http://www.blogtalkradio.com/agyeityehimbaExcellent music with political commentary relevant to Black people.enBlogTalkRadio.com. All Rights Reserved.Sat, 15 Jun 2019 15:15:00 GMTThu, 12 Jul 2012 11:30:00 GMTCurrent EventsBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/c90aa6d1-d39f-4a31-94c2-ddb8ed593389_agyei.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agyeityehimbaExcellent music with political commentary relevant to Black people.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comcurrent events,agyei tyehimba,activism,racism,africana studies,anchorwoman,azie faison,black and latino boys,black history,black nationalismBrother AgyeinoExcellent music with political commentary relevant to Black people.episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agyeityehimba/2012/07/12/spoken-word-poetry-hourPoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agyeityehimba/2012/07/12/spoken-word-poetry-hour/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agyeityehimba/2012/07/12/spoken-word-poetry-hourThu, 12 Jul 2012 11:30:00 GMTSpoken Word Poetry Hour This is an older show that I am re-broadcasting. The show traces the history of Black spoken word poetry and features some of Agyei Tyehimba's original poems. 00:46:00Brother AgyeinoAgyei Tyehimba,Spoken Word Poetry,Black History,Political,MusicThis is an older show that I am re-broadcasting. The show traces the history of Black spoken word poetry and features some of Agyei Tyehimba's original poems.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/agyeityehimba/2011/12/02/interview-with-nyc-anchorwomanauthor-cheryl-willsBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agyeityehimba/2011/12/02/interview-with-nyc-anchorwomanauthor-cheryl-wills/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agyeityehimba/2011/12/02/interview-with-nyc-anchorwomanauthor-cheryl-willsFri, 02 Dec 2011 02:00:00 GMTInterview with NYC Anchorwoman/Author Cheryl Wills! On this episode of "Soul of Black Folk," join us as we speak with Cheryl Wills, award-winning NYC anchorwoman and author of "Die Free: A Heroic Family History," documenting the life of her Great Great Great Grandfather  who escaped slavery and served valiantly in the Civil War. Cheryl recently played herself in NBC's Law and order SVU, and also in the motion pictures Freedomland starring Samuel Jackson and The Brave One alongside Jodie Foster and Terrence Howard. As a journalist, Cheryl has landed interviews with such important figures as Maya Angelou, Bill Cosby, Hillary Clinton, former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Harry Belafonte, and Vera Wang, among others. Tune in at 9pm and call with your questions and comments. This is a show you don't want to miss! 01:19:00Brother AgyeinoAgyei Tyehimba,Cheryl Wills,Die Free book,Anchorwoman,NY1On this episode of "Soul of Black Folk," join us as we speak with Cheryl Wills, award-winning NYC anchorwoman and author of "Die Free: A Heroic Family History,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/agyeityehimba/2011/11/18/chatting-with-dr-leslie-alexanderHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agyeityehimba/2011/11/18/chatting-with-dr-leslie-alexander/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agyeityehimba/2011/11/18/chatting-with-dr-leslie-alexanderFri, 18 Nov 2011 02:00:00 GMTChatting with Dr. Leslie Alexander On this episode of "Soul of Black Folk," Brother Agyei speaks with Ohio State University professor Dr. Leslie Alexander. An associate professor of history and advocate of Africana Studies, Dr. Alexander wrote "African or American?: Black Identity and Political Activism in New York City, 1784-1861."  In the spring of 2010, "African or American" was awarded the Cheikh Anta Diop award for Outstanding Scholarship in the field of Africana Studies by the National Council for Black Studies. She is also the co-editor of "'We Shall Independent Be:' African American Place-Making and the Struggle to Claim Space in the United States" and the "Encyclopedia of African American History." Most recently, she published "The Black Republic: The Influence of the Haitian Revolution on Black Political Consciousness, 1817-1861," which appears in African Americans and the Haitian Revolution: Selected Essays and Historical Documents. Join us as we discuss the role and importance of Black Studies and Black intellectuals, Dr. Alexander's research, and several other topics. 01:05:00Brother AgyeinoLeslie Alexander,Agyei Tyehimba,Africana Studies,History,ActivismOn this episode of "Soul of Black Folk," Brother Agyei speaks with Ohio State University professor Dr. Leslie Alexander. An associate professor of history andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agyeityehimba/2011/11/04/interview-with-ucla-professor-and-author-dr-scot-brownBookshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agyeityehimba/2011/11/04/interview-with-ucla-professor-and-author-dr-scot-brown/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agyeityehimba/2011/11/04/interview-with-ucla-professor-and-author-dr-scot-brownFri, 04 Nov 2011 23:30:00 GMTInterview with UCLA Professor and author Dr. Scot Brown This is a rebroadcast of a show I did with Dr. Scot Brown three years ago. In addition to being a good personal friend of mine, Dr. Brown is a professor of Black Studies at UCLA and has written the groundbreaking book, Fighting for US: Maulana Karenga, the US Organization, and Black Cultural Nationalism. Many of us are familiar with the Black holiday Kwanzaa, but do not know about the creator of the holiday or his organization. Tune in and find out more! 01:01:00Brother AgyeinoAgyei Tyehimba,Dr. Scot Brown,Maulana Karenga,US,Black nationalismThis is a rebroadcast of a show I did with Dr. Scot Brown three years ago. In addition to being a good personal friend of mine, Dr. Brown is a professor of Bhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agyeityehimba/2011/10/20/exploring-the-school-to-prison-pipelineEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agyeityehimba/2011/10/20/exploring-the-school-to-prison-pipeline/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agyeityehimba/2011/10/20/exploring-the-school-to-prison-pipelineThu, 20 Oct 2011 11:30:00 GMTExploring the School-to-Prison Pipeline An alarming and disproportionate number of Black and Latino males are being arrested in America's urban schools, introducing them at early ages to the criminal justice system. This phenomenon, which has been widely documented by various studies and organizations, is called The School to Prison Pipeline. In this pre-recorded show Brother Agyei interviews guest Angela Jones, the school to prison pipeline coordinator of the New York Civil Liberties Union. Ms. Jones will explain this racist the pipeline, why it is unfair, how our boys are negatively affected, and what we can do to stop this process. As this show is pre-recorded, you will not be able to call in. 01:07:00Brother AgyeinoAgyei Tyehimba,school-to-prison pipeline,black and latino boys,school system,racismAn alarming and disproportionate number of Black and Latino males are being arrested in America's urban schools, introducing them at early ages to the criminhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agyeityehimba/2011/10/14/interview-with-former-harlem-hustler-azie-faisonCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agyeityehimba/2011/10/14/interview-with-former-harlem-hustler-azie-faison/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agyeityehimba/2011/10/14/interview-with-former-harlem-hustler-azie-faisonFri, 14 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMTInterview with Former Harlem Hustler Azie Faison Brother Agyei interviews Azie Faison, former Harlem Cocaine Kingpin, author,  and rap artist. The street classic movie "Paid in Full" was based on his life. He formed the legendary rap group "Mobstyle" in the 80s. He along with Brother Agyei wrote his Essence Bestselling memoir, "Game Over: The Rise and Transformation of a Harlem Hustler" in 2007. Azie was recently featured on the nationally televised VH1 special, "Planet Rock: The Story of Hip Hop and the Crack Generation." Tune in and listen to Azie tell the truth about the drug game in America, the role he played in it, and why he now devotes his life to steering youth away from his former lifestyle. You have to hear his story to believe it! Feel free to call in with questions and comments.... 01:01:00Brother AgyeinoAzie Faison,Harlem Hustler,Agyei Tyehimba,Drug epidemic,MobstyleBrother Agyei interviews Azie Faison, former Harlem Cocaine Kingpin, author,  and rap artist. The street classic movie "Paid in Full" was based on his life. Hehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agyeityehimba/2011/10/07/tips-for-organizing-and-activismEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agyeityehimba/2011/10/07/tips-for-organizing-and-activism/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agyeityehimba/2011/10/07/tips-for-organizing-and-activismFri, 07 Oct 2011 18:30:00 GMTTips for Organizing and Activism Brother Agyei discusses the life and legacy of Civil Rights legend Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth then draws from his personal experience and research to give some important tips for activists. This is a show you must listen to, especially if you seek to challenge injustice and racism! 00:30:00Brother AgyeinoAgyei Tyehimba,Activism,Organizing,Fred Shuttlesworth,RacismBrother Agyei discusses the life and legacy of Civil Rights legend Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth then draws from his personal experience and research to give som