Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, and it’s built on seven powerful principles, known as the Nguzo Saba. These values such as Umoja, or unity, and Kujichagulia, or self-determination—encourage African Americans to connect with their roots, and honor our ancestors in effort to strengthen our communities.” Using historical and modern day content, host James Allen will break down the 7 principles of Kwanzaa with this guiding question. What does the modern day Black agenda look like today?

Early definition of emasculation involves white slave owners who sought to enslaved African American boys and men by castration and denying them the right to wear pants during slavery. It was an attemt to feminize and humiliate enslaved males on a daily basis. Traditional norms of masculinity are understood as a combination of strength, aggression, and emotional toughness. Which leads to the the modern definition Emasculate: deprive of his male role or identity; make weaker or less effective.

Host James Allen welcomed former police officer now counselor Dr. Kareem Puranda to this episode of The Black Coffee Podcast.

On this episode, host James Allen will highlight the 7 principles of Kwanzaa, and how it applies to our people as we close out the year. Also, he will give his take on Deion Sanders leaving JSU for the University of Colorado and other trending topics in the Black community.

Episode 26 will tap into host James Allen’s personal experiences of traumatic events. Using updated data analysis on trauma in the black community, ”Black Trauma” will delicately underscore the effects of corporal punishment, abuse, neglect, effort to heal and other challenges that has made an significant impact on today’s generation.

R&B artist from Washington, DC “Tylan” stopped by “Black Coffee” Podcast for an in-studio interview. At such a young age, Tylan already budding tracks featuring Wale, Soulja Boy and other known artist. Now he is ready to make moves here in Atlanta.

Making his debut appearance on a podcast, Livingstone College alum Aurice Robinson of Playbook Of Life Clothing LLC will tell his story on UNIA World Media’s Black Coffee Podcast.

If you never attended a HBCU and want to know what the experience is like, or simply trying to decide whether to send your kids to a Black College vs a PWI (predominantly white institution). This Podcast is for you! Real data. Real stories.

Episode 22 will tap into host James Allen’s personal experiences of becoming a father at a young age. Using updated data analysis on black fathers (step, biological) and the American child support system, “My Dad Is Black” will delicately underscore the strengths and challenges of fathers in our community.

Creative Director Marie Antoinette and the Women of MELANIN stopped by The Black Coffee Podcast to discuss her new project “MELANIN”. Melanin: A coffee table picture book with beautiful stories, by beautiful women. Turning pain into art.