Bitter Medicine Podcast
60 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 6 ratingsThe Bitter Medicine podcast is a Black Empowerment show that speaks frankly about matters that affect Black people across the globe. Our show focuses on Black news & entertainment, arts, science, economics, history, people and strategies that uplift, empower, and motivate Africans within the diaspora.
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EP003: Rayshard Brooks' Final Moments Analyzed
June 17, 2020 12:00 - 51 minutes - 230 MBBe warned: If you are a Black person, unrealistic about the plight of Black people in AmeriKKKa, you might not like this rant concerning the final moments of Rayshard Brooks, a 27 year old Black man undeservedly shot in the back and killed by white Atlanta KKKops. #RayshardBrooks #rant #youtuber
EP002: Da 5 Bloods - Netflix - Black Power Movie Review (Spoilers)
June 16, 2020 23:30 - 58 minutes - 326 MBHere's my Black Power review for DA 5 BLOODS! #Netflix #SpikeLee #Da5Bloods DONATE 2 THE SHOW: https://goo.gl/pTFiAC Follow Us on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bittermedz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BitterMedici... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebmpodcast Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/bittermedz Website: https://goo.gl/DywnPr Follow KWAZ RADIO: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KWAZRADIO/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwazradio Twitter: http://www.twitte...
EP001: A Discussion with RJ Mahdi about Repatriation to Africa and the Made In Africa Project
January 14, 2019 04:17 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we speak with King RJ Mahdi, an African-American African -American repatriate to Senegal West Africa, as well as Founder of Mahdi Media and the Made In Africa Project. If you have considered repatriating to Africa and/or seeking business opportunities in the Continent, this episode is a MUST listen for you! Listen to learn more. #panafrican #repatriation #africa Follow King RJ Mahdi on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/kingrjmahdi/ F...
The Reclaim Your Heritage Fund A Discussion With Sister Wahida On How You Can Help
December 17, 2018 04:54 - 1 hour - 603 MBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we speak with Sister Wahida of Afrocentricity International (AI). Afrocentricity International was founded by Dr. Molefi Asante and Dr. Ama Mazama in 2011. The Philadelphia Chapter just recently launched its African Heritage and Cultural Preservation Fund On November 25th, and they’re currently in the first 100 days looking to spread the word about what they’re doing and why this Reclaim Your Heritage Campaign is important. Listen to fi...
Black Power: A Book Review Discussion With Karl Hezekiah [Bitter Medicine Book Club]
December 05, 2018 20:00 - 3 hours - 705 MBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we discuss the Bitter Medicine Book Club November reading: ““Black Power: The Politics of Liberation” by Kwame Ture and Charles V. Hamilton! Even though November is over, you can still read the book and join the discussion! Listen to find out more. Book Club: Join the December Book Club! We are reading “I Write What I Like: Selected Writings 1st Edition” by Steve Biko. Order the book here: Paperback: https://amzn.to/2DoheCz DONATE 2...
Destruction Of Black Civilization: A Book Review Discussion With Karl Hezekiah
November 26, 2018 15:14 - 2 hours - 115 MBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we discuss the Bitter Medicine Book Club October reading: “Destruction of Black Civilization: Great Issues of a Race from 4500 B.C. to 2000 A.D.” by Chancellor Williams! Even though October is over, you can still read the book and join the discussion! Listen to find out more. Book Club: Join the November Book Cub! We are reading “Black Power: The Politics of Liberation” by Kwame Ture and Charles V. Hamilton. Order the book here: Paper...
Master-Class Discussion with Black-Owned Potato Chip Company Co-Creator, Dondre Anderson
November 13, 2018 16:04 - 1 hour - 102 MBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we interview a black-owned, father-daughter operated potato chip brand! Co-founded by Dondre Anderson and his two teenage daughters, Amina (16) and Amari (15), Symphony Chips was born out of a spice blend product that was sampled on homemade potato chips for customers to taste. People not only loved the taste of the spices but they demanded the chips, too! Since launching Symphony Chips in 2016, the snack has been a hit, especially a...
Genetic Memories: Memories Can Be Passed Down Through DNA. Let Your Ancestors Work Through You!
November 07, 2018 04:23 - 1 hour - 390 MBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we discuss the concept of information transmission from one generation of an organism to the next (i.e., parent–child transmission) that affects the traits of offspring without alteration of the primary structure of DNA. To aid in the discussion, We discuss the scientific paper, “Transgenerational transmission of environmental information in C. elegans”. You can read the paper here: http://science.sciencemag.org/content/356/6335/320/tab...
Fighting For Honor By T. J. Desch Obi: A Book Review Discussion With Karl Hezekiah
October 16, 2018 03:34 - 1 hour - 740 MBwww.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we discuss the Bitter Medicine Book Club September reading: “Fighting for Honor: The History of African Martial Art in the Atlantic World” by T. J. Desch Obi (Author)! Even though September is over, you can still read the book and join the discussion on our blogsite! Listen to find out more. About the Book: The presence of African influence and tradition in the Americas has long been recognized in art, music, language, agriculture, and religion. ...
Ebony Payne - English, Author Of “Secrets Of Ma'at” Joins Us To Discuss Her Book And Ma'at
October 15, 2018 07:03 - 1 hour - 370 MBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we are joined by a young, Black woman, mother and poetess, Ebony Payne-English. Ebony is a literary artist, performer, and educator from Jacksonville, FL. We discuss her book of poems, “Secrets of Ma'at”, s well as the inspiration behind the book: The 42 Divine Principles of Ma'at; the codes of conduct in Kemet. Listen to learn more! About Ebony Payne-English: She is the first woman to establish her own chapter of the international poetr...
Young Black Co-Creators of "Black Wall Street The Board Game", Joined Us on Today's Show
October 07, 2018 23:48 - 1 hour - 440 MBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we are joined by a young, Black business power couple: Mr. De’Von Walker and his Queen, Sinclair; founders of True Health 4ever and creators of Black Wall Street The Board Game. Gather the entire family to listen to the gems that this duo drops on visions, business, and being builders/ producers. Listen to learn more! About the couple: In America the African Diaspora is plagued with health disparities. Diabetes, high blood pressure, obes...
It's Imperative We Take A Business Approach To Organizing. Here's Why!
September 24, 2018 05:50 - 1 hour - 417 MBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we discuss using business approaches to organizing the Black community. We begin the discussion identifying reasons why people commit treason because there are a lot of traitors within the Black community. Next, using business concepts, we discuss enemies and traitors: Businesses identify their enemies so their teams know who to focus their efforts on; otherwise teams fall apart by finding villains within their own ranks. We see this happe...
We Need More Scientific Approaches To Our Problems Heres Why And How
September 18, 2018 05:12 - 1 hour - 436 MBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we discuss the Black community’s need for more scientific approaches to our problems in light of the fact that NO ONE inquired about the open invitation to the Bitter Medicine Think Tank! https://youtu.be/ivziJYUA8d4 Listen to learn more. #panafricanism #blacknationalism #blackempowerment Interested in the #ThinkTank? Email Us at bitter.medicine.podcast.com Book Club: Join the September Book Club! We will be reading “Fighting for Honor:...
An Open Invitation To Our Think Tank And Why It's BEST You Accept!
September 04, 2018 05:08 - 59 minutes - 238 MBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we extend to our listeners an open invitation to the Bitter Medicine Think Tank! We start the discussion with a summary of Asa G. Hilliard III’s journal article, “The State of African Education” (April 2000). Find the paper here: http://www.coribe.org/pdf/hilliard.pdf. Listen to learn more. #panafricanism #blacknationalism #blackempowerment Interested? Email Us at bitter.medicine.podcast.com Book Club: Join the September Book Club! We ...
The Psychopathic Racial Personality: A Book Review Discussion With Karl Hezekiah
September 03, 2018 05:59 - 1 hour - 467 MBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we have a discussion with Karl Hezekiah, Curator of the Bitter Medicine Book Club, about the August reading “The Psychopathic Racial Personality and Other Essays” by Dr. Bobby E. Wright. #panafricanism #blacknationalism #blackempowerment About the Book: (Dr. Bobby E. Wright) Presents a thought-provoking examination of the group personality of Europeans, as manifest in their behavior towards Black people. In the essay ""The Psychopathic R...
BlacKkKlansman: A Black Empowerment Movie Review
August 29, 2018 03:03 - 1 hour - 531 MBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we review the new Spike Lee film “BlacKkKlansman”. The movie focuses on Ron Stallworth, a Black-American retired police officer who infiltrated the ranks of the KKK in Colorado Springs, Colorado in the late 1970s. He was the first Black-American police officer and detective in the Colorado Springs Police Department. Listen to find out more. Book Club: Join the September Book Club! We will be reading “Fighting for Honor: The History of...
"How Europe Underdeveloped Africa" By Walter Rodney: A Book Review Discussion With Karl Hezekiah
August 06, 2018 14:54 - 2 hours - 860 MBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we discuss the Bitter Medicine Book Club July reading: “How Europe Underdeveloped Africa” by Walter Rodney! Even though July is over, you can still read the book and join the discussion! Listen to find out more. Book Club: Join the August Book Cub! We are reading “The Psychopathic Racial Personality and Other Essays” by Bobby E. Wright. Order the book here: Paperback: https://amzn.to/2NAAnmy DONATE 2 THE SHOW: https://goo.gl/pTFiAC ...
The [BMP x PBP]: LeBrons' Basketball Camp for Black Kids; Science Academy, for white Kids
August 04, 2018 18:14 - 2 hours - 597 MBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we discuss Lebron's white-run school. Our guest today is Onitaset from The Pro-Black Perspective podcast! Listen to find out more. Book Club: Join the August Book Cub! We are reading “The Psychopathic Racial Personality and Other Essays” by Bobby E. Wright. Order the book here: Paperback: https://amzn.to/2NAAnmy DONATE 2 THE SHOW: https://goo.gl/pTFiAC Follow Us on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bittermedz Facebook: https://ww...
The Anti-African Narrative
July 23, 2018 20:44 - 1 hour - 602 MBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we discuss anti-African narratives and rhetoric in light of Yvette Carnell’s (of Breaking Brown) anti-African critique of The New Yorker article: “My Great-Grandfather, the Nigerian Slave-Trader” by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani. We have to get rid of anti-African voices in our community. Listen to find out more. To read the article, click here: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/personal-history/my-great-grandfather-the-nigerian-slave-trad...
Talking Organizing With Khepera El Of Melinated Conscious Society
July 15, 2018 23:31 - 1 hour - 383 MBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we have a discussion with Khepera El, founder/coordinator of Melinated Conscious Society (www.melinatedconscioussociety.com). Our discussion covers the challenges and rewards to organizing in the Black community. We also talk about the need for more support from our people. Listen to find out more. Contact Melinated Conscious Society: www.melinatedconscioussociety.com 904-452-4506 [email protected] www.facebook.com/k...
The Myth Of Toxic Black Masculinity And The Attack On Black Manhood
July 09, 2018 20:37 - 1 hour - 420 MBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we have a on “Toxic Black Masculinity”. It’s largely a myth. There is a war being waged on Black Manhood. The toxic behaviors you might see from Black males in the community come from another (overlooked) place. Listen to find out more. Join the July Book Cub! We are reading “How Europe Underdeveloped Africa” by Walter Rodney. Order the book here: Paperback: https://amzn.to/2Kp8KzP Kindle: https://amzn.to/2z0Z4pK DONATE 2 THE SHOW: h...
King Leopold's Ghost: A Book Review Discussion With Karl Hezekiah [Bitter Medicine Book Club]
July 03, 2018 00:02 - 2 hours - 977 MBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we have a discussion with Karl Hezekiah, Curator of the Bitter Medicine Book Club, about the June reading “King Leopold’s Ghost” by Adam Hochschild. About the Book: King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror and Heroism in Colonial Africa (1998) is a best-selling popular history book by Adam Hochschild that explores the exploitation of the Congo Free State by King Leopold II of Belgium between 1885 and 1908, as well as the large-...
We's Sick Boss Syndrome And White Celebrity Suicides
June 11, 2018 04:03 - 1 hour - 450 MBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we discuss the sickness a lot of Negroes suffer from: the "We's Sick Boss?!" Syndrome. In response to recent high-profile white celebrity deaths (Anthony Bourdain & Kate Spade), we see the excessive outpouring of grief from Negroes in the Black community. Granted, Black folks are the most empathetic people on the planet, but this is pathetic and one-sided. It's called the "We's Sick Boss?!" Syndrome. Feeling obligated to speak for, d...
The War On God!!!
June 03, 2018 19:11 - 1 hour - 298 MBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we discuss the problem of religion as the Achilles heel of Africans (Back people), both historically and presently. From before any encounters with Europeans and Arabs, we have always overdosed on religion, to little or no benefit. It's time to wage war on God now! Listen to learn more. Our June reading for the book club is "King Leopold's Ghost" by Adam Hochschild. Purchases the book: http://www.bittermedicineblogs.com/black_book_club...
Psychology And Advertising: White Supremacy Ads Work On The Black Community
May 21, 2018 01:59 - 1 hour - 1.13 GBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we discuss Psychology and Advertisements. Ads play on your feelings or emotions by creating positive associations between the product and our behaviors going forward. Emotions are natural; however, very dangerous. Because people rely on emotions, rather than information (mental), to make brand decisions, the emotional responses to ads are more influential on a person’s intent going forward, than on the content of an ad. Advertisers pla...
From Montu Arts To JailHouse/Rock 52 Blocks: A Discussion With Diallo Frazier
May 14, 2018 17:09 - 2 hours - 1.26 GBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we have a discussion with 52 Blocks practitioner, Diallo Frazier. We discuss his book “The Tao of 52: The Discovery of the Lost Science. About the Book: “The Tao of 52 is one of the first books of its kind to give the history and philosophy of the Afrikan-Amerikan combat system 52 Blocks. 52 Blocks is the combat system that was developed during slavery, mastered in prison and perfected on the streets. The Tao of 52 gives the reader a ...
#BLACKGUNSMATTER: A Discussion With MAJ TOURE On 2a Rights And Urban Communities
May 13, 2018 19:01 - 1 hour - 562 MBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we discuss Second Amendment rights and the Black community with Maj Touré. We discuss a number of related topics, starting with the racist history of gun laws enacted against Black/African community in America; to how urban communities can solve the repressive gun laws in their locale; to how the NRA and #BLACKGUNSMATTER can assist in this area; and finally, we discuss how being a hip-hop artist influenced Maj Touré to become a 2nd Amendm...
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May 12, 2018 21:44 - 1 minute - 5.74 MBEvery month we will select a book to inspire The Bitter Medicine podcast listening audience to read along together. At the end of each month, we will host a call-in show for a book discussion. This is a great dynamic way for Black readers to not only enjoy a book, but also have others to bounce ideas off of. Head over to https://goo.gl/ZAKomm and subscribe to our Newsletter for important updates. Join Us TODAY and empower yourselves, your families, and your community! Peace.
Sankofa And "The Raging Elephant Film": A Discussion With Filmmaker Gunnar Dessources
April 30, 2018 21:39 - 2 hours - 689 MBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we have a discussion with filmmaker Gunnar Dessources, concerning the process of making a film, telling Black-centric stories, and what it was like filming his directorial film debut “The Raging Elephant”. The Raging Elephant Synopsis: Jean Negus Peralte and Nehunda Winnie Kandake are a typical African-American, loving couple, who live in and love NYC. They enjoy every facet of NYC without, however, really paying attentions to the ugl...
Starbucks: Heralds of Gentrification/ Ethnic Cleansing/ Genocide in the Black Community
April 22, 2018 16:49 - 1 hour - 102 MBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we discuss Gentrification. Gentrification is a white way of saying Ethnic Cleansing and Genocide. We begin the conversation with a discussion of recent events where 2 Philadelphia Black men were arrested in a Starbucks for being black. In case you don’t know: Places like Starbucks, Whole Foods, and Trader Joes stores are heralds for gentrification. By the time you see one of these stores pop-up in your neighborhood, it’s no longer yours...
EGO: The Black Man's Enemy From Within And Without
April 09, 2018 00:11 - 1 hour - 362 MBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we discuss EGO. Ego is a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance. It is where one pursues their dreams and ambition, often leaving suffering and destruction in its wake. Historically we Africans come from the collective consciousness of the tribe; no individual self. Our identity was a group identity; part of nature and the universe. Technology changed this: as we created new tools and technology it allowed individuals to chan...
Race and Economic Disparities [pt2] (The Bitter Medicine x The Pro-Black Perspective) Podcast
March 26, 2018 00:48 - 1 hour - 124 MBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show, we continue the discussion of a NYT article on "Race and Economic Disparities." with Onitaset of the Pro-Black Perspective podcast. The article can be found here: https://goo.gl/xW95cN In part 1, we began the show with a reading of a 2013 article in The Guardian, called “Why I hate being a black man” by Orville Lloyd Douglas. This article highlights black self-hatred and illustrates how Black people view themselves through the prism of...
Race And Economic Disparities [Pt1] (The Bitter Medicine X The Pro - Black Perspective) Podcast
March 25, 2018 21:37 - 1 hour - 348 MBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we discuss a NYT article on "Race and Economic Disparities.". The article can be found here: https://goo.gl/xW95cN We begin the show with a reading of a 2013 article in The Guardian, called “Why I hate being a black man” by Orville Lloyd Douglas. This article highlights black self-hatred and illustrates how Black people view themselves through the prism of white supremacists thinking. The article can be found here: https://goo.gl/MWq2zX...
A Black Panther Movie REVIEW - NO SPOILERS
February 19, 2018 02:23 - 1 hour - 337 MBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we give a Black Empowerment review of the Black Panther movie. No spoilers. Chadwick Boseman vs. Michael B. Jordan; Black Panther vs. Killmonger; Black Nationalism vs. Pan-Africanism. Listen to learn more. DONATE 2 THE SHOW: https://goo.gl/pTFiAC Follow Us on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bittermedz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BitterMedici... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bittermedicine Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/b...
Discussing The Little White Lie Of Race & I.Q. Correlation
February 11, 2018 18:17 - 1 hour - 306 MBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we discuss the White people lie that Black people have a lower average I.Q., versus every other race. It’s a lie and they know it! They don’t discuss I.Q. scores with each other. The goal of I.Q. tests is to measure intelligence and thus academic potential and likelihood for success. It’s a known fact that intelligence is affected by environmental factors; something that the I.Q. test does not account for. See the issue? Furthermore, th...
The Importance Of Think Tanks In The Black Community
February 05, 2018 04:43 - 1 hour - 228 MBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we discuss the importance of Think Tanks in the Black community. Think Tanks can be viewed as research universities filled with social engineers and idea brokers working to further the cause of the Black community. Essentially, Think Tanks function to mobilize the expertise of its participants in a way that influences political policy making. Not only is it important to make policies for the here and now, but it is very important to be p...
Discussing African-centered Education, Love, and Activism with Natacha X
January 29, 2018 06:41 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we discuss African-centered Education, Black Love, and Political Prisoner Activism with Natcha X. Listen to learn more. About Natacha X: Natacha X is an educator, activist and artists who is a warrior for her people. She works tirelessly within the community helping children learn about their history and preparing them for the future. She is the Co-founder of Melanin Mavens, a life style company that helps empower African people in the...
Mo’Nique Speaks On Netflix, Gender & Racial Equality And Our Alternative To Boycotting
January 26, 2018 02:29 - 1 hour - 256 MBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we discuss the recent revelation by comedienne Mo’Nique of receiving a low-ball offer from Netflix to do a stand-up special on their platform. The Academy Award winner is calling out Netflix for allegedly offering her $500K for a stand-up comedy special while offering millions to Amy Schumer, Dave Chappelle, and Chris Rock. Mo’Nique is asking the community to boycott Netflix. Amy Schumer was initially offered $11 million from Netflix and ...
The Real SH!TH0LE Country And Why N0RWAY Was Mentioned
January 14, 2018 21:36 - 1 hour - 175 MBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we discuss the recent alleged comments by U.S. President Donald Trump, that Haiti and Africa are “shithole” countries and that the U.S. should seek to bring in more people from Norway. There is much historical relevance as to why Trump would suggest importing Nordic or Norwegian peoples. Listen to learn more. DONATE 2 THE SHOW: https://goo.gl/pTFiAC Follow Us on: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bittermedz Facebook: https://www.facebook...
Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) X Black Society
January 11, 2018 23:09 - 1 hour - 315 MBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we discuss how Blacks globally need to put more effort into STEM field representation. STEM stands for Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics. The STEM field is responsible for over half of the growth of the U.S. economy since WW2. By becoming more STEM centered, we can boost the economics of the Black community in similar ways by creating jobs with higher than average salaries; lower black unemployment rates by creating quality su...
Conscious Snake Oil Salesmen/ Con Artists/ Hustlers In The Black Community
January 08, 2018 09:22 - 49 minutes - 228 MBhttps://www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we briefly discuss the history of snake oil salesmen; con artist; hustlers in the conscious community of Black society. Generally, the hustler is the worst of Black society and can be even more devastating in the conscious community. Malcolm X, a former hustler, had the following to say about hustlers: “And because I had been a hustler, I knew better than all whites knew, and better than nearly all of the black 'leaders' knew, that actu...
Umar Johnson vs Tariq Nasheed: Conscious Beefs and the Black LEADERSHIP Deficit
January 03, 2018 22:11 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBwww.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we have a simulcast (The Bitter Medicine Podcast x The Pro-Black Perspective) discussing the lack of true Black Leadership. This is a very timely topic as Tariq Nasheed and Dr. Umar Johnson recently had a public falling out. This hurts the Black community, but the Black community is at fault: we never vetted these individuals. We never demanded that these people rise up through the ranks of an organization like the late elders, Martin Luther King ...
Discussing COINTELPRO 2: (The FBI Vs. BIE) With Onitaset Kumat
October 23, 2017 01:25 - 1 hour - 329 MBwww.bittermedicineblogs.com – In a recently leaked document, it has been revealed that the FBI has once again declared war on the conscious Black community. The FBI has been running a secret domestic surveillance program under the name COINTELPRO (counterintelligence program) for over 70 years. Its aim has been to monitor and "neutralize" domestic groups deemed to be a danger to national security. However, it seems the only group they really monitor is the Black Nationalist/ Black consciou...
Fvck Christopher Columbus And Gentrifying Ancestors
October 13, 2017 04:00 - 41 minutes - 232 MBwww.bittermedicineblogs.com – On this day, Columbus Day, we discuss President Donald J. Trump’s Columbus Day address. The President stated: “Five hundred and twenty-five years ago, Christopher Columbus completed an ambitious and daring voyage across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas. The voyage was a remarkable and then-unparalleled feat that helped launch the age of exploration and discovery. The permanent arrival of Europeans to the Americas was a transformative event that undeniably an...
The Hollywood Brush Off And Staying On Code Regardless
October 13, 2017 03:49 - 52 minutes - 164 MBwww.bittermedicineblogs.com – In this episode, we discuss the super Hollywood producer, Harvey Weinstein. Weinstein has been accused of having sexually inappropriate behavior towards women in a recent scathing New York Times article. Weinstein's alleged sexually inappropriate behavior with women in the last 30 years was detailed in the Times report published Thursday. Since the initial report, other women have come forward with similar accusations, but Hollywood has been silent for the most...
The Pro Black Compendium: A Discussion with Onitaset Kumat
September 21, 2017 18:42 - 1 hour - 388 MBwww.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we have a Pro-Black discussion with Onitaset Kumat (Oni), the author of the book, “The Pro-Black Compendium”. In this discussion, we talk about African Self-Knowledge and Self-Empowerment through Politics, Economics and Culture. "The Pro-Black Compendium" is a resource guide written by a longtime Organizer for the purpose of its reader gaining clarity and insights into how to Seek and Develop African Consciousness for themselves and their Brother...
Jim Brown: A Heroes Journey To Villainhood
September 01, 2017 03:16 - 53 minutes - 326 MBhttp://www.bittermedicineblogs.com -- Our once beloved Jim Brown has ascended to being a true villain and protagonist in the Black community. Much like Anikan Skywalker who started out one with the force and slowly went over to the "Dark Side" , Jim Brown has gone from unapologetic civil rights activist to pansy for white supremacy. In fact, we call him Jim Clown now. Remember Harvey Dent's, a.k.a Two-Face, quote from the Dark Knight? "You either die a hero, or live long enough to see your...
Closing the Breast Feeding Gap and White Supremacy
September 01, 2017 02:54 - 52 minutes - 48 MBwww.bittermedicineblogs.com – A recent New York Times article, “Working to Close the Breast Feeding Gap” totally surprised us! In it, the article says that Black women are not encouraged to nurse as much as white women, due to the history of their own mothers not breast feeding them. Shockingly, Black newborns are nine times more likely than white babies to get formula in hospitals. Initially, white women led the charge to raise their children on baby formula, and Black women followed suit. ...
Charlottesville Protest, Marcus Garvey, Admiring the Alt-Right and Being ALT-BLACK
August 13, 2017 02:03 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBwww.bittermedicineblogs.com – We discuss the recent white nationalist (alt-right) protest at the University of Virginia (Charlottesville) over the decision to remove a statue of Confederate, General Robert E. Lee, from a downtown park. But its more than just the removal of a statue! It’s also about white identity and advocating whiteness. The alt-right are white supremacists that go beyond basic conservativism (i.e. the tradition of whiteness). The alt-right are essentially the media and pro...
1804: The Haitian Revolution and Identifying You Enemies Today
August 04, 2017 01:10 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBwww.bittermedicineblogs.com -- The Haitian Revolution (1791 - 1804) marked the end of slavery and French control. The Haitian Revolution was directly influenced by the French Revolution (1789) and the innate desire of kidnapped and subjugated (Black/African/Haitian) people to be free. The French endured an absolute monarchy (King Louis XVI) and an overall feudal system, that left the country nearly bankrupt, and saw its citizens (poor and peasantry) heavily taxed. The poor and peasantry rio...