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How do you celebrate Superhuman Day? We hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend. This year we celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington and the 160th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. And today we celebrate Superhuman Day. We all have a lot to celebrate! Todays episode describes Superhuman Day and starts with the inspiration of Ethan Hawke and Amanda Gorman. How will you celebrate?

August 28th is the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom where the moral leader of our nation, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered the famed I Have a Dream speech. Todays episode commemorates this day with a replay of the speech by President Barack Obama at the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. He reminds us of "that steady flame of conscience and courage" that fuels the struggle; and that we would dishonor those hero's who gave their lives if we, "suggest that the work of this nation is some how complete." Where do we find that steady flame of conscience and courage today?It took a hundred years from the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation to get to the March on Washington. As civil rights legend Ronnie Moore has said "this is a hundred year struggle."  And we are only sixty years in, what can we do over the course of the next 40 years to make real the vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. proclaimed on August 28, 1963.Click Here to listen to 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos. 

Did you know that August is National Black Business Month? We have some of the latest reports on the celebration and how it came about. Includes an LD excerpt from Who R U? and 8 Ways to Empower Black Businesses. Click Here to listen to Inspiration - National Black Business Month along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos. Black businesses have been around for centuries. Estimates are that Black entrepreneurs can earn over 10 times more than non-Black business owners.Want to support the show? Go to our Patron Community and leave us a donation! 

A renowned civil rights attorney, our Living Legend reminisces about growing up in Baton Rouge and becoming successful. Click Here to listen to Interview with Robert Eames along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos. Want to support the show? Go to our Patron Community and leave us a donation! 

Today we have an impromptu speech given by Ms. Lauryn Hill at a Jalen Brown-hosted Event in 2018 at NBA All-Star Weekend. We hope that you too are inspired. Click Here to listen to Inspiration - Lauryn Hill along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos. Lauryn Hill is a rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She is regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is one of the best-selling albums of all time. Want to support the show? Go to our Patron Community and leave us a tip! 

Today we celebrate the dedication of the Heritage monument and the 75th Anniversary of the desegregation of the US Armed Forces. The Louisiana Heritage Monument honors the brave service and sacrifices of all African-American Veterans and their families from Louisiana and throughout the country. It is located in the Louisiana Veterans Memorial Park at the State Capitol. This episode includes remarks by Governor John Bel Edwards, Senator Royce Duplessis and more. On July 26, 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed Executive Order 9980, which eliminated discrimination in federal employment, and 9981, which banned segregation in the U.S. armed forces. Click Here to listen to Louisiana Heritage Monument Dedication along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos. For more on the Artist: https://smartbrothamedia.com/sheleen-jonesTo support Count Time Podcast Go to our Patron Community and leave us a tip!Southern University and A&M College has partnered with the state and agreed to maintain the Heritage Monument website and share the stories of the veterans for many years to come.

Our Living Legend describes growing up and running a corner store that is quickly approaching its 80th anniversary of operation in Donaldsonville, LA. One of a few that have survived the heyday of corner grocery stores. Click Here to listen to Interview with Michel Bellina along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos. Want to show us some love? Go to our Patron Community and leave us a tip!

The Ghetto Messiah discusses "family," trauma, rebirth and the challenges of life all in his unique brand of humor, irreverence and insight. Click Here to listen to Interview with Arthur Silky Slim Reed along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos. Want to show Count Time some love? Go to our Patron Community and leave us a tip!

An inspirational 4th of July episode that will make you think. A Jamaican-born immigrant, our Living Legend describes what happens when access and opportunity are given to young people. A sharp reminder of the folly of the recent Supreme Court ruling which killed Affirmative Action social justice policies.Click Here to listen to Interview with Tech Visionary Yusuf Henriques along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos. Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IndyGeneUS AI & IndyGeneUS Global (pronounced indigenous) a precision genomics company aiming to create the world's largest blockchain-encrypted digital health platform of indigenous and diasporic African clinical and genomic data.

A world renown artist, our Living legend describes his life growing up in Louisiana and how he learned his craft. "Everybody's got a story," sums up the 40 years of the woodcarver creating 3D art from centuries old cypress to capture Louisiana life. Everybody needs a Watson!Click Here to listen to Interview with Artist Henry Watson along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos. Shout Out to Veronica Shealy for becoming a Patron at the Legacy Maker level. Your support means a lot! Support Count Time, join the Patron Community. 

Our Living Legend an attorney and former LSU football great describes growing up in Lake Charles, the importance of mental health and of course some great LSU stories.Click Here to listen to Interview with Thad Minaldi along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos. Like our podcast and want to TIP us? Click here. Help support the Podcast you love.

A pioneer, the first African American elected to a judgeship in Baton Rouge, LA;  served as a District Court and Circuit Court of Appeals judge; Chancellor of the Southern University Law Center; and author. Our Living Legend gives his history and describes the importance and value of relationships and coalition building in becoming an agent of change. Click Here to listen to Interview with Judge Freddie Pitcher along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos. 

Our Living Legend a 93 year old trailblazing former justice of the peace gives a Scotlandville history lesson along with great stories from his life and time serving as Justice of the Peace. An interesting glimpse of African-American life 1940's - 1970's.Click Here to listen to Interview with Judge Henry Allen along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos. 

An economist and Dean of Southern University College of Business, our Living Legend has over 30 years of experience in teaching, research and service. Insightful discussion of North Louisiana Delta life in the 50's, the start of his academic journey and the importance of education for our future. Click Here to listen to Interview with Dr. Donald Andrews along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos. 

Memorial Day is an annual day of remembrance to honor all those who have died in service to the United States during peace and war. Our Living Legend is an attorney and decorated soldier who served in the Army during the Vietnam War. This episode is full of history and colorful stories about the military and growing up in North Louisiana. There will be more to come from Attorney Wayne.Click Here to listen to Interview with James Wayne - Memorial Day Edition along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos. 

A Trailblazer, our Living Legend filmmaker and civil rights activist to the highest order discusses his connection to Emmett Till and the development of the documentary and recent film.Learn about the 1955 Trinity Killings and their role in the establishment, growth and effectiveness of the civil rights movement in the United States. Click Here to listen to Interview with Keith Beauchamp along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos. "There is no justice in America, but it is the fight for justice that sustains you" Amiri Baraka Emmett Till An Opera in 3 Acts Performed by Opera Southern of Southern UniversityDate:Thursday, May 18, 2023Time:7:00 pmhttps://foundation.sus.edu/emmett-till/

Description of life growing up in Colfax, LA by an expatriate living in Pram Pram, Ghana. Click Here to listen to Interview with Diana Kimble along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos. Our Living Legend describes the trauma of the Colfax massacre and its effects on her family and community which lead to a long journey of self-discovery and finally peace on the continent of Africa.Happy Mother's Day!(00:00) - Introduction and Early Life (17:00) - The Colfax Massacre (50:35) - Journey to a Life in Ghana

Click Here to listen to Interview with Henry Turner, Jr. along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos. Our Living Legend gives a look behind the scenes of the Baton Rouge Blues Era and its impact on the music industry. A teenage Henry Turner, Jr. began his career in funk and blues music traveling the juke joint circuit accompanied by Zack the Cat, a shotgun in the trunk, 38 under the seat, 22 in the pocket and a six inch knife type of bluesman. Our Living Legend talks about the Listening Room, a new type of creative art venue; speculates on what happened to Michael Jackson; cultural economy and the reasons for the Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival.The 6th Annual Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival will be held May 20 and 21, 2023 at Riverfront Plaza, 300 S. River Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, from 11:00am to 8:00pm daily. The family friendly event is free to the public. It features blues, soul, R&B, gospel and Christian music, along with a Vendor's Village, a judged Soul Food Cooking Contest and Pioneer Award for contributions to the Soul Food industry.A Pre-party will be held on Thursday, May 18 at Henry Turner Jr.'s Listening Room located at 2733 North Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, from 7:00pm midnight. Admission is $30.00 and includes a Soul Food buffet and No-host bar. For more information call 225-802-9681 or visit www.brsoulfoodfest.com.

Click Here to listen to Interview with Alexander Pierre Tureaud, Jr. along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos. Epic look at creole life in New Orleans from the 1800's to the mid seventies, legendary lawyer A.P. Tureaud, Sr. and the fascinating life and wisdom of A.P. Tureaud, Jr. and his family. Our Living Legend is an educational consultant, artist, civil rights activist and public speaker. He is a retired school administrator with more than 30 years serving the White Plains Public Schools in New York.  He was the first black undergraduate student at Louisiana State University, entering in 1953 by suing the school. A great example of the importance of knowing your history and the complications that brings.(00:00) - Introduction (01:00) - A.P. Tureaud, Sr. (05:50) - Education in Louisiana (10:43) - Charlie Hatfield - Roy Wilson (LSU Law School) (15:59) - AP, Tureaud Jr. sues to enter LSU (28:30) - The Fight (34:00) - AP, Jr. starts school (54:50) - Civil Rights, despair and freedom (01:13:25) - Life after LSU (01:33:25) - Passe Blanc (01:41:30) - Creole Life (01:59:08) - Graduate School (02:17:40) - Family (02:30:29) - Return to LSU (02:42:43) - White Chicks (02:51:00) - Life is too Short to be Unhappy

Click Here to listen to Interview with Dr. Stephen Finley along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos. One of the most important episodes we have presented. Our Living Legend, a scholar of religious theory, makes sense of African-American religion and culture in a way that you won't get anywhere else. He explains why we misunderstand the Nation of Islam, the Mother Wheel and what we don't remember about Martin and Malcolm. An episode for all "races."

Click Here to listen to Interview with Richard Sexton along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos. Our Living Legend is a fine art and media photographer, author and teacher whose work has been published and exhibited worldwide. He is best known for his architectural photography publications and exhibitions.

Click Here to listen to The Colfax Massacre along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos.  Our Living Legends Diana Kimble and Odinga Kambui describe events that occurred in 1873 in Colfax, Louisiana during a time in U.S. history when terrorism won. In a fight over voting and human rights, at least 150 U.S. citizens were murdered. Kimble and Kabui invite all to attend a commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the tragedy this Easter Sunday.

An American hero, participated in the only combat paratrooper drop of the war talks family history from Haiti to the Civil War. Click Here to listen to Interview with Roosevelt Gipson along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos. 

Our Living Legend owner of the Rock House in Innis, Louisiana talks about the history of The Rock House right down to a recent concert by the Blues Legend and hometown hero Buddy Guy. A product of her work ethic, she describes her commitment to family and the importance of faith and love in her life. Click Here to listen to Interview with Jeanine Lemoine along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos. 

Click Here to listen to Genetic Justice for Henrietta Lacks - Interview with Ben Crump along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos. Living Legend Ben Crump takes a break from the Southern University Law Center Inaugural Henrietta Lacks Symposium to discuss the civil case on behalf of the Lacks family to rectify the inhumane immoral criminal act committed in 1951. In 1951, Henrietta Lacks was diagnosed with cervical cancer and received treatment at Johns Hopkins Hospital. During her "inhumane" treatment, her cells were taken without her knowledge or consent for medical research purposes. These cells, known as the HeLa cell line, were the first immortalized human cell line and one of the most important cell lines in medical research. An immortalized cell line reproduces indefinitely, and were found to be unique in their ability to reproduce quickly and survive outside of the human body. The HeLa cells became instrumental in developing vaccines, cancer treatments, and other medical advancements. However, Henrietta Lacks and her family were unaware of the use of her cells for decades, and they did not receive any compensation or recognition for their contribution to medical research.

Click Here to listen to Interview with Elaine Vidrine Robertson along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos. Our Living Legend describes life as one of the pioneers of LSU Women's Track and Field, joining the team in the early stages of its creation. An educator and coach with great stories about family and perseverance starts our Women's History Month episodes.We are very excited to announce today is the 2nd anniversary of Count Time Podcast going on the air! Since our launch on March 9th 2021, Count Time Podcast with LD Azobra has attracted thousands of listeners in over 50 countries by preserving the stories and experiences of living legends. Today, we're introducing the SBM Patron Community, a membership-based program that puts a contemporary spin on the traditional tip jar. Please join and become a crucial part of the Count Time Podcast family. Click to discover more.

Chemistry Professor, Chancellor, savior of Southern University in New Orleans, an education and civil rights advocate, our Living Legend (an extraordinary man) chronicles his journey from South Carolina to becoming an icon and pillar of Louisiana. Click Here to listen to Interview with Dr. Press Robinson along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos."In the good the bad and the ugly the ugly is poverty." Press Robinson

Click Here to listen to The Power of Words along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos. More from LD on Decoding the System. Today he breaks down the power of words.

A continuation of the very popular 100th episode, Decoding the System. LD sheds more light on the American System Decoded. Click Here to listen to Decoding the System Part2 along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos. Thanks for all the congratulations for publishing our 100th episode! We appreciate your support. For a bit of stress release download a symbol of commerce.The Team

LD uses his interesting allegorical style to challenge us to question what we know about African beginnings in America and what is left to be done. Click Here to listen to Decoding the System along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos. Dear Count Time Podcast audience,We are very excited to publish the 100th episode of Count Time Podcast! Your support over the last 100 episodes has been incredible and we wouldn't be here without you. Thanks for joining us on this journey.The Team

Click Here to listen to Interview with Dr. Haywood Hall along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos. An exceptional emergency physician/migrant worker our Living Legend gives the history of his internationally recognized family. Founder of PaceMD Global Health he is an international award winner as a Social Entrepreneur. His mother is historian Gwendolyn Midlo Hall. His father is author and political activist Harry Haywood. His complicated family history mimics the complicated relationship between the US and African-Americans but provides encouragement for the future.

Click Here to listen to Interview with Fred Johnson - Spy Boy along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos.  Spy Boy for 15 years for the Yellow Pocahontas Mardi Gras Indian Tribe. Our Living Legend discusses history, life, Big Chief Tootie Montana and the rise of the Mardi Gras Indians.It's Mardi Gras Time! Everything you want to know about the Mardi Gras IndiansBlack Mardi Gras and White Mardi GrasCarnival and the start of Mardi Gras Indian TribesTransformation under Big Chief Tootie MontanaWhat is a Big Chief, the Spy Boy the roles of Mardi Gras Indian Tribes

Click Here to listen to Carlos Hornbrook on NIL along with notes, transcript, pictures, videos and links. Will Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) implode college sports? Our Count Time Podcast Living Legend discusses NIL the problems facing student-athletes, their families, universities and alumni. LSU (and many public universities) window for competing for championships could be less than three years.Read his article: Hornbrook,  C. (2023, January 19).  The Reasons that the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) May Implode College Football.  https://smartbrothamedia.com/carlos-hornbrook-nil

Click Here to listen to Interview with Joann Mayweather aka the detox doctor along with notes, transcript, pictures, videos and links. Before starting your new year's resolution, listen to our extraordinary storyteller as she brings her health street ministry to Count Time Podcast. Our Living Legend gives her purpose and destiny and asks "What is yours?"

Click Here to listen to Interview with Moses Williams along with notes, transcript, pictures, videos and links. Organizer, musician, militant our Living Legend gives a history of Baton Rouge and its music. Social change starts at home, creating the backdrop for the stark differences between the growth of cities like Atlanta, Austin and Baton Rouge. Oppression creates heartbreak and takes a tremendous toll that requires seeking a reason not to be angry about racism. Mr. Williams discusses these topics and so much more. Understand why he was a key figure in the 1972 Baton Rouge Black Muslim story.

Click Here to listen to Interview with Mada McDonald along with notes, transcript, pictures, videos and links. History, history and more history. Todays episode is a gift. Our Living Legend gives detailed accounts of life from 1940 to present, and the history of a great American family. LD and Mada (Activator, Innovator and Motivator) reminisce about projects they worked on together during 2022. Happy Holidays!

Click Here to listen to Aura of Mystery 1972 Black Muslims along with notes, transcript, pictures, videos and links. The 26th Amendment had just been ratified the year before giving 18 year olds the right to vote. 1972 was the year of student protests in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Two events in particular that year led to deaths with surrounding circumstances still disputed leading many to wonder if justice was done. Living Legends Moses Williams, Charlie Granger and Major Reggie Brown recount the events of January 10, 1972.

Click Here to listen to Interview with Dr. Sonja Lanehart along with notes, transcript, pictures, videos and links. The life of a linguist and how to become one. The spectacular story of an author, linguist, social justice advocate, mentor and parent.Sonja Lanehart is Professor of Linguistics in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Arizona. Her scholarship focuses on language, literacy, and education in African American communities; language and identity; sociolinguistics and language variation; and Black education from Black feminist and Critical Race Theory perspectives. 

Click Here to listen to Interview with Dr. Jack Andonie along with notes, transcript, pictures, videos and links. Humble philanthropist,  physician, community leader, LSU Legend and a man of faith and compassion. Our living legend describes growing up in poverty and the forces that led him to become the friend of countless sports superstars and help shape the growth of a university.

Click Here to listen to Thanksgiving Message 2022 along with notes, transcript, pictures, videos and links. Happy Thanksgiving to all out there in Count Time land. We thank you for tuning in weekly. We thank you for being so supportive of our podcast. We thank you for the encouraging words. As easy as it is to say that, we know a lot goes behind Happy Thanksgiving and we're talking about how this day came about. I know we like to celebrate, but we also want you to be mindful of the many who died.Please click on the Thanksgiving Message 2022 link and be sure to leave a comment and watch the 12 minute video."Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good."Maya Angelou

Click Here to listen to Interview with Sukari Hardnett along with notes, transcript, pictures, videos and links. Expulsion by Southern University and blacklisted to working for Clarence Thomas yes that Clarence Thomas. A fascinating life. Our Living Legend completes her journey from fighting for education to fighting for those at a disadvantage in the legal system. The struggle continues. 

Click Here to listen to Interview with Sukari Hardnett and Brenda Williams along with notes, transcript, pictures  and videos. Our Living Legends describe the 1972 unrest at Southern University that included the deaths of Denver Smith and Leonard Brown. They discuss the conditions which led to the community activism and protests of that time period.

Click Here to listen to Interview with Ben Peabody and Dr. Brian Benson along with notes, transcript, pictures  and videos. Two perspectives on the fentanyl epidemic, addiction, recovery and promise for the future. Long time community leader and recovery advocate Ben Peabody along with Dr. Brian Benson provide some addiction facts you may not have heard before.

Click Here to listen to Interview with Joanette Batiste Boutte along with notes, transcript, pictures  and videos. In 1975, the first African American woman to play varsity basketball and volleyball at LSU. She ranks 4th all-time at LSU in rebounds with 1,017 in 121 career games. Our Living Legend discusses the impact of Title IX on her life, and becoming a professional athlete,  educator, mother and wife.

Click Here to listen to Interview with Principal Murphy L Armelin along with notes, transcript, pictures  and videos. Teacher, veteran, family man, martial artist and community leader a man determined to bring change. Our Living Legend discusses his early life, becoming a Karate Black Belt while stationed in South Korea and his career in education.

Click Here to listen to Interview with Coach Roy Barron along with notes, transcript, pictures  and videos. Our Living Legend talks about football, coaching and the effect integration had on high school sports. LD reminisces with his high school coach.

Click Here to listen to Interview with Leonard and Alyce Julien along with notes, transcript, pictures  and videos. From a lineage of successful farmers and innovators they tell their families story of accomplishment and heart ache. Their father invented the mechanical sugar cane planter. Great description of life in the small village of Modeste Louisiana on Highway 405, north of the parish seat of Donaldsonville, between Hohen Solms, and Philadelphia Point. Shameful story of the theft of Black owned farms with the assistance/direction of the federal government.

Click Here to listen to Interview with The Mayor Valeria Schexnayder along with notes, transcript, pictures  and videos. Born on land owned by her ancestors for a century that was stolen to create a National Park, our Living Legend known as the "Mayor of the Lower Nine" talks about her life, surviving Hurricanes Betsy and Katrina and how she has fought for her community and won.

Click Here to listen to Interview with Coach Roger Cador Part II along with notes, transcript, pictures  and videos. Our Living Legend on success despite obstacles, how to inspire young people, the difficulties of building a program at a university with limited resources and his take on what is the future of baseball.It is impossible not to like Roger Cador. His genuineness and candor is refreshing.  He provides smart, insightful analysis on everything from sports to life lessons for parents, students, athletes or anyone seeking to be successful. He also gives the best explanation of why baseball will always be America's pastime.

Click Here to listen to Interview with Coach Roger Cador along with notes, transcript, pictures  and videos. Southern University Legendary Coach gives insight into the relationships, struggles and obstacles that led to his early success. Coach holds the distinction of leading Southern University to the first HBCU to win a game in an NCAA regional, upsetting No. 2 Cal State Fullerton, 1-0, in New Orleans in 1987.

Click Here to listen to Interview with Gaynell "Gus" Kinchen along with notes, transcript, pictures  and videos. Our Living Legend talks about family, LSU and football. A member of the LSU National Championship Football team playing on the Chinese Bandits squad, a politician and family patriarch.