Necessary Blackness Podcast

Necessary Blackness Podcast

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Necessary Blackness Podcast episodes

  • Necessary Blackness Podcast Ep: 82 – Trap History w/ @ARSHAW23

    The half-time syncopated rhythms of trap music invaded our eardrums since the late 90’s to the delight of true hip-hop fans. Necessary Blackness Podcast talks with @ARSHAW23 about the stuttering kick drum, the dark ambiance sound, and lyrical content, as well as it’s international appeal. We also spoke about his forthcoming book, “The Birth of Trap History” Atlanta Culture, American Drug War, and the Birth of Trap Music” and his newly created Trap History Podcast.

    Links: https://traphistory.com/

    IG: @ARSHAW23

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    18 min
  • Necessary Blackness Ep: 81 – Justice For Elijah Nichols

    Necessary Blackness Podcast sat down with Aunt of Elijah Nichols, Kindra Nichols for an exclusive one on one interview. This is the first time the family has spoken out about the injustice faced by their loved one. Elijah Nichols promising career as a football star was derailed after he had to defend himself at a white frat party against 3 aggressors. The 18-year old was attending college and was a proud father to a newborn baby before being handed a 45 year sentence.

    The sentencing of Elijah Nichols is a tragedy and reeks with racist implication from Judge Joey Showwalter, who sentenced Dustin Lee Moore, who attended the same school, to 2 months for killing a student during a hazing. However, Elijah will have to serve a 45 year suspended sentence for defending himself against 3 white students at a frat party. Mr. Showwalter seems to always use his discretion coupled with leniency when the defendant is White but, impose the maximum amount of sentence to Black defendants. When a freshman was busted on campus for selling marijuana, ecstasy and cocaine, Mr. Showwalter used the mercy of the court despite the defendant being found with $25,000 in cash and a 9mm gun which was found during a search of his on-campus apartment.

    Judge Joey Showalter is known for holding fundraisers and speaking on behalf go local and state Republican candidate and is a staunch support of President Donald Trump. Many believe the sentencing of Elijah to 45 years is symbolic to Trump being the 45th President of the United States.

    We are asking for everyone to sign the petition and to help in the family fundraising efforts to bring Elijah home.

    Petition: https://www.change.org/p/ralph-s-northam-justice-for-elijah-nichols

    GoFundMe:
    https://www.gofundme.com/n5h2p-attorney-fees-for-elijah-nichols

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    36 min
  • Necessary Blackness Podcast Ep: 80 – Current Event Monday

     

    Necessary Blackness Podcast Goes Live. I got my co-host Marci Li in the studio. We want to speak to the family and discuss everything happening in Black America. We talk about everything from Jussie Smollett, R. Kelly, Kamala Harris etc.,The post Necessary Blackness Podcast Ep: 80 – Current Event Monday appeared first on Elementary Genocide.
    1 hr 48 min
  • Necessary Blackness Ep: 79 The Long History of Blackface
    In 1848 Fredrick Douglass called blackface performers “the filthy scum of white society who have stolen from us a complexion denied to them by nature … to make money and pander to the corrupt taste of their white fellow-citizens.” Necessary Black Podcast talks blackface, Gucci boycott, Floyd Mayweather, Kodak Black and Steve Harvey. We go in-depth on how Blackface is deeply ingrained in the psyche of white America and has nothing to do with their enjoyment of our lifestyle.The post Necessary Blackness Ep: 79 The Long History of Blackface appeared first on Elementary Genocide.
    58 min
  • Necessary Blackness Ep:78 Cory Booker: The Rising Star of the Democratic Party?

    Cory Booker is the 4th Democratic Senator and 2nd Black candidate to enter the presidential race. The 49-year-old Booker is known for being a city councilor and then Mayor of Newark, N.J. before heading to the Senate. As the Mayor of the city, he supported affordable housing and championed legislation to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline. He frequently speaks about reducing the racial wealth gap between blacks and whites.

    But, the city of Newark was an emblem of poverty under his watch for 6 years. He is known to rub elbows with the wealthy and elites of society and many consider him a camera hog.

    Necessary Blackness Podcast explores Corey’s history and ask the pertinent questions on whether he will deliver the tangibles for Black America in 2020. Listen and leave us a comment on your thoughts

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    47 min
  • Kamala Harris: Criminal Justice Reformer or Defender of the Status Quo

    After announcing her presidency for the United States, Kamala Harris is being questioned on her past record on mass incarceration as San Francisco’s district attorney and then as California’s attorney general. Most of her policies affected Black Americans and now she has to answer for her punitive-law-and order mentality. Those who experienced her wrath first hand are implying she is not the criminal justice reformer Black America is looking for. The criticism she received thus far on her policies are warranted and must be answered.

    But, more importantly she has not specifically stated, what she will do for Black America. No longer is the Black vote to be taken for granted, we are asking for tangibles in 2020

    Necessary Blackness Podcast explores Kamala Harris’ record on mass incarceration and the hyper-criminalization of Black men and her voting record while Senator. #Tangibles2020

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    35 min
  • Necessary Blackness Ep: 76 R. Kelly Hiding In Plain Sight
    Who’s really to blame? Did we enable “the pied piper” of R&B to commit crimes against black women or were we protecting the reputation of a music genius?
    Join Necessary Blackness Podcast with our host Marci Li to talk in-depth about R. Kelly’s alleged sexual misconduct and whether the black community was complicit in aiding Kelly. We also discuss the searing 6-part series “Surviving R. Kelly”.
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    1 hr 14 min
  • Necessary Blackness Ep 75: Remembering The Surrender: “The Cops Gave Me The Guns”


    In this episode, Shams Da Baron recalls the days of growing up in the South Bronx with his partner Larry Davis, police corruption in the ’80s and infamous shoot-out with NYPD. Shams also discuss the first prison visit with Mr. Davis, their aspirations of in the music industry and ultimately the death of Larry in prison.

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    1 hr 6 min
  • Necessary Blackness Ep: Curtis Scoon Talks Black, White & Blue Documentary & Copyright Lawsuit Against 50 Cent

     

    Curtis Scoon talks “Black, white and Blue“, the film that explores the issues of police brutality, social unrest, and why its important that Black documentary films are told through the eyes, ears and words of Black Filmmakers. We also spoke about the lawsuit he filed against 50 Cent over “Power” in addition to past and future projects. There are one-on-one interviews with notable figures such as Lord Jamar, Charlamagne Tha God, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Michigan State Senator Coleman Young II and many more.

     

     

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    50 min

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