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On this episode Farah and I had the pleasure of sitting down with State Rep of PA Malcolm Kenyatta. We learned so much about his background but also the fight he's hoping to win to represent Philadelphia and the entire state in the US Senate. You don't want to miss this episode.    Follow along on social media Instagram Facebook Twitter visit us online salaahscorner.com Also follow Farah Instagram Twitter

We back with another episode. This week Farah and I are sitting down with school counselor and founder of Just A Girl, an organizations dedicated to uplifting women and girls while providing scholarships to better their education. Learn more about what Jeanine is doing to change the structures of education in Philly. To donate to Just A Girl visit: https://iamjustagirl.com   Follow along on social media Instagram Facebook Twitter visit us online salaahscorner.com Also follow Farah Instagram Twitter

This week Farah and I discuss the summer trend. Cops murdering Black people. We often hear about the rise in violence in communities when it gets warmer. Yet, we don't discuss how that violence is often instigated and performed by those in uniform. We discuss this dynamic and our thoughts on how we defend the murdered in public discourse.  Follow our social media Instagram Facebook Twitter visit us online salaahscorner.com Also follow Farah Instagram Twitter

Today I have one of the best guests and interviews to date! Cynthia Alvarado is a formerly incarcerated women wrongfully convicted and spent over 10 years in prison. We sat down to hear her story and how the trauma of women is being severely inadequately addressed in the criminal justice system. Join the conversation!   Follow our social media Instagram Facebook Twitter visit us online salaahscorner.com Also follow Farah Instagram Twitter

We are back with another episode. This one builds on last weeks as we sit down with President of Philly Young Democrats Sarah Hansel. We discuss how to get more young people motivated in politics, how she came to this line of work and the shared trauma that tends to catapult others into this profession.  Follow our social media Instagram Facebook Twitter visit us online salaahscorner.com Also follow Farah Instagram Twitter

How do you get young people to care about civic engagement? Today I'm sitting with Jalen Nix, my cousin in law and committee member in Philadelphia. We talk about everything from what drove him to get involved and answering those questions about energizing the youth.  Follow our social media Instagram Facebook Twitter visit us online salaahscorner.com Also follow Farah Instagram Twitter

We are back with a fresh episode and with a new guests. Tyrique Glaskow is the founder of Young Chances Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting community. We talk about his journey to being a community leader and how the pandemic has shown us we need to treat all of society troubles as one big health crisis.  Follow Tyrique on IG @youngchancesfoundation or visit the website youngchancesfoundation.com Follow our social media Instagram Facebook Twitter visit us online salaahscorner.com Also follow Farah Instagram Twitter

We're back with a very important conversation for all my woke, criminal justice reformers and prison abolitionists. For those who come to the determination that the current status of our criminal justice system needs changing, it's difficult when you yourself have to interact with it on a personal level. What do you do when you're facing a harm that typical would call for the justice system to intervene? Do you feel guilty for calling the police? Do you avoid conflict cause the system is so broken. On this episode we discuss this conundrum and alternatives to criminal justice as we currently know it.  Follow our social media Facebook Instagram Twitter email: realtalk@salaahscorner.com Follow Farah Facebook Instagram Twitter

The title is very straightforward but the conversation is very complicated. Black people rarely benefit from white American capitalism yet, sometimes we perpetuate the same system that's designed to oppress Black people. This conversation was very thought provoking for me and I want to know your answers. Should Black people promote capitalism? Facebook Instagram Twitter email: realtalk@salaahscorner.com For more visit salaahscorner.com

Clubhouse is just the latest social media app that's all the craze. Anyone who knows me, knows my distaste for social media, particularly Facebook. However, are we really to blame for it's use or misuse? Or is there a deeper point to how it's turned out? Join in on the discussion and don't forget to call in with your comments or opinions.  Hit us on social media Facebook Instagram Twitter or email us at realtalk@salaahscorner.com

We're Back!! After some time off to do more election work, Farah and I are back. Recently I listened to an interview that described Americans who spend hours watching cable news and arguing on social media as political hobbyist. Well of course Farah and I had to discuss the interview and what she thinks of this diagnosis of American political engagement. Email me your thoughts on this topic Email: reatlalk@salaahscorner.com Shop Farah's soaps: Cleanse Soap Selfcare Facebook Twitter Instagram

We're Back! The election is finally over. It's about time Farah and I discuss who really won this election. What's the next move for Black communities and what we can expect from the people who's been flooding us with text.  Follow along on social: Facebook Instagram Twitter

Black conservatism is a bigger thing than most people realize or talk about. I share my beliefs on how the republican party will try to rebrand itself after Trump and how it could lead to a huge fracture in the Black community. Ultimately, Farah hears me rant on a few things and also tries to convince me to watch Hamilton! InstagramFacebookTwitter

With the nomination of Amy Coney Barett to the Supreme Court, Farah felt it was important to talk about the importance of understanding the role our courts play in this system. We also dedicate way too much time talking about the Ice Cube debacle. Forget to call in with you opinions FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTWITTER 

This week Farah and I talk about BET founder and how disappointing the network is, the fly heard around the world and I reflect on a men's panel I appeared on discussing how Black men show up to the work that Black women are already doing in ways that go beyond voting.  Follow alongInstagramFacebookTwitter

It's been a rough few weeks, but we're back. On the heels of a few constantly evolving stories, Farah and I try to make sense of it all while we talk someone the national coverage has seemed to forget about, Breonna Taylor! Follow us on social media Instagram Facebook Twitter If you're in ATL, click here.

What better time than now to discuss what's needed and the only thing holding the line to a complete collapse of our democracy. We're back with another episode with co-host Farah Muhammad and we both share our perspective on this topic. We also want to hear from you. What do you think is needed to save our democracy?   Email: realtalk@salaahscorner.com Instagram: @salalaahscorner Facebook: @salaahscorner Twitter: @salaahscorner

We're back! And when I mean we, I mean me and my sister. That's right, we are welcoming Farah Muhammad as the new co-host to the show and with her a new format. We talk a little about local politics, Cardi B and the possibility of Trump winning the election. Don't forget to leave us a review and a warm welcome for my sister Farah. IG: salaahscorner FB: salaahscorner Twitter: salaahscorner email: realtalk@salaahscorner.com  

I got to be on another podcast. I connect with King Mar, he's the host of 2 Sides Podcast available on YouTube. It was a great opportunity to talk about what our communities are going through and the driving force behind the work I do and the starting of this podcast. Check out their Podcast here: 2 Sides Podcast Follow us on IG: salaahscorner Follow us on FB: salaahscorner    

Have you thought about the impact police have on our culture, on our youth? I'm honored to sit speak with Saudia Durrant, Organizer for Philadelphia Student Union. We discussed re-imagining police in our schools and reshaping a society that's not dependent upon police.    https://instagram.com/215studentunion/   https://www.phillystudentunion.com/   https://instagram.com/salaahscorner/   https://salaahscorner.com   Listen to Chris Hayes interview with Mariame Kaba on his podcast Why is this happening?   Are Prisons Obselete: by Angela Davis

We are continuing our conversation srrounding changing police in our society. Today we welcome back Shy Williams, former detective, author, speaker and creator of Black Glorification. We have a very deep conversation that's causing so much friction and tension in our communitites today.   Follow Shy: https://instagram.com/blackglorification https://instagram.com/iamshywilliams   Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/salaahscorner https://salaahscorner.com realtalk@salaahscorner.com  

We are back with another episode exploring policing in America and the conversations taking shape throughout the country. Today I'm with the Host of This American Negro and Dear Reading Podcasts, Marquise Richards exploring how we can be better equipped to really prove that Black Lives indeed Matter.  https://instagram.com/marquisedavon/ https://instagram.com/dearrdg/ https://instagram.com/salaahscorner/ https://facebook.com/salaahscorner https://salaahscorner.com    

Protest are apart of the very fabric of America. Music and artistic expression go hand in hand with finding joy and positive vibes for the moment. Today I'm speaking with Toya from The First Time I heard Podcast and discussing what types of expression we all could use in this moment.  https://instagram.com/whatsgoodtoya/ Https://instagram.com/salaahscorner/ https://salaahscorner.com realtalk@salaahscorner.com  

There's so much happening in the last two weeks, we almost forgot there was a primary election. Almost... We've talked about representation before but this time, we are specifically talking about representation in politics. Jasmine Sessoms founded she can win in an effort to train women for their political campaigns. She also has some opinions about our governments response to the protest happening across Philadelphia.  Follow Jasmine website: http://shecanwin.net/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/shecanwinnow/ Our contact website: https://salaahscorner.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/salaahscorner/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/salaahscorner/          

It's been said countless times, this moment has us all shaken up. For creatives specifically, this moment has many taking a step back to find deeper passion and purpose behind their content. With that in mind, I asked our very first guest on the podcast, Allison Hodges to come back and discuss how she's been feeling in this moment and how she's envisioned a new mission for her platform. Allison is the creator of The Savvy Camel, a fashion and lifestyle blog. You can listen to the first episode here. Find more of Allison's Content Website: https://savvycamel.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesavvycamel/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/savvycamel/ Find episodes and more Website: https://salaahscorner.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/salaahscorner/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/salaahscorner/

Many argue we need bail reform alongside of criminal justice reform. However, not many agree. Ken Good is on the Board of Directors for the Professional Bondsman of Texas and he has some critiques of the bail reform movement and how we tackle criminal justice as a whole. About Ken W. Good - Board of Directors, Professional Bondsmen of Texas: Ken W. Good graduated from Hardin Simmons University in 1982 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree.  He received a Master of Education Degree in 1986 from Tarleton State University, a part of the Texas A&M System.  In 1989, he received his law degree from Texas Tech School of Law, where he was a member of the Texas Tech Law Review.  Mr. Good has argued cases before the Supreme Court of Texas and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, along with numerous courts of appeals, including the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.  He is the author of "Good’s on Bail," a practice guide created for bail industry professionals.  In addition, he has written numerous articles on the subject of bail reform, including, “What Successful Bail Reform Looks Like.”  Mr. Good is married and has two daughters.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Salaahscorner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Salaahscorner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salaahscorner/ Website: https://salaahscorner.com  

The other day I watched in horror as families piled into lines to get free food. This pandemic is taking a toll on so many people and forcing us to look at the structural failures of our society. So today I take a look at some of our previous episodes. While I've done many interviews a few of these stuck out as it relates to how we can change our society to better take care of those who are severely underprivileged.    My first interview is with City Councilmember At-Large Isaiah Thomas. You can listen to his full interview here. My second interview is with Judge Jennifer Schultz. You can listen to the full interview here. My Third segment is with Leah and Sadedrah of Parapower. You can listen to the full episode here.  Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Salaahscorner/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salaahscorner/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Salaahscorner Email: realtalk@salaahscorner.com Web: https://salaahscorner.com  

Today I bring you my conversation with Shy Williams. She's the author of Proud Black Girl and Proud Black Boy children's books. She's also a former detective and now a speaker teaching how our youth interact with police. As you can see, she has carried multiple identities. We talk about the struggle black people go through carrying those identities and what brought to this journey today.  https://www.instagram.com/blackglorification/ shywilliams@speakshy.com https://www.instagram.com/salaahscorner.com/ realtalk@salaahscorner.com Podcast workshop

We're all trying to survive this Pandemic and feed our active minds and bodies at the same time. Today I bring a conversation I had with the developers of the EDAY app. El and Lee talked with me on the role technology plays in our lives and how black and brown people can get their fair share of the pie as information technology becomes the the way of the future. podfollow.com/salaahscorner Email: realtalk@salaahscorner.com Website: salaahscorner.com edayapp.com Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/edayapp/ https://www.instagram.com/salaahscorner/ Shop Use code PODCAST to get 20% off your first purchase https://salaahscorner.com/shop/  

I finally got the change to sit with a good friend and fellow entrepreneur Shy. She is owner of ShyDiva and just celebrated her 5 year anniversary. We caught up on some of the tough roads she's endured and the right mindset of becoming an entrepreneur.  Email your entrepreneurial stories @realtalk@salaahscorner.com salaahscorner.com Find Shy's product on Shydiva.co  

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Educators in Philly are using STEM to reinvent how we approach education in this generation. I sat down with two innovators, David and Aliyah. They both are working to reform what happens in the classroom and provide more opportunities to under privileged black and brown students.  For First Hand Philly, follow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @Firsthandphilly. Email: firsthand@sciencecenter.org For Stem Land Foundation follow on Instagram & Facebook @stemlandfoundation Email: stemlandfoundation@gmail.com Listen to the conversation and email with how you think our education system needs reform at realtalk@salaahscorner.com www.salaahscorner.com  

Today, I learned what a paraprofessional is and what the demands they are making for a fair livable wage as educators in the city of Philadelphia. To find out more about them search ParaPower on Facebook. Follow the Working Educators Caucus at workingeducators.org   email me all your questions at realtalk@salaahscorner.com salaahscorner.com

Will decided from an early age he wanted to move in a nontraditional way. As a co-founder of Rec Philly, he describes himself as a visionary in his way of thinking and moving. Join me in this conversation as we find out just what was the driving force behind Rec Philly. www.recphilly.com www.salaahscorner.com

When we have political discussions, it can be very easy to only engage with people we agree with. So today I'm stepping outside the box and invited a young black conservative to the show. He goes by Tyler Bluntman and calls himself the terrible conservative. He affiliates with the constitutional party, he supports legalizing marijuana and believes abortion is murder and that's just the tip of the iceberg. You don't want to miss this episode.  Follow Tyler on Instagram @tylerbluntman check my website www.salaahscorner.com email me at realtalk@salaahscorner.com

To be mindful of your mental health is very often seen in some as being weak. Seeking mental healthcare, yoga, and even meditation falls under this stereotype. An argument can be made that in fact, taking care of your mental well-being is one of the strongest things you can accomplish. On this episode I'm sitting with Nayo Shell, host of the Meditation Matter podcast and we indeed discuss why it matter.   Follow Nayo's podcast at www.meditation-matters.com Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @meditationmatters www.salaahscorner.com email me at realtalk@salaahscorner.com  

We're Back!! We are finally back with another amazing episode. Philadelphia's Schools are enduring horrific conditions of exposure to asbestos and lead poisoning. During our break, I had the opportunity to connect with a number of activists, community leaders and government officials to discuss this issue. Lined up today is State Sen. Vincent Hughes, Nicolas O'rourke, Antoine Little and Eric Marsh.    Please add your name to our petition on addressing the conditions of Philly Schools. Sign up now https://campaigns.organizefor.org/p/Toxicschools   Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @salaahscorner www.salaahscorner.com email me realtalk@salaahscorner.com  

In the age of social media, instant gratification rules! Disconnecting us from the real world. However, Carlos is rediscovering an old form of instant gratification. As a teacher he actively works to engage younger adults in our community. Through volunteering, he started the We Love Philly Podcast and is providing a space for a community of people who have been abandoned by society.  website: www.realtalk@salaahscorner.com email: realtalk@salaahscorner.com

With gentrification on the rise, now more than ever it's important we support our black businesses. Especially the ones who has served the community for years. Yet how to find them? It's much easier said than done. So today I'm sitting with the creators of Black Owned Philly. They are creating a directory of black businesses in the Philadelphia area. We talk about how the community can support these businesses but also how the community has different expectations of black business owners than any other ethnicity.  For more black businesses follow Black Owned Philly on Instagram @blackophilly www.salaahscorner.com realtalk@salaahscorner.com

What does it mean to have religious freedom and separation of church and state? Our country was built on this principal yet have we ever experience a true separation? What happens when religious freedom and expression begin to interfere with other’s civil rights? Today I sat down with Naomi Washington-Leapheart and we discuss it all. As a minister she faces this daily. Being queer, she challenges the hypocritical notion of the traditional aspects of religion in american society. www.salaahscorner.com realtalk@salaahscorner.com  

On today's episode, I had a conversation with PA State Rep and Democratic Whip Jordan Harris on this new law making it's way through the state of PA. Clean Slate helps those who have paid their restitution to and served their time, get their records expunged and have an avenue back into society. We also talk about areas of the criminal punishment system that needs a serious reform.    www.salaahscorner.com   http://www.pahouse.com/Harris/

The name says it all. Today I'm sitting with President of Women In Media, Danielle Jeter. We discuss the importance of representation, how she got started and some things to come from this important organization.  www.womeninmediaglobal.org www.instagram.com/wimglobal  

Have you ever applied for a job, got an interview and never heard from that company again? Have you ever been offered a job and wasn't sure the right salary to ask for? Today I'm sitting with our wonderful Producer extraordinaire Bree Wilson and talking about all that and more.    www.salaahscorner.com www.instagram.com/salaahscorner realtalk@salaahscorner.com

The CBD industry is on the rise. Meanwhile black men are sitting in prison. Today I'm sitting with my good friend Kida as we discuss this emergent industry and double standards that exist.  Check out our blog www.salaahscorner.com www.instagram.com/salaahscorner  

This week we are back bringing you a conversation I had with Nicolas O'Rourke, an Independent Candidate for City Council. We started our conversation surrounding the cities relationship with police and got into detail about how he got into community engagement and what the landscape could look like in Philadelphia if it breaks the two party system.   Visit www.orourkeforphilly.com to learn more about his campaign. Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salaahscorner Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Salaahs-Corner-1371484596291433/ Find more content at www.salaahscorner.com  

I finally got around to giving you my full recap of the Democratic debate. You'll hear my biggest takeaways as we head toward the next debate and the case for why this process is so important in comparison to the debate from Republicans in 2016.    For more visit www.salaahscorner.com email us at realtalk@salaahscorner.com Support our Crowdfunding campaing www.salaahscorner.com/donate

Mental health in the black community is such a taboo topic and problem to address. It's even worse when narrowed down to black men within the community. This episode I'm sitting with Ihsan Hines, Director of My Brothers Keeper Cares, an organization focused on mental health among black men and suicide prevention. Visit www.mbkcares.com for information surrounding his monthly events. Also follow along on Instagram www.instagram.com/mbkcares Check out my primary election recap www.salaahscorner.com Email us at realtalk@salaahscorner.com Follow on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter @salaahscorner

The CBD industry is on the rise. Being taken over by large corporations turning a profit while young black men are still sitting in prison. Today we talk about this, the negative stigmas associated with cannabis and the necessity for safe spaces. Tsehaitu of the Black Dragon Breakfast Club joins me for an amazing conversation.   Check out my merch now www.salaahscorner.com/shop www.blackdragonbreakfastclub.com

Finishing up our primary series, just in the time. I had a great opportunity to sit down with Omar Sabir, candidate for City Commissioner. We talked about a lot maintaining a sustained voting effort to progress policy and ensure engagement among all demographics in the city of Philadelphia. Primary elections are today May 21st. Find some time to get out there and vote. For a quick guide to all the candidates, visit https://ballot.seventy.org/   Check out my latest blog post www.salaahscorner.com

Do you have a safe space to discuss and learn about politics? On today's episode we continue our primary election series with an interview from City Council Member At-Large Derek Green. We talked about ways to make politics accessible to new generations and creating that space we all need to feel community and progress. Remember, primary elections are Tuesday May 21st. For a list of all candidates including ballot initiatives visit https://ballot.seventy.org/   For more politics visit www.salaahscorner.com Email me your thoughts and comments at realtalk@salaahscorner.com

Jennifer is a candidate for the Court of Common Pleas and has lead a life of providing fair and equal representation to all who are disenfranchised. She stopped by the studio and helped educate me on the makeup of our courts in the city and the movement to provide representation in civil matters across the city.   Fore more on Jennifer's platform you can visit jennforjudge.com. Primary elections are May 21st. For a complete guide on all the candidates in Philadelphia including ballot initiatives and Judges, visit https://ballot.seventy.org/    For more politics visit www.salaahscorner.com or email me at realtalk@salaahscorner.com

The US Census reports Philadelphia has the highest poverty rate in the country of all big cities. Today I'm sitting with a candidate for City Council At-Large Isaiah Thomas. We get to learn his take on addressing the problem for our the city, but also an understanding the functions of city council. Elections are May 21st. For a complete guide on all the candidates for the city and your district, including ballot initiatives and Judges please visit https://ballot.seventy.org/   Email me your questions, comments and any other thoughts at realtalk@salaahscorner.com Find my latest blog piece at salaahscorner.com