Sampler Tha 4orce – “Set Standards (Instrume...