Latest Panafrican Podcast Episodes
Are people right to be pessimistic about change in Nigeria?
Black Insight - May 19, 2021 21:44 - 40 minutesSonia is joined by Jude Feranmi of Raising New Voices, journalist Murtala Abdullahi, and a representative of SARS Watch. Together they discuss whether people are right to be pessimistic about positive change in Nigeria, what they would like Nigeria to look like in the future, and what they believ...
Why do young Nigerians want to #EndSARS?
Black Insight - May 19, 2021 21:43 - 52 minutesSonia is joined by Jude Feranmi of Raising New Voices, journalist Murtala Abdullahi, and a representative of SARS Watch. They look at the factors that contributed to fuelling the start of protests against corrupt policing, and why it is that young people in Nigeria are particularly frustrated. Th...
Is Sierra Leone really independent?
Black Insight - April 27, 2021 14:37 - 32 minutesOn April 27, 1961 Sierra Leone became independent. Sonia is Joined by Koehun, a young Sierra Leonean historian who enjoys reimagining the future, and Junior, another young Sierra Leone who is also a history enthusiast. Together, they discuss pre colonial history in Sierra Leone, ethnic tensions i...
Mali's latest coup... 4th time lucky?
Black Insight - November 21, 2020 14:33 - 42 minutesJoined by Moctar Kane, African Union Ambassador for Peace, Sonia discusses the patterns in Mali which are leading to multiple coup attempts. As Mali enters a transition period before having a new government, they question if anything will really change, and Moctar shares his long term hopes for M...
Why do #ZimbabweanLivesMatter?
Black Insight - September 09, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutesThere was a lot of attention on the recent protests in Zimbabwe, with #ZimbabweanLivesMatter trending on social media. But why did the protests happen? Are young people feeling optimistic about the future of Zimbabwe? Sonia, Cindy and Tapiwanashe discuss the current major issues in Zimbabwe, and ...
An introduction to Black Insight
Black Insight - September 06, 2020 12:07 - 1 minuteSonia Foday introduces Black Insight, a global news and current affairs podcast about black people, by black people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Education Part 2
Kujenga Podcast - May 25, 2020 02:39 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsJoin us for a lively discussion with Dr. Agbeko Kwasi Aheto Tosu on the purpose of education.
Education Part 1
Kujenga Podcast - May 25, 2020 02:29 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsJoin us for a lively discussion with Dr. Agbeko Kwasi Aheto Tosu on the purpose of education.
Integration Has Failed
Pan-African Thought Society - November 06, 2019 01:58 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThe Civil Rights Movement resulted in racial desegregation and eventual integration. Black folks' goal all along, was to obtain equal and unhindered access to the rights and privileges guaranteed to "all" in the Constitution. Is this what we received, or did it come with some things we hadn't ev...
Exploring Alkebu-Lan Centered Spirituality Part 2
Kujenga Podcast - November 01, 2019 02:44 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsRhonda Sekhmet-Ra founder and leader of Black Awakening Movement discusses returning to Alkebu-Lan framed spirituality as an individual and as a collective.
Exploring Alkebu-Lan Centered Spirituality Part 1
Kujenga Podcast - November 01, 2019 02:17 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsRhonda Sekhmet-Ra founder and leader of Black Awakening Movement discusses returning to Alkebu-Lan framed spirituality as an individual and as a collective.
Black Men, Don't Cheat Part 2
Kujenga Podcast - September 29, 2019 16:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsAre you M or P? Join us for a lively discussion on solutions to black men cheating. Special guest: Heka of The PH Company and co-leader of Black Awakening Movement
Black Men, Don't Cheat Part1
Kujenga Podcast - September 29, 2019 15:46 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWhat does the act of cheating say about a black man? Join us for a lively discourse with special guest Heka, owner of The PH Company and co-leader of Black Awakening Movement.
Gender Fluidity Damages the Black Community
Pan-African Thought Society - September 17, 2019 23:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThere is an ever-increasing push for gender neutrality and fluidity in western societies. This is fine for others, but is destroying an already crippled Black community. Men, in particular, must continue to be men, as our strength and masculinity are the only hope for the society's survival. I...
Poor Priorities, Poor Progress
Pan-African Thought Society - September 10, 2019 23:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThe Black community has had different group priorities for each era of existence in the United States. We seem to have moved though, from priorities of progress to priorities of self-destruction. Thankfully, there is a growing effort to return to moving in the right direction. IG @panafrothoug...
Hijacking Black Movements
Pan-African Thought Society - September 03, 2019 23:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsBlack Americans have a long history of empowerment movements. It seems, however, that when white supremacy decides one of our movements would better serve its interests, it's quite easy to just co-opt or outright steal it. IG @panafrothought Email [email protected] Show Notes http://...
Kujenga Episode 18 Addiction and Substance Abuse Part 2
Kujenga Podcast - August 25, 2019 17:39 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsJoin Kujenga's continued conversation with Dr. A. Al-Khalil Bey MSW, LPC, Master Reiki teacher on overcoming addiction and substance abuse by better understanding the under-utilized pineal gland.
Kujenga Episode 17 Addiction and Substance Abuse Part 1
Kujenga Podcast - August 25, 2019 16:56 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsJoin Kujenga's conversation with guest Dr. A. Al-Khalil Bey MSW, LPC Master Reiki teacher as he educates us on why we abuse substances and how policy impacts treatment.
Self-Care Part II: Against the Grain
Pan-African Thought Society - August 06, 2019 23:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsWe've all been bombarded with ideas for taking care of ourselves, but how do we break free of the need for constant and instant updates in order to do so? IG @panafrothought Email [email protected] Show Notes http://panafrothought.libsyn.com/ Patreon www.patreon.com/panafrothought ...
Self-Care Part I: Tend Your Garden
Pan-African Thought Society - July 30, 2019 23:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings"In order to find joy, put Jesus first, others second, yourself last." Should people live by this statement, or has it caused more harm than good? Spoiler Alert: Taking care of yourself must take priority. Otherwise, how will you take care of anyone else anyway? IG @panafrothought Email ad...
Got Him a Good Job!
Pan-African Thought Society - July 23, 2019 23:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsAmericans are trained from a young age that one of the most important goals to works towards is getting a "good job." What is a "good job" and what does it mean for this to be a primary goal for Black folks? IG @panafrothought Email [email protected] Show Notes http://panafrothought....
The Demonization of Black Pride
Pan-African Thought Society - July 16, 2019 23:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsWhenever Black folks stand up and speak out against the system of racism-white supremacy, we are labeled with terms meant to incite fear and to water down the protest. Terms like radical, militant, and Black Identity Extremist have historically been used to paint a picture of danger and threat. ...
African Masculine Identity Part 2
Kujenga Podcast - July 06, 2019 04:17 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsJoin us with special guest mama Makeda of Black Awakening Movement as we explore what we can do as a community to uplift our men.
Everybody Gets Reparations?
Pan-African Thought Society - July 02, 2019 23:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThe national conversation about providing restorative, reparative benefits to Black folks in America began in earnest in 1989 when a bill was introduced to convene a commission to study the impact of chattel slavery on Black folks. The conversation was reignited this year when Democratic POTUS c...
African Masculine Identity Part 1
Kujenga Podcast - June 30, 2019 04:31 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsJoin our conversation as we explore the role of the masculine in our circle, with special guest Mama Makeda of the Black Awakening Movement
He's in a Better Place, But I'm Not! Grief is Normal
Pan-African Thought Society - June 25, 2019 23:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsWestern societies have a hard time with death and other losses. We pretend to be unaffected, and encourage others to do the same. However, the grief is a natural and normal animal reaction to loss—including for the human. IG @panafrothought Email [email protected] Blog www.panafrotho...
The Illusion of Racial Tolerance
Pan-African Thought Society - June 18, 2019 23:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsTolerance - (1) the ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not agree with; (2) the capacity to endure continued subjection to something without adverse reaction. Is racial tolerance the solution to the system of racism-wh...
How Important is African History Today? Part 2
Kujenga Podcast - June 14, 2019 03:29 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsCan our African history help us address the issues we face as a people today? Is deep diving into African history still needed? Are Africans getting left behind in the technology age because of our focus on understanding the past?
Which Political Party is Best for Black Folks?
Pan-African Thought Society - June 11, 2019 23:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsDespite the existence of multiple political parties, the United States’ body politic is basically a two-party system. On the left, you have the liberal Democrats, while on the right we have the conservative Republicans. Each appears to offer certain benefits to their supporters. Which one is rig...
White Supremacy Primer: Overview
Pan-African Thought Society - June 04, 2019 23:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsPart 1 of a series on the system of racism/white supremacy. Here we give an overview of the system and introduce the principles, terms and issues that will be discussed in the series.