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Economic Justice and Black Liberation 56:15

24d ago56:15

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Send us a text This discussion addresses the intersection between radical politics and advancing an agenda of economic justice from a lens of Black Liberation. Support the show In Search of Black Power is a Black-owned internet show and podcast. This podcast is sponsored and produced by Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS). The internet show is pu…

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Black Nationalism, Pan-Africanism and Zionism. Reflecting on Ta-Nehisi Coates's "The Message" 46:54

2M ago46:54

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Send us a text In the Black radical tradition, critiques of Nationalism as inherently violent have clashed with recognition of the importance of national liberation movements and the desire for self-determination of oppressed people. Ta-Nehisi Coats grapples with this in his book The Message, grappling with being raised in a Pan-Africanist househol…

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Is It Time To Go Beyond "The New Jim Crow"? The Limits of Michelle Alexander's View of Mass Incarceration 45:05

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Send us a text This year marks the 15-year anniversary of the first publication of Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow. The text was praised as challenging the post-racial ethos that rose after the election of Obama by presenting a compelling analysis of mass incarceration driven by anti-black racism creating a permanent under caste in American, …

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#BaltimoreUprising Ten Years Later: Grassroots Truths vs the Ivory Tower 1:10:35

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Send us a text April 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the #BaltimoreUprising, a series of protests sparked by Freddie Gray’s death in Baltimore Police custody in 2015. Baltimore has long reflected America’s racial and political anxieties, making the Uprising a frequent subject of academic analysis. In this episode, Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle…

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Who deserves credit for the decline in murders? Police, Public Health, or the Grassroots? 56:18

5M ago56:18

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Send us a text Despite media fearmongering about crime in cities, violent crimes like shootings and murders have declined nationwide in 2024. In Baltimore, murders have dropped even as police departments claim to be understaffed and demoralized, yet many still credit the police for the decline. Dayvon and Lawrence reveal that grassroots community o…

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While they say cut DEI, we say build Black Community Control of Education 58:42

5M ago58:42

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In this episode of Black Power Talks, we explore “Black Education and the Struggle for Anti-Colonial Free Speech.” Upon his return to office, United States President Donald J. Trump amplified the attacks against Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives. His administration has renamed institutions for confederate figures and overturned previous d…

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African Internationalism and the Struggle for Reparations...from the halls of academia to the hands of the people 53:06

5M ago53:06

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In 1982, the African People’s Socialist Party formed the African National Reparations Organization (ANRO). ANRO was the first mass organization created to forward the reparations struggle and make reparations a household topic. ANRO’s reach was wide and even garnered the support of people like Michael Jackson who signed an ANRO certificate demandin…

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Beyond the Squad: AOC, Ryan Grim, and Left Media vs. Black Political Analysis 1:00:07

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Send us a text In his book The Squad, journalist Ryan Grim provides an account of the experiences of “The Squad,” a group of progressive legislators elected to the House of Representatives, as they attempted to govern. Their journey—from election victories to struggles with Republicans and Democratic leadership—is widely praised for its detailed in…

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The Baltimore Model of Community Controlled Reparations 50:49

7M ago50:49

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Send us a text Over the past decade, reparations have shifted from a fringe issue championed by Black nationalists to a mainstream topic in Democratic and nonprofit circles. In Baltimore, Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS) has advanced a reparations agenda rooted in Black community control, challenging assumptions of the broader movement. LBS Di…

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The Colonial Origins of the Santa Clause Myth 58:50

7M ago58:50

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On this episode of Black Power Talks, we learn about the colonial origins of Santa Claus, also known as Sinter Klaas or St. Nick, the patron saint of shipping. Colonial ideology purports the Christmas holiday to be a celebration of the birth of Jesus. In fact, the Christmas holiday season is centered around the obsessive pursuit and aspiration to p…

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Post Election Panel: Is the Left Ready to Get Serious About Wielding Power? 1:30:43

7M ago1:30:43

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Send us a text In the conclusion of Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle's Post-Election Analysis, we share a panel discussion hosted by Baltimore Racial Justice Action (BRJA), held the week after the election. Moderated by Julia Scott, the panel featured: Lawrence Grandpre, Director of Research at Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle Andy Ellis, Chairman of…

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Grassroots Election Recap: Elite Dems Failed Black Folks and Brought Us Trump 2.0 47:39

8M ago47:39

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Send us a text Trump has won the election—again. But why? Lawrence and Dayvon delve beyond the data, drawing on their on-the-ground experience to contextualize the results. They highlight the Democratic Party’s failures on issues like criminal justice, expungement, housing policy, and maternal health, connecting these shortcomings to voter frustrat…

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Pre-Election Special: Kamala Harris's Black Male Agenda and Cannabis Legalization 57:33

9M ago57:33

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Send us a text Kamala Harris released her Black Male Opportunity agenda amid discussions about lower support from Black men compared to Black women, with even Barack Obama criticizing "the brothers." In this episode, we examine how Harris balances appealing to Black men while avoiding policies directly targeting them. We also critique her cannabis …

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The White Liberals Keep the Score: An African Centered Critique of The Body Keeps the Score (Part 2) 1:15:30

10M ago1:15:30

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Send us a text In this episode, Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle Director of Research, Lawrence Grandpre, critiques the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) framework, showing how it centers Eurocentric norms of trauma—focusing on individual and family experiences—while neglecting African-centered views of cultural and political trauma. We discuss h…

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The White Liberals Keep the Score: An African Centered Critique of The Body Keeps the Score (Part 1) 1:02:23

11M ago1:02:23

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Send us a text Bessel van der Kolk's The Body Keeps the Score has become a global sensation, shaping mental health services and public conversations by centering trauma. Originally aimed at improving doctor-patient relationships, trauma-informed analysis has evolved into a political tool, with some advocating for its use in resource allocation to h…

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Black August and slavery inside U.S. prisons 56:08

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Black August is a month of remembrance and resistance dedicated to our African warriors imprisoned for their heroic stance fighting for African liberation. It's also a month-long salute to the African liberation struggle, recognizing such historic milestones as the Haitian Revolution, the birth of Marcus Garvey, and the deaths of Jonathan Jackson a…

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Guiding Black Youth: The legacy of African-Centered Rites of Passage 1:09:14

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Send us a text African-centered Rites of Passage is a cultural practice and intervention that uses traditional African culture to facilitate the transition of young people to adulthood. Andre "Akintola" Turner, with over 20 years of experience in education and public health, provides an in-depth analysis of this practice through the Baltimore Rites…

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Sacrificing “Sum of Us”: Why Black Power Can’t Help Everyone (Part 2) 1:11:38

1y ago1:11:38

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Send us a text In part two of our podcast analysis of Heather McGhee’s book “The Sum of Us,” hosted by Lawrence Grandpre, we use a historical lens to examine the effectiveness of multiracial positive-sum politics. We challenge McGhee’s argument that multiracial coalitions can effectively address global warming, showing that the history of political…

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Black Music Month and the Revolutionary Music of Miriam Makeba with Dr. Martin Boston 59:29

1y ago59:29

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June is Black Music Month. On this episode of Black Power Talks, we uplift Miriam Makeba. Miriam Makeba’s music played an important role in the African Revolution by building bridges across the colonial borders that divide African people. We discussed the role of Makeba's music and feature three of her songs: "Into Yam", "Pata Pata", and "Malcom X.…

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Sacrificing “Sum of Us”: Why Black Power Can’t Help Everyone (Part 1) 43:02

1y ago43:02

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Send us a text Heather McGee’s book, The Sum of Us, is touted as a new approach to racial justice. Her arguments, showcased from TED Talks to late-night shows, suggest that framing investments in Black communities as beneficial for everyone can counter white backlash. However, this emotional appeal to multiracial coalitions undermines Black autonom…

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Anti-Blackness and progressive approaches to Economic Redistribution 1:01:00

1y ago1:01:00

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Send us a text In this episode, Lawrence explores the intersections of race and economic redistribution. Advocates of "race-neutral" economic redistribution policies have rebranded them as "race-conscious," asserting that policies like baby bonds and Universal Basic Income (UBI) would disproportionately benefit Black people while mitigating politic…

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Baltimore's Fight for Reparations 37:02

1+ y ago37:02

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Send us a text In May 2023, Baltimore’s City Council unanimously voted to establish the Community Reinvestment and Reparations Commission to oversee the distribution of funds granted by the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund, making Baltimore City the first jurisdiction in Maryland to establish a commission like this. In this episode Dayvon Lov…

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February 21st is African Martyrs Day! 59:22

1+ y ago59:22

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On this episode of Black Power Talks, we observe African Martyrs Day. At the first Congress of the African People’s Socialist Party in September 1981, APSP designated February 21 as “The Day of the African Martyr.” Malcolm X was assassinated on February 21, 1965 by agents of United States repression and counterinsurgency. Amidst the historical impo…

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No Thanks to Colonialism! Celebrating African and Indigenous Solidarity and Anti-colonial Resistance 58:45

1+ y ago58:45

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In this episode, we say NO THANKS TO COLONIALISM. We expose the colonial mythology of Thanksgiving as the ideological support for Manifest Destiny and European/White North American colonial-capitalist domination; namely but not only the project of settler-colonialism. We speak with two activists and educators about the long history of anticolonial …

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Revolutionary Tools: The Practical Applications of African Spirituality for Black Liberation 37:50

2y ago37:50

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Send us a text In this thought-provoking interview, Dayvon speaks with Shawna Murray-Browne, founder of Kindred Wellness, about the intersection of African spirituality and revolutionary struggles for Black Liberation. With a wealth of knowledge and experience as a healer, therapist, and community leader, Shawna shares valuable insights into the wa…

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White Environmentalism Towards Grassroots Environmental Justice 28:04

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Send us a text Lawrence and Rasheem discuss the intersection of environmentalism and racism in the United States. They explore the ways in which environmental racism has become a key focus of anti-racist discourse and organizing, drawing on the influential book "Dumping in Dixie" by Robert Bullard. Through a critical analysis of legal strategies an…

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Building Collective Power for Black-led Social Change 20:25

2y ago20:25

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Send us a text In this interview, Dayvon Love sits down with Jamye Wooten, the founder and CEO of CLLCTIVLY, to explore the critical need for collective economic development and narrative change to challenge myths of Black pathology in our communities. Jamye shares insights into his work with CLLCTIVLY, an organization committed to supporting and a…

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Not Just "Food Deserts": Food Sovereignty for the Black Community 38:34

2y ago38:34

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Send us a text Lawrence and Rasheem engage in a stimulating conversation that challenges the "food desert" narrative and explores what true food sovereignty might mean for the Black community. They discuss the dangers of relying solely on grocery stores to feed Black communities and why a more comprehensive approach is needed. Drawing on the histor…

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The Intellectual Legacy of Mumia Abu-Jamal and Other Political Prisoners 1:04:58

2+ y ago1:04:58

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Send us a text In this insightful interview, we have the pleasure of speaking with Todd Steven Burroughs, a renowned author, historian, and expert on the contributions of Black political prisoners to the struggle for freedom and justice. In this video, Todd shares his deep knowledge and expertise on the subject, with a particular focus on the intel…

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Salute to the late Calypsonian Black Stalin with Trini Trent Part 1 53:38

2+ y ago53:38

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On this episode of Black Power Talks we lift up the memory of late Calypsonian Black Stalin of Trinidad and Tobago. Black Stalin passed away in December 2022 at the age of 81. Black Stalin was a five-time winner of the Calypso Monarch competition and was donned Calypso king of the world in 1999. Still, Black Stalin was not merely a calypso singer, …

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African Internationalists take the Revolutionary discussion of Reparations into the halls of academia 53:06

2+ y ago53:06

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In 1982, the African People’s Socialist Party formed the African National Reparations Organization (ANRO). ANRO was the first mass organization created to forward the reparations struggle and make reparations a household topic. ANRO’s reach was wide and even garnered the support of people like Michael Jackson who signed an ANRO certificate demandin…

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DOJ and FBI place economic sanctions on the African Liberation Movement 57:20

2+ y ago57:20

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In this episode, we address current FBI and Department of Justice economic sanctions against African self-determination. As Black History Month 2023 drew to a close, the U.S. government and its partners in the financial sector escalated its campaign against the right of today’s Black Power Movement to freedom of speech and association. The DOJ and …

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Salute to our African Martyrs! Hands Off Uhuru! 59:22

2+ y ago59:22

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On this episode of Black Power Talks, we observe African Martyrs Day. At the first Congress of the African People’s Socialist Party in September 1981, APSP designated February 21 as “The Day of the African Martyr.” Malcolm X was assassinated on February 21, 1965 by agents of United States repression and counterinsurgency. Amidst the historical impo…

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Black Power radio fights back against Florida censorship 58:33

2+ y ago58:33

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"We put these people in the same camp of what Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida, is doing here with the banning of black history from education. By taking out history; by taking out the actual voice and opinions and the world view of black people from the public eye, they're trying to prevent what is even able to be communicated to our people a…

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FBI attacks Black Power leaders in St. Louis, St. Petersburg 59:27

2+ y ago59:27

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In the early morning hours of Friday, July 29, 2022, the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), aided by local police, raided the offices and homes of members of the Uhuru Movement in St. Petersburg, Florida and St. Louis, Missouri, seizing computers, hard drives, phones, office equipment and files. They temporarily detained APSP Chairman Omal…

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Episode #120: The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin surveilled by COINTELPRO for 40 years; the arts are not refuge; African culture workers urged to get involved 56:10

2+ y ago56:10

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Just months after the FBI's brutal assault against the African People’s Socialist Party and the Uhuru Movement, a report surfaced showing that the FBI surveilled the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin for four decades. In today's program, we will turn the spotlight on some of the popular African artists who have been surveilled, harassed and targeted b…

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Episode #119: Russia releases Griner; Biden called to release Africans still in U.S. penal colonies on marijuana charges 59:27

2+ y ago59:27

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In this episode, we talk with Angelika Mueller-Rowry about her husband, Robert Rowry, an African man who died chained, inhumanely chained to a prison bed in 2014. This story is extremely relevant in conversation with contemporary discussions about mass imprisonment in the US. On Thursday December 8, 2022, the Women’s National Basketball Association…

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Episode #118: The Colonial Origins of Santa Claus 58:50

2+ y ago58:50

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On this episode of Black Power Talks, we learn about the colonial origins of Santa Claus, also known as Sinter Klaas or St. Nick, the patron saint of shipping. Colonial ideology purports the Christmas holiday to be a celebration of the birth of Jesus. In fact, the Christmas holiday season is centered around the obsessive pursuit and aspiration to p…

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2022 Midterms: Reflections & Moving Forward 1:27:55

2+ y ago1:27:55

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Send us a text On this special episode, Lawrence Grandpre hosts a discussion on how the Black community should process the results of the 2022 Midterm Election. Support the show In Search of Black Power is a Black-owned internet show and podcast. This podcast is sponsored and produced by Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS). The internet show is p…

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Episode #117: Free Our Brothers! Wrongfully convicted Africans fight for justice 58:16

2+ y ago58:16

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Today on Black Power Talks we examine the case of two wrongfully convicted African men and the organized pushback they are waging against the system that stole almost thirty years total from them. The US prison system plays a significant role in the colonial mode of production. Chairman Omali Yeshitela notes that “Massive prison building projects w…

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Episode #116: No Thanks to Colonialism! Celebrating African and Indigenous Solidarity and Anticolonial Resistance 58:45

2+ y ago58:45

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In this episode, we say NO THANKS TO COLONIALISM. We expose the colonial mythology of Thanksgiving as the ideological support for Manifest Destiny and European/White North American colonial-capitalist domination; namely but not only the project of settler-colonialism. We speak with two activists and educators about the long history of anticolonial …

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The Myth and Propaganda of Black Buying Power 27:34

2+ y ago27:34

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Send us a text In part two of our interview with Dr. Jared Ball - he discusses his book, “The Myth and Propaganda of Black Buying Power”, and addresses the folly of Black capitalism. Jared A. Ball is a father and husband. After that, he is a Professor of Communication Studies at Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD. and is founder/curator of im…

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Mass media propaganda against Black liberation 29:48

2+ y ago29:48

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Send us a text We sit down with Dr Jared Ball - co-founder and host on the Black Power Media (BPM) digital platform. In part one of our interview, he lays out the ways that mass media and propaganda are used against struggles for Black Liberation. Jared A. Ball is a father and husband. After that, he is a Professor of Communication Studies at Morga…

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Episode #115: DOJ indicts China: African, Indigenous activists respond 54:06

2+ y ago54:06

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On Monday, October 24, 2022, the United States’ “Justice Department” held a press conference to accuse China of breaking U.S. laws in its efforts to challenge U.S. power on the world stage. They charged several Chinese nationals with spying on behalf of Beijing and seeking to disrupt a U.S. government investigation into the Chinese technology compa…

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The political impacts of marginalizing Black/Pan-Afrikan Nationalism 36:46

2+ y ago36:46

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Send us a text In part two of our examination of Black nationalism, we look at the political implications of the marginalization of Black nationalism. We analyze the limitations of current progressive Black political formations through the lens of not learning the lessons of Black nationalism and Pan-Afrikan nationalism. Finally, we use examples of…

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Revolutionary Black/Pan-Afrikan Nationalism: Beyond the Caricature 30:45

2+ y ago30:45

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Send us a text In the first of this two-part episode, we take a look at some of the historical successes of Black nationalism as a political methodology. We then juxtapose those successes with the caricatures and stereotypes used to marginalize Black nationalism. Support the show In Search of Black Power is a Black-owned internet show and podcast. …

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The Colonial Imagination's impact on African People (Part 2) 37:20

3y ago37:20

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Send us a text In part two of our interview with Dr. Cleo Manago - we discuss the dynamics of intra-racial violence amongst Black people, particularly sexual and gender minorities. Cleo Manago is an African American activist and social architect who coined the term “same-gender-loving” (or SGL) as an alternative for African descended or black peopl…

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Episode #114: Long Live Thomas Sankara, hero of Burkina Faso, ”Land of the upright people”! 58:30

3y ago58:30

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In this episode of Black Power Talks we uplift the legacy of the martyred revolutionary leader Thomas Sankara, the president of Burkina Faso. Sankara was killed 35 years ago on October 15, 1987, at the age of 37. His assassins were tried and convicted in 2022. Sankara gave Burkina Faso its name, which means "land of the upright or incorruptible peo…

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The Colonial Imagination's impact on African People (Part 1) 35:47

3y ago35:47

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Send us a text On this episode, we sit down with Dr. Cleo Manago - founder of the AmASSI Center in Baltimore, Maryland. We discuss the impact of colonialism and white supremacy on the collective attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of people of African descent. Cleo Manago is an African American activist and social architect who coined the term “same-…

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Episode #113: The Woman King film review round table 57:56

3y ago57:56

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This episode features a roundtable discussion about the 2022 film “The Woman King”, starring Viola Davis. The feature length movie premiered at the Toronto Film Festival on September 9th, 2022 and opened in theaters on September 16th. Panelists explore key issues raised in the movie's plot, including: The impact of slavery and the colonial mode of …

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