This week we discuss history and culture with Dr. Burchell M. Marcus, Director at Community Advocate Development Organization. We talked Community, education, activism and much more with our elder and fellow history aficionado. Dr. Marcus focuses on advocating for the Brooklyn communities at large by bringing their issues to the forefront with local community leaders and council people.

We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

Dr. Burchell M. Marcus Episode

A podcast coming from the planet of Brooklyn that examines critical thought and community, while searching for solutions to some of our most challenging issues.

Society & Culture

Personal Journals

History

Philosophy

Places & Travel

We are back with our 5th season of reasoning, storytelling, critical thinking, in-depth analysis, and all-around op-eding on the things that affect the Brooklyn Community and beyond. In our first episode, we discuss American violence, music, and our very first fundraiser on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center.

We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

Learn more about our Fundraising Fete: http://bklyncombine.com/fete
Combine Approved Africa Travel groups:
1. Cape Verde - Avontade Tours https://avontade-tours.com/
2. Kenya/Tanzania/South Africa - Away to Africa https://www.awaytoafrica.com/

Music:
1. Fly Metaphysics by Rahiem Supreme (The Pretty Prada Papi EP)
2. Roaches Don't Fly by Armand Hammer & The Alchemist
3. Evil Eye by MIKE
4. Eye to Eye by Lute ft. Cozz

COMBINE FUNDRAISER 2023

NYE 2022

This week we get the lowdown on life as a digital nomad. World travel from a man in his late 20s can be interesting, especially considering dating, food culture, local customs, and getting around to name a few. Join us as Jazz shares his tales from abroad.

We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

Music:
1. The Less I Know the Better by Tame Impala
2. Back It Up by Nameless and Wahu 
3. Mau Mau by Mr. Muthafuckin Exquire ft. Maffew Ragazino
4. Rich Flex by Drake & 21 Savage

Tales From An Expat

The Bklyn Combine ends our East Africa series with part 2 of our discussion with the charismatic, Mr. Lee, an 82 year old, legend in Lamu, Kenya. This Harlem expat has lived life fully and we are honored to have him as our guest. Join us as he shares stories and life advice.

We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

Music:
1. Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Robert Glasper, feat. Lalah Hathaway
2. Try A Little Tenderness by Otis Redding
3. F by Raheim Supreme

Mr. Lee Episode Part 2

This week The Bklyn Combine continues with the final installment in our East Africa series. Meet Mr. Lee, a legend in his own right and a humble, yet larger-than-life figure. This Harlem expat has lived life fully and we are honored to have him as our guest. Join us as he shares stories and life advice while occassionally breaking out in song. We couldn't get enough of Brother Lee's life stories and the live serenades were the best!

We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

1. I Apologise by Billy Eckstine
2. Sometimes I'm Happy (Sometimes I'm Blue) by Nat King Cole
3. Four [The First Recording] by Miles Davis

Dr. Burchell M. Marcus Episode

Download our free app to listen on your phone