Episodes

Conscientization (critical consciousness), “refers to learning to perceive social, political, and economic contradictions, and to take action against the oppressive elements of reality” (Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire page 35). In Kwame Nkrumah’s Consciencism: Philosophy and Ideology for Decolonization, he identifies reflection and action as necessary for decolonization and development; and when one is sacrificed at the expense of the other you end up with either thought without pract...

Conscientization (critical consciousness), “refers to learning to perceive social, political, and economic contradictions, and to take action against the oppressive elements of reality” (Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire page 35). In Kwame Nkrumah’s Consciencism: Philosophy and Ideology for Decolonization, he identifies reflection and action as necessary for decolonization and development; and when one is sacrificed at the expense of the other you end up with either thought without pract...

Del Jones “The War Correspondent” AKA Nana Kuntu (1946 – 2006) We conclude our digitally re-mastered two part series from Brother Del Jones entitled Understanding Our Rich Cultural Heritage & Strengthening It For The Revolution, that took place circa late 1996 or early 1997 at the cultural institution known as African Echoes in New Jersey. In conclusion, Brother Del Jones discusses: A critique of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) Why revolutionary culture must be consciously designed I...

Del Jones “The War Correspondent” AKA Nana Kuntu (1946 – 2006) We conclude our digitally re-mastered two part series from Brother Del Jones entitled Understanding Our Rich Cultural Heritage & Strengthening It For The Revolution, that took place circa late 1996 or early 1997 at the cultural institution known as African Echoes in New Jersey. In conclusion, Brother Del Jones discusses: A critique of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) Why revolutionary culture must be consciously designed I...

Del Jones “The War Correspondent” AKA Nana Kuntu (1946 – 2006) Del Jones aka Nana Kuntu was one of the fiercest and vigilant Africans who walked the earth. In a sea of anti-African madness, Brother Del Jones did the libratory analysis necessary to heal a brutally scarred people, while at the same time he worked to reunify Africa’s physically and mentally dispersed people via nationbuilding. Brother Del Jones did not live a life of theory divorced from practice, he was a warrior on the frontline…...

Del Jones “The War Correspondent” AKA Nana Kuntu (1946 – 2006) Del Jones aka Nana Kuntu was one of the fiercest and vigilant Africans who walked the earth. In a sea of anti-African madness, Brother Del Jones did the libratory analysis necessary to heal a brutally scarred people, while at the same time he worked to reunify Africa’s physically and mentally dispersed people via nationbuilding. Brother Del Jones did not live a life of theory divorced from practice, he was a warrior on the frontline…...

We conclude our two part series, Moments of Truth with Watusi87 of RU1 Fam. In this episode we discuss the definition of freedom from an African-centered perspective, how European sexual exploitation of African people during slavery/colonialism still resonates with us today, and how this continued sexual exploitation is used as a counter revolutionary weapon against Africans worldwide via the music industry. This episode has featured sounds from: No Name Beats – “No Fucking Love” Watusi87 from...

We conclude our two part series, Moments of Truth with Watusi87 of RU1 Fam. In this episode we discuss the definition of freedom from an African-centered perspective, how European sexual exploitation of African people during slavery/colonialism still resonates with us today, and how this continued sexual exploitation is used as a counter revolutionary weapon against Africans worldwide via the music industry. This episode has featured sounds from: No Name Beats – “No Fucking Love” Watusi87 from...

RU1 Fam is one the most dynamic, innovative, and thought provoking hip hop collectives to hit the scene in quite some time; they are a rejuvenating breath of fresh air amidst the corrosive, perverse, latrine environment that inundates the music scene nowadays. We had the chance to dialogue with another one of RU1 Fam’s members, Watusi87. In part one of this two part series entitled Moments of Truth With Watusi87 of RU1 Fam, we learn more about Watusi87 as an artist, his musical influences, his i...

RU1 Fam is one the most dynamic, innovative, and thought provoking hip hop collectives to hit the scene in quite some time; they are a rejuvenating breath of fresh air amidst the corrosive, perverse, latrine environment that inundates the music scene nowadays. We had the chance to dialogue with another one of RU1 Fam’s members, Watusi87. In part one of this two part series entitled Moments of Truth With Watusi87 of RU1 Fam, we learn more about Watusi87 as an artist, his musical influences, his i...

Dr. Bobby E. Wright (March 1, 1934 – April 6, 1982) We conclude our digitally re-mastered two part series featuring our beloved brother Dr. Bobby E. Wright, at the Black Psychology and Mental Health Conference, at Atlanta Junior college on April 10, 1980. In this episode Dr. Wright discusses the following topics: The difference between spirituality and religion Why comprising tactics isn’t the same as comprising principles Why the term “African-American” is a misnomer when parochially applied...

Dr. Bobby E. Wright (March 1, 1934 – April 6, 1982) We conclude our digitally re-mastered two part series featuring our beloved brother Dr. Bobby E. Wright, at the Black Psychology and Mental Health Conference, at Atlanta Junior college on April 10, 1980. In this episode Dr. Wright discusses the following topics: The difference between spirituality and religion Why comprising tactics isn’t the same as comprising principles Why the term “African-American” is a misnomer when parochially applied...

Dr. Bobby E. Wright (March 1, 1934 – April 6, 1982) April 6, 2017, marks the 35th anniversary of Dr. Bobby E. Wright’s passing. Dr. Wright was one of the greatest warrior’s for the restoration of African sovereignty. In part one of this two part series, we are proud to present a digitally re-mastered dialogue with our beloved brother from the Black Psychology and Mental Health Conference, at Atlanta Junior college on April 10, 1980. Dr. Bobby Eugene Wright, was born in Hobson City Alabama on Ma...

Dr. Bobby E. Wright (March 1, 1934 – April 6, 1982) April 6, 2017, marks the 35th anniversary of Dr. Bobby E. Wright’s passing. Dr. Wright was one of the greatest warrior’s for the restoration of African sovereignty. In part one of this two part series, we are proud to present a digitally re-mastered dialogue with our beloved brother from the Black Psychology and Mental Health Conference, at Atlanta Junior college on April 10, 1980. Dr. Bobby Eugene Wright, was born in Hobson City Alabama on Ma...

Ital Fresh – Poppy (left) and Iras DanJahDan (right) What does it take to run a successful business? More succinctly, what does it take to take run a successful African centered business in EUROPE?!!! Is it possible to maintain your principles while growing your market? The creators of Ital Fresh, a Caribbean, vegan, and street food popup restaurant, Poppy and Iras DanJahDan of RU1 Fam, would answer all these questions by saying hard work, integrity and commitment! On this latest episode of the...

Ital Fresh – Poppy (left) and Iras DanJahDan (right) What does it take to run a successful business? More succinctly, what does it take to take run a successful African centered business in EUROPE?!!! Is it possible to maintain your principles while growing your market? The creators of Ital Fresh, a Caribbean, vegan, and street food popup restaurant, Poppy and Iras DanJahDan of RU1 Fam, would answer all these questions by saying hard work, integrity and commitment! On this latest episode of the...

We had the opportunity to chat with Mercury aka Djehuti Moon Child from the dynamic hip hop collective RU1 Fam. On this episode we learn more about Mercury, how he grew up, his musical influences and forthcoming solo project, the importance of social organization, and much more! This episode has features sounds from: Mercury – “Pieces” NoNameBeats – “No Fucking Love” Logic & RU1Fam’s We Are One album – “From the Corner” and “Levels High (Kill the Devil)” Mercury – “Out There” and “Certain Man...

We had the opportunity to chat with Mercury aka Djehuti Moon Child from the dynamic hip hop collective RU1 Fam. On this episode we learn more about Mercury, how he grew up, his musical influences and forthcoming solo project, the importance of social organization, and much more! This episode has features sounds from: Mercury – “Pieces” NoNameBeats – “No Fucking Love” Logic & RU1Fam’s We Are One album – “From the Corner” and “Levels High (Kill the Devil)” Mercury – “Out There” and “Certain Man...

We have indicated some of the reasons for the repression of the Afrikan American entrepreneurial spirit — immigration, restrictive governmental laws, trade restrictions, and White racist social practices. However, there is an additional set of reasons which, in the end, is almost as repressive as the others — a regressive Black bourgeois leadership establishment held mentally captive — to an-Afrikan assimilationist ideology. This leadership is typified by the NAACP, the Urban League, the late Dr...

We have indicated some of the reasons for the repression of the Afrikan American entrepreneurial spirit — immigration, restrictive governmental laws, trade restrictions, and White racist social practices. However, there is an additional set of reasons which, in the end, is almost as repressive as the others — a regressive Black bourgeois leadership establishment held mentally captive — to an-Afrikan assimilationist ideology. This leadership is typified by the NAACP, the Urban League, the late Dr...

Contrary to the feelings this image may invoke, seeking integration is not power. Real “Men” and “Women” don’t wear signs saying they are men or women they act as such. Civil Rights actually fortified inferiority complexes among African people because it sought assimilation as its goal, and that is why it is venerated in the mainstream media. Dr. Amos N. Wilson knew this all too well. On this episode of the Conscientization 101 podcast we feature Part 1 of a 2 part lecture by Dr. Amos Wilson tit...

Contrary to the feelings this image may invoke, seeking integration is not power. Real “Men” and “Women” don’t wear signs saying they are men or women they act as such. Civil Rights actually fortified inferiority complexes among African people because it sought assimilation as its goal, and that is why it is venerated in the mainstream media. Dr. Amos N. Wilson knew this all too well. On this episode of the Conscientization 101 podcast we feature Part 1 of a 2 part lecture by Dr. Amos Wilson tit...

As the first Black president exits office, rather than America being “post-racial,” Black people must walk around like the 1960s with signs blaring: “Black Lives Matter.” In addition, the late Supreme Court Justice, Antonin Scalia, advised Black students to attend “slower track” universities. And a Princeton University study concluded that a 20-year effort like the Manhattan Project (building the A-bomb to nuke Japan), is required to close today’s educational/racial inequalities. Ezrah Aharone’...

As the first Black president exits office, rather than America being “post-racial,” Black people must walk around like the 1960s with signs blaring: “Black Lives Matter.” In addition, the late Supreme Court Justice, Antonin Scalia, advised Black students to attend “slower track” universities. And a Princeton University study concluded that a 20-year effort like the Manhattan Project (building the A-bomb to nuke Japan), is required to close today’s educational/racial inequalities. Ezrah Aharone’...