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The Katherine Massey Book Club @ The C.O.W.S. hosts the debut study session on the late Dr. Colin Anthony Beckles' PanAfrican Sites of Resistance: Black Bookstores and The Struggle To Re-Present Black Identity. This 1995 dissertation is the first time in the illustrious 14 year history of The Katherine Massey Book Club that we will read a non-book. Dr. Beckles conducted an extraordinary amount of research and produced several reports documenting the import of black bookstores and the intense Racism targeting them. Having just completed Char Adams' Black-Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore, Gus concluded the text willfully excluded Dr. Frances Cress Welsing and Neely Fuller Jr. to stress anti-sexual behavior and to practice black misandry. Reading Dr. Beckles' - who is briefly mentioned in Adams' work, dissertation is the corrective to Black-Owned. Sadly, our narrator made Gus aware that Dr. Beckles died from a reported suicide in 1999 at the age of 34. He was a professor at Washington State University in Pullman, WA - where black people constitute less than 2% of the population. #COINTELPRO #TheCOWS17Years INVEST in The COWS – http://paypal.me/TheCOWS Cash App: https://cash.app/$TheCOWS CALL IN NUMBER: 720.716.7300 CODE 564943#

In today's edition of BizNews Daybreak, Alec Hogg unpacks a whirlwind of global and local developments, from escalating geopolitical tensions to startling political revelations. Here are the key takeaways from the broadcast: Market Movements: Sasol shares surged 11% to R142. Meanwhile, profit-taking led to declines for companies such as Telkom, Sibanye, and MTN. On the global stage, Amazon officially dethroned Walmart as the world's largest company by revenue. Geopolitics & Global News: US military forces are stationed in the Middle East as President Trump weighs a limited military strike on Iran. In the UK, the one-time royal formerly known as Prince Andrew was arrested in connection with his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. F1 in South Africa: Former FIA Senate member Anton Roux warns that strained political relationships with Washington, not the Kyalami track itself, are blocking Formula 1's return to South Africa. He also cautioned that Rwanda is actively competing to host the Grand Prix. Wall Street Culture: A lawsuit by 21-year-old former Centerview banker Catherine Shiber, who was fired after presenting a medical note requesting 8-9 hours of sleep per night, is sparking a major debate over investment banking's gruelling 100-hour work weeks. Apartheid-Era Justice: Retired Judge Chris Nicholson dropped a bombshell regarding the reopened inquest into the 1985 Cradock Four murders. He claims an "unholy pact" was formed between the senior leadership of the ANC and the old National Party to protect apartheid-era criminals from prosecution. Mining Tribute: The episode features tributes by Peter Major to Clem Sunter and the late Jan Nelson, the visionary creator of the top-performing gold company Pan African.

CEO Cobus Loots unpacks the company's stellar H1 financial results and future growth plans.

Two mining giants pass. Gold stocks surge. Copper becomes the new AI trade. Peter Major unpacks Pan-African's breakout, Jubilee's Zambian bet, Kumba's iron ore warning - and why Zambia and the DRC are pulling ahead while South Africa stalls.

Pan-African author, educator, and Documentarian Dr. Kmt. Shockley returns to our classroom on Tuesday morning for a truly transformative session. Dr. Shockley will passionately explain why an Afro-centric education is not just beneficial but essential for Black students to thrive in today’s world. He will reveal powerful techniques that deeply resonate with Black students—methods proven to unlock potential and inspire excellence. Before Dr. Shockley, holistic visionary Dr. Sharita Yazid will captivate us with the rich legacy of the holistic empire built by her father, Dr. Paul Goss, the respected Dean of Black Holistic doctors. Dr. Sharita’s insights will empower you to embrace holistic wellness and honor the trailblazers who shaped our community’s health. Kicking off the morning, Benton Harbor, Michigan activist, the Rev. Ed Pickney will deliver a compelling update on the decades-long, courageous battle to secure clean water for his city—a fight for justice that touches us all. This is more than just radio—it’s a movement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pan African Resources PLC (LSE:PAF, OTCQX:PAFRY, JSE:PAN) CEO Cobus Loots talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's record first-half performance, reporting profits of US$147.8 million alongside a 51% increase in gold production. Loots said the gold price provided support, though the company achieved strong results even while receiving an average gold price below spot. He highlighted that production growth was the major catalyst, driven by a full period of output from MTR and contributions from Tennant. The company now expects full-year production guidance of 275,000oz to 292,000oz, implying around a 10% stronger second half. Pan African Resources also reduced net debt by nearly 70% and expects to be net cash by the end of February. Loots emphasised that this financial strength will not alter the company's disciplined capital allocation strategy, stating the focus remains on “the right projects, focusing on cost control and generating excellent returns for our shareholders.” On growth projects, Loots pointed to Royal Sheba, Soweto Cluster, and particularly the Poplar project. He described Poplar as “a world-class ore body… more than 6,000,000oz at seven grams per tonne,” adding that it represents “100,000oz plus of annual production.” In Australia, the company aims to grow production from 50,000oz to 100,000oz over the next three years. Despite higher first-half all-in sustaining costs, management expects unit costs to fall in H2 as production increases and renewable energy initiatives support longer-term efficiencies. For more interviews like this, visit Proactive's YouTube channel, give this video a like, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you never miss future updates. #PanAfricanResources #GoldMining #GoldStocks #MiningNews #GoldPrice #ASXStocks #JSE #FTSE #DividendStocks #MiningInvesting #CobusLoots #GoldProduction

About This EpisodeRecorded live at the Encanto Experience, this bonus episode captures a powerful conversation on equity, economic empowerment, and community-driven transformation. Host Taryell Simmons and co-host Zeke Corley of Same Business Different Day Podcast sit down with Shawn McClondon, founder of the Sister Cities Project, the nonprofit organization supporting the Encanto Experience.Shawn shares how he pioneered formal partnerships between affluent and underserved communities, fostering cultural understanding and sustainable economic development. Through the Sister Cities Project ecosystem, he harmonizes workforce development, community connection, and business growth initiatives designed to uplift underserved communities of color.He also discusses:The strategic vision behind (Eco)Hub, (Eco)Exchange, and (Eco)AgencyLeading over 40 social justice, DEI, and racial equity discussionsBuilding cross-sector partnerships throughout San Diego County and nationallyWhy equity must move from dialogue to structural transformationThis episode also celebrates the Encanto Experience as a culturally rooted professional development space where community, creativity, and commerce intersect.Special thanks to Brooke Collins, the powerhouse organizer behind the Encanto Experience, and to Marathon Barbershop on Imperial Avenue for hosting this live recording in a space filled with art, culture, and legacy.If you're watching this episode on YouTube, take a moment to appreciate the artwork behind us. If you're listening, we've included links below so you can experience Encanto next year. Learn MoreSister Cities Project: HEREEncanto Experience: HEREMarathon Barbershop – Imperial Avenue Episode ContributorsHost: Taryell SimmonsCo-Host: Zeke Corley (Same Business Different Day Podcast)Guest: Shawn McClondonMusic: Will MakerProduction: RISE Urban Nation Media Special Acknowledgment:Brooke Collins – Encanto Experience OrganizerMarathon Barbershop – Venue Host Unite. Empower. Ignite.Thank you for tuning into the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, where we go beyond conversation to fuel a movement of unity, empowerment, and transformation across the Black and Pan-African community. Each episode dives deep into the stories of entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers shaping culture, business, and legacy.Hosted by Taryell Simmons, a leader in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, the show blends storytelling with strategy to help you amplify your voice, grow your brand, and lead with purpose.Why Subscribe to RISE Urban Nation?✨ Inspiring Stories: Learn from influential Black and Pan-African leaders making an impact.

Alabama Changed Something.In this solo reflection, Taryell shares how visiting Alabama — walking through civil rights landmarks and standing in ancestral spaces — clarified the next chapter of RISE Urban Nation. This episode explores:Why storytelling is not entertainment — it's resistanceHow systems change when communities reclaim narrative powerThe cultural significance of aligning with the Lunar New YearThe transition from the Year of the Snake (shedding) to the Year of the Fire Horse (bold forward movement)Why Season Five intentionally ended at the New YearThe five-year anniversary evolution of RISE Urban NationThe launch of a new message for 2026: Our Stories Over hiStories In a time when Black voices are being stripped from textbooks, monuments, and mainstream media, this episode reaffirms podcasting as modern-day griot work — oral tradition at scale. 

Recorded live at the Encanto Experience inside Marathon Barbershop on Imperial Avenue, this bonus episode brings together culture, community, and corporate transformation. Taryell Simmons and Zeke Corley host a powerful conversation with Idara Ogunsaju about rebuilding confidence in women within enterprise systems and shifting organizational structures that silently erode leadership potential. Idara, founder of The Antorge Group, explains how her Confidence Ecosystem Framework™ examines how structure, culture, and growth systems either sustain or diminish confidence over time. Through system-level transformation and change management expertise, her firm partners with enterprise leaders to eliminate systemic barriers, fuel sustainable advancement, and strengthen leadership pipelines. This episode also explores the significance of the Encanto Experience as a culturally rooted professional development space that centers creators, community leaders, and changemakers. Special thanks to Brooke Collins for organizing Encanto and to Marathon Barbershop for hosting this live recording in a space rich with culture and art. If you're watching on YouTube, take a moment to notice the artwork behind us. If you're listening, links to Encanto and The Antorge Group are included below so you can experience the movement next year.  Learn MoreThe Antorge Group: https://theantorgegroup.comInstagram: @anthorgegroupEncanto Experience: https://www.kpbs.org/events/2025/10/17/experience-encanto-two-day-art-stroll-and-artisan-marketMarathon Barbershop – Imperial Avenue Listen to Idara's previous feature on RISE Urban Nation to hear more of her personal leadership journey. Episode ContributorsHost: Taryell SimmonsCo-Host: Zeke Corley (Same Business Different Day Podcast)Guest: Idara OgunsajuMusic: Will MakerProduction: RISE Urban Nation Media Special Acknowledgment: Brooke Collins (Encanto Experience Organizer)Venue Host: Marathon Barbershop, Imperial Avenue Unite. Empower. Ignite.Thank you for tuning into the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, where we go beyond conversation to fuel a movement of unity, empowerment, and transformation across the Black and Pan-African community. Each episode dives deep into the stories of entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers shaping culture, business, and legacy.Hosted by Taryell Simmons, a leader in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, the show blends storytelling with strategy to help you amplify your voice, grow your brand, and lead with purpose.Why Subscribe to RISE Urban Nation?✨ Inspiring Stories: Learn from influential Black and Pan-African leaders making an impact.

#freedmenfriday On this episode we focus on the harms and badges of enslavement and Jim Crow and the much-praised U.S. Supreme Court ruling Brown vs. The Board of Education. Dr. Nina Gilbert is a first -time film director and a longtime educator. She is a Professor of Education at Morehouse College. Her film, now screening at the Pan African Film Festival is Belonging Beyond Brown.https://belongingbeyondbrown.com/ https://paff2026.eventive.org/films/695fee3d238d86b8fc3ceea8 https://www.paff.org/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

In this powerful episode of RISE Urban Nation Podcast, host Taryell Simmons sits down with Constance “Serenity Sage” English, founder of the UnYes Movement and Siblings United Visitations, to explore how she transformed foster care trauma into a faith-rooted national reform movement. Serenity shares her journey from being silenced and separated from siblings to becoming a bold advocate for family preservation, sibling restoration, and healing-centered systems change. Drawing on her lived experience, spiritual grounding, and visionary leadership, she introduces the UnYes Movement as a reversal of every harmful label placed on foster youth—a resounding YES to identity, belonging, faith, and justice. This conversation is a call to action for leaders, advocates, and changemakers to move beyond awareness into restoration, and to help build communities where children are seen, heard, and never alone again. Links & Resources:

Send us a textHey, family. I'm Neo Griot—Afrocentric, Pan-African, secular humanist, atheist, skeptic. And this is Rational Black Thought—where we don't do feel good pieces, we do the hardcore truth.  Episode 267 is titled: “ Y'all think it's bougie, I'm like, it's fine-But I'm tryin' to give you a million dollars worth of game for $9.99” which are lyrics from the song  The Story of O.J. by Jay-Z.  The Story of O.J.” (from 4:44, 2017) is Jay-Z's financial-literacy-and-racial-reality track: it's about ownership, credit, generational wealth, and the fantasy that money makes you “not Black.” The whole song uses O.J. as a symbol of that delusion (the “I'm not Black, I'm O.J.” idea), and the video leans hard into America's racist iconography to make the point sting.  So when he says he's trying to give you “a million dollars worth of game for $9.99,” he's basically saying: you're calling me bougie because I'm talking assets, credit, and ownership, but I'm handing you life-changing economic strategy for the price of a cheap product. It's a value proposition: stop being entertained and start being equipped. Jay-Z called it ‘a million dollars worth of game for $9.99.' I'm giving you a more than a million dollars of game for free, because I am talking about generational power not just generational wealth.  And if you still treat it like background noise, that's on you. The problem isn't the price. The problem is we keep refusing the lessons that would make us dangerous.”  “Free doesn't mean worthless. Free means I'm removing excuses.”-Neo GriotIntro: Quote of the Week: bell hooks Unmasking the News: Minneapolis: when the state lies first, and investigates never A government of Vibes and Fake Numbers The “Children's Pastor” Predator and the Machine That Protected Him Good News: A Family Win and Blueprint Bible Study with an Atheist:  Build-A-Belief Workshop: Christianity as Personalized Cult Reflections and Call to Action:Closing/Outro: Power Concedes Nothing without a Demand...

Melina Abdullah is Professor of Pan-African Studies at Cal State LA's College of Ethnic Studies, Co-Founder of Black Lives Matter – Los Ángeles and Black Lives Matter Grassroots, where she is also Director. She is a leader in the California Faculty Association (the faculty union), both locally and statewide, and mama of three. Dr. Abdullah earned her Ph.D. from the University of Southern California in Political Science and her B.A. from Howard University in African American Studies.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.instagram.com/docmellymel/ https://www.instagram.com/blmgrassroots/

Explore the work of the Princeton, Indiana producer and engineer Robert Hosea Williams (also known as R. José Williams) best known for his work with Gil Scott-Heron. Williams was born in 1936 in Princeton, Indiana, the county seat of Gibson County in the state's far southwestern corner. While his career would eventually take him far from southern Indiana, his family's roots in the region ran deep.  His mother, Martha Alice Stewart, came from one of Gibson County's long-established Black families. Her father, Hosea Henry Stewart, was born in Lyles Station, Indiana, one of the most significant Black settlements in the state.  Founded in the 1840s by free Black landowners, Lyles Station grew into a self-sustaining farming community with its own school, churches, businesses, and railroad access. For decades, it served as a center of Black life in the region.  Gibson County was home to several early Black settlements, formed by free Black families migrating from the South in the early 19th century. These communities emphasized land ownership, education, spiritual life, and mutual support—values passed down across generations, even as many rural settlements declined in the 20th century due to flooding, economic change, and migration into towns like Princeton.  Williams' family left Princeton in the late 1940s, but the values of self-determination and cultural pride rooted in Gibson County found their way into Williams' production work, reflected in the socially conscious music he produced for artists like Gil Scott-Heron and Father's Children.  In the early 1970s, Williams established himself as a recording engineer and producer in the Washington, D.C. area, building a career that placed him at the center of the city's vibrant but often overlooked soul and R&B scene. In D.C., Williams founded Red, Black and Green Productions, named after the Pan-African flag. Under that banner, he worked with many R&B and funk musicians clustered around the nation's capital, including Father's Children, The Summits, and Dyson's Faces. In 1973, Williams came to the attention of poet and singer-songwriter Gil Scott-Heron, who had been teaching at Federal City College in D.C. Scott-Heron had gained national prominence with his 1971 recording The Revolution Will Not Be Televised. Along with his musical collaborator Brian Jackson, Scott-Heron secured Williams as producer and engineer for his classic 1974 release, Winter in America. Join us for music featuring the engineer and producer Robert Hosea Williams.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Peter Armitage, CEO of Anchor Capital; Cobus Loots, CEO of Pan African; and Sithembile Bopela, an investment research analyst at FNB Wealth and Investments, about gold smashing through the $5 000 mark for the first time and what this historic surge signals for the global economy, investor sentiment and geopolitical risk. In other interviews, Cathrine Mushi, Councillor at ICASA and chairperson of the committee on End User Subscriber Charter talks about the new Icasa regulations on mobile data rollover and how they will affect consumers. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Pan African’s CEO Cobus Loots, about Pan African Resources’ first-ever interim dividend and the surge in gold demand. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textPeace, family. I'm Neo Griot—Afrocentric, Pan-African, secular humanist, atheist, skeptic.And this is Rational Black Thought—where we don't do bedtime stories for adults.  Episode 266 is titled: “We are the winners if we unclose our eyes.” which are lyrics from the song Nostalgie Amoureuse by the group Zap Mama led by Marie Daulne. I am not using this as a hashtag. It's meant as a survival manual. It is saying the truth is before us, we just need to open our eyes and see it, and remaining indifferent in the face of injustice is the same as not seeing it, perhaps worse.  The world rewards one thing consistently: people who can see clearly—especially when the system is designed to blind them. Intro:Quote of the Week: Del Jones Unmasking the News: Davos Lies and the Weaponization of Ignorance Jim Jordan murders justice and lets the criminals off the hook Another week, another “holy” scandalGood News: The Black Fund: Investing to Benefit All Strategies for Black Power: Systemic Enemy Analysis—A strategy narrative for people who are done being fooled Reflections and Call to Action:Closing/Outro: Sources:https://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/01/davos-2026-special-address-donald-trump-president-united-states-america/https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/trump-prosecutor-smith-condemn-false-narratives-about-probe-house-testimony-2026-01-22/https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/18/louisiana-clergy-abuse-korey-lavergne?https://theblackfundcentraltx.org/celebrating-collective-impact/Power Concedes Nothing without a Demand...

Worlds of Wartime: The First World War and the Reconstruction of Modern Politics (Oxford University Press, 2025) by Duncan Kelly is a new intellectual history of the many and varied ideas about politics and economics that were made, and remade, through wartime and revolution, by political and economic thinkers working across the globe, from the 1880s to the 1930s. Spanning continents, connecting networks of people, power, and possibilities, in new and often experimental ways, the worlds of wartime saw histories of modern politics and economics revised and updated, used as well as abused, in myriad attempts to interpret, explain, understand, explore, and indeed to win, the war. This book takes the measure of a great many of these overlapping visions, and it does so by trying to learn some of the lessons that literary and artistic modernism can teach us about the complexities of political and economic ideas, their contingency and uncertainty, and how they are fixed into focus only at very particular moments. Moving from the stylised narratives of European and American political theory and intellectual history, through to the futurist politics of revolutionaries in Ireland, India, Ottoman-Turkey, and Russia, this book also tracks arguments and strategies for Pan-African diasporic federation, alongside German and American debates about federal pasts and federal futures. From the invention of the world economy, to the reality of multiple war economies, from revolutionary conjunctures to ideas of democracy and climate catastrophe in the Anthropocene today, Worlds of Wartime tells the story of just how strongly modern politics in general, and modern ideas about political and economic possibility, were fixed by the intellectual turbulence wrought during the First World War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Worlds of Wartime: The First World War and the Reconstruction of Modern Politics (Oxford University Press, 2025) by Duncan Kelly is a new intellectual history of the many and varied ideas about politics and economics that were made, and remade, through wartime and revolution, by political and economic thinkers working across the globe, from the 1880s to the 1930s. Spanning continents, connecting networks of people, power, and possibilities, in new and often experimental ways, the worlds of wartime saw histories of modern politics and economics revised and updated, used as well as abused, in myriad attempts to interpret, explain, understand, explore, and indeed to win, the war. This book takes the measure of a great many of these overlapping visions, and it does so by trying to learn some of the lessons that literary and artistic modernism can teach us about the complexities of political and economic ideas, their contingency and uncertainty, and how they are fixed into focus only at very particular moments. Moving from the stylised narratives of European and American political theory and intellectual history, through to the futurist politics of revolutionaries in Ireland, India, Ottoman-Turkey, and Russia, this book also tracks arguments and strategies for Pan-African diasporic federation, alongside German and American debates about federal pasts and federal futures. From the invention of the world economy, to the reality of multiple war economies, from revolutionary conjunctures to ideas of democracy and climate catastrophe in the Anthropocene today, Worlds of Wartime tells the story of just how strongly modern politics in general, and modern ideas about political and economic possibility, were fixed by the intellectual turbulence wrought during the First World War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

Worlds of Wartime: The First World War and the Reconstruction of Modern Politics (Oxford University Press, 2025) by Duncan Kelly is a new intellectual history of the many and varied ideas about politics and economics that were made, and remade, through wartime and revolution, by political and economic thinkers working across the globe, from the 1880s to the 1930s. Spanning continents, connecting networks of people, power, and possibilities, in new and often experimental ways, the worlds of wartime saw histories of modern politics and economics revised and updated, used as well as abused, in myriad attempts to interpret, explain, understand, explore, and indeed to win, the war. This book takes the measure of a great many of these overlapping visions, and it does so by trying to learn some of the lessons that literary and artistic modernism can teach us about the complexities of political and economic ideas, their contingency and uncertainty, and how they are fixed into focus only at very particular moments. Moving from the stylised narratives of European and American political theory and intellectual history, through to the futurist politics of revolutionaries in Ireland, India, Ottoman-Turkey, and Russia, this book also tracks arguments and strategies for Pan-African diasporic federation, alongside German and American debates about federal pasts and federal futures. From the invention of the world economy, to the reality of multiple war economies, from revolutionary conjunctures to ideas of democracy and climate catastrophe in the Anthropocene today, Worlds of Wartime tells the story of just how strongly modern politics in general, and modern ideas about political and economic possibility, were fixed by the intellectual turbulence wrought during the First World War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

Worlds of Wartime: The First World War and the Reconstruction of Modern Politics (Oxford University Press, 2025) by Duncan Kelly is a new intellectual history of the many and varied ideas about politics and economics that were made, and remade, through wartime and revolution, by political and economic thinkers working across the globe, from the 1880s to the 1930s. Spanning continents, connecting networks of people, power, and possibilities, in new and often experimental ways, the worlds of wartime saw histories of modern politics and economics revised and updated, used as well as abused, in myriad attempts to interpret, explain, understand, explore, and indeed to win, the war. This book takes the measure of a great many of these overlapping visions, and it does so by trying to learn some of the lessons that literary and artistic modernism can teach us about the complexities of political and economic ideas, their contingency and uncertainty, and how they are fixed into focus only at very particular moments. Moving from the stylised narratives of European and American political theory and intellectual history, through to the futurist politics of revolutionaries in Ireland, India, Ottoman-Turkey, and Russia, this book also tracks arguments and strategies for Pan-African diasporic federation, alongside German and American debates about federal pasts and federal futures. From the invention of the world economy, to the reality of multiple war economies, from revolutionary conjunctures to ideas of democracy and climate catastrophe in the Anthropocene today, Worlds of Wartime tells the story of just how strongly modern politics in general, and modern ideas about political and economic possibility, were fixed by the intellectual turbulence wrought during the First World War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

Worlds of Wartime: The First World War and the Reconstruction of Modern Politics (Oxford University Press, 2025) by Duncan Kelly is a new intellectual history of the many and varied ideas about politics and economics that were made, and remade, through wartime and revolution, by political and economic thinkers working across the globe, from the 1880s to the 1930s. Spanning continents, connecting networks of people, power, and possibilities, in new and often experimental ways, the worlds of wartime saw histories of modern politics and economics revised and updated, used as well as abused, in myriad attempts to interpret, explain, understand, explore, and indeed to win, the war. This book takes the measure of a great many of these overlapping visions, and it does so by trying to learn some of the lessons that literary and artistic modernism can teach us about the complexities of political and economic ideas, their contingency and uncertainty, and how they are fixed into focus only at very particular moments. Moving from the stylised narratives of European and American political theory and intellectual history, through to the futurist politics of revolutionaries in Ireland, India, Ottoman-Turkey, and Russia, this book also tracks arguments and strategies for Pan-African diasporic federation, alongside German and American debates about federal pasts and federal futures. From the invention of the world economy, to the reality of multiple war economies, from revolutionary conjunctures to ideas of democracy and climate catastrophe in the Anthropocene today, Worlds of Wartime tells the story of just how strongly modern politics in general, and modern ideas about political and economic possibility, were fixed by the intellectual turbulence wrought during the First World War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/eastern-european-studies

Worlds of Wartime: The First World War and the Reconstruction of Modern Politics (Oxford University Press, 2025) by Duncan Kelly is a new intellectual history of the many and varied ideas about politics and economics that were made, and remade, through wartime and revolution, by political and economic thinkers working across the globe, from the 1880s to the 1930s. Spanning continents, connecting networks of people, power, and possibilities, in new and often experimental ways, the worlds of wartime saw histories of modern politics and economics revised and updated, used as well as abused, in myriad attempts to interpret, explain, understand, explore, and indeed to win, the war. This book takes the measure of a great many of these overlapping visions, and it does so by trying to learn some of the lessons that literary and artistic modernism can teach us about the complexities of political and economic ideas, their contingency and uncertainty, and how they are fixed into focus only at very particular moments. Moving from the stylised narratives of European and American political theory and intellectual history, through to the futurist politics of revolutionaries in Ireland, India, Ottoman-Turkey, and Russia, this book also tracks arguments and strategies for Pan-African diasporic federation, alongside German and American debates about federal pasts and federal futures. From the invention of the world economy, to the reality of multiple war economies, from revolutionary conjunctures to ideas of democracy and climate catastrophe in the Anthropocene today, Worlds of Wartime tells the story of just how strongly modern politics in general, and modern ideas about political and economic possibility, were fixed by the intellectual turbulence wrought during the First World War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies

“Trailblazers with Garry" is a series from Global Health Matters, where host Garry Aslanyan sits down with trailblazers — thinkers, leaders, and influencers shaping the future of global health — for short face-to-face conversations, available in both audio and video formats. It's a chance to get to know the people behind the work and hear their perspectives on the current global health landscape. For this episode, Garry visited Professor John Gyapong at the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) in Accra, Ghana. Since taking up the role of Secretary General of ARUA in 2024, John has been passionately leading efforts to strengthen Pan-African research collaborations. Early in his career, and at a time when global attention was fixed on malaria, John chose instead to focus on neglected tropical diseases. Today, as a leader and educator, he remains deeply committed to Africans developing solutions for Africa and nurturing the next generation of research scientists. Related episode documents, transcripts and other information can be found on our website.Subscribe to the Global Health Matters podcast newsletter.  Follow us for updates:@TDRnews on XTDR on LinkedIn@ghm_podcast on Instagram@ghm-podcast.bsky.social on Bluesky Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Global Health Matters podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of TDR or the World Health Organization.  All content © 2026 Global Health Matters.

"We had zero clients for an entire year."That's what Seanice Kacungira told us when we ask about the early days of Blue Flamingo Africa, now a Pan-African digital marketing agency operating across 5 countries. Seanice shares-  Why she walked into a radio station at 16 and asked for a job- How she became the youngest director at 25- The shocking amount of money they've lost (her words"you'd weep for me")- Why she only has TWO core values guiding her entire business- What it really takes to build across multiple African markets "Most successful people aren't smarter than you. They just failed more."Question for you; When was the last time you raised your hand for an opportunity you weren't 100% ready for?Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Africa #DigitalMarketing #GrowthFollow up on LinkedIn with her anywhere in her namesShare your feedback on what you think it will take for Uganda to achieve a middle class economy, and inquiries at onuganda@gmail.com or WhatsApp +25678537996. PODCAST DISCLAIMER. The views and opinions expressed in the episode are those of the individuals. They do not represent or reflect the official position of the ON Uganda Podcast, so we do not take responsibility for any ideas expressed by guests during the Podcast episode. You are smart enough to take out what works for you.As of 17.06.25

Step into the future with renowned Futuristic Researcher Sadiki Bakari as he takes over our classroom for an eye-opening session. Brother Sadiki will deliver a compelling analysis of the pros and cons of Artificial Intelligence, exposing what he calls the “ChatGPT Trap” and empowering you to make informed decisions in our rapidly changing world. Before Sadiki’s thought-provoking segment, the esteemed Dean of Black Journalists, The Revd. Dr. Barbara Reynolds will share her powerful insights on how A.I. is transforming religion today. Kicking off our dynamic lineup, Lincoln University Professor Gnaka Lagoke will report on the latest Pan African conference and shed light on the urgent situation in the Sahel Nations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this inspiring episode of RISE Urban Nation, host Taryell Simmons sits down with Sharon D. Brown, LCSW — wellness educator, self-carepreneur, and founder of Self-Care U Academy. Sharon shares her journey from burnout to breakthrough and how she turned her pain into purpose by teaching others “the power of pause.” Learn practical strategies to transform stress into success, integrate self-care into your daily grind, and build wealthy habits that honor your health and hustle. About Sharon: Sharon D. Brown, LCSW is a self-care strategist, licensed mental health professional, and thevisionary founder of Self-Care You Academy. With over two decades in the mental health field,Sharon now specializes in helping individuals, especially leaders and entrepreneurs sustain theirsuccess while safeguarding their well-being. Her journey began with a personalreckoning—realizing that self-care isn't just a luxury but a vital foundation for leadership andlegacy.Through her integrative approach, Sharon blends her signature wellness boosters, self-carepillars, and mindset mastery to help high-achievers thrive under pressure and navigate burnout.Whether creating transformative workshops or sharing her self-care strategies, Sharon'smessage is clear: when we heal individually, we elevate collectively.She is dedicated to equipping others with the tools to turn stress into strength and align theirambitions with holistic wellness. In her words, “Life begins when you breathe, move, and heal.” Links & Resources:

Send us a textWelcome to Rational Black Thought. I'm your host, Neo Griot—secular humanist, skeptic, atheist, Afrocentric, Pan-African… and morally allergic to propaganda.  This is a year-end audit episode. Not a highlight reel. Not a “best-of” montage. An audit. Because reflection is not nostalgia—it's strategy. It's how you stop repeating cycles that were designed to keep you tired, confused, and compliant.  So today we're doing three things:  We're going to look back at the major themes from the past year of Unmasking the News. We're going to forecast 2026—not with wishful thinking, but with pattern recognition.And for Bible Study with an Atheist, we're going to expose one of the slickest scams in modern religion: pseudo-science for God—and why “generic God” still doesn't get you to anybody's holy book. Intro: Quote of the Week: Octavia E. Butler Unmasking the News: Democracy Watch: Authoritarianism as a System, Not a Personality Religious Corruption: The Charity Gap and the Opacity Advantage Good News: Black Capacity Still WinsBible Study with an Atheist: Pseudo-Science for God — and Why “Generic God” Doesn't Get You to Religion: Reflections and Call to Action:Closing/Outro: Sources:https://commongood.cc/reader/a-few-rules-for-predicting-the-future-by-octavia-e-butler/?https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/trump-administrations-campaign-undermine-next-election?https://www.epi.org/publication/trumps-assault-on-independent-agencies-endangers-us-all/?https://faithcommunitiestoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/FACTs-on-Finance-Report_Trends-on-Congregational-Economics_Mar-2022.pdf?https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/02/25/black-entrepreneurs-indianapolis-growth?Power Concedes Nothing without a Demand...

As we launch into Season 7 of Entrepreneurial Appetite, I'm sitting down with one of my favorite co-hosts, Lloyd Kuykendoll, founder of Black Cabinet Education, to preview what's coming in 2026 and reflect on the books and conversations that are shaping our thinking.Lloyd shares the four books that changed his life this year: The Black Jacobins by C.L.R. James, I Have Avenged America by Julia Garfield (exploring the true legacy of Jean-Jacques Dessalines), The Wounded World: W.E.B. Du Bois and World War I by Chad L. Williams, and the rare bibliophile treasure Damn Rare by Charles Blockson. We dive deep into Du Bois—not just as an intellectual, but as a flawed human navigating mistakes like his controversial "Close Ranks" article, and how Anna Julia Cooper pushed him to write Black Reconstruction in America.I share my favorite interview from last season with Julius Garvey, Marcus Garvey's youngest son, discussing Justice for Marcus Garvey—an interview that happened just before President Biden pardoned Garvey.What's Coming in Season 7:We're previewing conversations with authors and entrepreneurs who are pushing the boundaries of Black economic thought:Dr. Rachel Laryea on Black Capitalists and what Pan-African business really meansTrey Baker and his blueprint for Black economic development in In the Black 2050Dr. Julia Gaffield on Dessalines and rewriting Haiti's narrativeOji and Ezinne Udezue, Nigerian-American tech leaders who wrote Building RocketshipsPlus book reviews of Banking on Freedom: Black Women in U.S. Finance Before the New Deal and Mentorship UnlockedLloyd reveals his dream interview: Dr. Greg Carr, Chad L. Williams, or Gerald Horne. I share mine: Demaurice Smith, former NFL Players Association executive director, on his book Turf Wars: The Fight for the Soul of America's Game.This season, we're also evolving—more live events, more book reviews, and a challenge for you: share your favorite episode with six people to help us grow this community of Black entrepreneurs, intellectuals, and dreamers.Lloyd closes with his powerful origin story—from being a "functioning illiterate" who feared reading aloud to building Black Cabinet Education, where his books became his greatest friends and his ancestors spoke back to him when he was lost.Welcome to Season 7. Let's build together.Support the showhttps://www.patreon.com/c/EA_BookClub

Meet Malcolm Ali a.k.a. Mr. Purchase Order GovCon Expert, Entrepreneur, #1 best selling author, AI Alchemist and motivational speakerMalcolm "Mr. Purchase Order" Ali is a nationally certified procurement expert, government contracting strategist, and business coach who helps minority-owned businesses win government contracts and scale with confidence. As the founder of ProcureForce, Inc., Malcolm has helped entrepreneurs secure millions in public sector contracts through targeted certifications, AI-powered tools, and step-by-step coaching. Links & Resources:

Renowned Pan-African educator Dr. Kmt Shockley returns to our classroom, ready to ignite minds and inspire action. Professor Shockley will reveal the transformative benefits of a Pan-African education for both students and teachers, empowering our community to embrace our shared heritage and future. He'll also share insights from his compelling new documentary, "Cultural War: Focus on Black Youth," sparking crucial conversations about our young people's future. Before Dr. Shockley, you'll hear from Sister Phile of the Million Woman March, a movement that continues to galvanize women for change. Baltimore activist and pastor Dr. Robert Richard Allen Turner will update us on his courageous marches from Baltimore to Washington, DC, and will shine a spotlight on the urgent need for reparations and justice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Experience an unforgettable morning of inspiration and empowerment when the President and General of the Universal African Peoples Organization, Zaki Baruti, returns to our classroom this Tuesday. With over 60 years of tireless activism, Brother Zaki’s journey began as an educator in East St. Louis and has made a global impact. Hear the powerful stories behind his lifelong crusade and discover how you can support the group’s vital book drive. But that’s not all—Reparations United’s Kamm Howard will share exclusive insights from the recent Pan African conference in Togo, bringing you the latest strategies in the global justice movement. Plus, Dr. Heru will reveal the groundbreaking results of his protocol for reversing cancer, offering hope and practical knowledge for our community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we sit down with Coach Anthony Cudjo—founder of Human Optimization 3.0 and host of the FitnessRx Show—to unpack the power of transforming your beliefs, optimizing your body and mind, and unlocking your divine intelligence. Tune in to hear how trauma became the foundation of his power and how you can reclaim yours.SHORT BIO:Founder and Head Coach at Human Optimization 3.0 (H3O), Anthony Cudjo (AKA “Coach Cudjo”), is the leading expert in performance by optimizing various aspects of life, including physical, mental, and emotional health. Boasting over three decades of experience in business consulting and executive coaching, he is widely recognized as the “Teacher of Teachers” and “Leader of Leaders” for his work empowering individuals and communities to reach their full potential by achieving harmony in spirit, mind, and body. Coach Cudjo is a graduate of Dale Carnegie and the Landmark Forum, and holds certifications as an Advanced NLP Practitioner, personal trainer, life coach, nutritionist, and metabolic specialist. A former professional athlete, he has also hosted the FitnessRX Show on ESPN radio, where he shared his expertise in health and wellness with a wide audience.Connect With Anthony: Website: https://urh3o.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-cudjo-a2928567/Facebook: Facebook.com/Humanoptimization3.0Instagram: Instagram.com/Humanoptimization3.0Youtube: Youtube.com/@Humanoptimization3.0 Credits:Host: Taryell SimmonsGuest: Coach Anthony CudjoMusic: Will MakerProduction: RISE Urban Nation   Unite. Empower. Ignite.Thank you for tuning into the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, where we go beyond conversation to fuel a movement of unity, empowerment, and transformation across the Black and Pan-African community. Each episode dives deep into the stories of entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers shaping culture, business, and legacy.Hosted by Taryell Simmons, a leader in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, the show blends storytelling with strategy to help you amplify your voice, grow your brand, and lead with purpose.Why Subscribe to RISE Urban Nation?✨ Inspiring Stories: Learn from influential Black and Pan-African leaders making an impact.

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About the Guest:Lisa Ascolese, known as “The Inventress,” is the CEO and founder of Inventing A to Z, LLC, a full-service invention and product development company. As the sole owner of her business, Lisa helps inventors and entrepreneurs turn mental inventions into real, market-ready products — guiding ideas from a simple napkin sketch all the way to the marketplace.With a belief that “when you think it and believe it, it can be done,” Lisa supports inventors through every phase of the process, including graphic design, engineering, prototyping, manufacturing, marketing, and licensing.Lisa is also the founder of the nonprofit AOWIE — Association of Women Inventors and Entrepreneurs, which uplifts and supports women innovators. In addition, she launched Inventors Spotlight TV, a shopping network dedicated to showcasing innovative products, and hosts The Inventress Podcast, where she highlights inventors, entrepreneurs, and their journeys. Episode Description:What does it take to bring a product from concept to QVC? In this episode of the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, host Taryell Simmons sits down with Lisa Ascolese, The Inventress — a trailblazing product developer, author, and founder of Inventing A to Z. With over 25 years of experience helping entrepreneurs launch products seen on QVC, HSN, and major retailers, Lisa shares her journey, the challenges of scaling inventions into businesses, and practical advice for turning ideas into income. Whether you're an entrepreneur, creative, or curious thinker, this episode will leave you inspired and ready to build. Resources & Mentions:

A Gallup survey released earlier this year,indicates that only 35% of Americans retain confidence in the judicial system,representing a 24% decline over the past four years.Confidence in the Supreme Court is sharply divided alongparty lines; Gallup reports that 71% of Republicans express trust in theinstitution, compared to just 24% of Democrats.Christine E.Ohenewah provides insights at the intersection of law, human behavior, andmasculinity studies through her Men's Rea™ framework, which makes complexconcepts of identity, masculinity, and personal empowerment both accessible andengaging. Ms. Ohenewah, an accomplished Lawyer, Humanist, and Professor,integrates law, social sciences, and humanities with a focus on personalevolution. Originally from Accra, Ghana, she has dedicated herself tointellectual inquiry as a means of advancing personhood.Ms. Ohenewah's academic credentials include a Juris Doctorfrom Cornell Law School and advanced degrees in Sociology and InternationalRelations from Columbia University and the University of Chicago. She alsoholds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and American Studies fromMacalester College and has pursued studies in Pan-African philosophy at Oxfordand Harvard.After beginning her career in white-collar criminal defenseat a major law firm in New York City, Ms. Ohenewah transitioned to academia,where she now teaches courses in Criminology, Sociology, and Ethics. She isdevoted to creating environments that empower students who often feelmarginalized to reclaim their agency. Her students frequently describe her as atransformative educator who encourages honesty and challenges conventionalthought.In 2025, Ms. Ohenewah established the Elizabeth TweneboahFoundation, initiating efforts to found a university focused on intimate,rigorous, and liberatory education. Her pedagogical approach combines Socraticdialogue, legal reasoning, and reflective practice to foster intellectualinnovation and transformation.For Professor Ohenewah, building an academy grounded intruth and humanistic advancement is her life's work—an institution designed towelcome new creators and inspire personal growth.For additional information, visit https://www.etfny.org/LinkedIn: @ChristineE.Ohenewah 

In this powerful episode of RISE Urban Nation, host Taryell Simmons sits down with Dr. Sherece Y. West-Scantlebury—philanthropic visionary, equity advocate, transformational strategist, and retiring President & CEO of the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation.With more than 33 years of leadership in public policy, community development, and values-aligned investing, Dr. West-Scantlebury reflects on her journey shaping systems across Arkansas and the nation.Discover the untold stories behind statewide initiatives such as ALICE in AR, Excel by 8, ForwARd Arkansas, and the Arkansas Enterprise Capital Grant Fund—and how Dr. West-Scantlebury leveraged philanthropy, equity, and lived experience to build lasting, generational impact.Whether you're a nonprofit CEO, emerging executive coach, philanthropic leader, or community advocate, this episode offers a masterclass in courageous leadership, legacy building, and systems transformation. Links & Resources:

A spectacular graphic novel about the life and times of the legendary Fela Kuti—the Pan-African frontman, multi-instrumentalist, sociopolitical powerhouse, and father of Afrobeat. In Fela: Music Is the Weapon (Amistad, 2025), artist Jibola Fagbamiye and writer Conor McCreery team up to tell the remarkable origin story of one of Nigeria's most famous sons, the King of Afrobeat, Fela Kuti, who rose to superstardom with his band Africa 70 in the 1970s, during a charged political period for his nation. A once-in-a-lifetime musical talent who innovated the musical genre Afrobeat, Fela was also an outspoken critic of the Nigerian military regime. Fela focuses on a pivotal moment in his life, when he and his mother Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, the renowned Nigerian suffrage activist, were ruthlessly attacked in their own home by soldiers who suffered no repercussions for their violence. It also explores Fela's complex relationship with women, including his mother and Sandra Izsadore, the American singer and activist who revitalize and inspired him. Over the course of his life, Fela married 27 women, fathered numerous children, and founded the Kalakuta Republic commune, where he and his band lived, declaring themselves independent from military rule. As rich and original as its subject, Fela complements the historical with the surreal, featuring parallel dream world sequences, set between this realm and the next, in which Fela receives visions about his future and the dangerous path he will have to walk. Chronicling Fela's perilous journey to capture his destiny—to become the King of Afrobeat, and to advocate for Pan-African unity in the face of European imperialism and white supremacy—this masterful biographical graphic novel celebrates this enduring legend and his legacy, offering inspiration for our own troubled time. Jibola Fagbamiye is a visual artist based in Toronto. His work draws inspiration from his two great loves: African history and North American pop culture. Jibola has exhibited in galleries in Toronto, Los Angeles, and Lagos, and his work has been featured on AfroPunk, Toronto Life, ByBlacks, and BlogTO. Jibola's website and Bluesky. Conor McCreery is a former journalist turned comics scribe. He has written Assassin's Creed, Sherlock Holmes vs Harry Houdini, Adventure Time, Regular Show, and has worked for many of the industry's top publishers including DC, IDW, BOOM!, Titan, and Dark Horse. He lives in Toronto with his wife and three children. Conor on Facebook and Bluesky. Bradley Morgan is a media arts professional in Chicago and author of U2's The Joshua Tree: Planting Roots in Mythic America (Backbeat Books, 2021), Frank Zappa's America (LSU Press, 2025), and U2: Until the End of the World (Gemini Books, 2025). He manages partnerships on behalf of CHIRP Radio 107.1 FM and is the director of its music film festival. Bradley on Facebook and Bluesky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

A spectacular graphic novel about the life and times of the legendary Fela Kuti—the Pan-African frontman, multi-instrumentalist, sociopolitical powerhouse, and father of Afrobeat. In Fela: Music Is the Weapon (Amistad, 2025), artist Jibola Fagbamiye and writer Conor McCreery team up to tell the remarkable origin story of one of Nigeria's most famous sons, the King of Afrobeat, Fela Kuti, who rose to superstardom with his band Africa 70 in the 1970s, during a charged political period for his nation. A once-in-a-lifetime musical talent who innovated the musical genre Afrobeat, Fela was also an outspoken critic of the Nigerian military regime. Fela focuses on a pivotal moment in his life, when he and his mother Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, the renowned Nigerian suffrage activist, were ruthlessly attacked in their own home by soldiers who suffered no repercussions for their violence. It also explores Fela's complex relationship with women, including his mother and Sandra Izsadore, the American singer and activist who revitalize and inspired him. Over the course of his life, Fela married 27 women, fathered numerous children, and founded the Kalakuta Republic commune, where he and his band lived, declaring themselves independent from military rule. As rich and original as its subject, Fela complements the historical with the surreal, featuring parallel dream world sequences, set between this realm and the next, in which Fela receives visions about his future and the dangerous path he will have to walk. Chronicling Fela's perilous journey to capture his destiny—to become the King of Afrobeat, and to advocate for Pan-African unity in the face of European imperialism and white supremacy—this masterful biographical graphic novel celebrates this enduring legend and his legacy, offering inspiration for our own troubled time. Jibola Fagbamiye is a visual artist based in Toronto. His work draws inspiration from his two great loves: African history and North American pop culture. Jibola has exhibited in galleries in Toronto, Los Angeles, and Lagos, and his work has been featured on AfroPunk, Toronto Life, ByBlacks, and BlogTO. Jibola's website and Bluesky. Conor McCreery is a former journalist turned comics scribe. He has written Assassin's Creed, Sherlock Holmes vs Harry Houdini, Adventure Time, Regular Show, and has worked for many of the industry's top publishers including DC, IDW, BOOM!, Titan, and Dark Horse. He lives in Toronto with his wife and three children. Conor on Facebook and Bluesky. Bradley Morgan is a media arts professional in Chicago and author of U2's The Joshua Tree: Planting Roots in Mythic America (Backbeat Books, 2021), Frank Zappa's America (LSU Press, 2025), and U2: Until the End of the World (Gemini Books, 2025). He manages partnerships on behalf of CHIRP Radio 107.1 FM and is the director of its music film festival. Bradley on Facebook and Bluesky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-studies

A spectacular graphic novel about the life and times of the legendary Fela Kuti—the Pan-African frontman, multi-instrumentalist, sociopolitical powerhouse, and father of Afrobeat. In Fela: Music Is the Weapon (Amistad, 2025), artist Jibola Fagbamiye and writer Conor McCreery team up to tell the remarkable origin story of one of Nigeria's most famous sons, the King of Afrobeat, Fela Kuti, who rose to superstardom with his band Africa 70 in the 1970s, during a charged political period for his nation. A once-in-a-lifetime musical talent who innovated the musical genre Afrobeat, Fela was also an outspoken critic of the Nigerian military regime. Fela focuses on a pivotal moment in his life, when he and his mother Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, the renowned Nigerian suffrage activist, were ruthlessly attacked in their own home by soldiers who suffered no repercussions for their violence. It also explores Fela's complex relationship with women, including his mother and Sandra Izsadore, the American singer and activist who revitalize and inspired him. Over the course of his life, Fela married 27 women, fathered numerous children, and founded the Kalakuta Republic commune, where he and his band lived, declaring themselves independent from military rule. As rich and original as its subject, Fela complements the historical with the surreal, featuring parallel dream world sequences, set between this realm and the next, in which Fela receives visions about his future and the dangerous path he will have to walk. Chronicling Fela's perilous journey to capture his destiny—to become the King of Afrobeat, and to advocate for Pan-African unity in the face of European imperialism and white supremacy—this masterful biographical graphic novel celebrates this enduring legend and his legacy, offering inspiration for our own troubled time. Jibola Fagbamiye is a visual artist based in Toronto. His work draws inspiration from his two great loves: African history and North American pop culture. Jibola has exhibited in galleries in Toronto, Los Angeles, and Lagos, and his work has been featured on AfroPunk, Toronto Life, ByBlacks, and BlogTO. Jibola's website and Bluesky. Conor McCreery is a former journalist turned comics scribe. He has written Assassin's Creed, Sherlock Holmes vs Harry Houdini, Adventure Time, Regular Show, and has worked for many of the industry's top publishers including DC, IDW, BOOM!, Titan, and Dark Horse. He lives in Toronto with his wife and three children. Conor on Facebook and Bluesky. Bradley Morgan is a media arts professional in Chicago and author of U2's The Joshua Tree: Planting Roots in Mythic America (Backbeat Books, 2021), Frank Zappa's America (LSU Press, 2025), and U2: Until the End of the World (Gemini Books, 2025). He manages partnerships on behalf of CHIRP Radio 107.1 FM and is the director of its music film festival. Bradley on Facebook and Bluesky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts

A spectacular graphic novel about the life and times of the legendary Fela Kuti—the Pan-African frontman, multi-instrumentalist, sociopolitical powerhouse, and father of Afrobeat. In Fela: Music Is the Weapon (Amistad, 2025), artist Jibola Fagbamiye and writer Conor McCreery team up to tell the remarkable origin story of one of Nigeria's most famous sons, the King of Afrobeat, Fela Kuti, who rose to superstardom with his band Africa 70 in the 1970s, during a charged political period for his nation. A once-in-a-lifetime musical talent who innovated the musical genre Afrobeat, Fela was also an outspoken critic of the Nigerian military regime. Fela focuses on a pivotal moment in his life, when he and his mother Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, the renowned Nigerian suffrage activist, were ruthlessly attacked in their own home by soldiers who suffered no repercussions for their violence. It also explores Fela's complex relationship with women, including his mother and Sandra Izsadore, the American singer and activist who revitalize and inspired him. Over the course of his life, Fela married 27 women, fathered numerous children, and founded the Kalakuta Republic commune, where he and his band lived, declaring themselves independent from military rule. As rich and original as its subject, Fela complements the historical with the surreal, featuring parallel dream world sequences, set between this realm and the next, in which Fela receives visions about his future and the dangerous path he will have to walk. Chronicling Fela's perilous journey to capture his destiny—to become the King of Afrobeat, and to advocate for Pan-African unity in the face of European imperialism and white supremacy—this masterful biographical graphic novel celebrates this enduring legend and his legacy, offering inspiration for our own troubled time. Jibola Fagbamiye is a visual artist based in Toronto. His work draws inspiration from his two great loves: African history and North American pop culture. Jibola has exhibited in galleries in Toronto, Los Angeles, and Lagos, and his work has been featured on AfroPunk, Toronto Life, ByBlacks, and BlogTO. Jibola's website and Bluesky. Conor McCreery is a former journalist turned comics scribe. He has written Assassin's Creed, Sherlock Holmes vs Harry Houdini, Adventure Time, Regular Show, and has worked for many of the industry's top publishers including DC, IDW, BOOM!, Titan, and Dark Horse. He lives in Toronto with his wife and three children. Conor on Facebook and Bluesky. Bradley Morgan is a media arts professional in Chicago and author of U2's The Joshua Tree: Planting Roots in Mythic America (Backbeat Books, 2021), Frank Zappa's America (LSU Press, 2025), and U2: Until the End of the World (Gemini Books, 2025). He manages partnerships on behalf of CHIRP Radio 107.1 FM and is the director of its music film festival. Bradley on Facebook and Bluesky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/music

Andrew Mwenda joins The Long Form to reveal the truth behind the Uganda–Rwanda standoff, Museveni's long-term strategy, Kagame's leadership style, and the lies that pushed two nations to the brink. We explore regional power, misinformation, elite diplomacy, and the future of East African politics. Essential listening for anyone interested in Uganda, Rwanda, elections, journalism, governance, and Pan-African leadership.Consider supporting this podcast via our Momo code 95462 or directly to our phone number: +250 795462739 Visit Sanny Ntayombya's Official Website: https://sannyntayombya.com

In this episode of RISE Urban Nation, host Taryell Simmons sits down with Renee Hastings, Founder of Executive Help Now, to explore how effective delegation can unlock sustainable growth for Black entrepreneurs. From her early roots in Madison to building a thriving global virtual assistant agency, Renee shares strategies for streamlining operations, trusting the process, and leading with intention. Perfect for solopreneurs, small business owners, and anyone ready to grow smarter—not harder. Unite. Empower. Ignite. Thank you for tuning into the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, where we go beyond conversation to fuel a movement of unity, empowerment, and transformation across the Black and Pan-African community. Each episode dives deep into the stories of entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers shaping culture, business, and legacy. Hosted by Taryell Simmons, a leader in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, the show blends storytelling with strategy to help you amplify your voice, grow your brand, and lead with purpose. Why Subscribe to RISE Urban Nation? ✨ Inspiring Stories: Learn from influential Black and Pan-African leaders making an impact.

Send us a textTalent, culture, and the future of work take centre stage in this episode of Talking Success, recorded with Absa Group at the heart of Africa's fintech ecosystem. Host Darren Franks sits down with KG Bako, Managing Executive for Talent Management & Transitions in Absa's Human Capital leadership team, to explore how a leading Pan-African bank is innovating in talent management, AI readiness, and culture transformation to thrive in a rapidly evolving market.They unpack the ‘skills of the future' – from AI fluency, data, cyber and digital capabilities to critical thinking, empathy, and collaboration and why skills have become the new currency for financial services across Africa.The conversation highlights Absa's DEI+B (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) agenda, flexible work models, and how ‘come as you are' and a sense of belonging are embedded in Absa's employee value proposition.You'll also hear how banks and fintech's are collaborating to build Africa's talent pipeline, and why partnerships across industries and governments are essential to future-proof the continent's workforce. If you're a fintech founder, HR leader, banker or parent thinking about where the next generation should focus, this episode offers practical insights into where work, skills and opportunity are heading in African financial services.

Queen Mother Audley Moore was one of the most respected, most influential, longest-lasting influences on the US Black Nationalist movement, the Pan-African movement, the movement for Reparations, and the Black American organizing community in general across almost the entire 20th century. So why have most of us never even heard her name? Returning guest Ashley Farmer introduces Olivia to the incredible, unexpected force that was Queen Mother Audley Moore. Music featured in this episode provided by Daniel Henderson and his Big Band, The New Hot 5, Cynthia Meng and Kim Onah, TrackTribe, Kevin Macleod, and Emmit Fenn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Taryell Simmons and Jamarquan Houston dive into the art of building a brand that reflects who you truly are. As a first-generation college graduate, mental health provider, and visionary entrepreneur, Jamarquan's story is one of resilience, creativity, and liberation. He shares how his work bridges communication and accessibility through leadership, liberation, and legacy, helping professionals and entrepreneurs alike turn purpose into prosperity.Key Takeaways:Authenticity is your brand's greatest assetLeadership begins with self-awareness and serviceStorytelling can transform both your business and your communityBuilding equity means building systems of belongingConnect with Jamarquan Houston:Website: allmylinks.com/StairkeepersLinkedIn: Jamarquan HoustonEmail: jparishouston@gmail.com Call-to-Action:Visit Upper Class Agency to learn how to grow your brand with authenticity. Subscribe to RISE Urban Nation for more stories of purpose, leadership, and transformation.Credits:Host: Taryell SimmonsGuest: Jamarquan HoustonMusic: Will MakerProduction: RISE Urban Nation Unite. Empower. Ignite.Thank you for tuning into the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, where we go beyond conversation to fuel a movement of unity, empowerment, and transformation across the Black and Pan-African community. Each episode dives deep into the stories of entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers shaping culture, business, and legacy.Hosted by Taryell Simmons, a leader in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, the show blends storytelling with strategy to help you amplify your voice, grow your brand, and lead with purpose.Why Subscribe to RISE Urban Nation?✨ Inspiring Stories: Learn from influential Black and Pan-African leaders making an impact.

About the Episode:In this episode, Taryell Simmons and Ryan Koriya dive deep into the art of rewiring the mind for purpose, creativity, and emotional freedom. Ryan — also known as The Soul Mechanic — shares his journey from Zimbabwe to the global stage, where he now helps individuals and organizations heal emotional patterns, build authentic brands, and lead from the heart.Key Takeaways:How hypnosis and mindfulness can accelerate personal growthPractical steps to integrate healing into your creative processBuilding authentic brands that connect on a soul levelTurning emotional mastery into your superpowerConnect with Ryan Koriya:Website: www.RyanKoriya.comEmail: podcast@ryankoriya.comMusic: Terminal-1Coaching & Marketing: Soul Mechanic VIP Coaching | Soul Mechanic MarketingThe Attraxion Playhouse: attraxion-playhouseZimXcite: Zimbabwean Culture & MerchInstagram: @ryankoriyaFacebook: Attraxion PlayhouseLinkedIn: Ryan KoriyaYouTube: Ryan Koriya VideoTikTok: @iseeheartsmusicCredits:Host: Taryell SimmonsGuest: Ryan KoriyaMusic: Will MakerProduction: RISE Urban Nation Unite. Empower. Ignite.Thank you for tuning into the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, where we go beyond conversation to fuel a movement of unity, empowerment, and transformation across the Black and Pan-African community. Each episode dives deep into the stories of entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers shaping culture, business, and legacy.Hosted by Taryell Simmons, a leader in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, the show blends storytelling with strategy to help you amplify your voice, grow your brand, and lead with purpose.Why Subscribe to RISE Urban Nation?✨ Inspiring Stories: Learn from influential Black and Pan-African leaders making an impact.

SummaryIn this episode of the Rise Urban Nation podcast, Taryell Simmons and Amervis López Cobb explore the journey of leadership through the lens of psychological safety and personal experiences. Amervis shares her story of overcoming adversity as a teen mom and navigating corporate environments, emphasizing the importance of creating safe spaces for dialogue and the need for leaders to be vulnerable. The conversation delves into frameworks for empowerment and healing, highlighting how personal growth can lead to impactful leadership. The episode serves as a call to action for leaders to prioritize psychological safety and to recognize the diverse needs of their teams. In this conversation, Amervis López Cobb and Taryell Simmons explore the essential elements of effective leadership, emphasizing the importance of psychological safety, vulnerability, and the ENOUGH framework. They discuss transformative leadership experiences, the significance of listening, and the need for emerging leaders to trust their instincts and amplify their voices. The dialogue highlights the impact of leadership on personal and organizational growth, advocating for a culture of openness and accountability.Resources/Mentions:Amervis' websiteLeading with Psychological Safety (book)YouTube: @amervisauthorFree access to audiobook: https://amervisauthor.com/audio Credits:Host: Taryell SimmonsGuest: Amervis Lopez CobbMusic: Will MakerProduction: RISE Urban Nation    Join the Movement with RISE Urban Nation Podcast

In this bonus episode of the Cotton Capital series, Guardian journalist Chris Osuh explores whether we are living through a Pan-African moment in 2025, 80 years on from Manchester's 1945 Pan-African Congress. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

This week we have a special two-part interview with renowned artist and educator David MacDonald. His large functional vessels are carved with intricate patterns that highlight and celebrate African heritage. For part two of my interview with David we talk about finding an entry into African aesthetics, the formal aspects of his repeating patterns, and how the use of functional objects in daily rituals can imbue them with spirituality. MacDonald is a Professor Emeritus of Ceramics at Syracuse University where he taught from 1971 to 2008. www.davidmacdonaldpottery.com Today's episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: Monkey Stuff www.monkeystuff.com The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com Cornell Studio Supply www.cornellstudiosupply.com