In this edition of No Hooks for The Hip-Hop Chronicles on WEAA 88.9 FM in Baltimore (12a-2a weeknights) Catalina Byrd and Jared Ball talk about the film Selma and had a great extended interview with Tara Houska of NotYourMascots.org about the largest rally on the grounds of the Washington “racist-name” football team and more! *The…
Read moreHip-Hop and Black Power: From the U. of S.A. to the U.S. of A.
From South Africa to the United States: The Continuity of Black Consciousness (Part 2)Watch this video on YouTube Jared Ball hosts legendary emcee and producer Shaheen Ariedien and Dr. Rico Chapman to discuss the histories, similarities and mutual impact of the Black Consciousness Movement in South Africa and the Black Power Movement here in the…
Read more“Sophisticated Slavery:” Andile Mngxitama & The Legacy Of Steve Biko
This week marks the 36th anniversary of the assassination of Steve Biko (September 12, 1977). Journalist and Black Consciousness advocate Andile Mngxitama joined us from “Occupied Azania” to discuss his work on the legacy and continued relevance of the founder of the Black Consciousness Movement (BCM) Steve Biko. Mngxitama discussed the history of Biko and…
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