DECLARATION OF RIGHTS FOR BLACK RADIO On Thursday December 19, 2013 we held “A Gathering of Warriors” organized by The Committee to Save Public Broadcasting (CMS), The United Black Community and The Listening Group. The event celebrated and honored the work of former WPFW 89.3 FM (Pacifica Radio, Washington, D.C.) programmers and staff including Jared…
Read morePambazuka News And Media Coverage Of The African World With Dr. Ama Biney
Dr. Ama Biney Editor-In-Chief of Pambazuka News joined us for a discussion of that news outlet, their history, purpose and, in particular, their coverage last month of Kwame Ture. We also talked some about the state of news media and the Western press as they relate to the African world.
Read moreA Special Going Home Tribute to K. Kia Bunseki Fu-Kiau
Drs. Mark Bolden and Kenneth B. Nunn joined us recently to pay special tribute to the late K. Kia Bunseki Fu-Kiau. Fu-Kiau, B.A., M.Ed., M.S. and Ph.D., is an indigenous African teacher, scholar, lecturer, healer and spiritual guide. He is the author of many books including “Simbi-Simbi: Hold Up That Which Holds You Up” (2006),…
Read moreTelling the Truth About Nelson Mandela with Margaret Kimberley
Margaret Kimberley of Freedom Rider and BlackAgendaReport.com and joined us to discuss her recent essay, “Telling the Truth About Nelson Mandela.” We briefly discussed what Mandela is often remembered for rather than what he might be better remembered for having done and sparked.
Read moreThe Super Funky Soul Power Hour for December 6, 2013
On this week’s edition of The Super Funky Soul Power Hour we paid quick tribute to Nelson Mandela, asked whether or not this show should remain on WPFW 89.3 FM, talked with Dr. Todd Steven Burroughs about The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross PBS documentary, spoke with Ericka Blount Danois and Mums about Kanye…
Read moreLearning From Kanye West: Live From Channel Zero with Ericka Blount Danois ft. Mums
This edition of Live From Channel Zero with Ericka Blount Danois featured our discussion with special guest Mums about Kanye West’s recent struggles with the limitations of his celebrity. Where we agreed is that media have largely focused on West’s behavior and not the more important points he raised about race, class and popularity. *There…
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