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Mass Incarceration & the Prison Industrial Complex: “How the US legal System disproportionately target Black Communities” w/ Dr. Yusef Bunchy ShakurMass incarceration isn't just a broken system—it's a well-oiled machine designed to disproportionately target and oppress Black communities. In this episode, we break down how the U.S. legal system fuels the prison-industrial complex, from over-policing and cash bail to private prisons and felony disenfranchisement. We'll explore the historical roots of racialized incarceration, the economic incentives behind mass imprisonment, and the real-life impact on Black families. But most importantly, we discuss abolitionist movements, policy changes, and grassroots efforts working to dismantle this system for good. Tap in for an urgent conversation on justice, resistance, and true liberation.Dr. Yusef Bunchy ShakurDr. Yusef has his PhD in Public Policy & Social Change from Union Institute & University and his Master of Social Work from University of Michigan.He's the Co-Executive Director of Michigan Roundtable for Just Communities. Dr. Shakur's mission is steadfast: to forge Just and Beloved communities in Michigan, founded on the foundation of racial and social justice he has exhibited in his Detroit Z8ne neighborhood as a neighborhood organizer. In 2024, the documentary; "Redemption Road: The Story of Dr. Yusef Bunchy Shakur" was releasedTurning A Moment Ino A Moment Team:-Jay Love Host: Founder and Creator of Turning A Moment Into A Movement, The Justice for Gerard Movement, to learn more about The Justice for Gerard Movement go to: ⁠www.change.org/Justice4Gerard⁠Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration Global Advisory Council Member -Rev. Tia Littlejohn: Behavioral Therapist, Founder of the Choice Zone, G100 Global Chair G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration, Co-Chair & Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, Author, www.thechoicezone.com-Trische' Duckworth: Executive Director/Founder of Survivors Speak, Founder/ Lead Consultant of Value Black Lives, Social Worker, Justice Advocate, Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights,https://www.survivorsspeak.info-Alexanderia Hudges: Mental health and human rights Activist, Master's degree student at Wayne State University, and Board member with the Michigan Coalition of Human Rights https://linktr.ee/AlexandriaJHughes-Leslie McGraw: Poet, Writer, and Social Media and Voting Rights ActivistOwner, Les Go Social Media Marketing & Training (Les Go Social MM&T) Founder, Elbert Williams Voting Corner, Board Member and VOTE Caucus Leader, Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice (ICPJ) Communications Lead, Protectors of Equality in Government (PEG), Member, Allies of Mental Health of Washtenaw County www.elbertwilliamsvotingcorner.com***Turning A Moment Into A Movement Podcast MISSION:To bring awareness, organize, and create content that will be a resource that will aide families, communities, and those seeking Justice for WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS and Injustice. ...and advocating for Justice & Exoneration for GERARD HAYCRAFT. change.org/Justice4Gerard

We recorded this conversation just before the world shifted on October 7th. We actually have several conversations that we still need to release that we recorded in August and September, but I wanted to get to this one first due to the urgency of Shaka Shakur's situation. Shaka Shakur is a New Afrikan Political Prisoner who has been behind the walls for the majority of his life since he was 16 years old. He's currently held captive at Beaumont Correctional Center in Virginia. He was mentored by figures such as Zolo Azania and James “Yaki” Sayles. Shaka has an extensive track record of prisoner organizing and exposing injustices and human rights violations behind the walls. I'll include a more extensive bio from his Jericho Movement page in the show notes. Shaka had reached out to me after the publication of our discussion with Thandisizwe Chimurenga and Yusef “Bunchy” Shakur on Sanyika Shakur's political writings. He wanted to share some things and also offer the perspective of someone from Sanyika's generation who spent many years studying and struggling in the same circles, and communicating with Sanyika through the Prison News Service and other publications that circulated behind the walls connecting New Afrikan prisoners and other political and politicized prisoners. Shaka also describes similar experiences of becoming politicized during their first period of incarceration at a young age, struggling upon his return to the outside & ultimately ending up back behind the walls. Shakur shares his reflections on that era, on changes in the prison movement and outside support movements over time and on the disconnect that often exists between revolutionary rhetoric and revolutionary action in the US left in recent years.  Importantly, Shaka Shakur is currently dealing with multiple urgent health issues, including his battle with cancer and we have multiple links and ways people can support his legal campaign and his request for clemency. We will have links to all of this in the show notes, but just to say that he is still asking people to call in and put pressure the Department of Correction for further medical testing. That call is in the show notes as well.  This episode was also recorded before the passing of Ed Mead who we mention in this discussion. Rest well Ed, you've earned it.  The last thing I will say is that although this was recorded before the Palestinian struggle took center stage, I think many of Shaka's reflections are relevant to that movement as well as the US based solidarity efforts that are currently underway so keep that in mind as you listen. Shaka Shakur Medical Needs/Update Shaka Shakur's Clemency Petition Shaka Shakur's Jericho Movement page Shaka Shakur's Legal Defense Fund Documentary: Shaka Shakur Human Rights Held Hostage Shaka Shakur's Defense Link Tree Aidan Elias co-edited & co-produced this episode

In this conversation we talk to Santi Elijah Holley about his recently published book An Amerikan Family: The Shakurs and the Nation They Created.  A history of the political family that included Tupac, Assata, Afeni, Dr. Mutulu, Salahdeen, Lumumba, Zayd and many others. What does it mean to take the name Shakur? What were some of the key relationships and sites of politicization for these folks? Holley's book gets into many of these questions, and examines the radical organizing and political activity of many of the Shakurs and of their comrades like Sekou Odinga and Bilal Sunni-Ali.  There are aspects of this book we appreciated as there's a lot of important history here that gets brought into one place. These figures are often looked at in isolation, in a depoliticized context, as icons or simulacra. In other places we read about them as individual figures in histories of formations like the Black Panther Party or the Republic of New Afrika. So we appreciated seeing them discussed in relation to one another and some of the events and people who shaped their political development. As you will see in this discussion both Josh and I also have our criticisms of this book and how it presents this history. As usual, we do not debate with the author here, but we do ask multiple critical questions about aspects of the book that we felt either did not do justice to the legacy of people being examined or do not help people see the New Afrikan Independence Movement as a living struggle that people still engage today in a variety of ways in various organizations. As always, we welcome further dialogue on that from folks who are involved in those movements if they wish to engage with us. We will also link some of our other discussions about that history and with people who struggle in the tradition of New Afrikan independence today. Most importantly today we want to uplift Baba Sekou Odinga who features prominently in this book, and prominently in the history of Black Liberation struggle in this country. He was recently hospitalized and has been released to a rehabilitation facility, but he needs our support. We are not going to plug our patreon this episode and instead ask that folks contribute to this fund for Immediate Relief Support for Sekou Odinga Other related links: Sekou Odinga episode Jamal Joseph episode  Claude Marks episode  Dhoruba bin Wahad episode  Jalil Muntaqim episodes 1, 2  Thandisizwe Chimurenga and Yusef “Bunchy” Shakur on Sanyika Shakur Kamau Franklin and Kali Akuno Kamau Franklin on Liberated Zones Theory   Stop Cop City discussions: 1  & 2  Free The Land! Edward Onaci on the History of the Republic of New Afrika Building Infrastructure: Identifying Tactics for Sustainable Formations: A Panel Discussion Supporting Jailhousee Lawyers Speak

Relive the heartwarming moments of the 18th Annual Ava Jo Back to School Backpack Giveaway, an unforgettable event hosted by acclaimed author and community leader, Yusef Bunchy Shakur. Held at the Mama Akua House in the Zone 8 Neighborhood on August 5, 2023, the day was a remarkable testament to unity and support. The event catered to all generations, offering a wide range of activities that delighted families. Children reveled in games, bounce houses, and face painting, while grandparents enjoyed the atmosphere of camaraderie. An Animal Zoo added a touch of magic with its inhabitants, including kangaroos, horses, and majestic turtles. The air was filled with laughter and wonder. The dynamic My Detroit Players band set the stage on fire with their unique fusion of trip-hop and jazz over progressive rock-infused funk. Bassist Emily Rogers led the ensemble, accompanied by producer Nick Speed, drummer JR Gotthe HitS, keys maestro Shaphan 'Maestro' Williams, guitarist Duminie Deporres, turntablist DJ Los, and an ensemble of horns. The music added a vibrant backdrop to the festivities. This year's event held deep significance as it carried on the legacy of Yusef Bunchy Shakur's mother, Ava Jo. As the driving force behind the event until her passing in 2022, her dedication resonated throughout. Over 200 families were provided with essential school supplies, clothing, and medical aid, easing their journey into the 2023-24 school year. The event's impact goes beyond numbers, as it annually feeds over 500 people, nourishing both bodies and spirits. An introspective conversation between Yusef Bunchy Shakur and Detroit is Different host Khary Frazier explored Yusef's journey as a soon-to-be PhD graduate. The focus on the strength and influence of Black Mothers in the Black community added depth to the celebration. Rooted in the philosophy of fostering authentic connections, the event epitomized its motto of "bringing the neighbor back to the hood." The day was a tribute to community, honor, and presence, encapsulating the essence of togetherness. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com Find out more at https://detroit-is-different.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/detroit-is-different/c18ed16e-d012-4a70-a477-45fc298d748a

In this conversation we talk to Ivan Stoiljkovic.  Ivan is the General Secretary of Katarokwi Union of Tenants, the Kingston Peace Council and a member of the Communist Party of Canada. This conversation is a part of a newer series of conversations where we talk to people about texts that they find politically useful and important. It's a different approach that moves beyond a typical author talk - which we will continue to do - to engage theory and history with people who are seeking to put theory into practice, or organize with others to deal with the concrete situation they face. Our first episode that came from this idea was last month our discussion with Thandisizwe Chimurenga and Yusef “Bunchy” Shakur on the political writings of Sanyika Shakur.  In this discussion we are talking about E.P. Thompson's essay “Time, Work Discipline and Industrial Capitalism”  In that discussion we discuss the imposition of time and time discipline that came with the onset of industrial capitalism. We talk a bit about the various ways that workers resisted the imposition of this sense of time, and then began to fight over time itself. Ultimately however, the fight is to abolish time, which can only be achieved through the abolition of capitalism.  Prior to that discussion, we start with a little bit of Ivan's personal and political history, including his childhood in socialist Yugoslavia, and then delve into a discussion of multiple aspects of Thompson's essay.  If you appreciate the work that we do, for August we have an ambitious goal of adding 50 patrons to the show. You can help us meet this goal by either increasing your pledge or pledging as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/millennialsarekillingcapitalism. This is just our second episode of August, but we plan to feature at least four more discussions this month.  Links: Ivan Stoiljkovic's Twitter Ivan's FB Page Katarokwi Union of Tenants FB page and website The Yugoslavian leftist group called ‘Crvena Dijaspora' which he describes in the discussion E.P. Thompson's essay “Time, Work Discipline and Industrial Capitalism”   

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  

Ph.D. studies are immersive. Dr. Carl Taylor stands as a native Detroiter that's traveled the world as a professor, writer, and researcher. To many across Detroit, he is an ally to brothers like Yusef Bunchy Shakur. As Yusef is moving closer to completing his Ph.D., his relationship and bond with Dr. Taylor have strengthened. This Detroit is Different was a special feature welcoming you as a guest to a conversation shared about the ways the community has changed. The concept of the Third City and the Third Hood are highlighted. This discussion is a preview of the State of Black Detroit Address hosted on Friday, December 30, 2022, at the Mama Akua Community House. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com Find out more at https://detroit-is-different.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/detroit-is-different/e620ccad-7e73-44f3-a5c1-0bcb8a7de152

Welcome back! This episode Donna and Orlando welcome back Yusef Bunchy Shakur along with Philadelphia city-builder, Michael O'Bryan to talk about the tendency to conflate trauma with culture as well as the romanticism we carry for experiences that are often times traumatizing to us. We also talked about reimagining public safety!Listen and share with a friend! 

January 1, 2022, Yusef Bunchy Shakur delivered the State of Black Detroit 2022 Address and it was impactful. Initially, Yusef defined Black Detroit and its importance. The depth of the relationship between the Great Migration, legacies of revolutionaries, history of resilience, and the bonds between families were prominently addressed in Yusef's message. The interactive dynamic from Detroit is Different's live stream was a success as well. Rev. Teferi Brent, Brandon Jessup, Nadia Love, Prostell Thomas, Alfonso Pugh, and many others all joined in providing perspective and insight. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com Find out more at https://detroit-is-different.pinecast.co

Yusef Bunchy Shakur joins Detroit is Different to talk about his upcoming State of Detroit address. Yusef Bunchy Shakur tells the story of how Henry Ford Hospital is gentrifying his neighborhood. Yusef shares how he has informed through hearsay that a closed meeting about the future of his community. Yusef walked into the meeting to witness an urban planner tell him his Mother's house will not exist in Henry Ford Hospital's plans. Yusef Bunchy Shakur tells the story of how his grandmother and kept morals, character, and integrity. The discussion moves on to share what role social capital plays in a Black neighborhood. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com Find out more at https://detroit-is-different.pinecast.co

Today's guest transformed himself from a Zone 8 thug to a freedom fighter. He's a father, author, youth mentor, inspirational speaker, community organizer, and business owner. He's the Director of "Restoring The Neighbor Back To The Hood" and Alumnus of the University of Michigan School of Social Work. On this episode the DDP warmly welcomes Yusef "Bunchy" Shakur. Mama Akua Community House: https://www.facebook.com/Mama-Akua-Community-House-246804272026561/ Where you can find Bunchy: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/yusef.shakur48208 Twitter - https://twitter.com/yusefbshakur

#ColinInBlackAndWhite #BlackLivesMatter #BlackCapitalism Show Notes:(0:50) #BlackLivesMatter and Black Capitalism's Ignoble Alliance(32:55) Dr. Nyasha Grayman and What I Missed in Colin In Black And White(1:00:38) Yusef Bunchy Shakur and White Theories v. Black BodiesDr. Nyasha Graymanhttps://www.wisdomcounseling-baltimorellc.com/about-meBlack Feminist Counseling Psychologist∙Wisdom Counseling Baltimore LLC∙Inquiring Mind∙Teacher∙Information Activist∙Gadfly Extraordinairehttps://twitter.com/womanistpsychYusef Bunchy Shakurhttps://twitter.com/yusefbshakurBlack Banking History and List of Black Owned Banks and Credit Unionshttps://www.investopedia.com/black-owned-banks-by-state-5024944iMWiL! with Jared Ball - Colin In Black and White https://youtu.be/RSocZDht9tkJared A. Ball, Ph.D. is a Professor of Africana and Communication at Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD. and is founder/curator of imixwhatilike.org a multimedia hub of emancipatory journalism and revolutionary beat reporting. Ball is also author of The Myth and Propaganda of Black Buying Power (Palgrave, 2020). More from Dr. Ballhttps://imixwhatilike.org____________________________________Follow BPM:JOIN - Click the "JOIN," Subscribe, and Like buttons!WEBSITE - http://www.blackpowermedia.orgTWITTER - https://twitter.com/BlackPowerMedi1INSTAGRAM - http://www.instagram.com/black.power.mediaFACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/Blackpowermedia ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

"The truth is that as much democracy as this nation has, it has been borne on the backs of Black resistance."-Nikole Hannah-JonesBlack resistance is in happening in cities all over the United States including America's largest majority Black city, Detroit. Protestors by the thousands have flooded the streets of Downtown Detroit and nearby neighborhoods to express dissent with a system that has allowed for the habitual killings of Black men and women mostly without repercussions. This week Donna and Orlando are joined by Victoria Burton-Harris, candidate for Wayne County Prosecutor and Yusef Bunchy Shakur, noted author and co-director of programs at the Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion for a discussion and fresh take on what's happening on the streets of Detroit and if a reckoning is currently underway in America.

Yusef Bunchy Shakur is a revolutionary. His Autobiography ‘Window to my Soul,’ is an emotional read about his transformation from founding the gang Zone 8 to becoming a Black revolutionary organizer in his community. Today he is encouraged by his Father’s impact to become smarter, stronger, and committed to Black people. Building a relationship with his Father while in prison strengthened him to develop an understating for knowledge of self. Yusef is balanced by the work of his Mother who feeds, houses, and gives money to her community filled neighbors who are friends bonding as a family. We discuss Yusef’s love for Malcolm X, the Black Panther Party, and the recent Netflix documentary series ‘Who Killed Malcolm X.’ This is an informative interview where Yusef opens up about his work and reasoning behind his dedication to it. Learn more about the Urban Network, Community Movement Builder’s, and Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion all from the perspective of Yusef Shakur. Episode Notes Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher.Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.comFind out more at https://detroit-is-different.pinecast.co

Calvin & Kent sit down with Imam Mika'il Saadiqu, Yusef Bunchy Shakur, & Misha Stallworth to discuss the role of faith in the black community, religion in the Civil Rights Movement vs. the lack of religion in the Black Lives Matter Movement, segregated worships 50 years after MLK's “I Have a Dream” speech, and the... The post Leading Questions: S4 E3 | How Black Lives Matter: Faith first appeared on PodcastDetroit.com.

Calvin & Kent sit down with Imam Mika’il Saadiqu, Yusef Bunchy Shakur, & Misha Stallworth to discuss the role of faith in the black community, religion in the Civil Rights Movement vs. the lack of religion in the Black Lives Matter Movement, segregated worships 50 years after MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech, and the...

Calvin sits down with a Saeed Khan, Christopher Moore, Yusef Bunchy Shakur, Misha Stallworth to discuss the recent white supremacist/neo-Nazi/alt-right gathering in Charlottesville, the protests, whether they believe President Trump’s statements are helpful or harmful, and the effects of taking down Confederate monuments.

We are going to discuss Colin Kaepernick and then we have the honor or welcoming back Yusef Bunchy Shakur along with a few of his comrades as they discuss the RBG weekend in Texas as well as an informative discussion of RBG....JOIN US 347-855-8692(PRESS 1 TO SPEAK ON AIR)

All Power To The Positive! Vol#6, Episode #9  by wakeupgoddammit   “Our mission is to do the work…Build power by building institutions, serve people, (re)educate the mind to cultivate a revolutionary consciousness, establish hope & peace by meeting people where they are at, develop allies who support Black liberation, transform predators into protectors, be collectively self-sufficient, develop a cadre of leaders/neighbor organizers that can work closely together or independent if need be, promote self-images of ourselves and establish concrete programs that is not only meeting the immediate needs of the people but is ultimately building a mass movement of people that is becoming organized to seize power!” – Yusef Bunchy Shakur. Beats: “Start The Revolution” – Marcel Cartier “I Took A Pill At Ibiza” – Mike Posner “American Greed” –  AraabMUZIK “My House” – Flo Rida “I Mean It” – G Eazy “Middle” – DJ Snake “Groove Grease” – Jimmy McGriff “Takeover” – Lion Riddims “A Milli” – Lil Wayne   Cuts: “Afrika Hot” – dead prez “Never Give Up” – Jennifer Johns “Whisper” – Ronnie Rain “A Change Is Gonna Come” – Humphrey   Vocals: Jay-Z (freestyle), 6 Facts About The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), Dr. Jared Ball on Colonialism in The U.$., and MORE…! Click on the image (above) to learn about the Non-Profit Industrial Complex. Click here to learn why the U.$. is NOT ‘your’ land.  Click here to watch the history of May Day.Click here and here to learn how to help yourself to housing in [gentrified] Seattle.

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Saturday February 21, 2015 Yusef Bunchy Shakur delivered his 2015 State of Black Detroit Address at Nandi’d Knowledge Cafe in Highland Park MI. He discusses opportunity, conflicts of interest, Detroit’s status relative to the nation, and the need for Detroiters to see one another as resources.

Yusef ‘Bunchy’ Shakur is an Author and Freedom Fighter. The month of February 2015 highlighted Yusef as the feature for the Detroit is Different website (www.detroitisdifferent.com). On this podcast I interview Yusef along with a host of audience members. This interview took place after Yusef delivered his 2015 State of Black Detroit Address.

The Technical Difficulties with BlogTalkRadio's network we experienced during the LIVE Broadcast of the show have been corrected for this archived episode.  Listen to The African History Network Show, Thursday, Aug. 29th, 8pm-11pm EST, as we discuss "The Distortion of The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We'll also speak with guests Yusef Bunchy Shakur and G-Mack as we discuss The Rebirth Experience and Dead Prez taking place this weekend in Detroit. For tickets & vending call 313-310-2549 Greg McKenzie or 313-459-6008 Yusef Bunchy Shakur or you can order tickets online at http://www.therebirthexperience.com/. Listen to the show at www.TheAfricanHistoryNetwork.com or http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theafricanhistorynetworkshow or by phone, when we are LIVE at (914) 338-1375. Episodes are also archived on www.Itunes.com.