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Dr. Synnika's Topical Poem of the Week explores American issues that affect the African-American community, such as racism, oppression, gender inequality, and poverty. Synnika Lofton offers a unique blend of social commentary and poetry in each episode.

Synnika A. Lofton


    • Sep 19, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Dr. Synnika 's Topical Poem of the Week

    Brittney Griner and the Fake Outrage

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 4:00


    In the latest episode of Dr. Synnika's Topical Poem of the Week, Synnika explores the fake outrage surrounding Brittney Griner and her 9 year prison sentence. 

    Voting is Not Revolutionary Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 4:30


    In the latest episode of Dr. Synnika's Topical Poem of the Week, Synnika explores the impact of voting in America. Is it revolutionary change or just incremental change? 

    Fighting for Natural Black Hair

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 4:00


    In the latest episode of Dr. Synnika's Topical Poem of the Week, Synnika Lofton examines how American society polices the natural hairstyles of African American people. He believes this type of behavior is a relic of colonialism and American slavery. At the end of the broadcast, Lofton offers the poem "Wrong Kind of Hair." 

    Elon, Twitter, and Free Speech (Yawn)

    Play Episode Play 45 sec Highlight Listen Later May 11, 2022 4:00


    In the latest episode of Dr. Synnika's Topical Poem of the Week, Synnika Lofton discusses Elon Musk's suspicious takeover of Twitter. Free Speech or an effort to allow Right wing trolls to find a home? 

    Toxic NBA Fans Are Just Haters!

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later May 2, 2022 4:00


    In this episode of Dr. Synnika's Topical Poem of the Week, Dr. Synnika reflects on the insane toxicity during this year's playoffs. He believes NBA fans, commentators, and analysts are just as toxic as trolls on social media platforms. 

    Black Lives Matter Does Not Work for NYPD

    Play Episode Play 35 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 4:00


    In the latest episode of Dr. Synnika's Topical Poem of the Week, Synnika explains why BLM does not work for the NYPD. He believes Mayor Eric Adams does not need to attack Black Lives Matter, just because he can't handle gun violence in his city. 

    Will Smith is Not the Victim

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 4:30


    In this episode of Dr. Synnika's Topical Poem of the Week, Synnika Lofton explains that Will Smith is not a victim and used his platform to assault another Black man.  Lofton believes Smith felt empowered by his privileged and bourgeois peers, and he salutes Chris Rock for preventing LAPD from arresting Will Smith. 

    Ketanji Brown Jackson Battles Racism

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 4:30


    In the latest episode of Dr. Synnika's Topical Poem of the Week, Synnika Lofton examines how Ketanji Brown Jackson battles racism in the confirmation hearings. 

    Caged Birds Still Sing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 4:30


    In this episode of Dr. Synnika's Topical Poem of the Week, Synnika Lofton examines why goal-oriented people should not wait on incremental change. 

    Ketanji Brown Jackson Makes History!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 5:00


    In this episode of Dr. Synnika's Topical Poem of the Week, Synnika Lofton explores the significance of Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court. 

    Opt Out of Black History Month?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 4:30


    Can Black and Brown parents opt their children out of American History lessons, if they consider these lessons divisive and harmful to their children? In this episode of Dr. Synnika's Topical Poem of the Week, Synnika Lofton examines the schools that allow parents to opt out of Black History Month lessons. 

    Truly Free: Ode to Nina Simone

    Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 6:00


    In this episode of Dr. Synnika's Topical Poem of the Week, Synnika Lofton pays homage to the legendary artist by playing her song "Feelin' Good." Check out the poem, Truly Free, which was inspired by the song. 

    On the Frontlines of a Fake Culture War

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 5:00


    In this episode of Dr. Synnika's Topical Poem of the Week, Synnika Lofton examines the anti-Black roots of fake culture wars! 

    Using Black History to Troll America

    Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 6:00


    In this episode of Dr. Synnika's Topical Poem of the Week, Synnika Lofton examines the power of Black History Month to troll America. Lofton believes millions of Americans are uncomfortable with Black History Month because it represents the beauty, resilience, and struggle of the African-American experience. 

    History Fades to Black

    Play Episode Play 45 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 4:30


    In this episode of Dr. Synnika's Topical Poem of the Week, Synnika Lofton examines anti-CRT hysteria and Governor DeSantis's outrageous bill to protect white children's feelings, which means protecting white people's feelings. 

    Fake Conservatism and Fake Love for MLK

    Play Episode Play 36 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 4:30


    In this episode, Synnika Lofton examines the systemic white washing of Martin Luther King,  Jr. by Americans and how Conservatives exploit his words every January! 

    COVID19 Is a Twilight Zone

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 4:30


    In this episode of Dr. Synnika's Topical Poem of the Week, Synnika Lofton examines the current status of  COVID19 in America. 

    America is Not Ready for MLK Day

    Play Episode Play 45 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 4:30


    In this episode, Synnika Lofton focuses on the lack of progress on voting rights as the MLK Day observance approaches. 

    Lighting Candles for Kwanzaa

    Play Episode Play 50 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 5:00


    In this episode of Dr. Synnika's Topical Poem of the Week, Synnika  talks about why he loves to honor and celebrate Kwanzaa. 

    I Will Not Be Colonized

    Play Episode Play 35 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 4:00


    In this episode, Synnika Lofton reflects on the need to weaponize art as a means of documenting experiences. 

    Zombies or CRT Critics

    Play Episode Play 56 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 4:40


    In this episode, Synnika Lofton examines the delusional and paranoid critics of Critical Race Theory. 

    Welcome to the Circus of Mass Shootings

    Play Episode Play 45 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 4:30


    In the latest episode of Dr. Synnika's Topical Poem of the Week, Synnika Lofton explores  America's latest mass shooting. 

    Justice for Ahmaud Arbery

    Play Episode Play 50 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 4:30


    In this episode of Dr. Synnika Lofton's Topical Poem of the Week, Synnika Lofton explores the convictions of the three men responsible for the death of Ahmaud Arbery.

    Rittenhouse Syndrome and The Story of White Vigilantes

    Play Episode Play 45 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 4:30


    In this episode of Dr. Synnika's Topical Poem of the Week, Synnika Lofton examines the aftermath of the Rittenhouse trial. 

    Black and Brown Kids Need Safe Spaces Too

    Play Episode Play 59 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 4:30


    In the latest episode of Dr. Synnika's Topical Poem of the Week, Synnika Lofton examines White America's fear of teaching correct history to school children. He also exposes that if white children are allowed to have safe spaces from American history, then Black and Brown children also deserve safe spaces from American history. 

    Vote or Stay Home

    Play Episode Play 59 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 4:29


    In this episode, Synnika A. Lofton examines voting issues and Black turn out for Democratic Party nominees. He also examines how the Republican Party created Critical Race Hysteria and capitalized on it in Virginia. 

    Condoleezza Rice and the New Minstrel Show

    Play Episode Play 42 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 4:29


    In this episode, Synnika Lofton reacts to  recent comments by Condoleezza Rice about Critical Race Theory and hurting white children's feelings. 

    Dave Chappelle Slays Hypocrites

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 5:00


    In this episode, Synnika Lofton continues to examine the controversy of Dave Chappelle's stand up routine. 

    Real Artists Cannot Be Cancelled

    Play Episode Play 55 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 4:29


    Why are today's artists asked to be political activists and politically correct? Do artists have to appeal to the comfort zones of easily offended audiences? Does expressing the wrong message in comedy, Hip hop, poetry, or photography mean an artist should be "cancelled"? Synnika Lofton examines the state of current sensitivities, free speech, and artistic freedoms in this latest episode of Dr. Synnika's Topical Poem of the Week.

    Sorry, Bill Maher, I Love the Black National Anthem

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 4:30


    In this episode, Synnika Lofton responds to Bill Maher's childish criticism of Lift Every Voice and Sing, or the Black National Anthem.  

    The Left and The Right Suck: Cut the Check!

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 5:00


    In the latest episode of Dr. Synnika's Topical Poem of the Week, Synnika Lofton examines why the Left and the Right do not understand Black people. 

    Living in a Twilight Zone

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 5:00


    In this episode, Synnika Lofton takes a look at the COVID19 crisis in America. He also takes a look at the strange personalities that have contributed to the problem. 

    Uncivilized Nation: The US and War

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 4:30


    In this episode, Synnika Lofton explores the response to the United States leaving Afghanistan. 

    Conservatives Must Stop Using Martin Luther King, Jr.!

    Play Episode Play 50 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 4:30


    In episode 5 of Season 4, Synnika Lofton examines why Conservatives and Republicans continue to use Martin Luther King, Jr. to defend their views of Critical Race Theory. 

    The US Suffers from Stupidity

    Play Episode Play 42 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 4:30


    In this episode of Dr. Synnika's Topical Poem of the Week, Synnika Lofton examines two viruses in America: COVID19 and Stupidity. 

    Let Simone Biles Live: Athletes and Mental Health

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 4:00


    In this episode, Synnika Lofton examines how fans treat professional athletes when they express concerns about their mental health. 

    The NBA is a Business!

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 4:00


    In this episode, Synnika Lofton examines why NBA fans  do not criticize GMs and Owners when they trade players, but when NBA players leverage their talents and secure positions on other teams, NBA fans have all the criticism in the world!!

    Space Jam 2 Review

    Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 4:00


    To begin Season 4, Synnika Lofton examines Space Jam 2! 

    CRT and Conservative Feelings

    Play Episode Play 45 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 4:00


    In the finale for Season 3, Synnika Lofton takes another look at Conservatives' feelings about Critical Race Theory. 

    Sha'Carri Richardson Runs Laps Around the Critics

    Play Episode Play 45 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 4:00


    Synnika Alek-Chizoba Lofton examines the controversy surrounding track star  Sha'Carri Richardson.  

    Ancestors vs. Politicians

    Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 4:00


    In Season 3, Episode 8 of Dr. Synnika's Topical Poem of the Week, Synnika Lofton explains why he values his ancestors over scrambling politicians.  

    On Juneteenth and Insecure Woke People

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 4:00


    In this episode of Dr. Synnika's Topical Poem of the Week, Synnika Lofton explores the meaning of Juneteenth and "woke" people's sensitive feelings. 

    Bill Cosby to Mo'Nique: More Black Elitism

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 4:00


    In this episode of Dr. Synnika's Topical Poem of the Week, Synnika Lofton examines  Mo'Nique's controversial comments about Black women. 

    I Still Wear the Mask

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 3:59


    In this episode of Dr.  Synnika's Topical Poem of the Week, Synnika Lofton examines the state of masks during the COVID19 pandemic. Synnika Alek-Chizoba Lofton is an award winning performance poet, educator, and recording artist. He is the author of 17 books and more than 170 spoken word albums, Eps, singles, and digital downloads. He holds a BA and an MFA in Creative Writing from Goddard College. He teaches literature at Chesapeake Bay Academy and Composition and Public Speaking at Norfolk State University. For more information, check out the official websites: www.officialsynnika.com and www.iamguerrilla.com 

    Exploring Critical Race Theory

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 4:59


    In this episode of Dr. Synnika's Topical Poem of the Week, Synnika Lofton examines Critical Race Theory and analyzes why Republican law makers are deathly afraid of it. 

    Yes, America is a Racist Country

    Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later May 22, 2021 4:59


    Synnika Alek-Chizoba Lofton tackles American racism  after President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Tim Scott claim that  "America is not a racist country." 

    All Lives Matter and Blue Lives Matter Are Not Movements

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later May 10, 2021 4:59


    In this episode, Synnika Lofton exposes All Lives Matter and Blue Lives Matter as reactionary trends. In his opinion, these groups are emotional reactions to Black resistance.  

    Ma'Khia Bryant: Police Accountability and Community Accountability

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later May 3, 2021 5:29


    Synnika Alek-Chizoba Lofton examines the unfortunate death of Ma'Khia Bryant and questions the actions of police officers as well as the actions of the community. 

    Reflections on DMX: A Hip Hop Icon

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 6:00


    In the Season Two finale, Synnika Lofton reflects on the power and influence of hip hop icon DMX. 

    For Black Men Who Have Considered Violence

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 5:00


    In this episode of Dr. Synnika's Topical Poem of the Week, "For Black Men Who Have Considered Violence When a Middle Finger is Enough,"  Synnika Lofton explores how the mental health of Black men is often ignored.

    Silly Jazz: Voter Suppression

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 5:00


    In this episode, Synnika Lofton tackles Governor Kemp's signing of Senate Bill 202. 

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