The Marcus Hendricks Show

Fair warning, I said bad words in this episode. Over this past week, I have felt overwhelmed and bombarded by information. It felt like the world sped up instantly, and I got left behind trying to figure out where I got lost. The relieving knowledge is that I am not alone in how I feel. Unfortunately, this is the way of the world now- an overload of tragic news without enough time to process one event before being force-fed another one by the media. This is what Donald Trump meant by “fake news.” Not necessarily that everything is untrue (although some of it is), but many reported stories are exaggerated and overblown or lack context and substance. Nas starts the song My Bible by saying, “we living in biblical times.” I think he’s right. I’ve been telling everyone for some time now that something drastic is coming down the pipeline. The issue is that our current events are all somehow world-ending catastrophes, so it’s impossible to say what may actually cause our demise. Maybe it’s all working for the same purpose. I can’t predict what’s coming; I can only tell people to be steady and get ready. There’s a war outside. You can’t say I didn’t warn you.

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Intro & Outro Song:

Hennything Is Possible by Elijah

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It wasn't too much of from the message, but part of the audio was lost due to a technical difficulty. But, alas, that does not take away from the depth of this episode’s conversation. Episode six is part one of a two-part series in which I dive into the topics I covered in a recent conversation with a friend from high school. This friend had a very different childhood and upbringing than I did, and our paths since hitting adulthood have been even more disparate, but the defining common trait between us is our race. Even more so, over the recent years, we have both been involved in the cultural and social awakening that has taken place in America and globally. Our diverging lives have allowed us to experience similar phenomena from different viewpoints. Our combined exposure has given way to some overlapping insights and differences in internal perspective. I enjoyed the conversation we had. I hope we can bring the discussion to the forefront using this platform. In this episode, we look at how black people in America have been indoctrinated to fit a system of control that works from the inside out and the outside in, with equal effectiveness. A trendy phrase I've enjoyed using is "nasty work"; this psy op that has been run since we were brought across the Atlantic is- nasty work. The programming and conditioning that happens to and within the diaspora are the roots of issues like spacial fatigue and the need for code-switching. It’s what forces a black boy and a black girl going through different experiences to learn to shape-shift and adapt for the comfort of those around them at the expense of their own peace. It is also what gives way to the limitless creativity and capacity to dream that spurs so many of us toward our passion and purpose. They wanted us to feel inferior; instead, they gave us imagination. Part two of this conversation will continue where we left off and move deeper into the separation between “dark skin” and “light skin” black Americans and between African-Americans and Africans. Both are divisions with the power to destroy our communities from the inside the same way racism can from the outside. As always, we’re looking toward solutions by addressing the problems, not just focusing on the problems.

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Intro & Outro Song:

Hennything Is Possible by Elijah

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At what point do we stop fighting? Has that point already passed?

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Intro & Outro Song:

Hennything Is Possible by Elijah

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Did ya miss me? I'm sorry I've been M.I.A, but I'm back and better than ever. I'm young. I'm black. And I'm holding my nuts like 'chyeah’. That’s a dangerous combination in many people’s eyes; let’s talk about why. Why is someone like myself America’s worst nightmare? Maybe because I preach and pursue black excellence, elevation, and liberation. Maybe because I have found my passion for inspiring others to represent the same values. Maybe because I’m not the only one taking action and pushing The Renaissance. An entire community of us is leading the charge, and we’re only growing larger in rank and stronger in power. The mission now is securing more recruits and continuing to spread the message. I am America’s worst nightmare. We are America’s worst nightmare. Why? We are the change-makers that will show our people another way out. It’s not about taking the place of the oppressor, but ensuring that never again will there be an oppressed. Wake up! So that you can be a nightmare.

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Intro & Outro Song:

Hennything Is Possible by Elijah

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The first TMHS interview! Over the weekend, I had a great conversation with my guy Chef Lonnie G.; Lonnie is a vegan chef based in Miami, FL. He also uses his platform to speak on mindset and holistic well-being through the synergy of mind, body, and soul. We talked about his background and what led him to his calling, his motivation for what he does, and some of the deeper purpose behind his mission. He shared some advice and insights on shifting the narrative around healthier diets and cleaner lifestyles and maintaining discipline on the journey of health transformation and life. There is a point toward the last quarter of the episode where we lose Lonnie’s audio; that forced a short portion to be cut, but the rest of the conversation makes up for it, plus some.

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Twitter: @alonzovibez_23

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Booking

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One thing you cannot do is... knock the hustle. Firstly, thank you for being here and listening to me for an hour. I end every episode with "I love you" because I mean it. Now on to today's episode, I discuss Reasonable Doubt (the Jay-Z album and the recent Hulu series) and Black Entertainment Television (from the network to what it's supposed to represent). I recall being in second grade, and the girl I had a crush on told me she wasn't allowed to watch B.E.T. I can't say that seven-year-old me was a B.E.T. fanatic, but I was aware of the channel and its offerings. Aside from the notable difference in cultural upbringing, I always wondered what separated the media I was allowed to consume from someone like Lily (listeners of this show can conclude what answers likely best fit that question). The theme you'll continue to see runs its thread through this show, my life, and every project that comes next is an elevation of black excellence. One thing I know is that this process does not and will not happen through the natural order; it takes an intentional effort to do more than shift the narrative, but to create an entirely new one for us and by us. Representation and opportunity are the keys to starting the engine, but a free expression of creativity and relevant storytelling drive the car. The concept of Black Entertainment Television has the power to be a unifier and a machine for positive propaganda, but it takes conscious output and healthy intake. The onus is on us because the power is with us!

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Intro & Outro Song:

Hennything Is Possible by Elijah

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Welcome back to The Marcus Hendricks Show; season 2 is underway! In this reintroduction, we discuss The 1619 Project, the new docu-series from Nikole Hannah-Jones. I also introduce the plan for Black Excellence University, a community and platform that will be home to engagement, education, and elevation for my fellow brothers and sisters working to drive the forces of liberation (word of the day). I won't do much extra explaining in this summary; I'll let the episode do the talking. Overall, what's important to remember is the mission. We are working to affect change for generations of people who have passed and many more who will come soon enough. That vision is what I took away from this documentary, what "BE U." is all about, and the purpose behind my efforts. I want a better society for us all. I want to pass on a better world to my children. It starts with us, with education, equity, and unity. It's our time! We everywhere!

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Intro & Outro Song:

Hennything Is Possible by Elijah

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The end of the beginning! For the last episode of season one, we're finishing out "F*ck The Pie." The follow-up in this conversation pair is about where we've been, where we're at, and most importantly, where we're going. The question has been posed many times, and I am asking it again: what is the vision for the future of the culture? During this February that we've now aptly dubbed Black Futures Month, it's time to start asking and answering the pressing questions. Decisions about our future have always been made for us, but we are finally getting into places of leverage and power that allow us to dictate our trajectory. The missing ingredient now is the will to drive change. We need more people invested in the mission beyond what they may personally gain. We need more people willing to say "fuck the pie" because they see that the short-term loss is crumbs compared to the wins on the other side. We need more people that can see the bigger picture. And more that are willing to paint it even if they can't see it right now.

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Intro & Outro Song:

Hennything Is Possible by Elijah

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Were 40 acres and a mule ever a fair slice of the pie? I mean, we built this country, after all. For that to be one of the most known facts in this world, it is also one of the least recognized in its importance. So now, the mentality is fuck the pie. That's what we're talking about during this two-part season finale. Episode 10 is about the system holding us all in this invisible form of slavery, regardless of race. I ask the question, what if, instead of taking the pie offered to us - the one we created the recipe for, baked by hand, and built the infrastructure around - we chose to have our own pie factories? And what if we made more than just pie? Everybody eats, and everybody eats well. That's why I'm saying fuck the pie. And if we all say fuck the pie, then we can have our cake and eat it too.

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Intro & Outro Song:

Hennything Is Possible by Elijah

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Another short episode to wind down your week. It's a partial Flashback Friday since the idea comes from something my dad said to me as a kid. I've always been easily excited about the things that interest me, and something I used to love more than anything was going to work with my dad. When we would be getting ready in the morning, he would say to me, "slow down gym shoe." I want to share that message with you all as we continue going down our life paths, unsure of where we may end up. This episode is a simple reminder that it's much less about the destination and all about the journey. There's such beauty in stopping to smell the roses. To my fellow Gen-Z rebels and revolutionaries, our time will come. I urge us all to slow...down.

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Intro & Outro Song:

Hennything Is Possible by Elijah

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