The Ghetto Intellectual
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New Orleans made | Inglewood is my hood |
Ghana ❤️ | Malcolm X disciple | Pan Afrikan | HBCU dreams | Africana Prof | Anthropology-ish
Ghana ❤️ | Malcolm X disciple | Pan Afrikan | HBCU dreams | Africana Prof | Anthropology-ish
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May he rest with the honored ancestors. Al Foster may be the most underrated drummer in the history of the music.
May 29, 2025 at 6:25 PM
May he rest with the honored ancestors. Al Foster may be the most underrated drummer in the history of the music.
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Please join me in wishing multi-instrumentalist, composer, Chess master, music theorist, educator and living legend Anthony Braxton a happy 80th birthday.
June 5, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Please join me in wishing multi-instrumentalist, composer, Chess master, music theorist, educator and living legend Anthony Braxton a happy 80th birthday.
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The DR. OBA T’SHAKA SHOW is broadcasting now (starting at 1 p.m; or anytime you want it to), click the link below!
This weeks Episode is titled “Conversation w/ Dr. Akinyele Umoja author We Will Shoot Back Pt 2 (RERUN).”
(LINK) youtu.be/qE1nJqkVRXQ
This weeks Episode is titled “Conversation w/ Dr. Akinyele Umoja author We Will Shoot Back Pt 2 (RERUN).”
(LINK) youtu.be/qE1nJqkVRXQ
Convo w/ Dr. Akinyele Umoja author We Will Shoot Back Pt 2
YouTube video by The Dr. Oba T'Shaka Show
youtu.be
March 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The DR. OBA T’SHAKA SHOW is broadcasting now (starting at 1 p.m; or anytime you want it to), click the link below!
This weeks Episode is titled “Conversation w/ Dr. Akinyele Umoja author We Will Shoot Back Pt 2 (RERUN).”
(LINK) youtu.be/qE1nJqkVRXQ
This weeks Episode is titled “Conversation w/ Dr. Akinyele Umoja author We Will Shoot Back Pt 2 (RERUN).”
(LINK) youtu.be/qE1nJqkVRXQ
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I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Davey D alongside two of our great poets - Jessica Care Moore and Ursula Rucker about the recent passing of legendary vibes player Roy Ayers. #jazz #RoyAyers
Celebrating Roy Ayers: A Tribute to a Jazz Legend Who Belonged to Everyone
Honoring the Musical Genius of Roy Ayers In this special tribute episode of Hard Knock Radio, we honored the legacy of the iconic Roy Ayers. Joined by Ursula Rucker, Jessica Care Moore, and Kwadwo Det...
hardknockradio.org
March 26, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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ICE= Gestapo
Video of the international student at Tufts being arrested by "federal authorities" in Massachusetts has been released and it's terrifying.
They're not even uniformed officers. Just secret police thugs in hoodies and masks.
From WCVB: youtu.be/PuFIs7OkzYY
They're not even uniformed officers. Just secret police thugs in hoodies and masks.
From WCVB: youtu.be/PuFIs7OkzYY
March 27, 2025 at 5:55 PM
ICE= Gestapo
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AUTHOR ISHMAEL REED IN CONVERSATION WITH JOHN FREEMAN
When: Thursday, April 17, 2025, 5 p.m. Pacific time.
Format: Freeman will lead a free hour-long conversation with Reed, which will include a reading by the latter and questions from the audience. Produced by Alta Journal for streaming on Zoom.
When: Thursday, April 17, 2025, 5 p.m. Pacific time.
Format: Freeman will lead a free hour-long conversation with Reed, which will include a reading by the latter and questions from the audience. Produced by Alta Journal for streaming on Zoom.
‘Mumbo Jumbo’
Ishmael Reed’s novel is the California Book Club’s April 2025 selection.
www.altaonline.com
March 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM
AUTHOR ISHMAEL REED IN CONVERSATION WITH JOHN FREEMAN
When: Thursday, April 17, 2025, 5 p.m. Pacific time.
Format: Freeman will lead a free hour-long conversation with Reed, which will include a reading by the latter and questions from the audience. Produced by Alta Journal for streaming on Zoom.
When: Thursday, April 17, 2025, 5 p.m. Pacific time.
Format: Freeman will lead a free hour-long conversation with Reed, which will include a reading by the latter and questions from the audience. Produced by Alta Journal for streaming on Zoom.
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Samuel Owusu Achiaw bagged first prize in the British Art Prize.
Earlier this year, we spoke to Samuel about his craft.
Check it out.
www.akadimagazine.com/post/ghanaia...
Earlier this year, we spoke to Samuel about his craft.
Check it out.
www.akadimagazine.com/post/ghanaia...
November 24, 2024 at 3:38 AM
Samuel Owusu Achiaw bagged first prize in the British Art Prize.
Earlier this year, we spoke to Samuel about his craft.
Check it out.
www.akadimagazine.com/post/ghanaia...
Earlier this year, we spoke to Samuel about his craft.
Check it out.
www.akadimagazine.com/post/ghanaia...
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My new op-ed is now live. In it, I explain how it's *legal to execute an innocent person* in the U.S. How that's a feature, not bug of the system. And what we can do about it now. Hint: Robust public defense. Teen Vogue again leading the way with truth.
www.teenvogue.com/story/robert...
www.teenvogue.com/story/robert...
It’s Legal to Execute an Innocent Person in the United States
The Supreme Court has twice ruled that it is perfectly constitutional to do so.
www.teenvogue.com
November 10, 2024 at 7:18 PM
My new op-ed is now live. In it, I explain how it's *legal to execute an innocent person* in the U.S. How that's a feature, not bug of the system. And what we can do about it now. Hint: Robust public defense. Teen Vogue again leading the way with truth.
www.teenvogue.com/story/robert...
www.teenvogue.com/story/robert...
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#tdih 1909, Pres. Taft sent U.S. warships to take position against elected gov't of Nicaraguan Pres. Zelaya.
Taft’s admin & U.S. corporations opposed Zelaya because he defended economic interests of Central Americans from exploitation by U.S. businesses.
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/wa...
Taft’s admin & U.S. corporations opposed Zelaya because he defended economic interests of Central Americans from exploitation by U.S. businesses.
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/wa...
Nov. 18, 1909: U.S. War Ships Sent to Nicaragua
President William Howard Taft ordered U.S. warships to Nicaragua to defend U.S. corporate profits.
www.zinnedproject.org
November 18, 2024 at 12:18 PM
#tdih 1909, Pres. Taft sent U.S. warships to take position against elected gov't of Nicaraguan Pres. Zelaya.
Taft’s admin & U.S. corporations opposed Zelaya because he defended economic interests of Central Americans from exploitation by U.S. businesses.
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/wa...
Taft’s admin & U.S. corporations opposed Zelaya because he defended economic interests of Central Americans from exploitation by U.S. businesses.
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/wa...
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#tdih 1915 Despite international campaign to have conviction reversed, IWW labor organizer and songwriter Joe Hill was executed by state of Utah. #TeachLaborHistory
“Don’t mourn, organize!”-- Joe Hill
Linocut by Carlos A. Cortéz. Labor history lessons ⬇️
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/jo...
“Don’t mourn, organize!”-- Joe Hill
Linocut by Carlos A. Cortéz. Labor history lessons ⬇️
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/jo...
Nov. 19, 1915: Labor Organizer Joe Hill Executed
The state of Utah executed Joe Hill, labor organizer, songwriter, and member of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW).
www.zinnedproject.org
November 19, 2024 at 12:15 PM
#tdih 1915 Despite international campaign to have conviction reversed, IWW labor organizer and songwriter Joe Hill was executed by state of Utah. #TeachLaborHistory
“Don’t mourn, organize!”-- Joe Hill
Linocut by Carlos A. Cortéz. Labor history lessons ⬇️
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/jo...
“Don’t mourn, organize!”-- Joe Hill
Linocut by Carlos A. Cortéz. Labor history lessons ⬇️
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/jo...
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Weekend workshop on grassroots organizing and freedom teaching with SNCC legends Judy Richardson and Charlie Cobb, led by the amazing Emilye Crosby, at Dear Ol’ Morehouse.
November 17, 2024 at 8:58 PM
Weekend workshop on grassroots organizing and freedom teaching with SNCC legends Judy Richardson and Charlie Cobb, led by the amazing Emilye Crosby, at Dear Ol’ Morehouse.
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Your homework. inthesetimes.com/article/toni...
November 20, 2024 at 2:57 AM
Your homework. inthesetimes.com/article/toni...
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Africanfuturism is one word, no hyphen, no capital “f”. Just👏🏾one👏🏾simple👏🏾word.
It is not spelled “African Futurism”.
It is not spelled “AfricanFuturism”.
It is not spelled “African-futurism”.
One word. It is one concept that cannot be taken apart. #Africanfuturism nnedi.blogspot.com/2019/10/afri...
It is not spelled “African Futurism”.
It is not spelled “AfricanFuturism”.
It is not spelled “African-futurism”.
One word. It is one concept that cannot be taken apart. #Africanfuturism nnedi.blogspot.com/2019/10/afri...
Africanfuturism Defined
Africanfuturism
Africanjujuism
nnedi.blogspot.com
November 14, 2024 at 9:04 PM
Africanfuturism is one word, no hyphen, no capital “f”. Just👏🏾one👏🏾simple👏🏾word.
It is not spelled “African Futurism”.
It is not spelled “AfricanFuturism”.
It is not spelled “African-futurism”.
One word. It is one concept that cannot be taken apart. #Africanfuturism nnedi.blogspot.com/2019/10/afri...
It is not spelled “African Futurism”.
It is not spelled “AfricanFuturism”.
It is not spelled “African-futurism”.
One word. It is one concept that cannot be taken apart. #Africanfuturism nnedi.blogspot.com/2019/10/afri...
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New DR. OBA T’SHAKA SHOW is broadcasting now (or anytime you want it to), click the link below!
The Title of todays video;
Dr. Oba T'Shaka 1994 Interview on Male-Female Equal Empowerment Model.....
youtu.be/MMmqcgNT32g
The Title of todays video;
Dr. Oba T'Shaka 1994 Interview on Male-Female Equal Empowerment Model.....
youtu.be/MMmqcgNT32g
February 18, 2024 at 12:06 AM
New DR. OBA T’SHAKA SHOW is broadcasting now (or anytime you want it to), click the link below!
The Title of todays video;
Dr. Oba T'Shaka 1994 Interview on Male-Female Equal Empowerment Model.....
youtu.be/MMmqcgNT32g
The Title of todays video;
Dr. Oba T'Shaka 1994 Interview on Male-Female Equal Empowerment Model.....
youtu.be/MMmqcgNT32g
Yɛn kɔ (Let's go)!
#PanAfricanism is on the move. #BlackStudies is on the move. #BlackPower is on the move. #BlacklivesMatter is on the move. We are on the move as #Black #Afrikan Diasporants. We are growing. #Followme, and prepare for a new lecture coming tomorrow.
November 16, 2024 at 1:17 PM
Yɛn kɔ (Let's go)!
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See this film! It's beautiful. It's like nothing I've ever seen before; absolutely stunning.
*THIS* is African storytelling, 🥹. Fearless and true. The ending was *breathtaking*. Director CJ Obasi is who he thinks he is!
It's now on Amazon (Apple, too, I think): www.amazon.com/Mami-Wata-Ri...
*THIS* is African storytelling, 🥹. Fearless and true. The ending was *breathtaking*. Director CJ Obasi is who he thinks he is!
It's now on Amazon (Apple, too, I think): www.amazon.com/Mami-Wata-Ri...
February 14, 2024 at 4:34 PM
See this film! It's beautiful. It's like nothing I've ever seen before; absolutely stunning.
*THIS* is African storytelling, 🥹. Fearless and true. The ending was *breathtaking*. Director CJ Obasi is who he thinks he is!
It's now on Amazon (Apple, too, I think): www.amazon.com/Mami-Wata-Ri...
*THIS* is African storytelling, 🥹. Fearless and true. The ending was *breathtaking*. Director CJ Obasi is who he thinks he is!
It's now on Amazon (Apple, too, I think): www.amazon.com/Mami-Wata-Ri...
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This sums it up perfectly. It’s not a conversation.
March 4, 2024 at 2:20 AM
This sums it up perfectly. It’s not a conversation.
March 2, 2024 at 10:22 AM
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#ChatGPT Is So Bad at Essays That Professors Can Spot It Instantly https://www.vice.com/en/article/epzjew/chatgpt-is-so-bad-at-essays-that-professors-can-spot-it-instantly
"…it was wrong, but it was confident and it was clearly written. If I didn't know the material better, it would have … 1/2
"…it was wrong, but it was confident and it was clearly written. If I didn't know the material better, it would have … 1/2
ChatGPT Is So Bad at Essays That Professors Can Spot It Instantly
“The first indicator that I was dealing with AI was that, despite the syntactic coherence of the essay, it made no sense.”
www.vice.com
February 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM
#ChatGPT Is So Bad at Essays That Professors Can Spot It Instantly https://www.vice.com/en/article/epzjew/chatgpt-is-so-bad-at-essays-that-professors-can-spot-it-instantly
"…it was wrong, but it was confident and it was clearly written. If I didn't know the material better, it would have … 1/2
"…it was wrong, but it was confident and it was clearly written. If I didn't know the material better, it would have … 1/2
February 26, 2024 at 9:59 AM