Nurah Speaks

There is no joy without gratitude!

This episode was recorded while I watched the sun rising over the Atlantic Ocean.

In moments like these gratitude can come easy. But are we grateful even in life’s mundane or even challenging moments?

This episode is a reminder to us all to be grateful in all of the moments.

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Mother is the first teacher, doctor, nurse…mother in many ways is a child’s first god. That is why the saying goes, “The hand that rocks the cradle, rules the world.”

I read an article recently in which a woman discussed having hired a wife which resulted in her legal career flourishing. By her own admission, she could not be a great attorney and a great mother at the same time. So she enlisted a part time caregiver for her children wherein she was no longer boggled down with the minutia of motherhood. School pickups, extra curricular activities, dinner, clothes shopping-she was free from these and other “time sapping chores” (her words not mine) because she had a proxy in her place to perform these tasks.

This episode is not an attack on the article’s author but it is a defense of motherhood and the need children have of mothers. Society has declined so much that we terribly devalue both. However, motherhood is a not a trivial responsibility that we can hire out without there being collateral impacts.

Children need their mothers because mothers are irreplaceable.

I wonder what a child’s perspective would be on mom making the choice to kill it at work instead of home and be relegated to a substitute or a series of substitutes. I appreciate what one commenter wrote:

“I sure wish kids were more loved and valued in society.”

You can read the article using this link:

https://medium.com/@chrismorgan_1657/i-hired-a-wife-and-my-career-took-off-16dc8ae481fe?source=linkShare-f5bc743471e-1566776564

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Many corners of America are reluctantly acknowledging the 400 year anniversary in which the first slaves were brought to the New World colonies in 1619.

But very few historians will concede that the actual import of the first slaves to North America by Sir John Hawkins occurred in 1555.

This episode explores the true history and why the 64 Hidden Years were ever concealed from conventional knowledge.

Revisionist historians have whitewashed American slavery as an unfortunate moral misstep in American history when it was something far greater with further reaching consequences than we can begin to imagine.

You can read more on this subject by clicking this link: http://nurahmuhammad.com/blog/1619-and-the-64-hidden-years

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There is a destructive trend in our community that prevents us from celebrating the good that comes to our brothers and sisters. Think about it! Have you ever payed to attention to the ways in which we diminish the shine coming to those among us who are successful?

“He always gets lucky but that so and so ain’t...” “She sold out, that’s how she got in office.” You’ve witnessed this hardship that we heap on our peers who 'make it.' Our efforts to explain away their success is a weak attempt to negate their achievements despite their sacrifice, effort, study and expertise.

Jealousy and self hatred are bitter diseases that we must get under control lest they eat away at the fabric of our families, communities and our own personal well being.

What has been your experience? Have you been on the receiving end of this treatment or have you in fact been the one laden with feelings of jealousy yourself? How did you handle it?

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“You better wake up and smell the real flavor/Cause 911 is a fake life saver!” If you remember the classic Public Enemy hit song, “911 Is A Joke” then you remember this line.

This is the song that came to mind when I overheard a conversation about religion and our youth’s rejection of it. I do not actually think that religion is a joke-I am being facetious with the title of this episode. But I do think that our young people see it that way.

I’ve often heard older folks lamenting about our young people, “They won’t come to the church” “What’s wrong with them” or “This is a lost generation!” I’d suggest that our young people are in fact a reflection of the generation that produced them and if they don’t see any value in religion, it is because we have not shown them the value of religion.

Scripture teaches us that, ‘Faith without works is dead.” I also say, “Talk without works is dead” and if our young people hear our talk but don’t see the rewards in our practice we won’t keep their attention. If we want them to value religion, we have to be the examples of the benefits of faith. And that will only come through the application of our faith’s principles.

Simply put- our young people see religion as a fake life saver because they don’t see it saving our lives.

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“I found it dehumanizing that there’s some segment of white America that still see us as N’s no matter how much money we make, no matter where we live. So to me, it was a wake up call that the good ol' boy network still exists.”

This was the comment from Jerrick Jackson, a Black patron at J. Alexander’s in Bloomfield, Michigan who claims he was discriminated against in the restaurant. He also says that he was called the n-word and had food thrown at him when he came to the aid of another black patron who was also confronting apparent discrimination at the same time in a separate incident.

Mr. Jackson says this experience was for him, a ‘wake up call.’

In 2019, if we are still asleep to the challenges of equity and justice than we have a much deeper problem than the one he had in the restaurant.

Read more in my blog:

https://nurahmuhammad.com/blog/managing-expectations-in-400-years-of-domestic-violence

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Yosef Ben Asiel is the host of the ‘Know Thy Self Radio' podcast and is this week’s guest on Nurah Speaks. Yosef, who hails from Chicago, has an interesting background. His late mother was a student and follower of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad and his father is Prince Asiel Ben Israel, the International Ambassador of the Hebrew Israelites.

His exposure to both the Hebrew Israelites and the Nation of Islam - plus the moral and spiritual contributions of both parents - has uniquely positioned him to challenge the social conditions impacting young blacks in this nation and abroad.

Yosef has made it his personal mission to use the knowledge and talents he’s gained to uplift his community. His podcast 'Know Thy Self Radio' is based on the teachings of the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad. Inspired by his late mentor Munir Muhammad and the Coalition for Remembrance of Elijah Muhammad (CROE), he dedicates the podcast to be an extension of the Munir Muhammad Show, to combat lies and deception which have been placed on the the black man and woman in America and throughout the world. (*Munir Muhammad is a past guest of Nurah Speaks.)

Without a doubt, Yosef is manifesting the wisdom he’s gleaned from the teachings of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad through entrepreneurship with his clothing line, Black Royalty (BlackRoyaltyWear.com) and Vegan Now where patrons are served meals that satisfy the palate and the body’s nutritional needs without compromising health.

Follow Yosef on Instagram and Facebook @NaskiYosef

Follow Black Royalty Wear @BlackRoyaltyWear on Instagram.

Get your royal apparel at LiveBlackRoyaltyWear.com and enjoy a nutritious meal at Vegan Now:  131 N Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661!

Email your questions and comments of support to Yosef: [email protected]

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This week’s episode of Nurah Speaks is a special tribute replay in honor of the recently departed Munir Muhammad. Brother Munir was the business manager and co-founder of CROE (Coalition for the Remembrance of Elijah Muhammad). He is also known to be the chief archivist and historian of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad and the Nation of Islam.

This interview was recorded on December 9, 2017 during a film showing of the movie ‘The Nation’, written and directed by Junie Smith.

In this interview Brother Munir explains:

•how Elijah Muhammad impacted him personally

•why time dictated the establishment of CROE

•why Elijah Muhammad and the Nation of Islam is misunderstood by many

I feel it is important to note the significant impact of the work of Brother Munir. He was a man who single handedly performed the work of many men. He was an archivist, a journalist, an investigative reporter, a facilitator, a radio host, a television host, a leading media figure, a husband, a father, a successful businessman and so much more.

On set in the CROE television studio, he interviewed prominent politicians, judges, notable civil rights figures, renowned actors and actresses, singers, song writers, community organizers, Senators and Congressman, religious leaders, celebrated authors, respected businessmen and business women. Additionally, Brother Munir interviewed leaders of other esteemed nations and offered us a global perspective on world affairs.

On my podcast, when I mention my own personal mentors who have inspired and encouraged me to begin this journey-Brother Munir was always one of my strongest supporters.

There are countless men and women who we learn little to nothing about but who have worked tirelessly to resolve issues impacting our people. Brother Munir Muhammad was one of those men whose impact has not only been national but UNIVERSAL!

I honor him. I honor his legacy. And it has been a personal privilege to know him and join him on his television shows remotely and in person on so many great occasions. He will continue to be an example to be emulated in the work for the true liberation of our people.

Enjoy this tribute replay of my interview with my mentor, big brother and friend, Munir Muhammad.

Learn more about CROE by visiting CROE.ORG and CROETV.COM. CROE is located at 2435 West 71st Street (CROE Lane) Chicago, IL 60629. You can contact them at 773-925-1600 or [email protected].

Viewers can watch CROE live each Wednesday at 7:30est and Sunday at 3:30est on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC--UCt5LqFF3IW5fLn5lH2g or on Ustream: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/muhammad-and-friends. Be sure to check out CROE’s archived episodes as well!

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In order for us to prevent child abuse, we must recognize the antecedents and take proactive measures to protect our children.

This episode shares seven proactive measures we can take to safeguard our children and guard the wellbeing of our communities.

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This episode is the conclusion of my conversation with Denise Poole, Founder and CEO of Heart 2 Heart Services.

If you did not listen to the first part of our conversation, I advise you to go back and listen to episode 79.

Be advised that this conversation may be triggering for some.

Heart 2 Heart is a nonprofit agency providing education on Sex Trafficking in the United States as well as outreach and support services for survivors.

Learn more about Heart 2 Heart Services by visiting

https://www.heart2heartservices.net/ and follow Heart 2 Heart Services on social media:

https://www.facebook.com/heart2heartservices/,

https://www.instagram.com/heart2heartservices

You can contact Heart 2 Heart Services by email

[email protected] or calling (856) 352-5424.

If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, call now: National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1 (888) 373-7888

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Denise is a wife, mother of three adult children and grandmother of five grandsons and a great-granddaughter. With experiences that span more than twenty years, Denise has worked in the field of social services, child and youth development and has been employed as a therapist for the adolescent population.

Denise has endured and victoriously overcome personal challenges during her own formative years. These challenges have served as a catalyst for her to render counseling services to other women as she has ministered in women’s groups, women’s retreats, churches, and conferences. She has served as a strong advocate to assist women in being empowered to face life’s obstacles at shelters and prisons. Offering support and locating resources for women has positioned her to take action during this season in her life, thus the organization of Heart 2 Heart Services.

She holds the belief in treating everyone with dignity and helping others advance emotionally, spiritually, and physically, realizing their self-worth and self-value which will enable them to live the life that God intended for them, before the foundations of the world. Denise holds a Master’s degree in Human Services: Marriage and Family Counseling, a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling and is a Licensed Associate Counselor. One of her many favorite scriptures is: Lamentations 3:21 “This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning, great is thy faithfulness.