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Samiyyah Saafir-Muhammad was born Jacqueline Glover in New York City in 1951. After spending her early years in foster care, moving four times before the age of three, she settled in with her aunt, following her father’s passing. While still in elementary school Samiyyah took an interest in helping other students do well, joining “The Future Teachers’ Club” in the fifth grade. As a high school student, Samiyyah became aware her people’s struggle for freedom—witnessing civil rights demonstrations, protests, assassinations and riots—and decided she wanted to help somehow.  It was in this atmosphere that she went off to Northeastern University in Boston where she majored in Education. Her stay there was short-lived, however, as she was introduced to the teachings of The Honorable Elijah Muhammad and thereafter joined the Nation of Islam. Within the Nation of Islam’s Muhammad University, Samiyyah underwent educational training and worked as a teacher’s assistant. Since 2005, Samiyyah has had the privilege of se

Hosted By: Henry Allen-Muhammad With Special Guest Hosts: Jason X and Forrest Muhammad Unlawful Captives deals with the creation, sustaining, the politics, criminalization and the effects  of The Prison Industrial Complex in America and World Wide. Why are there more people incarcerated in America the rest of the free countries worldwide combined. Why does America lock up drug user whereas other countries opt for treatment?   #JUSTORELSE #STOPKILLINGYOURBROTHER #ENDBLACKONBLACKGENOCIDE Prison Industrial Complex – Law – Above The Law – Black Lives Matter – #FTP – Police Corruption – Political Prisoners – Poverty Inmates – Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome – Police Brutality – Urban Concentration Camps – Militarization Of The Police Departments    

Hosted By: Lesa Marie Belle As we go about our everyday lives, we encounter highs, lows, joy, sadness and various emotions as the world has a tendency to beat us up and bring us joy all at the same time.  Some of us will take the good with the bad & keep it moving. We get home and if we're lucky we have someone to vent to and discuss our hectic day with. So many of us are going through trials and tribulations, health issues, financial troubles, living from paycheck to paycheck, or with no check.   We' re faced with heartache, disappointment, loneliness, anger, and all too often we aren't able to easily shake it off or to talk about it with someone. We keep issues bottled up, maybe because we don't feel comfortable with sharing with others or we fear judgment for the issues we have or the things we're going through. Do you find yourself looking to the heavens and asking " Why me God?"  We've all been there and we all need to be restored! We're seeking answers and questioning "What is going on?"  Mind, bod

Hosted By: Lesa Marie Belle As we go about our everyday lives, we encounter highs, lows, joy, sadness and various emotions as the world has a tendency to beat us up and bring us joy all at the same time.  Some of us will take the good with the bad & keep it moving. We get home and if we're lucky we have someone to vent to and discuss our hectic day with. So many of us are going through trials and tribulations, health issues, financial troubles, living from paycheck to paycheck, or with no check.   We' re faced with heartache, disappointment, loneliness, anger, and all too often we aren't able to easily shake it off or to talk about it with someone. We keep issues bottled up, maybe because we don't feel comfortable with sharing with others or we fear judgment for the issues we have or the things we're going through. Do you find yourself looking to the heavens and asking " Why me God?"  We've all been there and we all need to be restored! We're seeking answers and questioning "What is going on?"  Mind, bod

Hosted By: QueensMind and Mowfpeace Wolfhours was conceived in the mind of Shontai Ralieck George a poet ,wordsmith, barz spitter master from Brooklyn New York. Though he now resides in the southern states he still has that gritty streetwise intelligence that makes him one of the most intriguing sought after figures within the poetic community. The Wolfhours concept basically presents a way for everyone to tell their story. Everyone no matter what background or lifestyle, profession or trade, religious or non-religious ..everybody has a story to tell. The guy on the corner begging for change to the lawyer in the courtroom pleading his/her case before a judge , they all have stories to tell. You might have been driving home from work when suddenly a car crosses three lanes just to get in an accident with  you. By via of said incident you now have something to get off your chest. Well let it off!!!! We call this a vent. Venting is what the wolfhours movement prescribes if you got some stored up energy that ne

Hosted By: Harold Muhammad Harold, an eclectic and voracious reader, began his venture in the world of the written word as a child of 2 years.  Scraps of paper, candy wrappers, dictionary's right through the entire encyclopedia Britannica. Yet Harold was driven to books of the sciences. Physics, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, he met them all with great wonder and fascination. He delved into each discipline as if his very life depended upon understanding its depth. It was not until the words of The Hon. Elijah Muhammad that the essence and understanding of the sciences began to have true purpose and meaning. He said, "all there is to know is written in a book, read". Harold began his collegiate pursuit at Hampton Institute; he then forayed to Fairleigh Dickenson University. At FDU the practice of the Social Sciences, public activism, and public speaking became a trusted part of mental fabric. Harold is the husband to Celestine Muhammad, and the father of 10 extraordinary children, and 8 grandchildren. Haro

Michelle Materre and Alexandra Nichole Salazar Michell is a Professor At The New School, Media Relations. Founder, CEO and Curator Of “Creatively Speaking Film Series” that has brought the most exciting, innovative and creative new film makers and their films for the past nineteen years to the Greater New York City area. She is the first independent Black film distributor in America. Her commitment to presenting and preserving the Black Film genre is unbending and relentless.  Alexandra is a Senior at the New School, Women's Studies and Michelle’s assistant 

 Hosted By: Rudolph T. Muhammad and Joseph Bridgers Muhammad The “Disaster Awareness for Community Preparedness” Program is dedicated to discussing the previously mentioned and other pertinent topics regarding proper planning before disaster strikes. The objective of the presentation is to identify problems, offer mitigating solutions to hazards, and share specific information essential to minimizing loss of life and maximizing faster rescue or recovery in affected regions or communities. There will be subject matter experts as guests in our future shows that will assist our listening audience with the latest knowledge, skills and ability to prepare for risk reduction and hopefully ensure our family’s safety. There are at least two things certain about any natural or man-made disaster; it does not racially discriminate and it impacts all areas of people activity, i.e., economics, education, labor, law, politics, etc. Please join us and feel free to call-in at 323-927-2913. Let’s engage in thought provoking

The Hip Hop Principal, Shango Blake, analyzes what some of the issues are within public education, specifically school environment and culture. What is wrong and what are the best practices that can be used and put in place to turn around the failing American educational system. After several years as a reformer and an innovator in the public school systems of America, Shango Blake shares with his audiences his story, his accomplishments, and insights that he has gained from his experiences. The lessons this Educator has learned throughout his journey can serve the parents, teachers, students, educational leaders, and members of the community at large who are invested in the education and empowerment of our young people. While facing the challenges faced by any dedicated educator - such as identifying the areas for school improvement, closing the racial achievement gap, and figuring out how to engage young people into becoming invested in their own future– Mr. Blake has also faced the unique challenges that

Hosted By: Jojopahmaria Nsoroma Walking Into Your Best Self, Living Your Best Life In Abundance. “The funny thing about the gifts we are born with is that we don’t have to even try that hard for them to be effective. They are a part of who we are and most of the time we take them for granted because they come so easily. You have your own gifts and all you have to do to discover them is to slow down and take a look at who you have been and what comes easily for you. This simple act will give you clues.”           --from Introduction to Soul Growing: Wisdom for 13 Year Old Boys from Men Around the World, by Quanita Roberson Tonight, the second of 5 broadcasts under the theme of Higher Love, features regular guest Quanita Roberson, Founder and Director of Nzuzu (www.nzuzu.com), who is publishing her first book called, “Soul Growing: Wisdom for 13 Year Old Boys from Men Around the World.”  Tune in to hear the ‘higher love’ story behind the creation of the book, a sampling of the wisdom between its covers, an

Samiyyah Saafir-Muhammad was born Jacqueline Glover in New York City in 1951. After spending her early years in foster care, moving four times before the age of three, she settled in with her aunt, following her father’s passing. While still in elementary school Samiyyah took an interest in helping other students do well, joining “The Future Teachers’ Club” in the fifth grade. As a high school student, Samiyyah became aware her people’s struggle for freedom—witnessing civil rights demonstrations, protests, assassinations and riots—and decided she wanted to help somehow.  It was in this atmosphere that she went off to Northeastern University in Boston where she majored in Education. Her stay there was short-lived, however, as she was introduced to the teachings of The Honorable Elijah Muhammad and thereafter joined the Nation of Islam. Within the Nation of Islam’s Muhammad University, Samiyyah underwent educational training and worked as a teacher’s assistant. Since 2005, Samiyyah has had the privilege of se

Hosted By: Henry Allen-Muhammad With Special Guest Hosts: Jason X and Forrest Muhammad Unlawful Captives deals with the creation, sustaining, the politics, criminalization and the effects  of The Prison Industrial Complex in America and World Wide. Why are there more people incarcerated in America the rest of the free countries worldwide combined. Why does America lock up drug user whereas other countries opt for treatment?     Prison Industrial Complex – Law – Above The Law – Black Lives Matter – #FTP – Police Corruption – Political Prisoners – Poverty Inmates – Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome – Police Brutality – Urban Concentration Camps – Militarization Of The Police Departments  

Hosted By: Lesa Marie Belle As we go about our everyday lives, we encounter highs, lows, joy, sadness and various emotions as the world has a tendency to beat us up and bring us joy all at the same time.  Some of us will take the good with the bad & keep it moving. We get home and if we're lucky we have someone to vent to and discuss our hectic day with. So many of us are going through trials and tribulations, health issues, financial troubles, living from paycheck to paycheck, or with no check.   We' re faced with heartache, disappointment, loneliness, anger, and all too often we aren't able to easily shake it off or to talk about it with someone. We keep issues bottled up, maybe because we don't feel comfortable with sharing with others or we fear judgment for the issues we have or the things we're going through. Do you find yourself looking to the heavens and asking " Why me God?"  We've all been there and we all need to be restored! We're seeking answers and questioning "What is going on?"  Mind, bod

Hosted By: QueensMind and Mowfpeace Wolfhours was conceived in the mind of Shontai Ralieck George a poet ,wordsmith, barz spitter master from Brooklyn New York. Though he now resides in the southern states he still has that gritty streetwise intelligence that makes him one of the most intriguing sought after figures within the poetic community. The wolfhour concept basically presents a way for everyone to tell their story. Everyone no matter what background or lifestyle, profession or trade, religious or non-religious ..everybody has a story to tell. The guy on the corner begging for change to the lawyer in the courtroom pleading his/her case before a judge , they all have stories to tell. You might have been driving home from work when suddenly a car crosses three lanes just to get in an accident with  you. By via of said incident you now have something to get off your chest. Well let it off!!!! We call this a vent. Venting is what the wolfhours movement prescribes if you got some stored up energy that nee

Hosted By: LaShawn Allen-Muhammad Who were the first Black Elected Officials? During the month of November, as the country gears up to re-elect or vote in the next wave of politicians, Black Reconstruction will revisit the Reconstruction era to pay homage to the Black Men who came before Obama.  During this tumultuous time, Blacks not only established townships, they also positioned themselves to be an integral part of government. Clayton Banks is the CoFounder of Silicon Harlem. The mission of Silicon Harlem is to transform Harlem into a Innovation and Technology Hub. Silicon Harlem is designed to galvanize the community, collaborate with anchor institutions, and work with the political infrastructure of Harlem to attract investment, coworking spaces, incubators, startups, and technology companies. Banks has been a pioneer in the cable and communications industry for over two decades. He leads the vision for Ember Media, a development group that builds digital solutions and interactive applications for

Hosted By: Harold Muhammad Harold, an eclectic and voracious reader, began his venture in the world of the written word as a child of 2 years.  Scraps of paper, candy wrappers, dictionary's right through the entire encyclopedia Britannica. Yet Harold was driven to books of the sciences. Physics, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, he met them all with great wonder and fascination. He delved into each discipline as if his very life depended upon understanding its depth. It was not until the words of The Hon. Elijah Muhammad that the essence and understanding of the sciences began to have true purpose and meaning. He said, "all there is to know is written in a book, read". Harold began his collegiate pursuit at Hampton Institute; he then forayed to Fairleigh Dickenson University. At FDU the practice of the Social Sciences, public activism, and public speaking became a trusted part of mental fabric. Harold is the husband to Celestine Muhammad, and the father of 10 extraordinary children, and 8 grandchildren. Haro

HOSTS:  Michelle Materre and Alexandra Nichole Salazar   Today's Topic:  "Writing Our Own Stories"  Join us for an Encore Presentation of Through a Lens Darkly: Black Photographers and the Emergence of a People, a documentary that explores how important media representation is for people of color.

 Hosted By: Rudolph T. Muhammad and Joseph Bridgers Muhammad The “Disaster Awareness for Community Preparedness” Program is dedicated to discussing the previously mentioned and other pertinent topics regarding proper planning before disaster strikes. The objective of the presentation is to identify problems, offer mitigating solutions to hazards, and share specific information essential to minimizing loss of life and maximizing faster rescue or recovery in affected regions or communities. There will be subject matter experts as guests in our future shows that will assist our listening audience with the latest knowledge, skills and ability to prepare for risk reduction and hopefully ensure our family’s safety. There are at least two things certain about any natural or man-made disaster; it does not racially discriminate and it impacts all areas of people activity, i.e., economics, education, labor, law, politics, etc. Please join us and feel free to call-in at 323-927-2913. Let’s engage in thought provoking

Hosted By: Jojopahmaria Nsoroma Walking Into Your Best Self, Living Your Best Life In Abundance. Understanding that any pain which is not transformed will be transferred, each week the Wisdom Walk will provide information and guidance to help listeners to recognize and release what is blocking them from their joy, love and fulfillment in life.  The show will rotate through 5 themes: Age of Illumination, Wisdom for Men, Wisdom for Women, Healing Family Wounds, and Enlightenment & A Movie.  Every Monday night there will be lots of inspirational information, knowledgeable and spirited guests, and time for call-ins. Come take a journey to your inner landscape and discover the true treasure of being human! “Human salvation lies in the hands of the creatively maladjusted.” - Martin Luther King Jr. “Everything that can be counted does not necessarily count; everything that counts cannot necessarily be counted.”  Einstein IT'S ALL ABOUT THE LOVE!   

Samiyyah Saafir-Muhammad was born Jacqueline Glover in New York City in 1951. After spending her early years in foster care, moving four times before the age of three, she settled in with her aunt, following her father’s passing. While still in elementary school Samiyyah took an interest in helping other students do well, joining “The Future Teachers’ Club” in the fifth grade. As a high school student, Samiyyah became aware her people’s struggle for freedom—witnessing civil rights demonstrations, protests, assassinations and riots—and decided she wanted to help somehow.  It was in this atmosphere that she went off to Northeastern University in Boston where she majored in Education. Her stay there was short-lived, however, as she was introduced to the teachings of The Honorable Elijah Muhammad and thereafter joined the Nation of Islam. Within the Nation of Islam’s Muhammad University, Samiyyah underwent educational training and worked as a teacher’s assistant. Since 2005, Samiyyah has had the privilege of se