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The Betrayal of Black Intellectuals

The Betrayal of Black Intellectuals

Jul. 19 | Professor Houston Baker joined us in the second hour of the show this week to discuss the ways in which leading Black intellectuals have “abandoned the ideals of the Civil Rights era.”  We discussed this, Obama’s impact and more. ...

The Oscar Grant Verdict: A Rage In Black America

The Oscar Grant Verdict: A Rage In Black America

Jul. 14 | There is a rage in Black America.  It is righteous.  It is justified.  It is unrequited.  It is a rage at being Black in America that has existed ever since there has been Black in America.  After hearing of the pitifully soft verdict handed down...

Socialist Azania v. Neo-Colonial South Africa w Lybon Mabasa

Socialist Azania v. Neo-Colonial South Africa w Lybon Mabasa

Jun. 21 | In this hour of Jazz and Justice we were joined from Azania (South Africa) by Lybon Mabasa of the Socialist Party of Azania.  Mabasa is one of many currently embroiled in efforts to continue the struggles of the Black Consciousness Movement of Steve...

Black Power and the Academy

Black Power and the Academy

Apr. 1 | To continue the discussion of Black Power studies or Black Power in the academy we offer this special Jazz and Justice comparative exploration.  There are a good number of scholars currently working on various aspects of Black Power.  We have had two...

Defining Black Power: Drs. Jared Ball and Peniel Joseph Debate

Defining Black Power: Drs. Jared Ball and Peniel Joseph Debate

Mar. 15 | This week’s edition of Jazz and Justice featured a debate between Drs. Jared Ball and Peniel Joseph on the definition and application of Black Power.  Dr. Joseph’s latest book on the subject, Dark Days, Bright Nights: From Black Power to...

International Black Power Studies Symposium and a Jazz and Justice “Flashback”

International Black Power Studies Symposium and a Jazz and Justice “Flashback”

Feb. 4 | We offer this Jazz and Justice “flashback” as one of many good reasons to support the program this month during our winter pledge-drive.  This is just another great example of the gaps in media we attempt to fill each week.  Dr. Quito Swan...

Cultural Competency and Black Power

Cultural Competency and Black Power

Nov. 23 | In our first hour this week we were joined by Brigette Rouson and Faye Williams for a discussion of cultural competency and the non-profit community.  In our second hour we offered another response to the question of Black Power in the Obama era.  To...

Dr. Greg Kimathi Carr on Black Power

Dr. Greg Kimathi Carr on Black Power

Apr. 3 | Last week the Smithsonian hosted a symposium on the impact of the Black Power Movement on the United States.  Dr. Carr’s summary of “the living tradition” offered a perfect and necessary overview of the historical, contemporary and...

“Obamanistas” and “Obamamania”

“Obamanistas” and “Obamamania”

Feb. 18 | “Obamanistas” and “Obamamania” on Jazz and Justice. In this week’s “redux” we opened up the phone lines to hear what Washington, DC really thinks about Barak Obama and electoral politics. Voting for Obama? Think...