Mokah Speaks Podcast

On this episode Mokah-Jasmine Johnson and her co-host DJ Blaq Star Part 1 introduces the concept of Hustle Economics in honor of Nispey Hussle. Nipsey was an American rapper, business man and father who was senselessly shot and killed March 31. Despite this tragedy, he left behind a legacy and a blueprint for his fans, family, and peers that could be utilized to break the cycle of poverty through entrepreneurship and investments.

 This episode sponsored by Shatki Yoga Athens and AADM. 

How did he make a difference? 

February 2019, Nipsey purchased Marathon Clothing store, prior to open his clothing store, he also launched Destination Crenshaw, a new arts project, open-air museum and outdoor art and culture center celebrating black Los Angeles. 

Donated school clothing and shoes to and funded the renovation of a Crenshaw elementary school’s playground and basketball courts. 

Established Too Big To Fail as part of a partnership with Vector90 which led to the opening of a coworking space for a STEM initiative for local youth and the list continues. So he not only gave back to his community, he made wise investments that could help break the cycle of poverty within his family.

Stay tune for Part 2.

Listen and learn as Mokah-Jasmine Johnson and her co-host DJ Blaq Star discuss Georgia's Heart Beat Bill  that Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed into law this month (May 2019) banning abortion as early as six weeks into pregnancy. Georgia is the fourth state to pass such a law.  

This episode sponsored by Shatki Yoga Athens and AADM.

Listen and learn as Mokah-Jasmine Johnson and her co-host DJ Blaq Star discuss Georgia's Heart Beat Bill  that Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed into law this month (May 2019) banning abortion as early as six weeks into pregnancy. Georgia is the fourth state to pass such a law.  

Lets talk about love across color lines. Did you know that just 52 years ago it was illegal for black and white couples to get married? It wasn't until 1967, during the "Loving vs Virginia" case when the court ruled it was unconstitutional to restrict inter-racial marriages. This case involved a white man and a black woman who fell in love and decided to get married even if it meant death or imprisonment. They risked their lives to be together and because of their love and conviction for each other, they changed history. 

Prior to this case, it was illegal for people to marry across color lines, to love each other freely despite race and historically black men would have been killed or brutally punished if they got caught with a white woman. So I decided to have this conversation to see how people felt about interracial dating in America today. 

Guest includes Annika Karlsen who is in an interracial relationship, Daniel Mapp (African American man), Kim Davis (African American woman). 

Take 20 minutes to listen and learn. Feel free to provide your feedback.

Dr. King fought for racial justice and  equality using non-violent words and actions. He fought for a society  in which race was not an issue in how people were treated. Since the Civil Rights Movement there has been some progress, yet race is still an issue that keeps Americans divided.  And sometimes I wonder what would MLK would  say about the condition of racism in America today.  Did MLK achieve his dream? Listen to the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement round-table discussion part 1 as we discuss does "Racism Exist More or Less in America Today?"

 Featuring: Jodi 14 Words of love-Greg WaggStaff-UGA NAACP President Kaela- Nikiki Stovall-Jason-Nyhiem Way El. 

On the 2nd Wednesday of each month Mokah Speaks host AADM Round table discussion sponsored by Cine. To submit a topic or to join the discussion visit https://www.mokahjohnsonedu.com/mokahspeakspodcast/

Can you imagine,  as a young black  man, growing up the Ku Klux Klan as your neighbor.  Listen to this very interesting story as Ricky Bruckshot aka Foreign shares his experience growing up with the KKK as his neighbors and discuss the impact of Rastafarian culture and reggae music. This episode also features a new song called Black Hypocrisy by female reggae artist "Spice" discussing Colorism.