Podcasts about kalonji changa

What happens when the police become an army? Since 1997, the US Department of Defense has transferred more than $7.2bn in military equipment to law enforcement agencies. This militarization has, unsurprisingly, been shown to unjustly impact on Black communities and is associated with increased killings by police. The Police Public Safety Training Center in Atlanta - more commonly known as 'Cop City' - is just the latest manifestation of the militarization of policing. It is a costly and controversial endeavor, being forced through by the local Democrat-run administration, in the face of widespread opposition among local communities. Resistance to the project has been met with spurious legal roadblocks, activist intimidation and violent repression. But Cop City is far from being just a local issue; almost every US state now has a Cop City project of their own in some stage of development, and the logic, structures and ramifications of Cop Cities are truly international. In this episode we are joined by Liliana, Joy James and Kalonji Changa to discuss the history of Cop Cities, the parallels with the notorious School of the Americas, and the ways in which the tactics and logic of US imperialism abroad are being brought to bear on working class and racialized communities at home. --- Liliana is an immigrant from Colombia based in Houston, Texas. She is an abolitionist and has worked directly with prisoners on death row and their families. She is the co-host of the radio show 'Voz de La Tierra' on KPFT Pacifica, discussing the geopolitical effects of militarism, policing, imperialism, and racism on Indigenous, Black, and immigrant colonized communities across the globe.  Joy James is an organizer and author. Her recent books include In Pursuit of Revolutionary Love; New Bones Abolition: Captive Maternal Agency and the (After)Life of Erica Garner; and Contextualizing Angela Davis: The Agency and Identity of an Icon. She is the editor of Beyond Cop Cities: Dismantling State and Corporate-Funded Armies and Prisons, and the forthcoming ENGAGE: Indigenous, Black, and Afro-Indigenous Futures. Joy also works with the Guerrilla Intellectual University (GIU) podcast collective on Black Power Media (BPM). Kalonji Jama Changa is an organizer and founder of the FTP Movement. He is the author of How to Build a People's Army and co-producer of the documentary Organizing Is the New Cool. Kalonji is founder of Black Power Media and serves as co-chair of the Urban Survival and Preparedness Institute.

In this episode we welcome Thandisizwe Chimurenga and Yusef “Bunchy” Shakur to have a conversation that revolves around Sanyika Shakur's final book, Stand-Up, Struggle Forward: New Afrikan Revolutionary Writings on Nation, Class and Patriarchy. Thandisizwe Chimurenga is an award-winning Los Angeles-based journalist. Having worked in print and radio/broadcast journalism, she is the author of No Doubt: The Murder(s) of Oscar Grant; Reparations … Not Yet: A Case for Reparations and Why We Must Wait; the soon-to-be-published Some Of Us Are Brave: Interviews and Conversations with Sistas on Life, Art and Struggle, published by Daraja Press, and Nobody Knows My Name: Coming of Age in and Resilience After the Black Power Movement co-written with Deborah Jones, to be published by Diasporic Africa Press. Her commitment to infusing radical Black feminist/womanist politics within Revolutionary New Afrikan Nationalism, which she believes is key to destroying capitalism, patriarchy and white supremacist imperialism, has been informed by Aminata Umoja, Assata Shakur, Pearl Cleage, bell hooks, Angela Davis, Queen Mother Moore, Gloria Richardson, Fannie Lou Hamer, Ella Baker, Claudia Jones, Ida B Wells and the “Amazons” of Dahomey. Yusef “Bunchy” Shakur is a father, neighborhood organizer, author of multiple books, educator and a member of Community Movement Builders. He organizes in Detroit, Michigan. Yusef wrote the foreword to Sanyika's Stand Up, Struggle Forward which we're discussing today and Sanyika Shakur wrote the foreword to Yusef Shakur's book Redemptive Soul.  In this discussion Thandisizwe and Yusef talk about their own personal and political relationships with Sanyika Shakur and to his writings. We talk a little bit about New Afrikan political thought as it emanated from the New Afrikan Prisoners Organization particularly as was elaborated by Owusu Yaki Yakubu formerly known under the names James “Yaki” Sayles and Atiba Shanna. We discuss the importance of terminology within the New Afrikan Independence Movement and the contributions of Yaki and Sanyika to this body of political thought.  Thandisizwe Chimurenga and Yusef “Bunchy” Shakur share reflections on Sanyika's writings on patriarchy, homophobia and transphobia and on revolutionary transformation. They discuss the difficulties of re-entry for politicized and political prisoners in an environment without a strong political home to return to, as well as the use of solitary confinement and control units as weapons against politicized figures. Since the publication of our last episode Dr. Mutulu Shakur has transitioned beyond this realm and we want to send our condolences to all of his loved ones and co-strugglers, we also want to take this moment to recognize his indelible contributions to the New Afrikan Independence Movement and the cause of Black Liberation. In the show notes we will link to the book we discuss which can be found through Kersplebedeb or leftwingbooks.net along with the writings of Yaki. We highly, highly recommend both. We will also include a link to many more related writings available digitally through Freedom Archives.  And of course if you like what we do, bringing you these episodes on a weekly basis, become a patron of the show. You can do so for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/millennialsarekillingcapitalism Links: Thandisizwe's website (includes ways to support her work) Yusef "Bunchy" Shakur's website (includes a store with his books) Stand-Up, Struggle Forward: New Afrikan Revolutionary Writings on Nation, Class and Patriarchy Meditations on Frantz Fanon's Wretched of the Earth: New Afrikan Revolutionary Writings by James "Yaki" Sayles Freedom Archives: New Afrikan Prisoner Organization Archives "Pathology of Patriarchy: A Search for Clues at the Scene of the Crime" by Sanyika Shakur Beneath My Surface - Thandisizwe Chimurenga (includes reflection on Sanyika's passing as discussed in the episode) Day of the Gun (George Jackson Doc) The Political Theory of Dr. Mutulu Shakur with Thandisizwe Chimurenga, Kalonji Changa, & Akinyele Umoja  

In this episode, Joy James returns to the podcast and is joined by K. Kim Holder.  Holder was a member of the Harlem Chapter of the Black Panther Party and his dissertation The Black Panther Party 1966-1972: a curriculum tool for Afrikan-American studies was the second dissertation written by a veteran of the Black Panther Party. It is credited with helping to usher in a new wave of academic interest in the party. He also contributed some reflections to Kuwasi Balagoon's A Soldier's Story Revolutionary Writings by a A New African Anarchist.  Joy James is the Ebenezer Fitch Professor of the Humanities at Williams College. Whether as an author or editor, her books include Transcending the Talented Tenth: Black Leaders and American Intellectuals, Shadowboxing, Imprisoned Intellectuals, The New Abolitionists, Resisting State Violence, the Angela Y. Davis Reader and others. The book that occasions this conversation is her latest work In Pursuit of Revolutionary Love: Precarity, Power, Communities. It has a foreward from Da'Shaun Harrison, an afterword by Mumia Abu-Jamal. And features original articles, co-authored essays with Kim Holder, and interviews and discussions transcribed from various podcasts including Groundings, The Black Myths Podcast, our own interview with her from the summer of 2020 and several others. In this discussion we talk to Dr. Holder about the pieces that he and Dr. James co-author in the book and about his experiences with the Black Panther Party in Harlem. We also discuss a number of the interventions and topics covered within this book, especially the captive maternal and the role of spiritual grounding and community in relation to struggle. The book is officially out now in the UK and comes out in March in the states, you can order a copy from Divided Publishing's website or pre-order it through other online booksellers.  We want to thank Joy James and K. Kim Holder for joining us for this conversation. Also just want to note that Joy James is currently releasing weekly episodes along with Kalonji Changa and Jared Ball over on Black Power Media. That show, which is referenced in the discussion is called Guerrilla Intellectual University. Also because certain recent developing events are referenced in the discussion, this episode was recorded on January 22, 2023. And of course if you appreciate the work that we do here bringing you these conversations on a weekly basis, the best way to help us sustain this work is to become a patron of the show. Our work is totally supported by our listeners we don't sell any advertisements or engage in any paid promotions for the podcast so become a patron for as little as $1 a month and join the amazing people who make this show possible at patreon.com/millennialsarekillingcapitalism

Legendary Ayiti Professor Bayyinah Bello joins Kalonji Changa on #RiotStarterTV to discuss the Haitian Revolution, her books "SHEROES of the Haitian Revolution", "Jean-Jacques Dessalines: 21 Facts about His Life" and more...

On this episode, Amber and Erika are joined by Kalonji Changa, one of the founders of Black Power Media, national coordinator of the FTP Movement, and author of “How to Build a People's Army”. We discuss Black resistance, survival, and holistic self-defense and why America is so antagonistic to Black people asserting agency over our ability to survive in a racist, White supremacist society invested in our destruction. Through both historical and tactical lenses, Kalonji outlines America's intentional attempts to mischaracterize the non-violence that anchored the Civil Rights Movement, while also demonizing Black people taking up arms and practicing communal independence self-care. Tune to learn about the past and how you can be prepared in the present!

The Nation of Islam's Dr. Wesley Muhammad joins Kalonji Changa on #RiotStarterTV in response to a recent episode of the platform titled, "Baba Zak Kondo: Death of Detroit Red and the Resurrection of Malcolm X". Dr. Wesley Muhammad sits on the Executive Council, the governing body of the Nation of Islam under the direction and guidance of the Honorable Minister Farrakhan. Dr. Muhammad is also a member of Minister Farrakhan's elite Research Team. NEW BPM DISCORD! https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez

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Ajamu Baraka joins Kalonji Changa on #RiotStarterTV to talk about electoral politics, imperialism and the span of empire from Latin America to Africa. Ajamu Baraka is the national organizer of the Black Alliance for Peace and was the 2016 candidate for vice president on the Green Party ticket.

 In this edition of #RiotStarterTV there will be a discussion around the history of Armed Resistance in Mississippi. Dr. Akinyele Umoja joins Kalonji Changa in a one-on-one discussion around Umoja's book, "We Will Shoot Back: Armed Resistance in the Mississippi Freedom Movement".Dr. Akinyele Umoja, is an educator, scholar-activist and author. He is a professor of the Department of African-American Studies at Georgia State University. Dr. Umoja's writing has been featured in scholarly publications including The Journal of Black Studies, New Political Science, The International Journal of Africana Studies, Black Scholar, Radical History Review, and Socialism and Democracy.#AkinyeleUmoja #RobertFWilliamsSHOW MORE

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Recording together for the first time in 27 years, Daddy O and Bobby Simmons from the legendary Hip Hop band #Stetsasonic stopped by Renegade Culture Podcast for a special LIVE edition and world premier of their new video "Now y'all giving up love". Joined by Special Guest co-host Brother J from #XClan this episode is one for the books... Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producers- David "Minister Server" Tavares and Jai Brown. Cover Art Provided by Mae B. *Episode 122 Produced by Mae B. | Intro Music by King Dakarai ...As always, parental discretion is advised... Follow us on Amazon, Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Renegade Culture is recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

Malcolm X called him, "the Most Impressive Black Man ever to walk the African Continent". Today, On what would have been the 96th Birthday of Patrice Lumumba, we are joined by Maurice Carney, co-founder and executive director of Friends of the Congo. In this episode we discuss the life and brutal assassination of 36 year old Lumumba, the US and Belgium's role in the genocide that has lasted over a half century and has cost the loss of over 6 million people and the role of Africom and Barack Obama's involvement. This is a very important episode that should be shared with your family, friends and loved ones. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producers- David "Minister Server" Tavares and Jai Brown. Cover Art Provided by Mae B. ...As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on BLACK POWER MEDIA on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Renegade Culture is recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

On the latest episode, Kamau rejoins the Renegades to discuss the born-again liberal love for the police, as Samaria Rice defends the legacy of Tamir against Shaun King and others; Derek Chauvin gets sentenced today; Blue on Blue Crime as Black undercover cop gets beat up by one of his own and how Lin-Manuel Miranda disappears Black Latino's from Washington Heights in his newest movie. Musical guests included- Question Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producers- David "Minister Server" Tavares and Jai Brown. Cover Art Provided by Mae B. ...As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on BLACK POWER MEDIA on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Renegade Culture is recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

On the latest episodes Kalonji is joined by special guest co-host Dr. Jared Ball, while the rest of the Renegades are still on the road. Marcus Kline Co-founder and Director of Freedom Home Academy Int., is our guest. On this extra HEAVY special edition, the trio raps about everything from the connection between the Chicago Mob and electoral politics and Marcus' Afrikan Centered School. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producers- David "Minister Server" Tavares and Jai Brown. Cover Art Provided by Mae B. *Episode 118 Produced by Mae B. | Intro Music by King Dakarai ...As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on BLACK POWER MEDIA on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Renegade Culture is recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga Join the BPM channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC6o​... Follow BPM: WEBSITE - https://www.blackpowermedia.org/​ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/BlackPowerMedi1​ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/black.power...​ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/Blackpowermedia

On this episode Kalonji Changa holds it down for the other Renegades while they are on the road. Joined by special guest Balogun Ojetade, the two chop it up about Afrikan Martial Arts, Urban Survival and Preparedness and Afrikan Spirituality. Another powerful episode recommended for study. Balogun is an author, Master Instructor and Technical Director of the Afrikan Martial Arts Institute, (which has branches in the United States, England and Ghana, West Afrika) and he is Co-Chair of the Urban Survival Preparedness Institute. Balogun is also a co-founder of the Siafu Movement and a co-ordinator in the FTP Movement. * Music Videos in this episode: "Forward Motion"-Diaspora Blac feat Wise Intelligent https://youtu.be/BZ6mjt3n8jI "Wrath of Siafu"-FTP Movement https://youtu.be/2bVl6lHvupY Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producers- David "Minister Server" Tavares and Jai Brown. Cover Art Provided by Mae B. *Episode 117 Produced by Mae B. | Intro Music by King Dakarai ...As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on BLACK POWER MEDIA on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Renegade Culture is recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga #AfrikanMartialArts #UrbanSurvivalPreparedness #BalogunOjetade

On this exclusive episode the Renegades chop it up about the monumental groundbreaking of the Universal Hip Hop Museum. We are joined by Rocky Bucano, Executive Director of UHHM, Paradise Gray, who serves as Chief Curator and X Clan member along with Pete Nice, Co-curator and member of Hip Hop group 3rd Base. The guests rap with the Renegades about the museum and the history of the Hip Hop culture going back to the 1970's. Our own Minister Server (who also serves on the Education Committee for the Universal Hip Hop Museum) fills in as co-host for this historic episode. Musical guest: Rehaset Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producers- David "Minister Server" Tavares and Jai Brown. Cover Art Provided by Mae B. ...As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on BLACK POWER MEDIA on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Renegade Culture is recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

On the latest episode, the Renegades chop it about Obama's "My Brother's Keeper" addressing George Floyd, Kwame Brown's clap backs and international artists speaking out against the Israeli genocide practices against the Palestinians. Musical guests included- Theresa Tha Songbird and Joe Stu. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producers- David "Minister Server" Tavares and Jai Brown. Cover Art Provided by Mae B. ...As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on BLACK POWER MEDIA on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Renegade Culture is recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

On this episode the Renegades are joined by their Black Power Media (BPM) comrades Dr. Iyelli Ichile and Tierney Sheree in a Cypher on Revolution around how a revolutionary organized people operate. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producers- David "Minister Server" Tavares and Jai Brown. Cover Art Provided by Mae B. *Episode 113 Produced by Mae B. | Intro Music by King Dakarai ...As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on BLACK POWER MEDIA on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Renegade Culture is recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

Legendary Revolutionary Activist Mukasa Dada (Willie Ricks) a leading member of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) who started the call for "Black Power" talks to the crew about the radical history of SNCC organizing, starting the Black Panther Party in Lowndes County, and not turning the other cheek. Music Guest; Redd Fidel Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producers- David "Minister Server" Tavares and Jai Brown. *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on BLACK POWER MEDIA on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Renegade Culture is recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

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Activist/Sportscaster Joshua McCoy joins the Renegades to chat about professional and college athletes roles and responsibilities around social justice issues. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producers- David "Minister Server" Tavares and Jai Brown. *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on BLACK POWER MEDIA on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Renegade Culture is recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

In a stripped down version Kalonji and Kamau reflect with long-time organizer Hiram Rivera who has been active in political prisoner, New Afrikan Independence, and Puerto Rican Independence Movements on what it means to be the in-between generation who worked with veteran Panthers and now with millennials, how movement structures have shifted and changed and is it moving the idea of "liberation" forward. Rivera also gives an update on the new moves to make Puerto Rico a permanent colony. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producers- David "Minister Server" Tavares and Jai Brown. *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on BLACK POWER MEDIA on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Renegade Culture is recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jared Ball, Jacquie and Baba L'uqman to dig deep into the corporate-led Black movement. From Jessie to Al to now, how Black organizers and organizations get paid while nothing changes for the masses. Also, has identity taken over from ideology. Special musical guest Rogue Dynamo. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producers- David "Minister Server" Tavares and Jai Brown. *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on BLACK POWER MEDIA on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Renegade Culture is recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

On this episode, our three-year anniversary, the Renegades talk about the trial of Derek Chauvin and how the defense is putting George Floyd on trial and the "system" of policing will remain the same conviction or not. How performative activism destroys movements as it builds celebrity and well-paid activists. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producers- David "Minister Server" Tavares and Jai Brown. *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on BLACK POWER MEDIA on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Renegade Culture is recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

On this episode we are joined by Azadeh Zohrabi, Director of Berkeley Underground Scholars on the Building of a Prison-to-University pipeline through recruitment, retention and advocacy. Zohrabi, who is an attorney an organizer also breaks down the deplorable conditions and cruel practices within the California prison system. We are also joined by musical guest Nia Waq'iah as we discuss her life and her role as an artist and cultural worker. Special Guest Co-host Taj Anwar joins the Renegades in Kamau's absence. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producers- David "Minister Server" Tavares and Jai Brown. *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on BLACK POWER MEDIA on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Renegade Culture is recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

We speak to the legendary singer and dancer Sandra Iszadore who introduced Fela Kuti to the ideas of Black Consciousness that became the beat and politics for a generation of Africans. Iszadore talks about the Nigerian government's attempt to destroy the Afrobeat movement because of its challenges to government corruption. We also rap with spoken word artist XPJ7guest about the art of poetry. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producer- David "Minister Server" Tavares and Jai Brown. *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on BLACK POWER MEDIA on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Renegade Culture is recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

On the latest episode, we speak with Dr. Iyelli Ichile on the varied "roles" Black/Afrikan women have had in creating and maintaining community and fighting for liberation. From poising slave masters to using mothering instincts/strategies Dr. Ichile explores a women-centered Black resistance. We also rap with music guest "The Reminders" about their music, relationship and activism. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producer- David "Minister Server" Tavares and Jai Brown. *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on BLACK POWER MEDIA on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Renegade Culture is recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

On the latest episode we rap with Marcus Kline, co-founder of Freedom Home Academy around the importance of an Afrikan centered education, Political Education and the forming of Ade Medical Clinic. We also rap with Marcus Coleman about the reopening of the #kendrickjohnson case. Marcus serves as the family spokesperson. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producer- David "Minister Server" Tavares and Jai Brown. *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on BLACK POWER MEDIA on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Renegade Culture is recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

Download the ad-free version: Patreon.com/thebpdshowOn today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: Ahmed Baba joins us to discuss his work building independent media at Rantt Media, and Kamau Franklin & Kalonji Changa of Renegade Culture come through. Also, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton threatened to sue officials in Austin if they did not lift COVID restrictions and the investigation into the death of Kendrick Johnson is being reopened. Plus, according to Nigel Farage nobody in history has done more for people of color than the British Royal Family. All that and more on Like It Or Not!

On this episode we are joined by activist-filmmaker and performance artist, K’Sisay Sadiki . K’Sisay is the daughter of Black Panther, Pamela Hanna and longtime Political Prisoner Kamau Sadiki. K'Sisay speaks about growing up a Panther cub, women in the movement, her father's case and current status. We are also joined by Activist-Attorney Mawuli Davis. Mawuli is former Atlanta co-chair of National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America (N’COBRA). He works on behalf of Activists and everyday people who's human and civil rights have been violated. Attorney Mawuli Davis speaks about activism, the current climate and his new book, "We Need You" Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producer- David "Minister Server" Tavares *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on BLACK POWER MEDIA on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Renegade Culture is recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

On this episode of Renegade Culture, Chairman Fred Hampton, Jr. joins us to talk about the struggle to make sure the movie "Judas and the Black Messiah" represented his father Chairman Fred Hampton and did not redeem the infiltrator William O'Neil. Also, Dr. Mutulu Shakur's son Talib Shakur, Iras Levi and Mutulu's former cellmate Gotti joins us to discuss Mutulu's ongoing legacy, his health, and the story of Talib finding out only four years ago that Mutulu was his father. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producer- David "Minister Server" Tavares *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on BLACK POWER MEDIA on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Renegade Culture is recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

On the 100th episode of Renegade Culture Jalil Muntaqim former political prisoner and veteran Black Panther Party Member gives his first podcast interview since his release. He talks about joining the Panther Party, the role of the Black underground, his 49 years in prison and where the Black Movement is today. Musical Guest: Ken the Misfit Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producer- David "Minister Server" Tavares *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Renegade Culture is recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

Dr. Mamyrah Prosper, Haitian historian, and activist joins Renegade Culture to explain the current unrest, the role of Haiti's misleadership class, and the ongoing US dominance and anger over Haiti's historical defeat of the racial capitalist world order. Musical Guest: Dead Prez DJ and Emcee Mike Flo talks about his latest musical project with Lex Boogie from the Bronx Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producer- David "Minister Server" Tavares *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Renegade Culture is recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

The Renegade Crew is joined by "The Last Dope Intellectual" Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly who breaks down Racial Capitalism, why socialism is the answer and then proceeds to eviscerate the Black elite for supporting liberal politics and US hegemony. Musical Guest: Blu is Free stops thru for a live performance. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producer- David "Minister Server" Tavares *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Renegade Culture is recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

Hip-Hop historian, journalist and writer Davey D joins us to discuss the roots of Kamal Harris' political career in Oakland; California's Hollyweird obsession and what we can and cannot expect from Hip-Hop artists in the political arena. Musical Guest: Speech from Arrested Development joins us to talk about his new album, the relief of having "the orange man" Trump out of office and the new supergroup being formed with himself Chuck D, and Daddy O from Stetsonic. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producer- David "Minister Server" Tavares *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Renegade Culture is recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

New York State Assemblyman and Revolutionary Elected Official Charles Barron joins us to talk about how we can use an elected office as a revolutionary platform and how Black liberals have lined up against him. Also, Tierney "Afrikan Esquire TV" Sheree talks about her work creating a radical organization "We Charge Colonialism" and their platform to challenge white supremacy. Musical Guest: John Robinson of international Hip Hop group Scienz of Life Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producer- David "Minister Server" Tavares *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Renegade Culture is recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

On this episode, the Renegades weigh in on Trump's hooligans and their right-wing assault on the US Capitol. We were also joined by Mike Africa Jr., who's film "40 Years a Prisoner" is currently being shown on HBO. The film highlights the August 8, 1978 Philadelphia Police assault and kidnapping of members of the MOVE Organization and how his parents and 7 others served over 40 years as political prisoners. We were also joined by producer Anthony R. Page and actresses Laketa Renee and Robin Antoinette from the new independent film "Mommas". Mommas is a drama centered around 4 mother's who's children were murdered by police and their decision to take justice in their own hands. Musical Guest: Def Poet Abyss Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producer- David "Minister Server" Tavares *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Renegade Culture is recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

Mausiki Scales, composer, band leader, keyboardist and historian joins us to talk about everything from Fela Kuti to Afrikan Spirituality. Mausiki also talks about his new musical project "West West Africa". Special Guest Musical performance by Hip Hop artist Sir Gandi *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producer- David "Minister Server" Tavares Recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

Felipe Luciano joins the Renegades for a whirlwind discussion on how his gang and prison history politicized him and ultimately led to him becoming co-founder of the Young Lords Party and joining the Last Poets. He describes the Young Lords as an Armed Socialist Revolutionary Force. Felipe talks about understanding his Blackness as a Puerto Rican and how his relationship with Jamil Al-Amin (H. Rap Brown) moved him toward his revolutionary life and what it all means for today's organizers. Guest performance by Yamin Semali *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Soundcloud, Apple, Amazon, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producer David "Minister Server" Tavares Recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

The Renegade Crew talks about the new documentary the Un-American Dilemma: The Question of Black Loyalty in the 2020 Election” with organizer and filmmaker Omowale Afrika. We explore how Black liberal leadership checks Black ambition and self-determination movements Special musical guest jazz artist extraordinaire Tiffany Goode. *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producer- David "Minister Server" Tavares Recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

Kalonji Returns to Renegade Culture after battling Covid. The crew debates future Covid vaccination; what Thankstaking means to the oppressed; with David Dinkins death a look at the '90s in New York, and 14 years after the killing of Sean Bell by the NYPD how state violence criminalizes all of us. Special musical guest "Ishues" Hip-Hop History Minute by Minister Server *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producer- David "Minister Server" Tavares Recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

With "moderate" President-Elect Joe Biden set to take over the reins of the US global empire we ask our guests what this means for US and European world dominance, the use of Africom to control Africa, and the safety of billions of people and the planet. Our guest Ajamu Baraka and Kali Akuno lead a great discussion on the issue and the role of the left in challenging this hegemony. Minister Server joins as co-host, Kalonji's ten-speed bicycle got a flat on the highway, he did not make it. *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producer- David "Minister Server" Tavares Recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

With Joe Biden on the verge of being the next President, there is Black joy amongst the Black liberal elite. Will this translate into a real agenda for the Black masses or just jobs for Black democrat leaders. Our guest Zakiya Sankara-Jabar, Jared Ball, and Diallo Kenyatta break down what this election means and doesn’t mean for Black material gain. A great discussion. Minister Server joins as co-host, Kalonji could not get his laundry done on time. Guest performance by King Malachi *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producer- David "Minister Server" Tavares Recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

What happens when radical journalist(s) and freedom fighting voter advocates debate a conservative Trump supporter. We are joined by journalist-activist Anoa Changa and Ben Dixon, Black Voters Matter Legal Director April Albright, and Trump-supporting conservative radio host Shelley Wynter to discuss what the Presidential election means for Black People. It's a wild ride. Guest performance by Def Poet Tommy Bottoms Hip Hopstory courtesy of Minister Server *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producer- David "Minister Server" Tavares Recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

On this episode of Renegade Culture, journalist, writer, and social media influencer Torraine Walker joins us to discuss how liberal elite social media voices are setting up Black men to take the fall if Trump wins. We will also raise the controversial question of whether Black men are being isolated in non-profit social justice movements. Guest musical performance by Beloved Daud *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

Sa-Roc joined the Renegade Culture crew to discuss her soon to be classic project "The Sharecropper’s Daughter". The Sharecropper's Daughter boasts an all-star cast of guest appearances, which include Saul Williams, Styles P, Ledisi, Chronixx, and Black Thought. We also dabbled into politics and Hip Hop culture during the Covid pandemic and a few hot bars that she shared with the audience. In the WTF segment we chat about Ice Cube's political demands, Kanye believing fake news about him leading the polls in Kentucky and more... We are also joined by Ras Kofi the farmer who chopped it up about his uncle,  freedom fighter Walter Rodney. Ras Kofi who is also a renowned reggae artist blessed us with some much needed rebel music. Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify and social media. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

On this episode, the Renegades weigh in on the murder of Jonathan Price by police in Texas, the Vice Presidential debate and Megan thee Stallion's Saturday Night Live performance. On the "what the fuck" segment we rap about the governor of Puerto Rico endorsing Trump and Tory Lanez being charged with assault in the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. Guest performance by Lady Krow from the FunkLordz Crew *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify and social media. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

On the latest episode of Renegade Culture Podcast...We are joined by Rod Starz from the revolutionary Hip Hop group Rebel Diaz. We chop it up about Politricks And Bullshit and how the people should respond. We are also joined by guest host, photo journalist Richard Shabazz​​ in a discussion around community opportunists. Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify and social media. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

On this HEAVY DUTY episode we are joined by Hip Hop Artist Boog Brown as she speaks on Breonna Taylor and the need for Black People to "Get on Code". We are also joined by Immigration Attorney Zoila Velasquez as we chat about the forced Hysterectomies that have been taking place at the Irwin Detention Center in Georgia. Hip Hop artist Neesha Nycee also joined for a brief talk around respect for women. A packed, informative show topped off with LIVE in studio performances by two of the dopest emcees in the game (who just happen to be women) Boog Brown and Nesha Nycee! Minister Server returns as guest host. Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify and social media. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

On this show: 0:08 – Black August is a time set aside to commemorate Black resistance and focus on Black prisoners. Kalonji Changa is East Coast Coordinator of the Black August Organizing Committee and author of How to Build a People's Army. 0:36 – We bring you audio clips from an event in Berkeley with Angela Davis, Johanna Fernandez and Walter Turner, discussing “Writing on the Wall,” selected prison writings of the imprisoned freedom fighter Mumia Abu-Jamal. All listeners who donate at any level to KPFA during this fund drive will receive a link to the audio of these speeches. Donate to support listener-funded radio here. The post Kalonji Changa on Black August, commemorating Black resistance & winning freedom for Black prisoners appeared first on KPFA.