Black political and cultural podcast curated by Central IL organizers Ahki the G & Sunny Ture. All opinions expressed here are those of the hosts.
Episodes
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
In ep51, Ahki & Sunny delve deeper into the anti-colonial divide in Black politics. Some Black radicals reject the notion that we are colonized, while others describe Black america as an "oppressed nation within a nation". In the first section of the show, the duo update listeners on recent news concerning the anti-imperalist organizing of the Black Alliance for Peace who are protesting the US Summit of Americas conference going on this week and encouraging other countries to do the same. This is a packed episode, so check it out and share with friends!
Thursday May 26, 2022
Thursday May 26, 2022
EPISODE 50!: Ahki and Sunny discuss recent news in Black politics and leadership, the recent discourse around mass shootings and gun rights, and the art of Sukihana in an era where sex is increasingly monetized.
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
In ep49, Ahki & Sunny discuss the pending release of political prisoner Sundiata Acoli, review Kendrick Lamar's newest album, and discuss the tragic and racist murdering spree that occurred last week in Buffalo, NY--fueled by white supremacist "replacement" theories.
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Tuesday May 10, 2022
In ep48, Ahki & Sunny discuss the new Kendrick Lamar video "Heart pt. 5", give updates on the increasing scrutiny of BLM & Cullors' leadership, and respond to the death & life of Kevin Samuels.
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
In episode 47, Ahki & Sunny react to the BLM Brunch video which was filmed on the year anniversary of George Floyd's murder. Absurdly, three BLM leaders made this video outside of a luxury home while the Black grassroots decry the lack of transparency for the hundreds of millions of funding dollars they have received. In this video, the duo discuss the lack of accountability for BLM's national leadership, movement branding, and the failures of the past decade of Black resistance.
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Last week, Tichina Arnold (Pam from Martin) asked how Black women can stop aiding the emasculation of Black men...and caught hell for it on Black Twitter. In Epsidoe 46, Ahki and Sunny delve into this issue by examining Black Masculinity, assimilation, and Black cultural resistance. Other issues discussed include Elon Musk's attempted purchase of Twitter, the passing of DJ Kay Slay, and other topics.
**We apologize for the issues with Ahki's audio during this episode! Please forgive this oversight, and thanks for still listening--we go in this episode!
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
In ep45 Ahki and Sunny discuss Maya Angelou's "Still I Rise" poem in light of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's citing it during her confirmation speech. Specifically, the dynamic duo will discuss Jackson describing herself as the fulfillment of the "hopes and dreams" of the slaves.
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
In ep44, Ahki & Sunny discuss the victory of Amazon's first labor union and the leadership of our brother Chris Smalls; later we discuss the latest news in the recurring tale of Black Lives Matter founders being exposed for buying luxury homes with donations...all while many actual organizers and radical Black organizations struggle financially.
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Monday Mar 28, 2022
The slap heard round the internet, Cory Booker's liberal/integrationist rambling during the KBJ nomination hearings, and the downfall of the Black News Channel.
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
In episode 42, Ahki & Sunny discuss the War in Ukraine, the Ukrainian neo-nazi's active in the area, the racism of its coverage in the mainstream media, and the unfair treatment of Africans in that country attempting to flee. Later in the episode, the duo take up the issue of Biden's nominee to the Supreme Court, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, her background, and prospects for progress (or lack thereof).