Soundbytes International Radio came to be as an authentic and transparent stand for unadulterated truth, with an emphasis on removing the veils of illusion that is the current living experience had by many. The Hosts, Nefera and Hesire come from an unapol
Season 4, Episode 3 Did you know September is Black Reading Month ? This month (and of course every month) is an opportunity to engage with and share the Black authors and stories you're reading! So we'll be discussing what we've been reading, some contextual analysis around the conversations we've been having and will be reading and checking in to hear what's on your reading list, family!
Season 4, Episode 2 We reflect on the impact of the late Chadwick Boseman and the realization of the talents, skills and gifts that exist within our community. #WakandaForever #RIPChadwickBoseman
Season 4, Episode 1 It's our official 3 year anniversary show!! We kick off Season 4, Episode 1 discussing the Black community's national and international export(s), our collective self efficacy, breaking the chains of self hatred, distrust and a creating a unified effort! Join the discussion, Leave your comments, share with a friend and always STAY FORTIFIED!!
Season 3, Episode 31 The elections are coming, the census is going down, so how do we play the game within the matrix for the sake of the African's self preservation?
Season 3, Episode 30 We assess the standards of African leadership and what kind of criteria we set as the measure of value.
Season 3, Episode 29 We touch on Black August and the African perspective on Revolution as we've grown to understand it.
Season 3, Episode 28 We assess the 48 Laws of Power and the practicality of its intention in the guise of nation building for the African.
Season 3, Episode 27 We check in further on what's the strategy for emotional fortification and avoiding the pitfalls of pop culture? How do we, once again, buffer the white noise?
Season 3, Episode 26 We discuss the importance of staying in tune with the struggle and cancelling out the noise.
Season 3, Episode 25 Why does everything have to be about race? Plus, how are we as Africans processing our current human condition in the face of white supremacy and white centered consciousness?
Season 3, Episode 24 We discuss what does it mean for the Afrikan to rightfully advocate for themselves in integrated spaces, ie: work, school, community, social life, etc.
Season 3, Episode 23 How has integration impacted the Afrikan in the U.S. up to now? Also, Black Lives Matter, and then what? Also the new ridiculousness, “Allyship Fatigue”: Excuse me?
Season 3, Episode 22 It's #Juneteenth Family! A day of remembrance... A day of reflection... in the African's continued fight for freedom on U.S. American soil.
Season 3, Episode 21 We dig into questions around the commercialization of Revolution. Are we more concerned with performative or proactive tactics and solidarity?
What's next in The Revolution?
Season 3, Episode 19 We discuss the current state of Black America amidst anti-Black violence and a viral pandemic.
Season 3, Episode 18 Blessed Day Family as we lift up and celebrate African Liberation Day on this day! We stand in celebration of our Mother and home! Also we discuss how to uplift Ujamaa in our community, locally and globally.
Season 3, Episode 17 Checking in and lifting up the ancestor on his solar return, El Hajj Malik El Shabazz aka Malcolm X!
Season 3, Episode 16 How do we successfully maneuver through these COVID times with faith and trust in self? What does that look like? And more.
Season 3, Episode 15 We are discussing Ahmaud Arbery, precedent and the need for strategic action.
Season 3, Episode 14 We discuss the racial divide, police brutality, Oppression Olympics and more in the face of the global pandemic.
Season 3, Episode 13 The latest news in the COVID chronicles is Black and Brown peoples in America hold the highest rates of COVID-19 cases. But what does that really mean underneath the surface of the circumstance and how do we move forward?
Season 3, Episode 12 We discuss reverse engineering hatred towards Black/African people. Where did it come from, why is it still here, and most importantly, WHAT DO WE DO ABOUT IT?
Season 3, Episode 11 We'll be discussing the demonization of Black parenting within the matrix. How has the system's definition of parenting impacted the plight of the African in America today? Also we'll take another look at the role our popular music plays in the function of fortification for the African community.
Season 3, Episode 10 We are yet again inviting you to a fortification session with your trusted, loving world changers!
Season 3, Episode 9 What is Black ? What is its value or lack thereof? How do we center African consciousness and how are we doing as a collective? Is the current situation working for us? How do we gauge that?
Season 3, Episode 8 We continue to recap ways to stay fortified amidst global struggle, continue the conversation of a tale of 2 Americas and more.
Season 3, Episode 7 we are talking Emergency planning for the African in the advent of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Also we revisit the United front of Reparations.
Season 3, Episode 6 How much trust should Africans/Black people trust in the system? How do we navigate and balance the interactions we have with non-blacks within the matrix who do trust in the system?
Season 3, Episode 5 Tonight and this month we honor African Women's HERstory Month and what Nation Building means in practice on the global front to support the African's well being.
Season 3, Episode 4 We reflect on and honor our ancestor Malcolm X and his untimely death. We discuss how we embody his essence in a daily practice and walk.
Season 3, Episode 2 The Oscars are over & we'll be discussing the Harriet movie since we've finally seen it, as well as the new Netflix series, Who Killed Malcolm X.
Season 3, Episode 1 It's an open forum discussion tonight as we celebrate Black History Month! Sharing what's been on our minds and hearts.
Season 2, Episode 27 Happy #MLKDay ! We'll be discussing a few topics like black folks and credit, pimping Black Consciousness and more!
Season 2, Episode 26 Is there such a thing as too Woke? Too Black? What's really going on in the minds of Black folk when confronted with conversations of Blackness?
Season 2, Episode 25 Our first broadcast of 2020! Let's talk Racial Equity in the work space, shall we?
Season 2, Episode 24 Today is the first day of Kwanzaa so it's only right we did this week's special broadcast today to kick off the remainder of 2019 with understanding and hope for our community going into the new decade amidst this Year of Return!
Season 2, Episode 23 Is it enough to have a front facing black person, “black face” at the helm?
Season 2, Episode 22 When did the black family come under attack? Also: —-Set up our youth to win! Tell them the truth, with work, life and relationships. —Civil rights movement in retrospect, the youth then and our youth now.
Season 2, Episode 21 Where did the social breakdown occur in BLACK PRIDE and cultural awareness? What are the social contributing factors that led to the ambivalence African/Blacks face when taking a stand is best and demonstrates self preservation ?
Season 2, Episode 20 Don't be fooled into a decoy conversation that takes you away from focus. Question: do we need spaces that are ours alone? Why is it important?
Season 2, Episode 19 We're discussing anti-blackness in Black folks through a white centered consciousness.
Season 2, Episode 18 How do we break down the Social Gap between physical well-being of Africans of today and the trajectory of Black Wall Street in Tulsa? Looking at White privilege and the ignorance of black peoples that harms our prospects.
Season 2, Episode 17 Recap: AFRICAN be powerful! Do not fix white people! Also, Christopher Columbus, Police Brutality, Jane Elliot & more.
Season 2, Episode 16 We'll chop up as always, talk about the New Netflix special on WHITE PRIVILEGE by Chelsea Handler and the Break Down on #JUSTICE4AtatianaJefferson.
Season 2, Episode 15 We're discussing the Tale of 2 Americas. The system working as designed, but with who in mind?
Season 2, Episode 14 Tune in as we discuss values and saving our world: Where are the black people in this conversation? Are they disinterested, barred from access or lack enough self-efficacy to participate in the process?
Season 2, Episode 13 Tonight we're talking the value of relationship building in the new age for Black America: have we fallen victim to a disconnect? Also, how do we leverage our education and skills to fortify the mission of our community?
Season 2, Episode 12 We'll be discussing the journey of music and the effects on the social landscape, The ongoing saga of systemic racism, ie: Felicity Huffman & Co., and more on this week's episode.
Season 2, Episode 11 What does leadership of the African people look like in 2019? We'll also be discussing white consciousness and more.