In this talk Michael Eric Dyson, PhD explores the cultural significance of Malcolm X’s ideology philosophy and his impact on modern movements. Malcolm X’s cultural rebirth—his improbable second coming—brims with irony. The nineties are marked by intense and often angry debates about racial authenticity and “selling out,” and the participants in these debates—from politicians to … Continued
For the month of May, KFPA radio is celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage month! The Powerleegirls from APEX Express will be hosting a series of shorts on Asian American activists – both elder and present day change makers – and making some guest appearances. In this short, the Powerleegirls present Gayle Romasanta, author of Journey for … Continued
For the month of May, KFPA radio is celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage month! The Powerleegirls from APEX Express will be hosting a series of shorts on Asian American activists – both elder and present day change makers – and making some guest appearances. In this short, the Powerleegirls present Sammie Ablaza Wills, Executive Director … Continued
State of the Black World Future Generations Panel moderated by Kimberly C. Ellis, PhD also affectionately known as “Dr. Goddess.” Panelists Marc Lamont Hill (professor/ Journalist) Maliki Sanders – 21st Century Youth Leadership – Selma, AL Davey D – Hard Knock Radio – Oakland, Ca Veronica Conway – Black Professionals Coaching Alliance Tanjiziz Way – Malcolm X … Continued
State of the Black World Conference Opening Townhall. Journalist Rick Adams and Dr. Ron Daniels deliver opening remarks. Moderators are Journalists Bev Smith and Rev Mark Thompson Panelists Danny Backwell Jr (Brotherhood Crusade) -Los Angeles Julia Malveaux (Educator) Marc Morial (National Urban League) Elsie Scott (president of Congressional Black Caucus) Faya Rose Sanders (Voting … Continued
State of the Black World Conferences (SOBWC) feat. Davey D and Rev. Dr. Iva E. Carruthers. Panelists Danny Backwell Jr (Brotherhood Crusade) -Los Angeles Julia Malveaux (Educator) Marc Morial (National Urban League) Elsie Scott (president of Congressional Black Caucus) Faya Rose Sanders (Voting Rights Museum) Cynthia Williams Lewis (9th ward Council Women) Mayor Ray Nagin … Continued
State of the Black World Conferences (SOBWC) Presents: Black Arts Movement to Hip Hop / Pioneer Cultural Workers Speak Their Truth Moderator: Kimberly C. Ellis, PhD also affectionately known as “Dr. Goddess,” and Paradise Gray. Panelists Haki Madabutti – Black Arts Movement Sonia Sanchez – Black Arts Movement Jaribu Hill – Black Arts Movement Paradise Gray of … Continued
State of the Black World Conferences (SOBWC) feat. Cynthia Williams Lewis. Panelists Danny Backwell Jr (Brotherhood Crusade) -Los Angeles Julia Malveaux (Educator) Marc Morial (National Urban League) Elsie Scott (president of Congressional Black Caucus) Faya Rose Sanders (Voting Rights Museum) Cynthia Williams Lewis (9th ward Council Women) Mayor Ray Nagin (New Orleans) Iva E Carruthers … Continued
During the 2008 Presidential campaign, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ, whose most famous congregant was Illinois Senator Barack Obama, burst unto the national political scene when media outlets reported and aired segments of previous sermons. The segment which appeared most frequently and generated the greatest controversy was his phrase, “God … Continued
An in-depth look at the history of Oakland, the largest city and the county seat of Alameda County, California. A major West Coast port, Oakland is the largest city in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, the third largest city overall in the Bay Area, and the eighth most populated city … Continued
