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Conversations that affect the Black Community from around the country, hosted by Benton Harbor Michigan activist Rev. Edward Pinkney

BTR News with Scotty Reid explores Dr. Norman Finkelstein's statement that "Democrats legitimized genocide" and examines how previous administrations have contributed to the expansion of executive power under Trump. The episode also critiques the U.S. Congress and Supreme Court for their complicity in eroding checks and balances, challenging the foundational theory of American governance.



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Conversations that affect the Black Community from around the country, hosted by Benton Harbor Michigan activist Rev. Edward Pinkney

Conversations that affect the Black Community from around the country, hosted by Benton Harbor Michigan activist Rev. Edward Pinkney

Conversations that affect the Black Community from around the country, hosted by Benton Harbor Michigan activist Rev. Edward Pinkney

Conversations that affect the Black Community from around the country, hosted by Benton Harbor Michigan activist Rev. Edward Pinkney

In this episode of BTR News w/ Scotty Reid, titled "We Should Have Never Fought For Freedom & Respect? What is she talking about?" host Scotty Reid addresses recent comments by a Black woman questioning whether Black Americans should have fought for integration. Scotty examines the historical realities of the Jim Crow period, emphasizing why the struggle for freedom, equality, and basic respect was essential for Black communities.



He critiques her attempt to connect Donald Trump’s stance against gender-affirming care with the broader Black struggle for civil rights, pointing out the dangers of conflating separate issues. Scotty brings context to the conversation by spotlighting the systemic discrimination Black people faced under segregation, challenging revisionist narratives that overlook the necessity of fighting for equal rights.

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“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 11/10/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) “OPEN FORUM SUNDAY EDITION” The 2024 Elections. We also received an update on the Afro-descendant Nation plebiscite vote-a-thon by Bro. Jabbar.  In 2024, from the need to develop a new mindset in our communities, to our political and economic empowerment, the solution to these problems must come from us. Let’s also talk about some solutions.

 

Conversations that affect the Black Community from around the country, hosted by Benton Harbor Michigan activist Rev. Edward Pinkney

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 10/27/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) OPEN FORUM SUNDAY EDITION. With the election looming, "The Black Family and The Failure of The Two-Party System" was part of the discussion in open forum. Always topics that effect Black people locally, nationally, internationally. Information, insights and dialogue from a Black Perspective.

The guys are back for our Pre-election blowout with Sweet T and the Lovely Raegan sitting in for Still Bill. We have our mix of Jazz ,Blues, Southern Soul and lively discussion of the election and campaign shenanigans!

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This episode dives into the high turnout of Republican voters at early voting polls—a significant shift from 2020's skepticism incited by Donald Trump. We'll analyze how this could shape upcoming elections and its implications for both parties. We’ll also examine Kamala Harris's stance on a weapons embargo against Israel, with over half of Americans supporting a halt on arms shipments amid Gaza attacks. In a grim but recurring narrative, another scandal has hit the elite, with a former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO facing sexual trafficking charges. Finally, we explore Cuba’s recent nationwide blackout, allegedly linked to sanctions by the Biden administration. Join us as we unravel the week's top stories and uncover what they mean for global and domestic affairs.

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In this episode of BTR News, Scotty Reid discusses the controversy surrounding the Harris campaign's latest ad, which many Black men find disrespectful and dismissive. While the campaign has focused its attacks on Black male voters supporting Trump, they remain silent on the growing support for Trump among Arab and Jewish voters. Why is the Harris campaign antagonizing Black men while avoiding criticism of other groups? Join us as we analyze this disparity and explore its implications for the upcoming election.

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“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 10/20/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) guests were Activists, Organizers, of the Black Radical Political Convention 2024. Founder of the New Afrikan Independence Party, Khalid Raheem, Dr. Joyce Maxwell, Jersey City Organizer, Co-founder of Ujima Peoples Progress Party, Nnamdi Lumumba, highlight the platform and purpose and alternative of the National Black Radical Political Convention 2024 Oct 26-27
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In this episode of Black Talk Radio News w/ Scotty Reid, we dive into the early voter turnout for the 2024 election and ask voters: Who did you vote for and why? Featuring a candid discussion about the political futures of Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Jill Stein, and Cornel West, we explore how their foreign policies could shape America's involvement in global conflicts—from Ukraine and Israel to China, Iran, and North Korea. We also question which party is more racist, or if both are complicit, through the lens of their foreign policy decisions. Tune-in for a critical look at the stakes of this election and its potential to drag the U.S. into a new era of war.

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Black Talk Radio News with Scotty Reid takes a critical look at the Opportunity Agenda for Black men, breaking down its promises and revealing why it may not be as specific to Black men as it seems. In this episode, Scotty Reid examines the rehashing of Obama's mentorship program and questions the inclusion of marijuana legalization in a Black male-focused agenda, a move some find offensive. Join us for in-depth analysis and discussions on what this plan really means for Black men in America.

This segment is a stark reminder of the ongoing genocide and the global indifference towards it. It draws parallels with historical atrocities, urging viewers to confront uncomfortable truths. As Kamala Harris slips in the polls, could her new besties the Cheney's have anything to do with it?  #GenocideAwareness #GlobalIssues #HistoricalParallels

In this episode of Black Talk Radio News with Scotty T Reid, we unpack the critical issues shaping Black political consciousness today. Why aren't Democrats addressing the key issues that matter? How has the party pushed Black voters into supporting policies tied to genocide? From the struggles of being a Black journalist to the impact of U.S. foreign policy on immigration, we explore the interconnected forces at play. We also discuss the significance of voting for Jill Stein on the Green Party ticket and challenge listeners to ask themselves: Are you truly woke or morally broke? Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on politics, morality, and media.

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“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 10/06/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) guests was Activist, Reparations Organizer, Director of Reparations United, Kamm Howard, and Chief of Staff of Afrodescendant Nation, Tamara (Achoti) Singleton. The National Reparations Strategy Call to Action Meeting on Oct 11, 2024, with over 30 organizations participating, also updated progress on the National Reparations Plebiscite, and other information dealing with repair was shared by our guests on the program, Tamara (Achoti) Singleton and Kamm Howard. As always, conversation on topics that affect Black people locally, nationally, and internationally

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“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 9/29/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) “OPEN FORUM SUNDAY EDITION” Black America, Reparations, Free Speech, and Project 2025, all came together as part of the discussion in open forum. Always topics that affect Black people locally, nationally, and internationally. Information, insights, and dialogue from a Black Perspective.

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro.Richard , Sunday 09/15/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) our guest was Activist, Organizer, Vice President of the Los Angeles Reparations Advisory Commission, President and Co-Facilitator of the National Assembly of American Slavery Descendants, Khansa Jones-Muhammad. Sister Jones-Muhammad shared information about the California Black Caucus blockage of key reparations bills and the community response to the failure of Black Leadership.  Also conversation with our guest on the continued fight for Reparations and Repair, the challenges facing Black Californians, and some direct action strategies to move forward.

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*This story has been updated to include a statement from the Sheriff.

By Scotty T Reid - A developing story in Henderson, North Carolina, has stirred significant concern and skepticism within the community and beyond. Javion McGee, a 21-year-old truck driver from Chicago, was found hanging from a tree on September 11, 2024. While local authorities have ruled his death a suicide, McGee’s family and a growing number of community members have voiced their doubts about this conclusion.

McGee, who had recently obtained his commercial driver's license (CDL) and was at the start of his trucking career, was on a delivery route when his body was discovered. Many are questioning why a young man from Chicago would take his own life while on the job in a state far from home. His family is particularly suspicious of the claim that he bought the rope himself, and they are calling for a more thorough investigation, as detailed by his cousin, TikTok user @scottieprimpin, who has been actively pushing for justice.

The Vance County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation, while the Henderson Police Department clarified in a Facebook post that the incident occurred outside their jurisdiction.
"I understand there's over 1,000 hits on TikTok (accusing) the sheriff's office of not being transparent, not providing information to the family, and that is not true," Vance County Sheriff Curtis R. Brame said. "There's been information put out there that there's a lynching. There is not a lynching. The young man was not dangling from a tree. He was not swinging from a tree. The rope was wrapped around his neck. It was not a noose. There was not a knot in the rope. So therefore, it was not a lynching here in Vance County."
Brame told ABC Raleigh-Durham affiliate WTVDthere were no signs of foul play in Magee's death, but he would not yet call it a suicide.
Furthermore, local activist Amina Bastet Shabazz raised questions on Facebook, calling for more transparency from the authorities and pointing out that McGee's case has sparked concerns that echo North Carolina’s dark history of racial violence. Henderson, once considered a "sundown town," has seen rising tension as people question whether McGee’s death might be linked to historical patterns of racial injustice.

Local groups, such as the Vance County NAACP, are also pressing for answers, emphasizing that a simple status update from the police is insufficient given the circumstances surrounding McGee’s death. As this case unfolds, many are urging for more media attention and a deeper look into the broader systemic issues at play.

Confederate Monuments and North Carolina's Racial Legacy

This tragic case also brings to light North Carolina's complicated racial history, particularly the ongoing battle over Confederate monuments. In 2020, following the murder of George Floyd, North Carolina saw a surge in protests aimed at removing Confederate statues from public spaces. These protests were part of a larger nationwide movement to confront the symbols of racial...

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 9/1/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST)guest was Author, Historian, Moores Professor of History and African American Studies at the Univ. of Houston, Dr. Gerald Horne. The discussion centered around Dr. Horne’s new book “Armed Struggle?”, and how the struggle continues in the present day. Also, open forum discussion on topics that affect Black People locally, nationally, and internationally.

Big P, Still Bill,KK,DL (Not Hughley) and Sweet T are back with with a podcast packed with Jams and Old School flashbacks with a touch of JAZZ. Check out Blue Lights in the Basement, Liam's Corner, Asshole of the Week and a look at how Race and Gender are affecting the political landscape.

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“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 08/25/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) our guest was Activist, National Black Farmers Association Program Director, Mrs. Kara Boyd After decades of protests, numerous failed Congressional bills, and dozens of lawsuits, Black farmers will receive payment from the $2.2 Billion Discrimination Financial Assistance Program from the Biden Administration, Mrs. Kara Boyd gave us an update. Also conversation with our guest on the continued fight against racist policies in USDA, the challenges facing Black farmers, and some strategies to move forward. In the second half of the program, Open Forum conversation on topics that affect Black people locally, nationally, and internationally.

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 08/11/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) guest was Activist, Los Angeles Radio Talk show contributor on KBLA 1580, Award-winning Investigative Journalist for the LA Progressive, James Farr. We centered the discussion around politics, from a Black perspective, in a solution-focused conversation wrapped around social and restorative justice with “Conversation Live “ host, James Farr.

Big P,Still Bill,KK and DL(Not Hughley) welcome our friend Raegan as we talk about the Harris/Walz ticket, the NABJ debacle, Sonya Massey and the hottest jams including R&B,Blue Lights in the Basement, Liam's Corner and Southern Soul!

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“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 07/28/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) guests was Professor of Public Policy, African and African American Studies, Economics, and the director of the Samuel DuBois Cook Center on Social Equity at Duke University, Dr. William A. (Sandy) Darity Jr., and Writer, Folklorist, founder/ director of the arts consulting practice Artefactual, A. Kirsten Mullen. The conversation centered around Reparations Movements going on all around the country, with the writers of a blueprint to achieve reparations for the enslavement of our ancestors and the existing damage to our people, ” From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black  Americans in the 21st Century” Vol 1&2, by Dr. Darity and A. Kirsten Mullen. In part two of the program our guest was Activist, Organizer, Former New York City Assemblyman & Councilman representing 42nd district, and Co-Founder of Operation POWER, Charles Barron. Politics, and the upcoming election from a Black Radical perspective, was the hot topic with our guest Charles Barron.


https://uncpress.org/book/9781469671208/from-here-to-equality-second-edition/https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520409828/the-black-reparations-project

Reparations NOW!, with Bro. Jumoke Ifetayo 7-28-24 guest; Kamm Howard, Robin Rue Simmons reflect on the life Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

Reparations NOW!, with Bro. Jumoke Ifetayo 7-21-24 guest Associate Professor in the Departments of History and African and African Diaspora Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Ashley Farmer. Her book, Remaking Black Power: How Black Women Transformed an Era (UNC Press) and Queen Mother Audley Moore: Mother of Black Nationalism, was the topic of conversation.

Reparations NOW!, with Bro. Jumoke Ifetayo 6-30-24 guest was Human Rights Attorney and Historian Efia Nwangaza. We have the privilege and honor to be graced with an interview by a very distinguished guest and elder, Human Rights Attorney and Historian Efia Nwangaza, she shared with us her journey, fight, and mission

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 7/21/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) guest was  Journalist, Author, and former Research Fellow and scholar in residence at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture at the NY Public Library, Dr. Arun Kundnami. The discussion centered around the upcoming book ” I Rise In Fire”, about the life and struggle of our Elder and incarcerated Political Prisoner,  Jamil Al-Amin (H. Rap Brown) written by our guest, Dr. Arun Kundnami.

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 7/14/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) guests was Activist, Organizer, President, Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Association-Memphis, Thomas Burrell. Mr. Burrell updated the listeners on the BFAA-organized gatherings and meetings of Black Farmers and Landowners, and the recent June 28th U. S. Supreme Court’s ruling in the “Chevron Deference Doctrine,” which could benefit Black Farmers in their discrimination lawsuit against the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Hear about this and other information from the President of BFAA-Memphis, Mr. Thomas Burrell.

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 7/08/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) “OPEN FORUM SUNDAY EDITION” Political Pandering to Black Voters by using Black Media, was part of the discussion in open forum. Always topics that effect Black people locally, nationally, internationally. Information, insights and dialogue from a Black Perspective.

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 6/30/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) “OPEN FORUM SUNDAY EDITION” . VP Kamala Harris comments at the 100 Black Men Conference 6-16-24, was part of the discussion in open forum. Always topics that effect Black people locally, nationally, internationally. Information, insights and dialogue from a Black Perspective.

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 6/23/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) guest was Activist, Organizer, Documentary Film Maker, Author, Chief Egunwale Amusan. Our guest and the author of the book “America’s Black Wall Street The Untold Story of Broken Treaties, Black Resistance, Political Fear, and Sacred Ground” reflected on the blow delivered by the Oklahoma courts to our remaining surviving elders of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, and also to Blacks in America. The discussion will centered around this, and how we should move forward with our guest, Chief Egunwale Amusan.

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 6/16/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST)  guest was Author, Professional Basketball Player, and President of both The National Reparations League & Florida Black Wall Street, Rashaad Singleton. Our guest shared with us his work as President of the National Reparations League with the sole purpose of uniting our people across the country to fight and demand reparations for the descendants of our enslaved ancestors. Also, his work in unified collaboration with the Afrodescendant Nation in this fight, and other topics will be part of our discussion with our guest, Rashaad Singelton.

The guys are back! Still Bill, KK, Big P and Sweet T bring you 2 hours of Jams and Smack Talk! This week , Liam's Corner, Blue Lights in the Basement, In Da News and More! We take a look back at he Presidential Debate, the RNC convention and the attempted assassination of 45.
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The Guys and Sweet T are Back! Still Bill and  Big P welcome newcomer CMC discuss the SCOTUS decision on Presidential Authority and the Biden debate meltdown with the best of R&B, Liam's Corner, Southern Soul and  Blue Lights in the Basement!

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“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Friday 06/14/2024 at 8:00 PM (EST) ”Freestyle Friday Edition”. The N.Y. City 16th District race and Jamaal Bowman was one of the subjects discussed, and joining us was N.Y. City activist Clifton Abrams. This was part of the open forum discussion. Also conversation the weeks topics that effect Black People locally, nationally and internationally. Information, insights and dialogue from a Black Perspective.

https://blackwestchester.com/aipacs-controversial-funding-strategy-targets-first-black-congressman-in-cd-16/

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard for Sunday 6/09/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) guest was Psychotherapist, Author, and retired Chief Psychologist for the Prisons in Philadelphia, PA., Dr. Carlton Payne. Can Negative Rap Music and Videos be harmful to the minds of Black Youth? This and other topics was part of the discussion with our guest, Dr. Carlton Payne. Always Information, insights, and dialogue from a Black Perspective.

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 6/02/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) guest was Professor of Media Studies, Writer, and Investigative Journalist,  David A. Love. The dialogue centered around the article our guest wrote: https://thegrio.com/2024/05/28/black-faces-in-high-places-have-a-responsibility/ Always Information, insights, and dialogue from a Black Perspective.

 

The Sistas are back! Benita,Sweet T and LeeLee welcome or newest Sista Raegan to this jam and talkfest! Check out our RVA Soul Spotlight,In Da News and of course "Dumb As Fuck! segments with the best of R&B,GoGO and Hip Hop!

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Reparations NOW with Bro. Jumoke Ifetayo 5-12-24. The conversation focused on the reparations activity in Burlington and Vermont. Guests was Rev Mark Hughes and Shanda Williams.

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 5/05/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) guests was Richard Brookshire, CEO & Co-Founder of the Black Veterans Project, and Raillan Brooks, Law intern at the Veterans Legal Clinic, Yale Law School, Black Veterans Activist, executive director of NVCLR, Gary Monk. Our guests shared information on the Historic Black Veterans Reparations Lawsuit. The case involves racial discrimination against Black veterans in housing, education, and disability benefits since the inception of the GI Bill following World War II.










https://www.blackveteransproject.org



raillan.brooks@ylsclinics.org



richard@blackveteransproject.org



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monkexecdir@nvclr.org

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 4/28/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) “OPEN FORUM SUNDAY EDITION” Conversation on various issues from the week on 4/28/24 . Always topics that effect Black people locally, nationally, internationally. Information, insights and dialogue from a Black Perspective.

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 4/21/2023 at 7:00 PM (EST) guest was Author, Journalist, Spoken Word Poet, Anisah Muhammad. “The High Jacking of HBCU’S” was the topic of discussion. The dialogue and related issues centered around the article written by our guest https://www.finalcalldigital.com/articles/highjacking-hbcus , Anisah Muhammad

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 4/14/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) “OPEN FORUM SUNDAY EDITION” Black Political Figures support of Militarism and Imperialism, was part of Open Forum Sunday discussion

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 4/07/2023 at 7:00 PM (EST) our guest was Educator, Musician, and Congolese Youth Organizer, Passy Bass. “The Pan-African Battle for Unity and Stabilization in the Congo” was the major part of the discussion with our guest. Mr. Bass talked about what’s going on in the second-largest country on the continent of Africa, and the challenges of organizing in Kinshasa, a city of 14 million people

 

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 3/31/2023 at 7:00 PM (EST) guest was Activist, Health Professional, Writer for the Mississippi Free Press, Mrs Getty Israel. The discussion centered around her article https://www.mississippifreepress.org/39956/opinion-the-congressional-black-caucus-has-lost-its-conscience? Interesting dialogue on the activity on the elected leadership of the Congressional Black Caucus.



 

 

Benita, Sweet T, Lee Lee and Mr. C returns from an extended break. Jams, News, Dumb as Fuck and More!

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“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 3/24/2023 at 7:00 PM (EST) our guest was Philosopher, Author, Activist, and candidate for President of the United States in 2024, Dr. Cornell West. Dr. West shared in conversation some of the planks and platform of his revolutionary political movement, rooted in Truth, Justice, and Love. Always information, insights, and dialogue from a Black Perspective.
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The Guys and Sweet T are back with Smack and Jams! Blue Lights in the Basement, Liam’s Corner and a healthy dose of Southern Soul. No Jokes today, but we answer the question ” Are You Better Off Today than 4 Years Ago?”  Does Trump really want to be a dictator?

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“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 3/10/2023 at 7:00 PM (EST) guests was student organizers from several universities, Ethan Levine, Pan African Student Union; Brown Univ, Adam Ghannoum, Muslim Student Assoc., Univ Maryland, Momodou Taal, Coalition of Mutual Liberation; Cornell Univ. Also joining the second half discussion was Activist, Organizer, Journalist, Playwright, and U.S. Correspondent to the Herald (Zimbabwe’s National Newspaper) Obi Egbuna Jr. With wars in the Middle East, the African Continent, raging, and the death toll rising daily, we heard from these activists about their collective fight against Oppression, Racism, Zionism, and Colonialism.  Also, practical actions that can be done was shared concerning freedom struggles against colonialism, neo-colonialism, and settler colonialism, in the Americas, Africa, and Gaza.

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Elliott, Friday 03/08/2024 at 8:00 PM (EST) ”Freestyle Friday Edition”; “The State of the Union and Black in America”. The Biden address and what it didn’t say about it’s largest support base. This was part of the open forum discussion. Also conversation the weeks topics that effect Black People locally, nationally and internationally. Information, insights and dialogue from a Black Perspective.

 

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 3/03/2023 at 7:00 PM (EST) guests was Activist, Organizer, President, Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Association-Memphis, Thomas Burrell. Mr. Burrell updated the listeners on the BFAA-organized gatherings and meetings of Black Farmers and Landowners around Mason Tennessee and in several southern states, about the Blue Oval City. The mission; is to capitalize on economic opportunities for the Black Community and Landowners, as Blue Oval City makes its home in the region. Hear about this and other information from the President of BFAA-Memphis, Mr. Thomas Burrell. Also, open forum conversation on issues and topics that affect Black People locally, nationally, and internationally.

 

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 02/18/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) ”Open Forum Sunday Edition”; Black Pastors Calling for Permanent Cease Fire in Gaza, this was part of the open forum discussion. Also conversation the weeks topics that effect Black People locally, nationally and internationally. Information, insights and dialogue from a Black Perspective.

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 2/25/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) guest was Author, Professor of Politics and African American Studies at the University of San Francisco, Dr. James Lance Taylor. As a member of the San Francisco African American Reparations Advisory Committee, Dr. Taylor updated the listeners on the California Reparations Movement. Also, conversations on issues and topics that affect Black People locally, nationally, and internationally.

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“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 2/04/2024 at 7:00 PM our guest was Professor of Communication and Africana Studies at Morgan State University, Prof. Jared A. Ball. The discussion centered around Prof. Ball’s book, The Myth And Propaganda of Black Buying Power, and how the claims of “Buying Power” and the impact of this myth have been on understanding media, race, class, and economics in the United States. Always conversations on issues and topics that affect Black People locally, nationally, and internationally.

A full house today! Still Bill, Liam, DL(Not Hughely) ,KK, Marcus  and Sweet T from Sistas Talking Smack are here for the Jams, Jazz, Blue Lights in the Basement, Liam's Corner, Asshole of the Week, Super Bowl predictions, tunes reimagined on TV commercials  and some of the worst Dad jokes you have ever heard.

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“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 1/28/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) our guests was Educator, Activist, Organizer, President of the Afrodescendant Nation, Dr. Akilah Mukarram, Activist, Organizer, Chairman of the Guyana Reparations Committee, Vice-Chair of the CARICOM Reparations Commission, Eric Phillips. Our guest informed us about the National Plebiscite on Reparations, and the many Reparation group leaders, and formations that are working together to achieve our goal of full repair. Always conversations on issues and topics that affect Black People locally, nationally, and internationally.

 

NATIONAL PLEBISCITE (BALLOT-REFERENDUM) ON REPARATIONS

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Benita, Sweet T and Lee Lee are back with Mr.C. Hot Jams, an extended "In Da News"  and " Dumb as F_CK" are back. You don't wanna miss this one! Is perverted sex a thing? All this and MORE!

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The independent news outlet Breaking Points reported yesterday that recently discovered documents suggest an engineered coronavirus strain escaped from a lab in China in 2019. The C-19 pandemic resulted in tens of millions of deaths worldwide and caused significant damage to the global economy. Should U.S. scientists, who are allegedly responsible for engineering this virus and intentionally bypassing safety protocols, face involuntary manslaughter charges for their actions?

Read Emily's Article:https://usrtk.org/covid-19-origins/scientists-proposed-making-viruses-with-unique-features-of-sars-cov-2-in-wuhan/

Breaking Points Full Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyRhkcQKo9U

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“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 1/21/2024 at 7:00 PM our guest was the Chair of the African Studies Program, and Associate Professor of Political Science and the Islamic Studies Institute at McGill University, Dr. Khalid Mustafa Medani. The author of the book “Black Markets and Militants: Informal Networks in the Middle East and Africa” shared with us a historical background of the region, and gave insights on what is behind the Humanitarian Crisis in the Sudan. Always conversations on issues and topics that affect Black People locally, nationally, and internationally.
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“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 1/14/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) “OPEN FORUM SUNDAY EDITION” Perspectives on the final years of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Always topics that effect Black people locally, nationally, internationally. Information, insights and dialogue from a Black Perspective.

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 1/07/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) our guests was Activists and Organizers, from power formations in several states, “Black Independent Leadership Formations” and or the “Lesser of Two Evils”. Representatives from Operation P.O.W.E.R. in NYC, Ujima People’s Progress Party in MD, Mississippi on The Move, New Afrikan Independence Party in Pa., and others was represented to discuss the urgency of the development of Independent Black Leadership formations. Always information, insight, and dialogue from a Black perspective.



 

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 12/24/2023 at 7:00 PM (EST) guest was Activist, Organizer, New York City Council representing 42nd district, Charles Barron. With the passage of a Reparations Bill in N.Y. on 12/19/23, the original sponsored by our guest Charles Barron, we’ll get his observations on what happened and the tremendous work that still needs to be done. Always information, insight and dialogue from a Black perspective.



 

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 12/17/2023 at 7:00 PM (EST) “OPEN FORUM SUNDAY EDITION” The Migrant surge in Chicago and NYC’s Black communities was a part of the topic of conversation. Always topics that effect Black people locally, nationally, internationally. Information, insights and dialogue from a Black Perspective.

Benita and Sweet T welcome Mr. C and Lee Lee to the first podcast of the year! It's Party time plus" In Da News "and "Ladies Only" segments. What 's your take on the Katt Williams interview and should couples share a Facebook page? What would you do for $100 million?

All this and MORE!

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It's a New Year and a New Season for the Guys! Still Bill and Big P welcome back Big Norm, KK and First Timer "DL" ( Not Hughley) to the mix! Hot Jams, Jazz, Blue Lights in the Basement, Liam's Corner and the First "Asshole of the Week" for the New Year!

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Happy Holidays from the Guys and Sistas! Two hours of some of our favorite Holiday songs .Sit Back  with your favorite beverage and ENJOY!

We would love to hear from you during the Holidays! We will back in the studio in 2024!

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“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott 7 Bro.Richard, Sunday 12/10/2023 at 7:00 PM (EST) guests was Activist, Organizer, President, Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Association-Memphis, Thomas Burrell. Mr. Burrell updated the listeners about a series of organized meetings by the BFAA for Black Farmers in several southern states to aid those who have experienced discrimination in the farm loan process before January 2021.  We received updates on the BFAA organized gatherings of Black Farmers and Landowners around Mason Tennessee and the Blue Oval, to capitalize on economic opportunities for the Black Community as Blue Oval City makes its home in the region. This and other information from the President of BFAA-Memphis, Mr. Thomas Burrell. Also open forum conversation on issues topics that affect Black People locally, nationally, and internationally.
 
 

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 12/03/2023 at 7:00 PM guest; Activist, Organizer, Secretary General of the International Committee of the Pan African Federalist Movement, Dr. Joomay Ndongo Faye. Dr. Joomay was back with us after the September International Committee of the PAFM proximity visit to Central African countries, in preparation for the first Pan African Federalist Congress. Our guest gave updates on Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone, and other African Countries where change is happening. Our guest told us how these changes will eventually affect Black people on the Continent as well as the Diaspora, and how we can be part of that change. Always conversation on topics that affect Black People locally, nationally, and internationally.

Jump into the Holidays with Liam, Still Bill (AKA Mr. Know It All), Big P and Special Guests Big Norm and Blue Jay!

Holiday Favorites and   Cuts from the World of R&B, Jazz, Country ,Blues ,Southern Soul, and GoGo ! Listen to find out who receives the prestigious "Asshole of the Week", NFL updates and MORE!
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“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro. Richard; Sunday 11/26/2023 at 7:00 PM (EST) our guest was Activist, Author, and Former Congresswoman, Dr. Cynthia McKinney. The discussion varied, from the need for self-interest-based Black political organizing, how African American representation is being used to promote Western Foreign Policy, to the current events in both Africa and the Middle East, and how it affects Black people both here and abroad. We used her book “How the US Creates “Sh*thole Countries”, as a backdrop of the discussion.  There is always conversation on topics that affect Black People locally, nationally, and internationally.

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 11/19/2023 at 7:00 PM (EST) guest; Author, Dr. Afro-American Studies, Assistant Professor of History at SUNY Oneonta University of New York, Evan Howard Ashford. The conversation centered on the book by Prof. Ashford entitled “Mississippi Zion: The Struggle for Liberation in Attala County, 1865-1915”. The book examines how our ancestors in Attala County, Miss. after the Civil War, shaped their economic and social politics in a move for independence. Always conversation on topics that affect Black People locally, nationally, and internationally.

In my years of closely following Middle Eastern developments, I've witnessed an unprecedented shift in the landscape of news coverage. Traditional corporate media, historically criticized for its lack of transparency in reporting on US foreign policy, is now producing remarkably truthful and objective segments on Israeli Apartheid. This departure from the norm is significant, considering the media's historical alignment with the US State Department.

The emergence of independent news sources and the role of social media platforms in connecting people worldwide have played a crucial role. This connectivity has made it increasingly challenging for traditional media outlets to perpetuate uninformed narratives and avoid accountability for disseminating mass misinformation, particularly when it comes to issues involving the US government. The global discourse on Israeli Apartheid is being reshaped by these alternative sources, fostering a more informed and engaged public.

#IndependentNews #IsraeliApartheid #MediaTransparency #MiddleEastTruths
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Still Bill ,Mr. C and Big P welcome  Benita, Sweet T and KK for a full house on this week's podcast. What would you do if your significant  other had been profiting from a secret "Only Fans" page? Who is going to be our "Asshole of the Week? Jams,R&B, "Blue Lights in the Basement" and the smoothest jazz in "Liam's Corner"

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“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 11-12-23 at 7:00pm (EST) guests; Founder of the BTRN, Scotty Reid, Activist, Organizers, Mississippi on The Move. Organize, Organize, Organize was the subject of the program. Founder of the Black Talk Radio Network, Scotty Reid, talked about his involvement in grassroots organizing efforts in Gaston Co. North Carolina. Mississippi on The Move organizers, Patrick Lumumba, Malik Hayes, Rodney (Duvsac) Lowe, talked about the grassroots organizing going on from Holly Springs, to the Mississippi Delta.

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 10/29/2023 at 7:00 PM (EST) our guest was the founder of the Umoja House in Washington D.C., Grio BaBa Lumumba. Our guest helped us address the fundamental question facing Black America; Assimilation or African Liberation “?” our answer or our dilemma?  Also, conversation on topics that affect Black People locally, nationally, and internationally.

The Sistas R Back! Join them for two hours of Jams, Scenarios, "Dumb as Fuck" and More!
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Liam, Still Bill and Big P

The guys are back with a podcast jammed with jams, jazz, R& B,Blues and More!

Asshole of the Week nominees for the week! Liam's Corner, Blue Lights in The Basement  and a little Smack as well

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The Sistas are Back! Benita, Sweet T and Mr. C return with Jams, A new Dumb as F_Ck recipient (not deserved), In the News and a new segment entitled "Ladies Only" Join the Fun and Smack Talk!
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“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard; Sunday 10/22/2023 at 7:00 PM (EST) guest was International Peace and Justice Scholar,  Professor of African American Studies and Political Science at Syracuse University, Prof. Horace Campbell. Prof. Campbell addressed topics surrounding Sequences of Militarism on the African continent, and the prospects for African Unity. Also, conversation on topics that affect Black People locally, nationally, and internationally

“Time for an Awakening” for Sunday 10/15/2023 at 7:00 PM (EST) our guest was Author, Associate Professor of History & Africana Studies at Ursinus College, Edward Onaci. The book “Free the Land: The Republic of New Afrika and the Pursuit of a Black Nation-State”, was the center of our discussion with the author, Prof. Edward Onaci. Also dialogue on related topics that affect Black People both nationally and internationally, from an African Centered lens.

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott Friday 10/01/2023 at 7:00 PM (EST)”Open Forum Sunday Edition”. The CBC Legislative Conference 2023, what is their vision for Black America? And how do they intend to achieve it? This was part of the open forum discussion. Also conversation the weeks topics that effect Black People locally, nationally and internationally. Information, insights and dialogue from a Black Perspective.

Liam, Still Bill and Big P are back ( with a visit by Sweet T and her chaos), Old School, New School, Southern Soul, "Blue Lights in the Basement" "Liam's Corner'(with jazz as smooth as Liam's butt( according to Benita).
Who is this weeks's  (Asshole of the Week?) Could it be Jada?

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