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Baba Wes “W.C.” Johnson, has worked the streets of New Orleans since the early 1980s, Organizing several organizations to fight police murder and brutality throughout the Black Communities of New Orleans. Baba Wes became a fixture in the landscape of Social Justice. Baba Wes founded and continues to chair the Community United for Change (CUC). In the early 1990s, Baba Wes developed OurStory Radio Program to insure a fair and balanced airing of the Black Issues facing New Orleans. In the early 2000, Baba Wes created the OurStory Network to program a weekly, live Public Access Television enhancement for New Orleans. Baba Wes has traveled throughout Louisiana, Mississippi and the northern and East Coast states sharing the lessons of Blackness to Black People who may not have heard of who and what Blackness is. Guest; LOUIS ALI

Join us for the debut episode of Deconstructing Proxy Racism, airing tonight at 9 PM EST. In this kickoff session, we’ll explore the foundational concept of Proxy Racism, a term coined to describe how non-white individuals can perpetuate a system of global white supremacy.

Tonight's Topics:

*Defining Proxy Racism: What does it mean, and why does it matter?

*How Proxy Racism Works: A breakdown of the mechanisms that sustain this phenomenon.

*Examples of Proxy Racism: Real-world instances that illustrate the concept in action.

*Q&A: Your chance to ask questions and engage in the conversation.

Be part of this important discussion as we dissect the forces behind Proxy Racism and work to uncover its impacts. Watch live and join the dialogue. Don’t miss it! Tune in Live via this TikTok this profile.

The Guys are back for our post election update the Lovely Raegan sitting in for Sweet T. Hot Jazz, R&B, Southern Soul and Big P's Jokes for the Week!

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Baba Wes “W.C.” Johnson, has worked the streets of New Orleans since the early 1980s, Organizing several organizations to fight police murder and brutality throughout the Black Communities of New Orleans. Baba Wes became a fixture in the landscape of Social Justice. Baba Wes founded and continues to chair the Community United for Change (CUC). In the early 1990s, Baba Wes developed OurStory Radio Program to insure a fair and balanced airing of the Black Issues facing New Orleans. In the early 2000, Baba Wes created the OurStory Network to program a weekly, live Public Access Television enhancement for New Orleans. Baba Wes has traveled throughout Louisiana, Mississippi and the northern and East Coast states sharing the lessons of Blackness to Black People who may not have heard of who and what Blackness is. Guest; MALIK RAHEEM

BTR News with Scotty Reid explores Dr. Norman Finkelstein's statement that "Democrats legitimized genocide" and examines how previous administrations have contributed to the expansion of executive power under Trump. The episode also critiques the U.S. Congress and Supreme Court for their complicity in eroding checks and balances, challenging the foundational theory of American governance.

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“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro. Richard,  Sunday 11/17/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) our guest was Author, XM Radio and Connecting the Dots Podcast Host, and Political Scientist, Dr. Wilmer Leon. The post-2024 election conversation with our guest Dr. Wilmer Leon, centered around alternatives to the direction of Black political leadership in the current Two-party system. As always, conversation on topics that affect Black people locally, nationally, and internationally.

Baba Wes “W.C.” Johnson, has worked the streets of New Orleans since the early 1980s, Organizing several organizations to fight police murder and brutality throughout the Black Communities of New Orleans. Baba Wes became a fixture in the landscape of Social Justice. Baba Wes founded and continues to chair the Community United for Change (CUC). In the early 1990s, Baba Wes developed OurStory Radio Program to insure a fair and balanced airing of the Black Issues facing New Orleans. In the early 2000, Baba Wes created the OurStory Network to program a weekly, live Public Access Television enhancement for New Orleans. Baba Wes has traveled throughout Louisiana, Mississippi and the northern and East Coast states sharing the lessons of Blackness to Black People who may not have heard of who and what Blackness is.

Baba Wes invites the Family of Black Talk Radio to listen in.

Conversations that affect the Black Community from around the country, hosted by Benton Harbor Michigan activist Rev. Edward Pinkney

In this episode of BTR News w/ Scotty Reid, titled "We Should Have Never Fought For Freedom & Respect? What is she talking about?" host Scotty Reid addresses recent comments by a Black woman questioning whether Black Americans should have fought for integration. Scotty examines the historical realities of the Jim Crow period, emphasizing why the struggle for freedom, equality, and basic respect was essential for Black communities.

He critiques her attempt to connect Donald Trump’s stance against gender-affirming care with the broader Black struggle for civil rights, pointing out the dangers of conflating separate issues. Scotty brings context to the conversation by spotlighting the systemic discrimination Black people faced under segregation, challenging revisionist narratives that overlook the necessity of fighting for equal rights.

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