Afrocentric.

Afrocentric.

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Afrocentric. episodes

  • Freestyle 2: For the Souls of Black Children
    Children are an oppressed class. Moreover, black children are the most oppressed, exploited, and oversexualized class of minority people.  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 the white counterparts. We need to have a  conversation about the importance of protecting, advocating, educating, and empathizing with black children. In this episode it is my goal to discuss the exploitation of black children, the over sexualization of black children, and the importance of black children and the roles that they have played in shaping our country. Remember that we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. I hope you are prepared to battle for the souls of black children, because Lord knows I am.
    1 hr 27 min
  • Not your Average Mental Health Episode featuring Deja Mason and Remar Talley
    If the following statement triggers you, then this message is probably for you:
    You need to go to therapy.
    Historically, it has been argued that people of African American descent are victims of generational trauma that is often influenced by ancestral trauma. Because of these genetic predispositions, African American people are more likely to be exposed to certain mental health issues. This, paired with a lack of cultural understanding and a negative stigma surrounding the idea of going to therapy prevents Black people from regularly seeking therapy. With this in mind, the goal of this episode is to foster a safe place for black people that struggle with mental illness to come together and openly discuss the idea of therapy for black people, taking control of their mental health outside of the church, as well as the idea of dispelling myths surrounding taking medication. Join me and my neurodivergent friends, Deja Masson and Remar Talley, as we tackle, arguably, one of the biggest problems facing the black community today. I hope you all are ready, because this is not your average mental health episode.
    56 min
  • The ‘N’ Word featuring Kerry McKenzie
    The ‘N’ word is one of the most notorious words in American culture. Some words carry more weight than others. No other American surname carries as much purposeful cruelty, exclusively- while simultaneously promoting unity and endearment. In this episode, my guest speaker Kerry McKenzie and I, will share our experiences and opinions regarding the ‘N’ word, the history behind the ‘n’ word, as well as, the revolutionary way that black people have transformed the ‘n’ word into a term of endearment, empowerment, and solidarity.
    1 hr 16 min
  • Round’Em Up featuring Jonathan Cheeks
    We see these headlines everywhere.
    They’re almost inescapable:
    “Few Police Officers Who Cause Deaths Are Charged or Convicted”
    “The Roman Catholic Church and Pedophilia: The Story Never Ends”
    “January 6 Hearing Recap: Trump’s Attempted Coup Comes Into Focus”
    What do these headlines have in common? Mostly white men, who abuse their power, and are rarely held accountable for them.
    The privilege wielded by powerful, white men creates room for corruptibility, as well as, the opportunity to avoid harsh sentencing. Join Jonathan Cheeks and I, as we discuss ways that the black community can hold white men accountable for the violence, bigotry, pilgriming, racism, and oppression that they have subjugated minorities to endure. Maybe it’s time to round ‘em, and throw away the key.
    1 hr 25 min
  • The Snow Bunny Crisis featuring Kymara D. Sneed
    Throughout his time in media, Dr. Umar Johnson is probably best know for his advocacy against interracial relationships. “The Snow Bunny Crisis,” a phrase coined by Johnson, brings awareness to the climbing rate of African Americans, mostly black men, who choose to date outside of their race. As well as, the potential threats or dangers black partners are placed in while navigating through nonblack dating spaces. This episode depicts the dating world within the black community, through the eyes of black women. Mainly focusing on the influx in interracial dating in America. Whether or not my guest, Kymara D. Sneed , believes that interracial dating/marriage is problematic. Join us as we discuss this crisis.
    1 hr 26 min
  • Lifting as She Climbs featuring Aspen Humes
    This episode is a love letter dedicated to black women. It is my belief that the black woman is the glue that holds the community together. Although the black woman is the blueprint, she is ridiculed and berated by the media, society, the black community, as well as by other black women. It is the shared goal of myself and my guest Aspen Humes, to discuss the progress of modern black women and ways to uplift this dynamic community.
    1 hr 41 min
  • Freestyle 1: Proper Representation

    Malcolm X said "The media's the most powerful entity on earth. They have the power to make the innocent guilty and to make the guilty innocent, and that's power. Because they control the minds of the masses.” The media has the power to influence minds, ideas, behaviors, and attitudes of the masses. With the media’s ability to change the perception of how people view things, it is clear that it has become a weaponized tool that has the ability to ultimately control the minds of the masses. In the case of the black community, the media often portrays negative stereotypes and lacks proper and diverse representation. In this episode, I will be analyzing Malcom X’s words, and the ideology that follows suit, stressing the importance of proper and diverse representation of black people in the media, as well as providing examples of poor and proper representation in modern media. Also included in this episode, an exclusive interview with Hezekiah Watkins, a civil rights activist from Jackson, Mississippi who became the youngest Freedom Rider- nearly 60 years ago. Get ready to freestyle with me.

    56 min
  • White Brain Washing feating Yolanda Kelly
    “It only takes a little of white brain washing to activate the “Coon Chip” in the average negro.” -Dr. Umar Johnson
    It has come to our attention that the black community is not aware that many of the cultural and social norms in America are rooted in white supremacy and racism. The episode is dedicated to highlighting and revealing the harmful effects of Eurocentric ideology in black culture, and ways to combat this issue. Join myself and Yolanda Kelly on this fun ride!
    53 min
  • Setting Blacker Boundaries featuring Wavo
    This week we will be discussing the importance of establishing and implementing boundaries while navigating white spaces. Boundaries, personal and social, are vital in order for us to thrive in the black community. In this episode, me and Wavo, will discuss vital boundaries to implement in your day to day life to set limits, so that others demographics will not have the opportunity to take advantage or hurt us. Establishing and implementing blacker boundaries will give black people a greater opportunity to communicate their needs and desires clearly and succinctly without fear of repercussions.
    1 hr 1 min
  • Have you met any good YT people lately? featuring Shonna Tillman
    Sister Souljah once said, “I hadn't met any good White people. It's a question of power. Willing to give up power, resources, pay Black people reparations. Tell your parents how racism affects & kills Black people. That's my definition of good white people and I haven't met any like that.” In this episode, I would like to discuss whiteness, primarily in America, the effects of colonization, and how to differentiate between what  Sister Souljah considered a “good white” person from a "bad" one. Join Shonna and I as we discuss whiteness and white culture
    52 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.