Journey to Radiance

Just in time for Giving Tuesday, we're excited to share the latest episode of our Journey To Radiance podcast, in which we explore valuable insights to accompany us along the "Journey To Giving." In this episode co-hosts Dr. Phyllis Hubbard and WolfHawkJaguar interview Shaka Jamal, a culturally innovative artist and filmmaker from Oakland, California, about the importance of leveraging your time, talents, and treasures towards the greater good.  Shaka is a film producer, director, cinematographer, editor, writer, performing artist, and music producer who is the first filmmaker from Oakland to receive the Game Changers Fellowship, leading him to premiere a series of micro-documentaries in New York at Harlem’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Shaka's work has premiered both nationally and internationally, on television and in numerous film festivals. He is a graduate of Tuskegee University where he earned a BA in History, and received a Master’s of Fine Arts in Cinema at San Francisco State University.  Tune in to hear more of Shaka's powerful testimony on giving!

We're back!CBMA's "Journey to Radiance" podcast series returns with a powerful episode highlighting National Healthy Lung month. In this new episode titled "Journey To Healthy Breathing", we speak with activist and artist Cat Brooks who shares her healing journey after going through surgery on her lungs; her career in politics (she previously ran for Mayor of Oakland, CA); and her passion for the performing arts.  Also in this episode we reference two key resources that you're encouraged to follow-up on and learn more about:Warrior Woman SongHealing Justice Toolkit

With April being National Poetry Month, the Campaign for Black Male Achievement is excited to present the newest episode of our "Journey To Radiance" podcast series!  In this installment, Dr. Phyllis Hubbard, Director of CBMA Health and Healing Strategies, and co-host WolfHawkJaguar go with Oakland's own Dr. Ayodele Nzinga, an award-winning producer, actress, director, poet, playwright, and activist, on a journey through the multi-dimensional Black experience through the eyes of the "WordSlanger." In addition to being an artist, Dr. Nzinga is the Founding Director of The Lower Bottom Playaz, Inc., which made history in 2016 by becoming the first theater troupe in the world to stage August Wilson's entire work "American Century Cycle" in chronological order. She is also Founding Director of BAMBD (Black Arts Movement Business District), as well as Founder and Artistic Director of BAMBDFEST 2019. Scroll above to check out the episode now!

Happy National Mentoring Month! If you're unfamiliar, National Mentoring Month is an opportunity to give back by becoming a mentor to a young person and/or youth leader in your community. To honor the role and impact of mentors, we've dedicated our latest episode of the "Journey To Radiance" podcast series to lift up some of the great mentors within the Black Male Achievement field. Our guests for this month include: Stephen Powell - National CARES Mentoring MovementDon Dunbar and Olafemi Bankh Akintunde, Mentors for CARES Mentoring)Marlene Fox, Senior Consultant for CBMAThis is a fun and lively episode with lots of laughter. Check it out!

In honor of Black History Month, CBMA is excited to share the newest installment of our "Journey To Radiance" podcast series, "Journey to #CBMANext!  Join hosts Dr. Phyllis Hubbard, Director of CBMA Health and Healing Strategies, and WolfHawkJaguar in a reflection of CBMA’s momentous 10 years working daringly to build beloved communities for Black men and boys across the nation, and its efforts to shape a vision of what's to come.  In this episode we also explore the impact of The American Express Leadership Academy at CBMA through the eyes of some its most successful fellows, and gain key insights into the fellowship and potential opportunities to apply. Featured fellows include: Dorian Bohler – Physicist, SLAC National Accelerator LaboratoryAshanti Branch – Founder and Executive Director, Ever Forward – Siempre AdelantePrecious Stroud – Principal and Lead Consultant, PJS ConsultantsRob Jackson – Founder and Executive Director, Beats Rhymes and LifeOmar Butler – Regional Executive Director, College TrackCheck it out, and join the conversation online using the hashtag #CBMANext!

Is it possible to do what you love AND earn a living? In this end-of-year episode of our "Journey To Radiance" podcast series, we explore the journey to living your passion and fulfilling your heart’s desire by demystifying a powerful secret ingredient of success and sustainability: an attitude of gratitude.  Tune in to learn how the energy of gratitude saved and transformed the lives of our two guests: Journeyman Brotha Peace, a youth artist, healer and farmer; and Journey-queen Traci “B-Love” Bartlow, creative dancer, photographer and owner of BLoves Guesthouse.

In this special back-to-school episode of CBMA's "Journey to Radiance" podcast series, we explore the Ile Omode African-centered school based in Oakland, CA. Ile Omode means “The House of the Children,” and in this episode we explore how the school personnel, parents and students of Ile Omode prepare for the new school year.  The featured guests on this installment are: Mama Kara, a seasoned educator who is committed to developing and activating the Ase’ of African children.Pierre Scott, a parent at Ile Omode School Carlynn Scott, a parent & educator Ile Omode SchoolSamahdi Scott, a 7th grade student Ile Omode School Check out the episode here, and learn more about Ile Omode below! ABOUT ILE OMODE: Ile Omode seeks to create new leaders who borrow from the traditions of our past, but are fully cognizant of their place in this century and the tools it offers. Our young people must see their contribution in the greater effort as envisioned by Dr. W.E.B. DuBois and others. They must speak with authentic voices so that they might answer the call to be human, which as Dr. Maulana Karenga suggest is to "be divine"; seeking the highest good in ourselves and in others. Learn more at http://www.ileomode.org.

CBMA is excited to share the latest installment in our Journey To Radiance multimedia series, "Journey to Radiance: Peace of Mind". This podcast episode was produced in recognition of Black Mental Health Awareness month and features a conversation with panelists Dr. Daktari Shari, Anthony Scott, CBMA Health and Healing Strategies Director Dr. Phyllis "Dr. Phyl" Hubbard, Mikhael Ali and Larica Luckett, with CBMA Member and podcast host WolfHawkJaquar. Learn more about each panelist below and enjoy the show! “Daktari” Shari R. Hicks, Psy.D. is an Oakland-based dancer, psychologist, and sakhu djaerist (spirit illuminator). Since earning her doctorate in clinical psychology in 2015 from the California Institute of Integral Studies, Daktari is a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, working mostly with parolees, probationers, sex offenders, severely physically ill, and geriatric clients. In 2016, Daktari founded the Daktari Dance Medicine Collective (DDMC), an unapologetically Black:Afrikan collective of divinely-inspired healers who tap into the mediums of drum, dance, ritual, rhythmic breathplay, meditation, mirroring, cleansing, and ubuntu to evoke spiritual liberation and illumination for Black:Afrikan folks all over the globe.Mikhael “Magik” Ali (Brother Olou) is a holistic practitioner, crystal healer, plant-based culinary chef, healing space facilitator, community activist, and peace keeper. Mikhael advocates for natural healing via ancient spiritual practices and living an alkaline plant based lifestyle.Larica Luckett recently started her private practice as a Reiki Therapist, and Energy and Crystal Healer. She has a BA in Psychology, Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, and is currently obtaining her license as a Board Certified Behavior Analysis. Anthony Scott is a twenty-two year-old artist from Oakland California who came to share his health & healing journey as well as learn from the panelist. (Representing the voice of a young Black male on his journey to radiance).

In honor of CBMA's 10th Anniversary and Juneteenth, this latest podcast episode in our Journey to Radiance multimedia series explores and celebrates African-American heritage, legacy and entrepreneurship through the story of Mama Shekina Shakur and the inception of the healing "Gorilla Life" drink. Listen to hear Mama Shakur explain how she used the drink to heal herself, her family and ultimately turned it into an enterprise to heal communities.

Did you know that April is both National Poetry and National Minority Health Awareness Months? Combined these two create the perfect marriage to demonstrate CBMA's commitment to improving life outcomes for Black men and boys through an infusion of arts/culture and health and healing. For our latest installment of our "Journey To Radiance" podcast series, we feature Tyson Amir, a lyricist who is blessed with a poignant message, electrifying cadence, and enlightening lyrics, all combined to form music with enough heart and soul to move a generation. Tyson is not only a poet, emcee, educator, author, activist, but is also a self-described freedom fighter. His fight is born out of his love for humanity, justice and peace for all, each of which is intricately woven into his praxis and practice. Check out our conversation with Tyson below!

In honor of Women's History Month, we are excited to launch Episode Four of CBMA's "Journey to Radiance" multimedia series, featuring artist, activist, musician, poet and Warrior Woman of Peace Charlotte O'Neal, also known as "Mama C." In the episode, we learn about Mama C's history with the Black Panther Party in Kansas, MO. In the 1970's, she was forced to flee the U.S. to Tanzania with her husband Pete O'Neal, where they settled and launched the United African Alliance Community Center (UAACC). Tune into the learn about her time as part of the Black Panthers, her journey of identity as a Black woman in Africa, and how she uses the arts to teach and heal.

In this special two-part edition for Black History Month, CBMA's "Journey To Radiance" explores the meaning of the word Sankofa through the wisdom of elder Dr. Wade Nobles and journeyman Sizwe Andrews, and how we can use the wisdom of Sankofa to heal ourselves, our families and communities. Find Part I HERE, and tune in to Part II now above!

In this special two-part edition for Black History Month, CBMA's "Journey To Radiance" explores the meaning of the word Sankofa through the wisdom of elder Dr. Wade Nobles and journeyman Sizwe Andrews, and how we can use the wisdom of Sankofa to heal ourselves, our families and communities. Tune into Part One now!

Tune in for our second episode of the "Journey to Radiance" podcast on "The Art of Health and Healing" featuring an interview with Dr. Monique LeSarre, Executive Director at Rafiki Coalition on Health and Wellness, and Ty Blair, Wellness Program Manager at Rafiki Coalition. 

As part of our Health and Healing Strategies initiative, CBMA is excited to launch our new multimedia series, Journey to Radiance. Hosted by WolfHawkJaguar and produced by CBMA strategic partner 393Films, Journey to Radiance will take you on a quest with leaders in the field of Black Male Achievement and beyond on their transformative journeys to achieve health and balance in their lives and careers.  Join us on our first expedition with Oakland leader DeMario Lewis to Louisville KY to experience his first "Rumble Young Man, Rumble!" -- CBMA's preeminent annual gathering of leaders in Black Male Achievement. We explore pathways to healing through DeMario’s experience as he heals his heartbreak over the murder of four of his friends, learns the six principles of Muhammad Ali, and ultimately becomes inspired to share them with DetermiNation, a local Black men's group in Oakland.  Enjoy this first episode, and stay tuned as we roll out new installments over the next few weeks! BONUS FEATURE: The Journey To Radiance theme song is an original composition created specifically for the content series! The words are, in and of themselves, a source of inspiration and motivation for health, healing and wellness. To hear and download the full version, GO HERE.