The Nation of Islam is officially recognized as a national hate group due to its black supremacist, anti-Semitic and anti-LGBTQ views. And yet, Tamika Mallory, a prominent black activist and national co-president of the Women’s March, attended one of their biggest annual events anyways. This week on the show, David and Mike discuss the history of the Nation of Islam, its rise to prominence, and its odd and unique position within the black community. They also grapple with what it means to be an ally and the obligation to hold folks in your own community accountable. Download and listen.

The Nation of Islam is officially recognized as a national hate group due to its black supremacist, anti-Semitic and anti-LGBTQ views. And yet, Tamika Mallory, a prominent black activist and national co-president of the Women’s March, attended one of their biggest annual events anyways. This week on the show, David and Mike discuss the history of the Nation of Islam, its rise to prominence, and its odd and unique position within the black community. They also grapple with what it means to be an ally and the obligation to hold folks in your own community accountable. Download and listen.

This week on the show, David and Mike travel to Wakanda to dissect the latest blockbuster installation in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Black Panther. The Run It Black hosts cover topics of Pan-Africanism, white supremacy and identity in this hour-long episode. Even if you haven't seen the movie yet, tune in -- the first half is 100 percent spoiler free!

Neoliberalism. What is it? Why should we care? And how has our popularly held notions of the rise and spread of neoliberalism shaped contemporary conversations on issues of race, class and progress? This week on the show Mike and David sit down with Professor N.D.B. Connolly to discuss his recent work related to race and neoliberalism and ponder the idea that maybe, just maybe, there are better frames for characterizing the mess we find ourselves in today. Tune in.

On January 13, online magazine Babe published an article titled, "I went on a date with Aziz Ansari. It turned into the worst night of my life." The piece alleged acts of sexual misconduct on the part of comedian Aziz Ansari and in the aftermath, folks have been left to grapple with the murky questions of what is sexual assault, why do men fail to see it, and what we can we do to stop it. On this weeks episode of Run it Black -- David and Mike enter the fray.

This week on Run it Black, Mike and David talk about the latest entry into the ongoing intellectual debate between philosopher and activist Cornel West and critically acclaimed essayist Ta-Nehisi Coates. The conversation covers a range of topics including identity politics and the Obama administration, the roles of race and class in how we talk about progressive struggle and what it all means looking forward to 2018 and beyond. Check it out and let us know what you think.

On this week’s Run it Black, we talk about a fascinating GQ profile on the rapper Andre 3000, the importance of Outkast, why Andre continues to remain relevant at age 42, and much more.

Move Somethin' - Reflection Eternal | Hey Ya - Outkast | SpottieOttieDopaliscious - Outkast | Sing For Me, I’m Dying of Thirst - Kendrick Lamar | Da Art of Storytellin’ | Rosa Parks - Outkast | The Whole World - Outkast Feat. Killer Mike | Solo Reprise - Frank Ocean Feat. Andre 3000 | B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad - Outkast | Liberation - Outkast Feat. Erykah Badu | Crumblin ‘Erb | Int’l Players Anthem - UGK Feat. Outkast | Move Somethin' - Reflection Eternal

Move Somethin' - Reflection Eternal | Different World Theme - Aretha Franklin | Da Butt - E.U. | Move Somethin' - Reflection Eternal

On this week's show, we talk about the unfolding crisis in Puerto Rico during the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, the U.S. response, and how the legacy of colonialism plays into all of this. We also reflect on the NFL protests that were, and whether the message has moved away from it's initial point.

Music: Move Somethin' - Reflection Eternal | You Came Up - Big Pun | Surviving the Times - Nas | Move Somethin' - Reflection Eternal

On this week’s show, we talk about ESPN personality Jemele Hill's comments on Trump, & the backlash she's been getting, as well as the larger issue of sports media, and attempts to diversify it. We also explore a new study published by Prosperity Now & Institute for Policy Studies on the growing racial disparity with respect to wealth, and what can be done about it.

Study: The Road to Zero Wealth

https://www.ips-dc.org/report-the-road-to-zero-wealth/

Hosts

David Tigabu

Twitter: @DavidTigabu

Mike Mitchell

Twitter: @MikeDMitchell2

Music: Move Somethin' - Reflection Eternal | Fu-Gee-La - Fugees | Move Somethin' - Reflection Eternal