Afrocentric.

Afrocentric.

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Afrocentric. episodes

  • Freestyle 15: How to Mind Your Black Owned Business
    In this episode, we explore the importance of minding your business as a black person. We discuss the impact of gossip, rumors, and the spread of misinformation, and how it can negatively affect our communities. We also delve into how practicing empathy can help us better understand each other and build stronger relationships. Morgan shares practical tips on how to stay focused on our own lives and avoid getting caught up in other people's drama. Tune in to learn how to mind your business and cultivate empathy in your daily life.
    1 hr 3 min
  • old heads & young hos featuring Remar Tally
    Let’s have a realistic and modern conversation about sexism and ageism in the rap music industry.
    From the objectification and sexualization of women in lyrics and music videos to the marginalization of older artists, these forms of discrimination manifest themselves in several ways throughout the industry.
    In this episode, my guest, Remar Tally and I discuss the impact of this discrimination on artists and fans alike, and the ways in which we can work to create a more inclusive and diverse space for all artists. Through interviews with industry experts and artists themselves, we aim to shed light on these important issues and spark a conversation about how we can work towards a more equitable future for hip hop and the black music industry as a whole.
    1 hr 13 min
  • Freestyle 14: The South Might Rise Again
    The South Will Rise Again is a phrase referring to a possible re-uprising of the South. In honor of April being Confederate History Month, this episode is dedicated to comparing and highlighting the tragedies that have occurred and are still occurring in the American South. Join our hostess, Morgan Gray as she discusses current events, while explaining how new policies and legislation passed in the South were intentionally created to negatively impact minority communities.
    1 hr 21 min
  • The Black Man is God featuring MacChisedec Sallis
    The Five-Percent Nation, sometimes referred to as the Nation of Gods and Earths, is a Black nationalist movement influenced by Islam that was founded in 1964 in the Harlem section of the borough of Manhattan, New York City, by Allah the Father, who was previously known as Clarence 13 X and, before that, Clarence Edward Smith.
    The Nation of Gods and Earths teaches the belief that Black people are the original people of the planet Earth and are therefore the fathers ("Gods") and mothers ("Earths") of civilization. The goal of this episode is to help normalize and educate people about the philosophy and attitudes associated with the The Nation of Gods and Earths from an Afrocentric perspective.
    Join my guest, MacChisedec Sallis, we discuss the mythology, mathematics, and methodology behind The Five-Percent Nation. Our prayer is that this episode will help you find the god within yourself.
    1 hr 6 min
  • Freestyle 13: Yall Know Tee Tee Old
    According to my birth certificate, I turn 26 on the 9th of April. It's so weird to think about because half of me still feels 22 and half of me feels 73.
    It’s not a secret that Tee Tee is getting old.
    With this in mind, I thought it would be fun to share 26 lessons I've learned before reaching the age of 26.
    So join me as I celebrate 26 years of navigating the world as a black woman, obtaining wisdom, and budging bullets.
    Cheers to more life!
    53 min
  • For the Souls of Black Children pt II featuring Christopher B. Greene
    The total disenfranchisement of black children is a result of their age and race, but it prevents them from addressing the systemic racism that they confront every day. Black children are more susceptible to being led down the school to prison pipeline, compared to their white counterparts.
    It is time for our community to have another conversation about the importance of protecting, advocating, educating, and empathizing with black children. In this episode it is our goal to discuss the importance of educating black children as well as the addressing the issues and disadvantages plaguing our education system.
    Join my guest, Christopher B. Greene, as we pray for the souls of our black children, again.
    1 hr 30 min
  • Freestyle 12: Hoodoo You Think You Are?
    Hoodoo is an umbrella term that describes the African-American traditions of spiritual healing, ancestral devotion, and protection. Largely historical examination of the practice of Hoodoo Conjure in America, including descriptions of its roots in Africa and Europe as well as elements of Native American traditions that have come together into a comprehensive whole over the history of the United States.
    Although Hoodoo has a negative connotation associated with it, it is derivative from and is heavily influenced by Christianity. With this in mind, the purpose of this episode is to provide an academic understanding of and more context to African American Hoodoo and the traditions and ideologies associated with it.
    1 hr 20 min
  • Vanilla ISIS featuring Mathew Myles
    Although Black Americans represent 13% of the population, according to statistics we commit 50% of the murders. Moreover, 90% of black victims are murdered by other blacks Americans. This phenomena is often referred to as Black-On Black Crime. 
    The phrase, Black-On Black Crime is a Nazi dog whistle that white Americans use to generate hate and fear, to label our community as violence, as well as to justify crimes committed towards black Americans. 
    On the other hand, the United States is in the wake of an epidemic of white-on-white crime. Back in 2011, the most recent year for which data is available, a staggering 83 percent of white murder victims were killed by fellow Caucasians.
    Join my guest, Mathew Myles and I as we discuss the violence that is a part of white culture.
    1 hr 45 min
  • Divine Timing featuring Skylar Shields
    The Divine 9 is a name used to refer to the 9 Black Greek Letter Organizations that make up the National Pan-Hellenic Council which was founded on May 10, 1930 on the campus of Howard University.
    The Divine 9 was originally to educate and uplift the Black community from racial inequities, as a whole, these organizations has stood the test of time.
    Join my guest, Skylar Shields, as we discuss the complexities, the modernization, as well as the progress of Divine 9 organizations, frequently asked questions about joining black greekdom, as well as Skylar’s personal experiences as a member of the Theta Iota Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma.
    1 hr 19 min
  • Afrofuturism: Black History with Black Historians featuring Shonna Tillman
    Afrofuturism is a cultural aesthetic that combines science-fiction, history and fantasy to explore the African-American experience and aims to connect those from the black diaspora with their forgotten African ancestry.
    As we navigate through modernity while remembering the past, oftentimes it is hard to focus on the future.
    My guest Shonna Tillman and I will discuss the modern state of the black community in America, post Civil Rights Movement.
    Join us, as we daydream about what the future holds for the black community.
    1 hr 40 min

About Afrocentric.

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Mission: To redefine and expand the understanding of Afrocentrism by illuminating the deeper, often untold histories and lived experiences of the Black Aboriginal peoples of North America—those later labeled as African American. The podcast bridges these truths with the ancestral narratives of Africa, South America, and the Caribbean, fostering a renewed global appreciation for Black heritage, resilience, and cultural continuity.