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Muammar Gaddafi was a Libyan leader and during his rule he published a book titled The Green Book. This book shares his political philosophy which promotes the idea of a governing system of the people by the people. One overseen by the General People’s Committee. A pure democracy that rejects the institutions of capitalism and indirect democracy. Within the book he reflects on the authority of the people, socialism, and the social basis of The Third Universal Theory. 

On this episode of BlackFor30, I have Sean Solole (Co-Host) on to talk about the problem with democracy. We also share our perspectives on the political landscape across Africa.

Host:
Fungai Mutsiwa
Instagram:       @ blackfor30

Co-Host:
Sean Solole

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In building a world that is fair in representation and opportunities our society needs to progress on the issues of equity and equality. One of the detractors is that people tend to have different definitions to some of these terms. So, we tend to start these discussions from different views. What is equity? What is equality? How do we navigate the tension between individuality and group identity?

On this episode of BlackFor30, I have the privilege of discussing these issues with Mini Biti, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practitioner who brings a critical voice to the subject. Mini is the Founder of The Lunar Foundation, which is a non-profit organisation that uniquely focuses on empowering parents, young people, and educators to help them navigate the complex world of diversity.


Host:
Fungai Mutsiwa
Instagram:       @ blackfor30

Guests:
Mini Biti
Website:          The Lunar Foundation
LinkedIn:        Mini Biti

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To ask whether someone would like to be famous almost guarantees you a resounding yes. However, when you then ask what that success is, they no longer have the same conviction. With most of what we believe in being inherited, how does one develop ideals to live by? How do you gain the courage to take that first step? Are your life choices aligned to your values? How do you grow in a world of adversity?

On this episode of BlackFor30, I’m joined by the cyber executive Phillimon Zongo to discuss these questions and share views of what a growth mindset is. He’s the CEO of the Cyber Leadership Institute, a bestselling author of The Five Anchors of Cyber Resilience, and a really thoughtful and funny friend when not wearing those hats.

Host:
Fungai Mutsiwa
Instagram:       @ blackfor30

Guests:
Phillimon Zongo
Website:          Cyber Leadership Institute 
LinkedIn:        Phillimon Zongo

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BlackFor30 is a place for exploring Pan-African theory and praxis through discourse. Send us your thoughts and questions @blackfor30 or via email at [email protected].



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At BlackFor30, we believe that liberation begins in the mind and manifests through action. Your donation helps us amplify Afrocentric perspectives, foster critical conversations, and create initiatives that challenge narratives and inspire change. Together, we can keep the mission alive and impactful. Thank you for being part of this journey.

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Happiness can be seen as this elusive state we work towards. Not all of our life circumstances are shared and this makes the concept of happiness subjective. What does it mean for you to be happy? Are your views and understanding aligned with what it takes for you to be content? How does the way you live today, make a difference to your well-being? On this episode of BlackFor30, I’m joined with two men who are taking people on a journey to achieve well-being through their podcast Mentalk Ubuntu. The hosts Rae and Shyamenda raise awareness in the community through promoting positive perceptions and encouraging mindful practices.

This is the second part to a conversation that brings to light the vague and commonly misunderstood subject of happiness.


Host:
Fungai Mutsiwa
Instagram:       @ blackfor30

Guests:
Rae & Shyamenda
Spotify:           Mentalk Ubuntu
Website:          Mentalk Ubuntu Podcast
YouTube:        Mentalk Ubuntu Podcast


BlackFor30 is a place for your voice to be heard. DM us your thoughts and questions @blackfor30 or via email at [email protected].

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BlackFor30 is a place for exploring Pan-African theory and praxis through discourse. Send us your thoughts and questions @blackfor30 or via email at [email protected].



Support BlackFor30
At BlackFor30, we believe that liberation begins in the mind and manifests through action. Your donation helps us amplify Afrocentric perspectives, foster critical conversations, and create initiatives that challenge narratives and inspire change. Together, we can keep the mission alive and impactful. Thank you for being part of this journey.

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Happiness can be seen as this elusive state we work towards. Not all of our life circumstances are shared and this makes the concept of happiness subjective. What does it mean for you to be happy? Are your views and understanding aligned with what it takes for you to be content? How does the way you live today, make a difference to your well-being?
On this episode of BlackFor30, I’m joined with two men who are taking people on a journey to achieve well-being through their podcast Mentalk Ubuntu. The hosts Rae and Shyamenda raise awareness in the community through promoting positive perceptions and encouraging mindful practices.

This is the first part to a conversation that brings to light the vague and commonly misunderstood subject of happiness.

Host:
Fungai Mutsiwa
Instagram:       @ blackfor30

Guests:
Rae & Shyamenda
Spotify:           Mentalk Ubuntu
Website:          Mentalk Ubuntu Podcast
YouTube:        Mentalk Ubuntu Podcast

BlackFor30 is a place for your voice to be heard. DM us your thoughts and questions @blackfor30 or via email at [email protected].

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BlackFor30 is a place for exploring Pan-African theory and praxis through discourse. Send us your thoughts and questions @blackfor30 or via email at [email protected].



Support BlackFor30
At BlackFor30, we believe that liberation begins in the mind and manifests through action. Your donation helps us amplify Afrocentric perspectives, foster critical conversations, and create initiatives that challenge narratives and inspire change. Together, we can keep the mission alive and impactful. Thank you for being part of this journey.

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So, who are you and what drives you? We all embark on life’s journey, experiencing adversities that are meant to shape us, developing bonds of friendship along the way, hoping to find meaning within that. We believe to have purpose is to have momentous implications on both yourself and the world. Or maybe that all life is pre-destined and your path has been foretold. The truth is, we are all diverse beings living different realities, so there is no one true way to finding purpose. On this episode of BlackFor30, together with my guests Ari Yeganeh and Suraj Pabari we discuss our journeys thus far, sharing how we chose to answer the age-old question ‘What is your purpose?’. 

Ari is a Growth Data Scientist at Atlassian and Suraj is a Partner of Customer Analytics at SingleView. They are both co-founders of the social enterprise The Purpose Project, which aims to help youth identify their own life paths based on their passions, but more importantly what they value.


Host:
Fungai Mutsiwa
Instagram:       @ blackfor30


Guests:
Ari Yeganeh
LinkedIn:        Ari Yeganeh
Website:          The Purpose Project

Suraj Pabari
LinkedIn:        Suraj Pabari
Website:          The Purpose Project


BlackFor30 is a place for your voice to be heard. DM us your thoughts and questions @blackfor30 or via email at [email protected].

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BlackFor30 is a place for exploring Pan-African theory and praxis through discourse. Send us your thoughts and questions @blackfor30 or via email at [email protected].



Support BlackFor30
At BlackFor30, we believe that liberation begins in the mind and manifests through action. Your donation helps us amplify Afrocentric perspectives, foster critical conversations, and create initiatives that challenge narratives and inspire change. Together, we can keep the mission alive and impactful. Thank you for being part of this journey.

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According to the United Nations, Sub-Saharan Africa annually loses circa $95 billion because of the gender gap in the labour market. This is one of the multitude of indicators that reform is needed within our structures to reduce the inequalities caused by the barriers women face. We address some of those difficulties to understand how we can promote and support structures that are more representative. On this episode of BlackFor30, my guest Christine Mudavanhu-Makumbe shares why she is hopeful of the world’s investment into inclusive economic growth. 

Christine is the founder and principal consultant of Utano Consulting, based in Queensland, where she provides diversity and inclusion strategies for organisations, leadership development and change management. She is also a Member of The Board Advisors for Migrant Women in Business and a Non-Executive Advisor in the National Board of African Professionals of Australia Ltd.
 

Host:
Fungai Mutsiwa
Instagram:       @ blackfor30

 
Guest:
Christine Mudavanhu-Makumbe
LinkedIn:        Christine (Makumbe) Mudavanhu
Website:          Utano Consulting

 BlackFor30 is a place for your voice to be heard. DM us your thoughts and questions @blackfor30 or via email at [email protected].

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BlackFor30 is a place for exploring Pan-African theory and praxis through discourse. Send us your thoughts and questions @blackfor30 or via email at [email protected].



Support BlackFor30
At BlackFor30, we believe that liberation begins in the mind and manifests through action. Your donation helps us amplify Afrocentric perspectives, foster critical conversations, and create initiatives that challenge narratives and inspire change. Together, we can keep the mission alive and impactful. Thank you for being part of this journey.

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Who am I, or rather who are you?  Words have the power to form the reality we think of. Our thoughts however, define who we are to ourselves – one’s identity. With that, don’t we all have the power to choose how we paint our canvas? When you hear the word ‘Nigger’ and consider its meaning, what feeling is invoked in you? Is your reaction determined by another’s perception of who you are? For years this word has had power over black people so, on this episode of BlackFor30, I am joined by Trey Alexander to discuss the history of the word and its impact today. Trey is from the South Side of Chicago and he grew up during an era where segregation was rampant. His views bring a distinct perspective to the discussion. He currently resides in Sydney, where he runs his barbershop and they call him the ‘Master Barber’.


Host:
Fungai Mutsiwa
Instagram:       @ blackfor30

Guest:
Trey Alexander
Instagram:       @trey.alexander
Website:          Trey Alexander

BlackFor30 is a place for your voice to be heard. DM us your thoughts and questions @blackfor30 or via email at [email protected].

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BlackFor30 is a place for exploring Pan-African theory and praxis through discourse. Send us your thoughts and questions @blackfor30 or via email at [email protected].



Support BlackFor30
At BlackFor30, we believe that liberation begins in the mind and manifests through action. Your donation helps us amplify Afrocentric perspectives, foster critical conversations, and create initiatives that challenge narratives and inspire change. Together, we can keep the mission alive and impactful. Thank you for being part of this journey.

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Society's attitude towards politics, sexuality, or morality is affected by the dominant religion. In such a dynamic and diverse world, how can the teachings of one religion be incontrovertible? To be incontrovertible would imply the principles are enduring. If so, these precepts based on compassion, honesty, coveting and the holy scripture can be examined on their veracity.
On this episode of BlackFor30, I am joined by my co-collaborator Sean Solole to discuss religion’s history and its influences in society.


Host:
Fungai Mutsiwa
Instagram:       @ blackfor30

Guest:
Sean Solole


BlackFor30 is a place for your voice to be heard. DM us your thoughts and questions @blackfor30 or via email at [email protected].

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BlackFor30 is a place for exploring Pan-African theory and praxis through discourse. Send us your thoughts and questions @blackfor30 or via email at [email protected].



Support BlackFor30
At BlackFor30, we believe that liberation begins in the mind and manifests through action. Your donation helps us amplify Afrocentric perspectives, foster critical conversations, and create initiatives that challenge narratives and inspire change. Together, we can keep the mission alive and impactful. Thank you for being part of this journey.

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Do you feel accepted in your office? Are your differences appreciated, or are you shamed for them? Even in our work environments racial discrimination is prevalent. As such, it should be called out with the intention to hold corporations accountable and, you and I responsible for reinforcing an inclusive workplace. On this episode of BlackFor30, Noel Matereke shares with us his experience with discrimination in the workplace – what happened, how he dealt with it and the mental scars this has left.
 

Host:
Fungai Mutsiwa
Instagram:       @ blackfor30

 Guest:
Noel Matereke
Instagram:       @edgezx
Website:          EDGEZ X
 

BlackFor30 is a place for your voice to be heard. DM us your thoughts and questions @blackfor30 or via email at [email protected].

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BlackFor30 is a place for exploring Pan-African theory and praxis through discourse. Send us your thoughts and questions @blackfor30 or via email at [email protected].



Support BlackFor30
At BlackFor30, we believe that liberation begins in the mind and manifests through action. Your donation helps us amplify Afrocentric perspectives, foster critical conversations, and create initiatives that challenge narratives and inspire change. Together, we can keep the mission alive and impactful. Thank you for being part of this journey.