http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannationThe Luqmans' views on current social and political issues and events from a Pan-African, Pro-Black, Afro-Christian, Progressive, open, and honest point of view!enCopyright Abuds and Jacqueline Luqman (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 12:00:00 GMTSun, 01 Oct 2017 22:30:00 GMTCurrent EventsBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/570aa51a-3a20-4176-9bc0-4f8f059e4c12_ccep2.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannationThe Luqmans' views on current social and political issues and events from a Pan-African, Pro-Black, Afro-Christian, Progressive, open, and honest point of view!feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comHistory,religion,current events,politics,racism,pan-Africanism,African American life,ProgressiveLuqman NationnoThe Luqmans views on history, religion, politics, current events and everything that matters...to them.episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2017/10/01/black-women-matterCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2017/10/01/black-women-matter/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2017/10/01/black-women-matterSun, 01 Oct 2017 22:30:00 GMTBLACK WOMEN MATTERARE BLACK MEN EQUALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OPPRESSION OF BLACK WOMEN? MANY BLACK WOMEN THINK SO. SOME HAVE EVEN CONSIDERED BLACK MEN AS TERRORIST. IS THIS TRUE OF IS THIS SOME BLACK FEMINIST HYPERBOLE. TO JOIN US IN THIS DISCUSSION OUR GUEST WILL BE DR. JASON NICHOLS AND ANOA J. CHANGA. 00:07:00Luqman NationnoBLACK WOMEN,FEMINISM,OPPRESSION,BLACK LIVES MATTER,TERRORISTEXAMINING THE OPPRESSION OF BLACK WOMEN IN THE USA IN RELATION TO BLACK MEN6aa95c7a-d748-4346-ab4e-4c53e33c3c5f11fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2017/07/22/from-minnesota-to-michael-vick-why-race-mattersCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2017/07/22/from-minnesota-to-michael-vick-why-race-matters/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2017/07/22/from-minnesota-to-michael-vick-why-race-mattersSat, 22 Jul 2017 22:30:00 GMTFrom Minnesota to Michael Vick: Why race mattersMinneapolis has suffered severe political turmoil after the police shooting of a white Austrailian woman.  Why was this police shooting deemed more damaging to the Minneapolis police department and the Mayor than the police shootings of Philando Castille? Respectability politics in the sports arena. Michael Vick telling Colin Kaepernick to "cut your hair" and be more respectable.  01:14:00Luqman Nationnosports,racism,michael vick,colin k,Colin KaepernickWe will discuss the police shooting in Minneapolis and Kaepernick vs. Vick-Who's right.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2017/07/15/smoke-and-mirrors-black-racism-the-progressive-movementCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2017/07/15/smoke-and-mirrors-black-racism-the-progressive-movement/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2017/07/15/smoke-and-mirrors-black-racism-the-progressive-movementSat, 15 Jul 2017 22:30:00 GMTSmoke and Mirrors: "Black Racism" & The Progressive MovementThe Luqmans will continue to explore white supremacist behavior lurking in the power base of the progressive movement, and the claim by some white progressives that "black racism," and not white supremacy, is destroying any prospects for unifying progressive movements. 01:30:00Luqman Nationnoracism,WHITE SUPREMACY,progressives,Black supremacy,politicsAre black supremacists and racists destroying any potential leftist unity?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/07/24/rebroadcast-the-game-is-rigged-the-need-for-a-third-partyCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/07/24/rebroadcast-the-game-is-rigged-the-need-for-a-third-party/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/07/24/rebroadcast-the-game-is-rigged-the-need-for-a-third-partySun, 24 Jul 2016 19:30:00 GMTREBROADCAST: The Game IS Rigged: The Need For A Third PartyAs we travel to Philadelphia today to fight for Progressive policies that are just not going to be pushed by the current DNC, please enjoy a rebroadcast of a timely discussion about the need for a third party in Amerian politics.   02:03:00Luqman NationnoDNC,Bernie Sanders,Progressives,Democracy,BerniOrBustAs Coffee, Current Events & Politics heads to Philadelphia this week, we offer our thoughts about the political landscape in America that we discussed MONTHS aghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/07/10/putting-an-end-to-justifying-blacklivesmatterCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/07/10/putting-an-end-to-justifying-blacklivesmatter/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/07/10/putting-an-end-to-justifying-blacklivesmatterSun, 10 Jul 2016 20:30:00 GMTPutting An End To Justifying #BlackLivesMatter#BlackLivesMatter.  End of discussion. And we're going to talk about why. 02:31:00Luqman Nationno#BlackLivesMatter,#AltonSterling,#PhilandoCastille,Racism,Police BrutalityWe're going to have the "side conversations" about #BlackLivesMatter that so many Black people are afraid to have, and so many White people don't want to hear.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/06/25/the-failure-of-the-black-moral-witness-in-modern-american-societyCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/06/25/the-failure-of-the-black-moral-witness-in-modern-american-society/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/06/25/the-failure-of-the-black-moral-witness-in-modern-american-societySat, 25 Jun 2016 19:30:00 GMTThe Failure of The Black Moral Witness in Modern American SocietyBernie Sanders voting for Hillary Clinton?  Say what now? Congressional Sit-In Theater - Pandering for the White gun grief vote, and forgetting about victims of and advocates against Black gun violence Juneteenth and the forgotten celebration of freedom. Should it be a national holiday? Freddie Gray, another non-conviction, and just how many times does a cop have to get away with murder before EVERYONE is angry? Let's tell the truth about Black people and Bernie Sanders' campaign. Has the Black moral witness finally failed Black people for good??      01:45:00Luqman NationnoBernie Sanders,Hillary Clinton,Juneteenth,Fredie Gray,police shootingsWhere has the power of Black moral witness gone in American society to move to do what is RIGHT, as opposed to continuing to do what is COMFORTABLE for societyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/06/18/the-political-revolution-gains-steam-but-a-social-revolution-is-still-stalledCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/06/18/the-political-revolution-gains-steam-but-a-social-revolution-is-still-stalled/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/06/18/the-political-revolution-gains-steam-but-a-social-revolution-is-still-stalledSat, 18 Jun 2016 19:30:00 GMTThe Political Revolution Gains Steam, But A Social Revolution Is Still StalledBernie Sanders gives his millions-strong army its marching orders, much to the chagrin of the media and the Democratic establishment. The difference between the public response to the Cincinnati Zoo incident was different and that of the Disneyworld incident. The difference between the affected community's response to the Orlando mass shooting and that of the Charleston mass shooting. And celebrating the Daddies!!!!   01:57:00Luqman NationnoBernie Sanders,Hillary Clinton,DNC,Democrats,DemocratBernie's angry peasant army gets it's marching orders; what the different responses to different tragedies mean for Black America; and celebrating the Daddies -http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/06/11/rebroadcast-is-the-state-of-black-americas-union-strong-in-obamas-sotuCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/06/11/rebroadcast-is-the-state-of-black-americas-union-strong-in-obamas-sotu/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/06/11/rebroadcast-is-the-state-of-black-americas-union-strong-in-obamas-sotuSat, 11 Jun 2016 19:30:00 GMTREBROADCAST: Is The State Of Black America's Union Strong in Obama's SOTU?Please enjoy a throwback broadcast from Luqman Nation, where we talked about Hillary Clinton and her lack of authenticity and pandering to Black people who have been sold on the Clinton Legacy lie.  Because of that, we treat her with a deference she does not deserve, never asking hard questions about her actions and words, continuing to be "her firewall." We also discuss the detatchment President Obama has with a Black America still struggling with institutional racism and disproportionate poverty, and a Democratic Party that doesn't care. We will be live again next week! 02:33:00Luqman NationnoBlackLivesMatter,Hillary Clinton,Barack Obama,Bernie Sanders,Democratic PartyLuqman Nation has been telling you about Hillary Clinton's pandering to and lack of authenticity among Black people for months.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/06/04/getting-to-the-root-of-some-things--icons-history-where-we-go-from-hereCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/06/04/getting-to-the-root-of-some-things--icons-history-where-we-go-from-here/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/06/04/getting-to-the-root-of-some-things--icons-history-where-we-go-from-hereSat, 04 Jun 2016 19:31:44 GMTGetting To The Root of Some Things - Icons, History & Where We Go From HereToday we're tying the importance of our history as shown through the remake of the TV miniseries "Roots," to issues we face today that might seem unrelated.  But are they? The passing of Muhamad Ali and his icon status outside of the ring. The outsized response to the parents in the Cincinnati Zoo incident. Repairing our families; how do we guide our girls? With Ashley Jones of Black Women Against Feminism and author Michelle X Darlene joining us in the discussion. 02:01:00Luqman NationnoRoots,Alex Hailey,Muhammad Ali,Cincinnati Zoo,HarambeDiscussing the TV miniseries "Roots," the passing of icon Muhammad Ali, the Cincinnati Zoo incident, and morehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/05/28/the-fall-of-pastor-jamal-bryant-the-streets-have-their-sayCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/05/28/the-fall-of-pastor-jamal-bryant-the-streets-have-their-say/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/05/28/the-fall-of-pastor-jamal-bryant-the-streets-have-their-saySat, 28 May 2016 19:30:00 GMTThe Fall Of Pastor Jamal Bryant: The Streets Have Their SayJacquie and Abdus discusses the problems facing Baltimore's celebrity Pastor Jamal Bryant and how this is another example of anger towards the establishment. Also, the legal problems of "Queen' Hillary: Could the email scandal derail her bid for the Presidency? Bernie Sanders and his army of peasants make their last stand in California. 02:31:00Luqman NationnoJamal Bryant,Establishment,Bernie Sanders,Hillary Clinton,Democratic PrimariesDo allegations of sexual misconduct and elusive street cred spell doom for this Prosperity Prophet?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/05/21/scary-socialist-sanders-other-fear-tactics-used-to-keep-us-afraid-of-changeCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/05/21/scary-socialist-sanders-other-fear-tactics-used-to-keep-us-afraid-of-change/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/05/21/scary-socialist-sanders-other-fear-tactics-used-to-keep-us-afraid-of-changeSat, 21 May 2016 19:30:00 GMTScary Socialist Sanders & Other Fear Tactics Used To Keep Us Afraid Of ChangeWhat are some of the things that keep people who want change from achieving it, especially in the political and social sense? Today, we'll take a look at the history of using the fear of "socialism" and "communism" to quell dissent against the establishment. We will also touch on how our own ignorance of history, and refusal to respect it, weakens our position in fighting against those factions that do not want us to know how much power we truly have. Join us for a free-form, wide-ranging discussion today about not just fighting for Bernie Sanders, Progressive ideas, and Black empowerment today, but for our future generations. We've got plenty of strong, Black, unapologetic truth to share with you! 02:30:00Luqman NationnoBernie Sanders,Hillary Clinton,Nevada Convention,Establishment,Democratic PartyWhat does history say about why it is so hard to fight the establishment, and what can we learn from the past to win.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/05/14/media-manipulation-the-importance-of-independent-media-2Current Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/05/14/media-manipulation-the-importance-of-independent-media-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/05/14/media-manipulation-the-importance-of-independent-media-2Sat, 14 May 2016 19:30:00 GMTMedia Manipulation & The Importance of Independent MediaThe truth about voter participation, and why are used to dictate the narrative today. The "vanishing" of the Sanders campaign and how that has shaped voter . The role social media is playing in this primary season, and why it may have altered the course of history had it existed before now. Why Progressives cannot ignore racial justice for income equality. If more White men kill police officers than Black men do, why is #BlackLivesMatter always the scapegoat when a cop is killed these days? We have LOTS of strong, unapolgetically Black truth to share with you! 02:01:00Luqman NationnoBernie Sanders,Hillary Clinton,Donald Trump,1866 Memphis Massacre,Democratic PartyThe alternate reality of political and social issues the media wants you to believe, and the importance of individual research from independent sources about whhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/05/07/rebroadcast--are-black-preachers-selling-us-out-on-the-most-important-issuesCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/05/07/rebroadcast--are-black-preachers-selling-us-out-on-the-most-important-issues/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/05/07/rebroadcast--are-black-preachers-selling-us-out-on-the-most-important-issuesSat, 07 May 2016 19:30:00 GMTREBROADCAST - Are Black Preachers Selling Us Out On The Most Important Issues?A REBROADCAST from an earlier episode.  NO CALLS TAKEN DURING TODAY'S SHOW! What are the most influential people in many Black communities - Black pastors - doing to respond to the most pressing issues facing their congregants today - racial injustice, employment discrimination, police brutality, political disenfranchisement, economic inequality - and what does that mean for the people in the pews?     02:29:00Luqman Nationno#BlackLivesMatter,Black Church,Racism,Pastors,ChristianityWhat are Black pastors doing or saying to respond to the issues that affect their congregants the most? Is that harming or helping Black people?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/04/30/this-revolution-starts-online--blacks-in-todays-progressive-movementCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/04/30/this-revolution-starts-online--blacks-in-todays-progressive-movement/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/04/30/this-revolution-starts-online--blacks-in-todays-progressive-movementSat, 30 Apr 2016 19:30:00 GMTThis Revolution Starts Online - Blacks In Today's Progressive MovementExamining the current Progressive movement from a Black perspective....well, from OUR Black perspective. Why are we #BernieOrBust? Why we cannot rely on the media to inform us - and who is partially responsible for it. Why our allegiance to the Democratic Party needs to end...NOW. And more current events and politics. 02:07:00Luqman Nationno#BernieOrBust,DNC,Democratic Party,Progressives,Bernie SanderesWhat is the Black perspective on the current Progressive movement in politics? Why does it matter to us? Should it?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/04/24/the-game-is-rigged--bernie-or-bust-the-need-for-a-third-political-partyCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/04/24/the-game-is-rigged--bernie-or-bust-the-need-for-a-third-political-party/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/04/24/the-game-is-rigged--bernie-or-bust-the-need-for-a-third-political-partySun, 24 Apr 2016 19:30:00 GMTThe Game IS Rigged - Bernie Or Bust: The Need for A Third Political PartyToday's ingredients: Hillary Clinton's Stale Hot Sauce We're #1!!!...in child poverty The Atlanta Compromise of 2016: Obama's message of modern-day respectability to Black Lives Matter We answer the question, "Why hasn't Bernie Sanders gotten anything done in all his years in Congress?"  And why Bernie Or Bust does, in fact, make perfect sense. And...was Prince murdered for his Black activism and financial support of Black activists?? Come and enjoy a strong, hot, Black cup of Unapologetic Truth!! 02:02:00Luqman NationnoBlackLivesMatter,Obama,Hillary Clinton,Hot Sauce,Child PovertyWhy we believe we DO need a third political party in this country, and why we can't have a representative government with the two we have now.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/04/17/democracy-in-distress--why-the-black-vote-voice-matterCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/04/17/democracy-in-distress--why-the-black-vote-voice-matter/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/04/17/democracy-in-distress--why-the-black-vote-voice-matterSun, 17 Apr 2016 19:30:00 GMTDemocracy In Distress - Why The Black Vote & Voice MatterFresh off of participating in Day 6 of the Democracy Spring protest events this week, we're wondering...where is the massive voice of Black rage against the corruption in government? When so much of the corruption has historically disproportionately affected Black people, and especially poor Black people, more than any other group, why are so few of us in the ranks of protest against this corrupt government that we know was built on White supemacy, and is now affecting us all? We'll talk about this, as well as the Democratic Beatdown in the Bronx last week, media manipulation in the Democratic primary race and how (we told you before) image is everything, bullies on the Left, and whatever else might come up in our stream of consciousness. We've got a fresh pot of unapologetic truth today. Come on in and join us!   02:29:00Luqman NationnoDemocracy Spring,Bernie Sanders,White Supremacy,Hillary Clinton,Bill ClintonHas the "Black Conscious" community made a mistake in avoiding involvement in the political process?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/04/10/ccp-throwback--the-baltimore-uprising-media-optics-image-is-everythingCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/04/10/ccp-throwback--the-baltimore-uprising-media-optics-image-is-everything/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/04/10/ccp-throwback--the-baltimore-uprising-media-optics-image-is-everythingSun, 10 Apr 2016 19:30:00 GMTCCP THROWBACK - The Baltimore Uprising, Media & Optics: Image Is EverythingThis is one of our favorite episodes - our first broadcast after the Baltimore Uprising.  We went to Baltirmoe, MD to see the scene of the uprising with our own eyes.  We were shocked by what we saw, our hearts were touched by the people we talked to, and we talked about that in this show. As we approach the one year anniversary of the Baltimore Uprising, we're still fighting to tell our own story, to establish our own narrative, to represent our struggle and our lives outside of the twisted and biased media narrative that has defined us in America. NO CALLS WILL BE TAKEN DURING THIS RE-BROADCAST. 02:00:00Luqman NationnoBaltimore,Freddie Gray,Uprising,Baltimore PD,RacismWe're re-broadcasting one of our favorite episodes - our first broadcast after the Baltimore Uprising. NO CALLS WILL BE TAKEN DURING THIS RE-BROADCAST.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/04/03/dr-francis-cress-welsing--psychological-slavery-of-black-people-in-the-mediaCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/04/03/dr-francis-cress-welsing--psychological-slavery-of-black-people-in-the-media/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/04/03/dr-francis-cress-welsing--psychological-slavery-of-black-people-in-the-mediaSun, 03 Apr 2016 19:30:00 GMTDr. Francis Cress Welsing - Psychological Slavery of Black People in The MediaAs we wind down our vacation (because even revolutionaries need a break), please enjoy a lecture by Dr. Frances Cress Welsing on the intentional damage done by the negative portrayals of Black people in the media.  This is one of the reasons we are here in Luqman Nation with Coffee, Current Events and Politics - because Black media, and Blacks in media, needs to represent REAL Black Americans. We're working to bring back Black inetellectualism in Luqman Nation, with even lectures delivering huge servings of strong, Black, unapologetic truth! 01:24:00Luqman NationnoDr. Francis Cress Welsing,Black media,Racism,StereotypesDr. Francis Cress Welsing discusses the impact of negative and stereotypical media portrayals of Black people.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/03/27/resurrecting-black-intellectualism--james-baldwinCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/03/27/resurrecting-black-intellectualism--james-baldwin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/03/27/resurrecting-black-intellectualism--james-baldwinSun, 27 Mar 2016 19:30:00 GMTResurrecting Black Intellectualism - James BaldwinOn this Resurrection Sunday, enjoy the famous Cambridge debate, "Is the American Dream at the expense of the American Negro?" between famed Black author and intellectual James Baldwin and Conservative icon William F. Buckley. Resurrecting strong,Black, unapologetic intellectualism in Luqman Nation! 00:59:00Luqman NationnoJames Baldwin,William F. Buckley,Cambridge debate,Black IntellectualsEnjoy this excellent discussions from famed Black author and intellectual, James Baldwin.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/03/20/christianitys-revolutionary-messageCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/03/20/christianitys-revolutionary-message/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/03/20/christianitys-revolutionary-messageSun, 20 Mar 2016 19:30:00 GMTChristianity's Revolutionary MessageDo we want a Supreme Court nominee even the Republicans would like? More of the corporate-owned media Bernie Blackout. New Math in the DNC's delegate count. And when did Black people abandon the revolitionary message of Jesus Christ?  Do we really know what it is?  And how can it help us in how we interact with EACH OTHER as we pursue unity among Black people? We're serving up these topics and whatever else we can pour out of the pot!   We've got plenty of strong, Black, unapologetic truth to share! 02:56:00Luqman NationnoGarrett Merrick,Supreme Court,Bernie Sanders,media blackout,delegatesWhen did Black Christians abandon the revolutionary message of Jesus Christ? Do we really know what it is?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/03/13/berniesowhite-and-the-silly-anti-sanders-narrative-some-black-voters-believeCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/03/13/berniesowhite-and-the-silly-anti-sanders-narrative-some-black-voters-believe/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/03/13/berniesowhite-and-the-silly-anti-sanders-narrative-some-black-voters-believeSun, 13 Mar 2016 19:30:00 GMT#BernieSoWhite and The Silly Anti-Sanders Narrative Some Black Voters BelieveWe still aren't sure why Black voters support Hillary Clinton, so we're going to discuss some reasons so many Black people believe the #BernieSoWhite narrative, and why it doesn't make any logical sense. We'll also talk about the Republican Candidate Who Shall Not Be Named, and the violent facist movement he is breeding.  Also, more campaign shenanigans and other current events, and whatever else bubbles up in the mix. Boy, this week's coffee is so strong it might be nuclear...   02:31:00Luqman NationnoBernie Sanders,Hillary Clinton,#BernieSoWhite,Donald Trump,ChicagoLet's take a real look at this #BernieSoWhite narrative, and some of the reasons why so many Black voters believe it.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/02/28/more-on-reparations-how-who-we-vote-for-mattersCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/02/28/more-on-reparations-how-who-we-vote-for-matters/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/02/28/more-on-reparations-how-who-we-vote-for-mattersSun, 28 Feb 2016 20:30:00 GMTMore on Reparations & How Who We Vote For MATTERS We had technical difficulties last week, so we're re-broadcasting last week's show.  It is THAT important. We will continue our discussion of reparations, the history of the fight in the Black community, what Black intellectuals and legal experts say on the issue, and where we can go from here. We will also discuss Michael Moore's new film, "Where To Invade Next," and talk about how other countries deal with issues of inequality and their dark past, and what it says about us that we approach ours the way we do. As alway, current events and Ray's Corner. We've got plenty of strong, Black, unapologetic truth to share with you! 02:31:00Luqman NationnoReparations,African Amerian History,Slavery,Jim Crow,SegregationWe're wondering why Black people still support Hillary Clinton, given the horrendous racial record they have, and why we believe we will get anything differenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/02/21/more-on-reparations-michael-moores-invasions--how-our-past-shaped-our-futureCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/02/21/more-on-reparations-michael-moores-invasions--how-our-past-shaped-our-future/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/02/21/more-on-reparations-michael-moores-invasions--how-our-past-shaped-our-futureSun, 21 Feb 2016 20:30:00 GMTMore on Reparations & Michael Moore's Invasions - How Our Past Shaped Our FutureWe will continue our discussion of reparations, the history of the fight in the Black community, what Black intellectuals and legal experts say on the issue, and where we can go from here. We will also discuss Michael Moore's new film, "Where To Invade Next," and talk about how other countries deal with issues of inequality and their dark past, and what it says about us that we approach ours the way we do. As alway, current events and Ray's Corner. We've got plenty of strong, Black, unapologetic truth to share with you! 00:22:00Luqman NationnoReparations,African American History,Slavery,Jim Crow,SegregationHow we view this country's past, and reparations for the descendants of African slaves, not only shapes our future, but affects our standing in the world. Andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/02/14/the-case-for-reparations-go-international-as-the-un-releases-human-rights-reportCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/02/14/the-case-for-reparations-go-international-as-the-un-releases-human-rights-report/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/02/14/the-case-for-reparations-go-international-as-the-un-releases-human-rights-reportSun, 14 Feb 2016 20:30:00 GMTThe Case For Reparations Go International As The UN Releases Human Rights ReportIn light of the United Nations' High Commission on Human Rights preliminary report and its recommendations to the United States regarding the continued disenfranchisement and mistreatmnt of people of African descent, we're going to have some real talk about reparations.   We'll also talk about the huge, but underreported, recent change in DNC rules, and what that means for the Democratic Party, and the democratic process in general. Also, the new landscape of the Supreme Court, voting rights, and other Current Events & Politics. Bring your big cup, the pot of unapologetic truth is strong and Black. 02:35:00Luqman NationnoReparations,United Nations,Racism,DNC,ObamaWe don't need politicians to declare that they support reparations. We have to fight for them. We have the ammunition. Are we ready to take up arms?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/02/07/black-conscious-and-comatose-what-are-we-doing-with-our-consciousnessCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/02/07/black-conscious-and-comatose-what-are-we-doing-with-our-consciousness/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/02/07/black-conscious-and-comatose-what-are-we-doing-with-our-consciousnessSun, 07 Feb 2016 20:30:00 GMTBlack Conscious and Comatose? What Are We DOING With Our "Consciousness?"This week in Luqman Nation, we'll discuss the recent comments by Madeleine Albright and Gloria Steinem about women who support Bernie Sanders. We'll discuss the history of GOP-style race-baiting tha the Clintons have used in their political careers, and why people - even Black people - seem to have conviently forgotten that.  What does that say about us all? And we'll discuss what we are doing in the "Conscious" community with all of our keen awareness of this system of White supremacy we are living in.  Are we working to improve the lives of Black people?  Are we working to dismantle White supremacy?  Are we...doing anything at all? Current Events, Ray's Corner, and more! Bring your big cup, we have a lot of strong, Black, unapologetic truth for you!     02:30:00Luqman NationnoFeminism,White privilege,Madelaine Albrith,Gloria Steinem,ClintonsWhat is the Black Conscious community actually doing with all this "consciousness" that we have?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/01/31/black-consciousness--are-we-on-the-same-page-about-what-were-conscious-ofCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/01/31/black-consciousness--are-we-on-the-same-page-about-what-were-conscious-of/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/01/31/black-consciousness--are-we-on-the-same-page-about-what-were-conscious-ofSun, 31 Jan 2016 20:30:00 GMTBlack Consciousness - Are We On The Same Page About What We're Conscious Of?This week, we're talking about environmental racism/terrorism, but not just in Flint, MI.  Flint is just the tip of the iceberg. In advance of Monday's Iowa Caucus, we in Luqman Nation are asking, "Why are Black people so supportie of Hillary Clinton?"  We'll examine that, and the truth we're all conditioned to ignore. Finally, last week we talked about whether there is a litmus test for "membership" in the Black Conscious community.  This week, we're continuing this discussion with the question, "Is the Black Conscious community on the same page regarding what we're supposed to be conscious of, and what we should do about it?" The pot is already brewing.  It will be nice and strong, and we've got plenty of strong, Black, unapologetic truth for you!     02:30:00Luqman NationnoFlint,Lead,Hillary Clinton,Bernie Sanders,Iowa CaucusAre the divisions within the Black Conscious community the only issue we face toward unity of Black people? Could it be that we are also not united FOR the samhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/01/24/black-consciousness--is-there-a-litmus-testCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/01/24/black-consciousness--is-there-a-litmus-test/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/01/24/black-consciousness--is-there-a-litmus-testSun, 24 Jan 2016 20:30:00 GMTBlack Consciousness - Is There A Litmus Test?We've been wondering in Luqman Nation, who sets the rules that determine who is really "Conscious" and who isn't among Black people?  What ARE the rules?  Are there even any?   We'll discuss the dust-up over Ta-Nehisi Coates' article about Sen. Bernie Sanders' stand on reparations, and the responses of Killer Mike and the Black voting community. Also, The Oscars, Stacey Dash, #Oscarssowhite, and do we care?  SHOULD we care? Of course we have coffee for you!  But remember, it's always a big pot of strong and unapologetic truth. Bring your cup! 01:22:00Luqman NationnoBlack Consiousness,Pan-African,Reparations,Ta-Nahisis Coates,Killer MikeWho sets the rules that determine who is really "Conscious" and who isn't among Black people? What ARE the rules? Are there even any?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/01/17/is-the-state-of-black-americas-union-strong-black-america-in-obamas-sotuCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/01/17/is-the-state-of-black-americas-union-strong-black-america-in-obamas-sotu/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/01/17/is-the-state-of-black-americas-union-strong-black-america-in-obamas-sotuSun, 17 Jan 2016 20:30:00 GMTIs The State Of Black America's Union Strong? Black America in Obama's SOTUPresident Obama declared that the state of the union in America is strong in his last State of the Union address, after he pointed to several examples of progress during his tenure.  We wonder...do those successes reflect the realities of the state of Black America? We will discuss this in three critical areas:  employment, education, and law enfrocement/justice. Bring your big cup and make yourself comfortable.  We have a big pot of unapologetic truth to share! 02:33:00Luqman NationnoPresident Obama,SOTU,State of Black America,Employment Discrimination,Education InequalityDoes the optimism expressed in President Obama's SOTU address reflect the realities of African Americans?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/01/10/new-year-old-problems-new-solutions-continuing-the-work-for-black-empowermentCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/01/10/new-year-old-problems-new-solutions-continuing-the-work-for-black-empowerment/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/01/10/new-year-old-problems-new-solutions-continuing-the-work-for-black-empowermentSun, 10 Jan 2016 20:30:00 GMTNew Year, Old Problems, New Solutions? Continuing The Work For Black EmpowermentWhat are the challenges facing the fight for justice in 2016? Do we try "something new," or the "tried and true," or a mixture of both?   We'll touch on this, and the politics and current events of the past week. 02:28:00Luqman NationnoWhat are the challenges facing the fight for justice in 2016? Do we try "something new," or the "tried and true," or a mixture of both?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/01/03/tribute-to-the-late-dr-frances-cress-welsing--fear-of-a-black-planetCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/01/03/tribute-to-the-late-dr-frances-cress-welsing--fear-of-a-black-planet/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2016/01/03/tribute-to-the-late-dr-frances-cress-welsing--fear-of-a-black-planetSun, 03 Jan 2016 20:30:00 GMTTribute To The Late Dr. Frances Cress Welsing - Fear Of A Black PlanetWe had hoped to one day have this great on our show to interview her, but she has passed on before we could.  So to honor her legacy, we present to you a recent lecture from Dr. Frances Cress Welsing.  Please enjoy. 01:36:00Luqman NationnoDr. Frances Cress Welsing,Black intellectual,Black history,Black cultureToday is a pre-recorded show featuring a lecture by the late Dr. Frances Cress Welsing. No calls will be taken.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/12/27/christmas-kwanzaa-star-wars-and-other-random-holiday-stuffCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/12/27/christmas-kwanzaa-star-wars-and-other-random-holiday-stuff/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/12/27/christmas-kwanzaa-star-wars-and-other-random-holiday-stuffSun, 27 Dec 2015 20:30:00 GMTChristmas, Kwanzaa, Star Wars, and Other Random Holiday Stuff!Today, as we're still digesting Christmas dinner and after-dinner, we'll talk about the historical, completely non-Christian origins of the Christmas holiday, the origins of Kwanzaa and what that holiday means, and The Luqmans' views and budding traditions regarding them both. We saw Star Wars:  The Force Awakens this weekend!  We'll talk about the movie, the multiple controversies surrounding John Boyega being cast in the leading male role, and our overall impressions of the lates installation in the Star Wars franchise. As always, out take on current events and politics. Merry Christmakwanzaastarwars!!!!! 00:24:00Luqman NationnoChristmas,Kwanzaa,Paganism,Spirituality,ChristianityWhere did Christmas come from? Kwanzaa? Just how good is the new Star Wars? And what did The Luqmans do this weekends besides eat?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/12/20/american-fascism-2015Current Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/12/20/american-fascism-2015/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/12/20/american-fascism-2015Sun, 20 Dec 2015 20:30:00 GMTAmerican Fascism 2015Americans are outraged by the Islamophobic rhetoric stoked by one particular political candidate. Correction...SOME Americans are outraged by it.  Others of us have heard it before.  Seen it before.  FELT it before. We not only repeat history if we forget it; we repeat it if we ignore it. Also, we'll continue our discussion on the destructive fight over religion/spirituality in the Black Consciousness and Black community. The coffee is ALWAYS strong.  The truth is ALWAYS unapologetic. Big cups required.  02:31:00Luqman NationnoIslam,Islamophobia,Racism,Mosques,DiscriminationWe are living in the new age of Islamophobia in America...but it is really new? Fear of "the other" isn't new. But who listened to us?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/12/13/jesus-the-black-church-and-black-consciousness--an-un-mendable-riftCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/12/13/jesus-the-black-church-and-black-consciousness--an-un-mendable-rift/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/12/13/jesus-the-black-church-and-black-consciousness--an-un-mendable-riftSun, 13 Dec 2015 20:30:00 GMTJesus, The Black Church, and Black Consciousness - An Un-mendable Rift?After a round up of last week's current events and politics... What is the beef that proponents of the Black Consciousness/Pan Africanist movement have with Christianity, and Black Christians specifically? Does the history of the faith support the derision from some in the RBG crowd? Do Black Christians bear some responsibility for the perception of Christianity as a weak faith? What can we do to work together, before we have nothing much to work for? Join us for a soul-searching conversation, and a big pot of unapologetic truth.  Bring a big cup! 02:30:00Luqman NationnoBlack Church,Christianity,Black Consciousness,Pan-Africanism,White supremacyCan Black Christians and Black Consciousness/Pan Africanist people stop fighting each other long enough to unite to fight White supremacy?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/12/06/are-black-preachers-selling-us-out-on-the-issues-that-matter-the-mostCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/12/06/are-black-preachers-selling-us-out-on-the-issues-that-matter-the-most/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/12/06/are-black-preachers-selling-us-out-on-the-issues-that-matter-the-mostSun, 06 Dec 2015 20:30:00 GMTAre Black Preachers Selling Us Out on The Issues That Matter The Most?"The Black Church" has historically been the most influential institution in the Black community.  It has been central to establishing and influencing educational institutions, businesses, and protecting and assisting African American families and communities for centuries.  The Black Church has also been critically important in the fight racial and social justice in America - indeed a political force that would not be ignored. But is this true of "the Black Church" today?   We will look at some current issues facing African Americans specifically, and others on a wider scale, and discuss what the response from prominent Black pastors has been of late, and try to figure out what that means for "The Black Church," and its role and relevance today. Fresh pot of strong, Black, unapologetic truth for you.  Bring your big cup! 02:29:00Luqman NationnoBlack church,Black pastors,Trump,Climate Change,PrayerWhat are Black pastors telling their congregations about the pressing issues of the day? Are they representing the best interests of the people they preach to?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/11/22/the-worldwide-refugee-crisis--americas-racism-on-full-displayCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/11/22/the-worldwide-refugee-crisis--americas-racism-on-full-display/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/11/22/the-worldwide-refugee-crisis--americas-racism-on-full-displaySun, 22 Nov 2015 15:00:00 GMTThe Worldwide Refugee Crisis - America's Racism on Full DisplayToday we're going to talk about the refugee crisis.  The lies, the facts, the fears, the reality. And we'll talk about why the negative respons of so many Americans to the refugees resettling here isn't a surprise at all to many African Americans, and other disenfranchised people. The coffee is always strong.  The truth is always unapologetic. Bring a big cup. 02:00:00Luqman NationnoRefugees,Syria,France,Terrorism,RacismWhat African Americans have been saying about American society is finally being exposed, in the unlikely response to an international refugee crisis.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/11/15/the-complexities-of-black-life-in-america-is-criminality-unique-to-usCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/11/15/the-complexities-of-black-life-in-america-is-criminality-unique-to-us/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/11/15/the-complexities-of-black-life-in-america-is-criminality-unique-to-usSun, 15 Nov 2015 20:30:00 GMTThe Complexities of Black Life In America: Is Criminality Unique To Us?While we're on a break this week, please enjoy a lecture from Dr. Amos Wilson, as he discusses the European origins of violence and criminality. We can't discuss crime in the Black community without discussing crime as it pertains to European domination and colonization; the penultimate model for criminality felt around the world.  And given recent events, this is especially timely. We'll be back next week, with more live talk. 01:36:00Luqman NationnoViolence,Criminality,Racism,European,Black on Black CrimeCan an accusing finger really be pointed at "Black criminality" without discussing the origins of criminality itself?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/11/08/the-complexities-of-black-life-in-america--the-enemy-withinCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/11/08/the-complexities-of-black-life-in-america--the-enemy-within/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/11/08/the-complexities-of-black-life-in-america--the-enemy-withinSun, 08 Nov 2015 20:30:00 GMTThe Complexities of Black Life in America - The Enemy WithinThis week we'll discuss some topics in Current Events, including climate change and domestic abuse; some topics in Politics, including Ben Carson and ...Ben Carson.  And we'll delve into a difficult topic about the complexities of Black life in America: what do we do about the Enemy Within?   We'll talk about the latest case of the 9-year old child who was targeted and murdered for his father's gang affiliation, and the resignation that some Black people in that community seem to have about the violence they live under every day. We'll begin to discuss ABstract Thought's Ten Point plan to address violence in our neighborhoods. We'll respond to caller comments from last week's show. And we'll have a word from Ray's Corner! Tune in and bring your cup for some strong, dark, hot Unapologetic Truth! 02:31:00Luqman NationnoChicago,Crime,Gangs,Ben Carson,Domestic AbuseWe delve into the hard topics of Black life in America - the enemies WITHIN our neighborhoods that threaten, devalue and claim our lives. Where did they come fhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/11/01/is-the-plantation-still-in-us-our-ridiculous-expectation-of-perfectionCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/11/01/is-the-plantation-still-in-us-our-ridiculous-expectation-of-perfection/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/11/01/is-the-plantation-still-in-us-our-ridiculous-expectation-of-perfectionSun, 01 Nov 2015 20:30:00 GMTIs The Plantation Still In Us? Our Ridiculous Expectation of PerfectionObviously the conversation this week will be about the young lady who was brutally assaulted by the now-fired police officer in South Carolina.  We're going to talk about all the different psychological, social, historical issues this incident reflects, and what that means for Black people - where we've been, where we are, and where we need to go to fight this system that abuses us all. Because this issue is much bigger than a police officer disciplining a disobedient teenager. 02:30:00Luqman NationnoSpring Valley High,Ben Fields,South Carolina,Racism,SROIf you think this incident in South Carolina is just about a disobedient kid being disciplined, you are blind. We'll talk about why it's much bigger than that.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/10/25/the-struggle-is-bigger-than-us--black-liberation-struggle-in-the-us-africaCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/10/25/the-struggle-is-bigger-than-us--black-liberation-struggle-in-the-us-africa/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/10/25/the-struggle-is-bigger-than-us--black-liberation-struggle-in-the-us-africaSun, 25 Oct 2015 19:30:00 GMTThe Struggle Is Bigger Than US - Black Liberation Struggle in the U.S. & AfricaThis week, we had the honor of screening a film by Annabel Park about the struggle to understand and move forward in a polarized racial climate in America, particularly the South.  The rough cut of the film - as yet untitled - was thought-provoking and emotional, and looked at the issue of race in Selma, North Carolina and South Carolina from the perspective of the Southern Blacks AND Whites. We'll talk about the film and our thoughts on it and the discussion we had afterward. We'll also look at the global struggle for liberation that is going on today in Africa, as we examine the protests against high university fees that South African students recently participated in.  What does the struggle look, sound and feel like for them?  What does that mean for US? We've got another pot of hot, unapologetic truth for you.  Bring a big cup!      02:33:00Luqman NationnoRacism,South Carolina,Selma,Slavery,Jim CrowWhat does the struggle for African American liberation look like from other people's perspectives? What does the struggle look like in Africa today?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/10/18/justice-or-elsewhat-recapping-the-justice-or-else-march-and-whats-nextCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/10/18/justice-or-elsewhat-recapping-the-justice-or-else-march-and-whats-next/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/10/18/justice-or-elsewhat-recapping-the-justice-or-else-march-and-whats-nextSun, 18 Oct 2015 19:30:00 GMTJustice Or Else...What? Recapping the Justice Or Else March, And What's NextWe attended the Justice, Or Else March, the 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March, in Washington, DC. What does the phrase, "Justice, Or Else" mean? What should African Americans do to fulfill the "or else" part of the rallying cry? We'll talk about the march, the people we talked to, the issues we still face, and what we should focus on from this day forward to work toward Justice.   Or Else. We've got a big pot of strong unapologetic truth for you.  Bring your big cup! 02:31:00Luqman NationnoMillion Man March,Justice Or Else,Farrakhan,Economic Justice,Black EmpowermentWe'll attempt to have the full conversation on the MMM Anniversary, and other issues, from last week!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/10/11/justice-or-elsewhat-recapping-the-justice-or-else-march-and-whats-nextCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/10/11/justice-or-elsewhat-recapping-the-justice-or-else-march-and-whats-next/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/10/11/justice-or-elsewhat-recapping-the-justice-or-else-march-and-whats-nextSun, 11 Oct 2015 19:30:00 GMTJustice Or Else...What? Recapping the Justice Or Else March, And What's NextWe attended the Justice, Or Else March, the 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March, in Washington, DC. What does the phrase, "Justice, Or Else" mean? What should African Americans do to fulfill the "or else" part of the rallying cry? We'll talk about the march, the people we talked to, the issues we still face, and what we should focus on from this day forward to work toward Justice.   Or Else. We've got a big pot of strong unapologetic truth for you.  Bring your big cup!   00:29:00Luqman NationnoJustice or Else,Million Man March,Economic Empowerment,Racial JusticeWhat do we have to do to fulfill the "Or Else" part of the phrase "Justice, or Else?"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/09/27/discussing-claud-andersons-lecture-how-black-people-can-become-rich-powerfulCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/09/27/discussing-claud-andersons-lecture-how-black-people-can-become-rich-powerful/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/09/27/discussing-claud-andersons-lecture-how-black-people-can-become-rich-powerfulSun, 27 Sep 2015 19:30:00 GMTDiscussing Claud Anderson's Lecture: How Black People Can Become Rich & PowerfulLast week we aired a 2014 lecture from Dr. Claud Anderson on the subject, "How Black People In The USA Can Become Rich & Powerful."  In it, Dr. Anderson touched on a lot of history and disussed some sound ecoomic and political principles that African Americans need to learn and implement to empower and improve oursevles. We will touch on some of those historical points, explaining their relevance to our current situation, and talk about some of the other principles he mentioned, and how we can practically begin to put them into practice RIGHT NOW. We have no time to waste, so we don't deal in fluff.  All we've got is a big ol pot of unapologetic truth for ya. Hope you brought a big cup.   02:28:00Luqman NationnoBlack economics,Black politics,Claud Anderson,Affirmative Action,Pope FrancisWe'll talk about some issues raised in Dr. Claud Anderson's lecture we aired last week.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/09/20/dr-claud-andrson--how-black-people-in-the-usa-can-become-rich-and-powerful-nowCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/09/20/dr-claud-andrson--how-black-people-in-the-usa-can-become-rich-and-powerful-now/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/09/20/dr-claud-andrson--how-black-people-in-the-usa-can-become-rich-and-powerful-nowSun, 20 Sep 2015 19:30:00 GMTDr. Claud Andrson - How Black People In The USA Can Become Rich And Powerful NOWWe've been talking about Black empowerment, especially in the financial area.  What better way to expand on the topic than with a lecture from Dr. Claud Anderson, creator of PowerNomics(R).  PowerNomics is... "In PowerNomics, Dr. Anderson teaches how to practice capitalism in our society that is based on capitalism. He offers Black America specific principles, strategies and activities to use to own and control resources, to produce group wealth, become more self-sufficient and economically competitive, to change behavior and to establish systems of accountability." We hope you enjoy this lecture while we're away this week.  We'll pick up the subject next week during our live broadcast.   01:29:00Luqman NationnoClaud Anderson,PowerNomics,Black Empowerment,Black Wealth,Black Financial IndependenceLecture by PowerNomics founder Dr. Claud Anderson on building Black wealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/09/13/black-and-invisible-and-achieving-economic-freedom--how-do-we-do-itCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/09/13/black-and-invisible-and-achieving-economic-freedom--how-do-we-do-it/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/09/13/black-and-invisible-and-achieving-economic-freedom--how-do-we-do-itSun, 13 Sep 2015 19:30:00 GMTBlack and Invisible. And... Achieving Economic Freedom - How Do We Do It?In 2015 African Americans still feel invisible, trapped in the stereoypes in which American society chooses to see us, while our humanity is ignored in every other way.  We're going to talk about what it feels like to not be seen in America, until a face needs to be put on what's wrong in America. Also, we're going to begin a frank and detailed discussion on the steps African Americans need to take to achieve economic empowerment. Some baby steps, some major steps, but steps that we must each take if we do not want to remain an economic and social non-factor in American society. We're serving up a strong pot of unapologetic truth, and we have plenty to share. Bring your BIG cup! 02:29:00Luqman NationnoInvisible Man,Racism,Stereotypes,Black-on-Black crime,economicsWe still feel like Ralph Ellison's "Invisible Man," trapped in societal stereotypes while our personhood is ignored? And the beginning of an honest disucssionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/09/06/is-feminism-good-for-the-black-community-and-on-still-being-invisibleCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/09/06/is-feminism-good-for-the-black-community-and-on-still-being-invisible/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/09/06/is-feminism-good-for-the-black-community-and-on-still-being-invisibleSun, 06 Sep 2015 19:30:00 GMTIs Feminism Good For The Black Community? And ...On Still Being Invisible. Today we're interviewing Ashley Jones, creator of the FB group, "Black Women Against Feminism," about the Black experience with feminism, and how it is different from White women's, and how it has affected the Black community. We'll also be talking about how we still feel invisible in America, when our experiences are dismissed and pushed aside when they don't align with th popular narrative or view. We're serving up a strong pot of unapologetic truth, and we have plenty to share. Bring your cup! 02:30:00Luqman NationnoFeminism,Black women,Black feminists,Racism,Black familyToday we're interviewing Ashley Jones, creator of the FB group, "Black Women Against Feminism," about the Black experience with feminism, and how it is differehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/08/30/our-killing-fields--murder-in-the-black-communityCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/08/30/our-killing-fields--murder-in-the-black-community/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/08/30/our-killing-fields--murder-in-the-black-communitySun, 30 Aug 2015 19:30:00 GMTOur Killing Fields: Murder In The Black CommunityWe're in the midst of a late summer spike in violent crime in several predominately Black and poor areas of US cities.  While we're talking about systematic racism, policies at every level of government that perpetuated the wholesale disenfranchisement of African Americans, and the need to assert that our lives that have been marginalized and minimized by that system in so many ways do matter, we have to talk about what is going on in our own house,too. What is behind this spike in violence in the Black community, and what are we going to do to about it? Were going to have a real discussion about a real problem, and we'll try to come up with some real solutions. We've got plenty of strong coffee, bring a big cup, 02:32:00Luqman NationnoBlack communities,Urban crime,violence,poverty,crackWhat are we going to do about the spike in violence in Black communities?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/08/23/back-in-the-day-pt2--straight-outta-our-hoods-the-crack-yearsCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/08/23/back-in-the-day-pt2--straight-outta-our-hoods-the-crack-years/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/08/23/back-in-the-day-pt2--straight-outta-our-hoods-the-crack-yearsSun, 23 Aug 2015 19:30:00 GMTBack In The Day Pt.2 - Straight Outta Our Hoods: The Crack YearsToday we're talking more about our 'hoods, specifically what happened to them as the new drug crack descended on them. We'll talk about how our communities changed, other factors that contributed to the chaos that many people outside of our neighborhoods didn't know about, the ways members of our communities fought that no one outside of them knew about, and how we still fight today to recover. We'll try to get to some government and local policies that factored in to the mix, and we'll try to touch on one of the biggest conspiracies in modern history that people still won't admit have some elements of truth to it. And of course, we'll be playing some of our favorite music from that time. Grab a big cup, we have some good coffee to share with you! 01:57:00Luqman NationnoBlack neighborhoods,crack,war on drugs,straight outta compton,conscious hip hopThe Luqmans remember what it was like watching their neighborhoods descend into crack madness.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/08/09/back-in-the-day-when-i-was-young-luqman-nation-reminiscesCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/08/09/back-in-the-day-when-i-was-young-luqman-nation-reminisces/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/08/09/back-in-the-day-when-i-was-young-luqman-nation-reminiscesSun, 09 Aug 2015 19:30:00 GMTBack In The Day When I Was Young: Luqman Nation ReminiscesThe Luqmans are always talking about how life in our neighborhoods were different when we were growing up compared to today, but we rarely take the time to talk about the specific ways that life was different.  On this show, we're going to talk about some of those ways, as many as we can fit in.  From weekday and weekend chores to running errands for the elderly ladies in the neighborhood to school memories, we'll talk about all the good things that we have fond memories of from our childhoods, growing up in Camden, NJ (Mr. Luqman) and in SE Washington, DC (Mrs. Luqman), including some of the music that made up the soundtracks of our youth. And since we'll be talking about how our neighborhoods were different in our childhoods were different, we'll talk a little bit about why our neighborhoods are the way they are today. Plenty of coffee to go around, bring your cup!   02:01:00Luqman NationnoBlack community,Black family,Black neighborhoods,60s Music,70s MusicWhat was life like for The Luqmans Back In The Day when they were young?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/08/02/black-lives-matter-and-the-fight-for-finding-safety-in-black-skin--pt-2Current Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/08/02/black-lives-matter-and-the-fight-for-finding-safety-in-black-skin--pt-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/08/02/black-lives-matter-and-the-fight-for-finding-safety-in-black-skin--pt-2Sun, 02 Aug 2015 19:30:00 GMTBlack Lives Matter and The Fight for Finding Safety in Black Skin - Pt 2.Today we're continuing our discussion on why the phrase "Black Lives Matter" means so much in a society in which being Black often times means being assaulted on different levels from all aspects.  From facing the persistent realities of institutionalized racism and pressures outside of our communities, to dealing with the myriad pressures within our communites, the constant stress of navigating these minefields takes a noticable toll on most Black people in America. Hypertension, diabetes, obesity, emotional stress, psychological vulnerability, social isolation, excessive mistrust of authority, repressed anger, dysfunctional interrelationships, negative self-image, growing hopelessness....today we'll talk about the many ways that this contstant fight to assert the value of our lives manifests itself in the very lives we're fighting for. We have plenty of strong coffee.  Bring a big cup. 02:01:00Luqman NationnoBlack Lives Matter,African American,racism,PTSD,post traumatic slave disorderThe constant stress of Living While Black in America, and the result of facing unrelenting pressures without and within.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/07/19/black-lives-matter-and-the-fight-for-finding-safety-in-black-skinCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/07/19/black-lives-matter-and-the-fight-for-finding-safety-in-black-skin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/07/19/black-lives-matter-and-the-fight-for-finding-safety-in-black-skinSun, 19 Jul 2015 19:30:00 GMTBlack Lives Matter And The Fight For Finding Safety In Black SkinToday we're going to try to unpack why the phrase "Black Lives Matter" mean so much in a society in which being Black often times means being assaulted on different levels from all aspects.  We're not just talking about the multi-level assaults of systemic and individual racism against Black people, but the general feeling of insecurity that many Black people feel as we navigate through everyday life. We have to make the point that Black Lives Matter, because sometimes living life in Black skin is fraught with hypervigilance and stress and trauma that those who live in other skin not only don't experience, but don't believe is important and impacts us on a daily, emotional and deep psychological basis.  Black Lives Matter.  And we're going to try to explain some of the many reasons we feel a need to make that point. 02:00:00Luqman NationnoBlack Lives Matter,post trauamatic slave disorder,post traumatic stress disorder,racism,Black lifeDiscussion about the many ways in which Black life in America exists in a pressure cooker type of environment, in which fear, worry, hyper-vigilance and stresshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/07/05/independence-for-all-our-continuing-fight-for-freedom-justice-equalityCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/07/05/independence-for-all-our-continuing-fight-for-freedom-justice-equality/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/07/05/independence-for-all-our-continuing-fight-for-freedom-justice-equalitySun, 05 Jul 2015 19:30:00 GMTIndependence for All? Our Continuing Fight for Freedom, Justice & Equality.Today, we're going to discuss some little-known facts about America's revolution for freedom, and how it involved and affected those within these shores who did not know freedom from bondage for centuries to come.  What role did slavery play in the events that led up to July 4, 1776? What is the Somerset case, and what were its implications to the slave trade in America? What is the Stono Uprising, and what connection does it have to Spain, England and America? What effect did slave insurrections have on the view of slavery and its effect on the security of a country? We'll also consider the words of some noteworthy African Americans on what freedom means to those brought here in chains, and their descendants who still seek it in full. Bring a big cup, the coffee is strong! 01:25:00Luqman NationnoIndpendence Day,American history,4th of July,Revolutionary War,SlaveryHow did those who weren't free influence the fight for America's freedom?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/06/28/post-traumatic-slave-syndrome--why-slavery-is-such-a-big-deal-even-todayCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/06/28/post-traumatic-slave-syndrome--why-slavery-is-such-a-big-deal-even-today/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/06/28/post-traumatic-slave-syndrome--why-slavery-is-such-a-big-deal-even-todaySun, 28 Jun 2015 19:30:00 GMTPost Traumatic Slave Syndrome - Why Slavery Is Such A Big Deal Even Today****TODAY IS A PRE-RECORDED PODCAST.  NO CALLS WILL BE TAKEN DURING BROADCAST**** In the debate about the Confederate Flags still flying on legislative houses in some Southern states, the question often arises, "Why is all this focus on the flag?"  The truth is, the focus of this effort to remove these flags from buildings that are supposed to represent and serve all the people is not the flag, but what it represents - the pain and horror of slavery, and the lasting impact it has not just on the descendants of the African slaves who endured it, but on White America to this day. Please listen carefully as Dr. Leary delves deeply into the connection between the trauma of slavery and the dysfunction in American society today.  We hope that this will provide more insight into why all the other reasons cited that the Civil War was fought are never as important as slavery to many people.  Because if the South had won, we might not be talking about POST Traumatic Slave Syndrome, but Traumatic Slave Syndrome, because we might still be slaves. 01:50:00Luqman NationnoPost Traumatic Slave Syndrome,Confederate Flag,Slavery,Dr. Joy DeGruy,American history****TODAY IS A PRE-RECORDED PODCAST.  NO CALLS WILL BE TAKEN DURING BROADCAST**** In the debate about the Confederate Flags still flying on legislative houseshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/06/21/coffee-current-events-politics-with-my-fatherCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/06/21/coffee-current-events-politics-with-my-father/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/06/21/coffee-current-events-politics-with-my-fatherSun, 21 Jun 2015 19:30:00 GMTCoffee, Current Events & Politics With My Father!The events in Charleston, SC this week are of course at the forefront of our minds.  On this somber day for the families of the victims, we will reflect on the horrendous events and the various responses to them, And It's Father's Day.  We're going to talk about our Pop, our Pappa, our Dad, our Daddy, our FATHER!  We'll play some great Father-focused music, share some interesting Father-focused information, and we'll talk about the best stories we have about our Dads. Call in an tell us about YOUR Dad! Join us for a gret show!   01:56:00Luqman NationnoCharleston,Mother Emanuel,Emanuel AME,Charleston Massacre,Hate CrimeThe events in Charleston, SC this week are of course at the forefront of our minds.  On this somber day for the families of the victims, we will reflect on thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/06/14/from-dysfunction-to-restoration-pt-2-how-do-we-turn-the-black-family-aroundCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/06/14/from-dysfunction-to-restoration-pt-2-how-do-we-turn-the-black-family-around/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/06/14/from-dysfunction-to-restoration-pt-2-how-do-we-turn-the-black-family-aroundSun, 14 Jun 2015 19:30:00 GMTFrom Dysfunction To Restoration Pt. 2: How Do We Turn The Black Family Around?******REBROADCAST DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES LAST WEEK******* We're continuing the discussion about turning our neighborhoods around, one idea and area at a time.  Today, we're focusing on the family.  How did the Black Family find itself in such a precarious position?  Where did the problems we face come from?  Have we always experienced this family disconnect?  Is the Black Family even in decline? As always, we'll tackle history, politics, media and more in untangling this topic.  Pull up a chair and join us for a strong cup of Coffee, Current Events & Politics. 02:01:00Luqman NationnoBlack communities,Black history,Black family,Marriage,Slavery******REBROADCAST DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES LAST WEEK******* We're continuing the discussion about turning our neighborhoods around, one idea and area athttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/06/07/from-dysfunction-to-restoration-pt-2-how-do-we-turn-the-black-family-aroundCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/06/07/from-dysfunction-to-restoration-pt-2-how-do-we-turn-the-black-family-around/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/06/07/from-dysfunction-to-restoration-pt-2-how-do-we-turn-the-black-family-aroundSun, 07 Jun 2015 19:30:00 GMTFrom Dysfunction To Restoration Pt. 2: How Do We Turn The Black Family Around?We're continuing the discussion about turning our neighborhoods around, one idea and area at a time.  Today, we're focusing on the family.  How did the Black Family find itself in such a precarious position?  Where did the problems we face come from?  Have we always experienced this family disconnect?  Is the Black Family even in decline? As always, we'll tackle history, politics, media and more in untangling this topic.  Pull up a chair and join us for a strong cup of Coffee, Current Events & Politics. 00:10:00Luqman NationnoBlack families,Racism,slavery,Black communities,Black neighborhoodWe're continuing the discussion about turning our neighborhoods around, one idea and area at a time.  Today, we're focusing on the family.  How did the Black Fahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/05/31/from-dysfunction-to-restoration--how-do-we-turn-our-black-neighborhoods-aroundCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/05/31/from-dysfunction-to-restoration--how-do-we-turn-our-black-neighborhoods-around/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/05/31/from-dysfunction-to-restoration--how-do-we-turn-our-black-neighborhoods-aroundSun, 31 May 2015 19:30:00 GMTFrom Dysfunction To Restoration - How Do We Turn Our Black Neighborhoods AroundThe past few weeks, we've talked about some of the external forces that have wrecked havoc on African American society in America.  From federal, state and local legislation, formal and implicit business policies and practices, and willing complicity and willfull ignorance of much of White America, African Americans have been subjected to disenfranchisement, discrimination and oppression in almost every aspect of life.  These are forces we have little control over, and we fight to bring these truths and their impacts to people's knowledge. But there are issues we face within our neighborhoods that are within our power to change that would serve us well, regardless of the outside forces.  These issues may not change or affect the outside forces at - in fact, would really have no bearing on them at all - but they would return us to a quality of life that we seem to have lost, and at one time served to sustain us through times much more violent and desperate than these. So today on Coffe, Current Events & Politics, we're going to begin a discussion about addressing some of the internal dysfunction in our neighborhoods, in order to find out how we can turn them around from the inside.   02:00:00Luqman NationnoAfrican American society,Black neighborhoods,Black communities,parenting,communityThe past few weeks, we've talked about some of the external forces that have wrecked havoc on African American society in America.  From federal, state and locahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/05/24/has-rioting-ever-accomplished-anything-what-if-i-told-you-that-it-hasCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/05/24/has-rioting-ever-accomplished-anything-what-if-i-told-you-that-it-has/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/05/24/has-rioting-ever-accomplished-anything-what-if-i-told-you-that-it-hasSun, 24 May 2015 19:30:00 GMTHas Rioting Ever Accomplished Anything? What If I Told You That It Has.Today on Coffee, Current Events & Politics, we're going to finish our discussion from last week about how government legsliation, policy and social codes created the troubled inner cities that seem to be social pressure cookers about to blow today.  We'll talk about a few contributing factors that we missed last week, such as the New Deal in the 30s and the Federal Highway Act of 1956. We'll also talk about riots.  Specifically, we want to answer the question "Has rioting ever accomplished anything?"  Because in the not-so-distant past, rioting actually DID accomplish something, and it was something very significant. If you want to know what it was and why it's so important to today's growing social unrest, bring your mug and we'll pour you a cup of strong coffee. 02:00:00Luqman NationnoRiots,Racism,Housing Segregation,New Deal,Federal Highway ActToday on Coffee, Current Events & Politics, we're going to finish our discussion from last week about how government legsliation, policy and social codes createhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/05/17/the-ghetto-as-public-policy--whose-responsibility-is-itCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/05/17/the-ghetto-as-public-policy--whose-responsibility-is-it/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/05/17/the-ghetto-as-public-policy--whose-responsibility-is-itSun, 17 May 2015 19:30:00 GMTThe Ghetto As Public Policy - Whose Responsibility Is it?In the wake of Baltimore and Ferguson, we're going to be discussing the public policy that created the ghettos in America.  What did the government do to contibute these situations?  At what level of the government did they occur?  Was there any legislative remedy to these issues, and were they adhered to?  What affect did these issues have on African Americans then?  What effect do they have on African Americans now?  If there is a lasting legacy we are seeing today, what can we do to address it? We'll try to cover as much as we can in our next broadcast.  Please join us!   01:59:00Luqman NationnoFerguson,Baltimore,Racism,Housing Segregation,GI BIllIn the wake of Baltimore and Ferguson, we're going to be discussing the public policy that created the ghettos in America.  What did the government do to contibhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/05/03/baltimore-media-optics-and-understanding-that-image-is-everythingCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/05/03/baltimore-media-optics-and-understanding-that-image-is-everything/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/05/03/baltimore-media-optics-and-understanding-that-image-is-everythingSun, 03 May 2015 19:30:00 GMTBaltimore, Media, Optics and Understanding That Image is EverythingWe went to Baltirmoe, MD to see the scene of the uprising with our own eyes.  We were shocked by what we saw, our hearts were touched by the people we talked to, and we're going to talk about that on Coffee, Current Events & Politics with Jacquie Luqman. We'll put a strong pot on for you.  Join us. 02:00:00Luqman NationnoBaltimore,Uprising,Racism,Police Brutality,Freddie GrayWe went to Baltirmoe, MD to see the scene of the uprising with our own eyes.  We were shocked by what we saw, our hearts were touched by the people we talked tohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/04/26/meritorious-manumission-and-the-conditional-support-for-valuing-black-livesCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/04/26/meritorious-manumission-and-the-conditional-support-for-valuing-black-lives/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/04/26/meritorious-manumission-and-the-conditional-support-for-valuing-black-livesSun, 26 Apr 2015 19:30:00 GMTMeritorious Manumission and The Conditional Support for Valuing Black LivesToday in Luqman Nation, Jacquie Luqman will be examining the Meritorious Manumission Act of 1710, what it was, what it meant, and how it relates to some reaction of conditional support to ongoing protests in the growing Black Lives Matter movement.  We'll be talking about Feddie Gray, protests in Baltimore, the rights of Americans and why they don't always seem to be extended to Black people.  It's all connected. Jacquie also has a Pet Peeve she's got to get off her chest.  And Abdus has some rather interesting news. Pour a cup and join us in the discussion. 02:01:00Luqman NationnoMeritorious manumission,Black Lives Matter,Freddie Gray,Police Brutality,Excessive forceToday in Luqman Nation, Jacquie Luqman will be examining the Meritorious Manumission Act of 1710, what it was, what it meant, and how it relates to some reactiohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/04/19/an-introduction-to-coffee-politics-with-jacquie-luqmanCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/04/19/an-introduction-to-coffee-politics-with-jacquie-luqman/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/04/19/an-introduction-to-coffee-politics-with-jacquie-luqmanSun, 19 Apr 2015 19:30:00 GMTAn Introduction to Coffee & Politics with Jacquie Luqman!We're back in Luqman Nation!  Join us as we talk politics and social issues with Jacquie Luqman.  Grab a cup of coffee, pull up a chair and join in the discussion!   02:00:00Luqman NationnoWe're back in Luqman Nation!  Join us as we talk politics and social issues with Jacquie Luqman.  Grab a cup of coffee, pull up a chair and join in the discussihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/01/04/selma-history-artistic-license-the-struggle-today-the-absence-of-artistsCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/01/04/selma-history-artistic-license-the-struggle-today-the-absence-of-artists/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2015/01/04/selma-history-artistic-license-the-struggle-today-the-absence-of-artistsSun, 04 Jan 2015 22:30:00 GMT"Selma." History, Artistic License, The Struggle Today & The Absence of ArtistsWe in Luqman Nation saw and enjoyed the movie "Selma."  We've been watching the response to the movie in socila media, and we're interested in the dichotomy of the reactions.  On the one hand, you have folks who take issue with the innacurately portrayed releationship between MLK and LBJ.  On the other hand you hvae folks who take issue with the innacurately perceived "passivity" of the Movement itself.  And in the middle you have an amazing movie that does take some artistic license here and there, but stays true to the significance of Selma. We'll try to talk about some of the socia issues faced during the time of Selma that we are STILL facing today. And we'll talk about how popular artists aren't weighing in on the discussion.  What's up with that? Come join us tonight in Luqman Nation! 02:00:00Luqman NationnoSelma,Black History,Racism,Civil Rights,Martin Luther KingWe in Luqman Nation saw and enjoyed the movie "Selma."  We've been watching the response to the movie in socila media, and we're interested in the dichotomy ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/12/21/rev-al-is-the-revolution-being-sold-does-police-accountability-anti-policeCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/12/21/rev-al-is-the-revolution-being-sold-does-police-accountability-anti-police/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/12/21/rev-al-is-the-revolution-being-sold-does-police-accountability-anti-policeSun, 21 Dec 2014 22:00:00 GMTRev. Al: Is The Revolution Being Sold? Does Police Accountability = Anti-Police?Yes, we in Luqman Nation realize that America is in the midst of another revolution, and, as usual, the identified "leaders" of the revolution are being questioned.  Is Rev. Al Sharpton a help or a hinderance to the revolution to demand greater and better accountability for law encrocement in America?  Should his distant past still be used to discredit his current efforts?  Is he getting paid to sell out the revolution?  Is he too much of a distraction? Also, we'll talk about the idea being floated around some social media and other conversations that demanding greater and better accountabilty for bad police officers is equivalent to being against all police officers.  We'll talk about the "Breathe Easy" t-shirt controversy, the recent shooting in Brooklyn, and the offense that some police officerrs and law enforcement organizations are expressing at the show of support and solidarity to this movement being shown across the country. We hope you can join in on the conversation. 01:44:00Luqman NationnoAl Sharpton,Justice fo All,protests,police officers,law enforcementYes, we in Luqman Nation realize that America is in the midst of another revolution, and, as usual, the identified "leaders" of the revolution are being questiohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/12/14/our-take-on-the-dc-march-and-what-the-heck-are-barkley-geraldo-talking-aboutCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/12/14/our-take-on-the-dc-march-and-what-the-heck-are-barkley-geraldo-talking-about/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/12/14/our-take-on-the-dc-march-and-what-the-heck-are-barkley-geraldo-talking-aboutSun, 14 Dec 2014 22:00:00 GMTOur Take On The DC March! And What The Heck Are Barkley & Geraldo Talking About?Luqman Nation represented at the Washington, DC March Against Police Violence.  We'll have some thoughts on our experience. Also, we'll talk about Charles Barkley's comments about how hard Black people make it for other Black people to succeed. And we'll address Geraldo Rivera's comments on LeBron James' protest in solidatiry with Eric Garner. We might have some time for more topics after that, but we should have a pretty full discussion!     01:57:00Luqman NationnoFerguson,Staten Island,Mike Brown,Eric Garner,Police BrutalityLuqman Nation represented at the Washington, DC March Against Police Violence.  We'll have some thoughts on our experience. Also, we'll talk about Charles Barkhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/12/07/let-me-talk-about-ferguson-staten-island-cleveland-riots-race-justiceCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/12/07/let-me-talk-about-ferguson-staten-island-cleveland-riots-race-justice/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/12/07/let-me-talk-about-ferguson-staten-island-cleveland-riots-race-justiceSun, 07 Dec 2014 22:00:00 GMTLet Me Talk! About Ferguson, Staten Island, Cleveland, Riots, Race & JusticeThis week in Luqman Nation, we've been talking about the obvious topics, but we've also been going deeper into how we got here.  We've been examining more of the Respectability Doctrine/Politics, discussing our troubled relationship with law enforcement, talking about the double-standards for White behavior and Black behavior, and a whole host of other topics related to the 800 pound elephant in America's living room - race and justice. I don't know where we'll end up at the end of our show, but come join us in the discussion. 02:00:00Luqman NationnoFerguson,Mike Brown,Eric Garner,I Can't Breathe,Grand JuryThis week in Luqman Nation, we've been talking about the obvious topics, but we've also been going deeper into how we got here.  We've been examining more of thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/11/30/let-me-talk-about-ferguson-fighting-racism-with-the-respectability-doctrineCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/11/30/let-me-talk-about-ferguson-fighting-racism-with-the-respectability-doctrine/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/11/30/let-me-talk-about-ferguson-fighting-racism-with-the-respectability-doctrineSun, 30 Nov 2014 22:00:00 GMTLet Me Talk! About Ferguson & Fighting Racism with the Respectability DoctrineWe've been away on a break for a while, but wow what a time to come back!  Obviously, we have opinions about the goings-on in Ferguson, but we've been talking about the persistence of Respectability Doctrine in facing and fighting racism in America.  What is the Respectability Doctrine?  Where did it come from?  Does it work?  And why do we still cling to hope in it? That's a lot all by itself, but maybe we'll squeeze a little more in there if we can. Listen in at 5:00 PM   02:00:00Luqman NationnoFerguson,Racism,Respectability Doctrine,Conduct,BlackWe've been away on a break for a while, but wow what a time to come back!  Obviously, we have opinions about the goings-on in Ferguson, but we've been talking ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/06/27/let-met-talk-a-little-more-about-reparations-and-morePop Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/06/27/let-met-talk-a-little-more-about-reparations-and-more/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/06/27/let-met-talk-a-little-more-about-reparations-and-moreFri, 27 Jun 2014 23:30:00 GMTLet Met Talk! A Little More About Reparations, And More!Tonight in Luqman Nation we continue our discussion on reparations, because there's just too much to leave it to one show.  We'll also cover In Case You Missed It news analysis, and who knows what else we're going to do. It's Friday Night in Luqman Nation, come on in and joing us! 02:00:00Luqman NationnoReparations,Obama,Supreme Court,Racism,Housing DiscriminationTonight in Luqman Nation we continue our discussion on reparations, because there's just too much to leave it to one show.  We'll also cover In Case You Missedhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/06/20/let-met-talk-about-reparations-for-slaveryPop Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/06/20/let-met-talk-about-reparations-for-slavery/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/06/20/let-met-talk-about-reparations-for-slaveryFri, 20 Jun 2014 23:30:00 GMTLet Met Talk! About Reparations for SlaveryTonight in Luqman Nation, we're going to talk about reparations for slavery.  Touchy topic, but one that has arisen again with renewed fervor.  We'll touch on the history of reparations paid to other groups in this country, the history of reparations for slavery specifically in this country, and some of the current attitudes on the subject. We'll also talk about what you might have missed this week in the news, and we might even have a little bedtime story with a special guest. We'd love to hear from you! 02:01:00Luqman NationnoSlavery,Reparations,African Americans,JuneteenthTonight in Luqman Nation, we're going to talk about reparations for slavery.  Touchy topic, but one that has arisen again with renewed fervor.  We'll touch on thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/06/13/let-me-talk-about-my-fatherPop Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/06/13/let-me-talk-about-my-father/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/06/13/let-me-talk-about-my-fatherFri, 13 Jun 2014 23:30:00 GMTLet Me Talk! About My Father!Luqman Nation celebrates fatherhood!!  We'll talk about the best memories with our fathers, the awesome father figures we have in our lives, and play some Man Music along the way.  Call in and tell us about YOUR father! Happy Fathers Day from Luqman Nation! 02:01:00Luqman NationnoFather,Dad,Father's Day,Family,Black FathersLuqman Nation celebrates fatherhood!!  We'll talk about the best memories with our fathers, the awesome father figures we have in our lives, and play some Man Mhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/06/06/let-me-talk-about-black-wall-street-black-economics-bowe-bergdahl-and-morePop Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/06/06/let-me-talk-about-black-wall-street-black-economics-bowe-bergdahl-and-more/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/06/06/let-me-talk-about-black-wall-street-black-economics-bowe-bergdahl-and-moreFri, 06 Jun 2014 23:30:00 GMTLet Me Talk! About Black Wall Street, Black Economics, Bowe Bergdahl and MORE!This week Luqman Nation talks about Black Wall Street and its legacy, including how modern Black economics compares; the Bowe Berghdahl furor and what it really says about how some Americans feel about President Obama; the Pastor Jamal Bryant scandal, and if we can get to it...where the boys aren't - Disney remakes?? Tune in and join in the conversation! 02:00:00Luqman NationnoBlack Wall Street,Black Economics,Bowe Bergdahl,Jamal Bryant,Chris BrownThis week Luqman Nation talks about Black Wall Street and its legacy, including how modern Black economics compares; the Bowe Berghdahl furor and what it reallyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/05/30/let-me-talk-about-the-passing-of-maya-angelou-and-our-cultural-standardsPop Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/05/30/let-me-talk-about-the-passing-of-maya-angelou-and-our-cultural-standards/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/05/30/let-me-talk-about-the-passing-of-maya-angelou-and-our-cultural-standardsFri, 30 May 2014 23:30:00 GMTLet Me Talk! About The Passing of Maya Angelou and Our Cultural StandardsLuqman Nation reflects upon Maya Angelou and her monumental impact on our culture.  We also look at how we may have a generation of students who have no idea who she, and other icons of Black culture, are and what they contributed to our lives.  We'll talk about how that generational cultural change has reached even the church and our values. And who knows what else might happen...you'll just have to tune in!! 02:00:00Luqman NationnoMaya Angelou,Black culture,generation gap,church,church cultureLuqman Nation reflects upon Maya Angelou and her monumental impact on our culture.  We also look at how we may have a generation of students who have no idea whhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/05/16/let-me-talk-about-the-declining-relevance-of-being-male-in-americaPop Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/05/16/let-me-talk-about-the-declining-relevance-of-being-male-in-america/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/05/16/let-me-talk-about-the-declining-relevance-of-being-male-in-americaFri, 16 May 2014 23:30:00 GMTLet Me Talk!! About The Declining Relevance of Being Male In AmericaFor this broadcast, Luqman Nation is thinking of the fellas.  Specifically, how are men viewed in society today?  Are they - and "maleness/manliness/masculinity" in general - viewed in a positive or negative light?  Where do men fit in American society today?  We've been thinking a lot about this lately, and will spend the whole two hours looking at examples of what American manhood looks like today, and what we think it all means. 02:00:00Luqman NationnoManhood,male,masculinity,fatherhood,fathersFor this broadcast, Luqman Nation is thinking of the fellas.  Specifically, how are men viewed in society today?  Are they - and "maleness/manliness/masculinityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/05/02/let-me-talk-about-surgery-donald-sterling-the-scandal-generation-morePop Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/05/02/let-me-talk-about-surgery-donald-sterling-the-scandal-generation-more/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/05/02/let-me-talk-about-surgery-donald-sterling-the-scandal-generation-moreFri, 02 May 2014 23:30:00 GMTLet Me Talk! About Surgery, Donald Sterling, "The Scandal Generation," & More!Join Abstract Thoughts and Jacquie Alphafemale of Luqman Nation as they discuss their recent hiaitus as they recovered (well, Jacquie recovered) from a fibroid surgery gone a little bit left; the myriad issues in the Donald Sterling/LA Clippers controversy that no one really is talking about (and it's has nothing to do with basketball); why some people vehemently defend Scandal and what we think that means; and our take on some of today's headlines. 02:00:00Luqman NationnoFibroids,surgery,Donald Sterling,marriage,adulteryJoin Abstract Thoughts and Jacquie Alphafemale of Luqman Nation as they discuss their recent hiaitus as they recovered (well, Jacquie recovered) from a fibroidhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/03/22/angry-atheists-clueless-christians-culture-or-consequence-oh-myPop Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/03/22/angry-atheists-clueless-christians-culture-or-consequence-oh-my/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/03/22/angry-atheists-clueless-christians-culture-or-consequence-oh-mySat, 22 Mar 2014 01:00:00 GMTAngry Atheists, Clueless Christians, Culture or Consequence, Oh My!On the agenda tonight: Why are some atheists so angry at Christians? Why do some Christians believe the Earth is only 6,000 years old? Relationships between Black men and women - where do we even begin... Is the jobless rate in American "inner city" neighborhoods a result of a "tailspin of culture," as Paul Ryan put it, or is it the consequences of a confluence of external, historical, policy and societal factors? Is President Obama tranforming his Executive authority into imperial rule and extending the reach of the federal government beyond its Constitutional limits with the passing the ACA?  Is he lawless for not fully implementing all of the ACA at the same time?  Was President Roosevelt a lawless imperialist when the Social Security Act was passed and implemented? This is what we've been talking about over dinner this week.  Pull up a chair and join in!   02:01:00Luqman NationnoAtheists,Christianity,Young Earth Creationists,Black Relationships,Paul RyanOn the agenda tonight: Why are some atheists so angry at Christians? Why do some Christians believe the Earth is only 6,000 years old? Relationships betweenhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/03/15/welcome-to-luqman-nation-meet-the-luqmans-and-their-ideasPop Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/03/15/welcome-to-luqman-nation-meet-the-luqmans-and-their-ideas/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/luqmannation/2014/03/15/welcome-to-luqman-nation-meet-the-luqmans-and-their-ideasSat, 15 Mar 2014 22:30:00 GMTWelcome to Luqman Nation! Meet the Luqmans and Their Ideas.An introduction to Abdus and Jacquie Luqman, and their myriad passionate views on todays issues from politics to faith to sports to food to just plain silly fun. Dial in or chat to join in the disucssion, or just sit by the computer and audio stalk. Whatever your style, we're glad you came by! 00:31:00Luqman NationnoIntroduction,politics,culture,sports,foodAn introduction to Abdus and Jacquie Luqman, and their myriad passionate views on todays issues from politics to faith to sports to food to just plain silly fun