Award-winning spoken word poet Amen Ra talks about competing in the National Poetry Slam, the internal struggle of being a black NFL fan, his inspirations for deciding to teach English in Brazil, and more! Subscribe & Enjoy!

Black-on-Blackface feat. Amen Ra

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Jaleesa and Jess talk about Westworld, Donkey Kong, conspiracy theories, disinformation, and COVID-19.

Cabin In The Hood

Jaleesa's back! Today she talks about cancel culture literally going viral, updates on her life and family, as well as her and her girlfriend making music. Enjoy!

Theme Song: Chaotic Neutral by Lame Jane

Coronavirus Cancels SXSW

Bayard Rustin is widely credited for helping shape Martin Luther King Jr.'s philosophies on nonviolence and civil disobedience. As an openly gay black man, he played a critical role in the civil rights movement.

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S3E3 - Bayard Rustin

The 2001 film "Boycott" illustrates the emergence of Martin Luther King Jr.'s political career as well as the birth of the modern civil rights movement. Enjoy! #BlackHistoryYear

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S3E2 - The Montgomery Bus Boycott

The 1986 film "The Boy King" portrays Martin Luther King Jr.'s earliest encounters with racism as well as the extremely close relationship he had with his family. Enjoy! #BlackHistoryYear

Movie Link:  https://www.ajc.com/video/local-video/the-boy-king-wsb-special-presentation/7jukMVTRjXxY9RAEcqo8eN/

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Black-on-Blackface feat. Amen Ra

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