Renegade Culture

Recording together for the first time in 27 years, Daddy O and Bobby Simmons from the legendary Hip Hop band #Stetsasonic stopped by Renegade Culture Podcast for a special LIVE edition and world premier of their new video "Now y'all giving up love". Joined by Special Guest co-host Brother J from #XClan this episode is one for the books... Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producers- David "Minister Server" Tavares and Jai Brown. Cover Art...

From Latin America to Africa: Revolution and Counter Revolution by Renegade Culture

Malcolm X called him, "the Most Impressive Black Man ever to walk the African Continent". Today, On what would have been the 96th Birthday of Patrice Lumumba, we are joined by Maurice Carney, co-founder and executive director of Friends of the Congo. In this episode we discuss the life and brutal assassination of 36 year old Lumumba, the US and Belgium's role in the genocide that has lasted over a half century and has cost the loss of over 6 million people and the role of Africom and Barack...

On the latest episode, Kamau rejoins the Renegades to discuss the born-again liberal love for the police, as Samaria Rice defends the legacy of Tamir against Shaun King and others; Derek Chauvin gets sentenced today; Blue on Blue Crime as Black undercover cop gets beat up by one of his own and how Lin-Manuel Miranda disappears Black Latino's from Washington Heights in his newest movie. Musical guests included- Question Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr"...

On the latest episodes Kalonji is joined by special guest co-host Dr. Jared Ball, while the rest of the Renegades are still on the road. Marcus Kline Co-founder and Director of Freedom Home Academy Int., is our guest. On this extra HEAVY special edition, the trio raps about everything from the connection between the Chicago Mob and electoral politics and Marcus' Afrikan Centered School. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producers- David...

On this episode Kalonji Changa holds it down for the other Renegades while they are on the road. Joined by special guest Balogun Ojetade, the two chop it up about Afrikan Martial Arts, Urban Survival and Preparedness and Afrikan Spirituality. Another powerful episode recommended for study. Balogun is an author, Master Instructor and Technical Director of the Afrikan Martial Arts Institute, (which has branches in the United States, England and Ghana, West Afrika) and he is Co-Chair of the...

On this exclusive episode the Renegades chop it up about the monumental groundbreaking of the Universal Hip Hop Museum. We are joined by Rocky Bucano, Executive Director of UHHM, Paradise Gray, who serves as Chief Curator and X Clan member along with Pete Nice, Co-curator and member of Hip Hop group 3rd Base. The guests rap with the Renegades about the museum and the history of the Hip Hop culture going back to the 1970's. Our own Minister Server (who also serves on the Education Committee...

On the latest episode, the Renegades chop it about Obama's "My Brother's Keeper" addressing George Floyd, Kwame Brown's clap backs and international artists speaking out against the Israeli genocide practices against the Palestinians. Musical guests included- Theresa Tha Songbird and Joe Stu. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producers- David "Minister Server" Tavares and Jai Brown. Cover Art Provided by Mae B. ...As always, parental...

On this episode the Renegades are joined by fellow BPM (BLACK POWER MEDIA) Comrade, Jared Ball to rap about Malcolm and the impact of Hip Hop and Spike Lee's movie.

On this episode the Renegades are joined by their Black Power Media (BPM) comrades Dr. Iyelli Ichile and Tierney Sheree in a Cypher on Revolution around how a revolutionary organized people operate. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producers- David "Minister Server" Tavares and Jai Brown. Cover Art Provided by Mae B. *Episode 113 Produced by Mae B. | Intro Music by King Dakarai ...As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the...

Legendary Revolutionary Activist Mukasa Dada (Willie Ricks) a leading member of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) who started the call for "Black Power" talks to the crew about the radical history of SNCC organizing, starting the Black Panther Party in Lowndes County, and not turning the other cheek. Music Guest; Redd Fidel Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producers- David "Minister Server" Tavares and Jai Brown. *As...

Activist/Sportscaster Joshua McCoy joins the Renegades to chat about professional and college athletes roles and responsibilities around social justice issues. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producers- David "Minister Server" Tavares and Jai Brown. *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on BLACK POWER MEDIA on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media....

In a stripped down version Kalonji and Kamau reflect with long-time organizer Hiram Rivera who has been active in political prisoner, New Afrikan Independence, and Puerto Rican Independence Movements on what it means to be the in-between generation who worked with veteran Panthers and now with millennials, how movement structures have shifted and changed and is it moving the idea of "liberation" forward. Rivera also gives an update on the new moves to make Puerto Rico a permanent colony....

On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jared Ball, Jacquie and Baba L'uqman to dig deep into the corporate-led Black movement. From Jessie to Al to now, how Black organizers and organizations get paid while nothing changes for the masses. Also, has identity taken over from ideology. Special musical guest Rogue Dynamo. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producers- David "Minister Server" Tavares and Jai Brown. *As always, parental discretion is...

On this episode, our three-year anniversary, the Renegades talk about the trial of Derek Chauvin and how the defense is putting George Floyd on trial and the "system" of policing will remain the same conviction or not. How performative activism destroys movements as it builds celebrity and well-paid activists. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producers- David "Minister Server" Tavares and Jai Brown. *As always, parental discretion is...

On this episode we are joined by Azadeh Zohrabi, Director of Berkeley Underground Scholars on the Building of a Prison-to-University pipeline through recruitment, retention and advocacy. Zohrabi, who is an attorney an organizer also breaks down the deplorable conditions and cruel practices within the California prison system. We are also joined by musical guest Nia Waq'iah as we discuss her life and her role as an artist and cultural worker. Special Guest Co-host Taj Anwar joins the...

We speak to the legendary singer and dancer Sandra Iszadore who introduced Fela Kuti to the ideas of Black Consciousness that became the beat and politics for a generation of Africans. Iszadore talks about the Nigerian government's attempt to destroy the Afrobeat movement because of its challenges to government corruption. We also rap with spoken word artist XPJ7guest about the art of poetry. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producer- David...

On the latest episode, we speak with Dr. Iyelli Ichile on the varied "roles" Black/Afrikan women have had in creating and maintaining community and fighting for liberation. From poising slave masters to using mothering instincts/strategies Dr. Ichile explores a women-centered Black resistance. We also rap with music guest "The Reminders" about their music, relationship and activism. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producer- David "Minister...

On the latest episode we rap with Marcus Kline, co-founder of Freedom Home Academy around the importance of an Afrikan centered education, Political Education and the forming of Ade Medical Clinic. We also rap with Marcus Coleman about the reopening of the #kendrickjohnson case. Marcus serves as the family spokesperson. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producer- David "Minister Server" Tavares and Jai Brown. *As always, parental discretion...

On this episode we are joined by activist-filmmaker and performance artist, K’Sisay Sadiki . K’Sisay is the daughter of Black Panther, Pamela Hanna and longtime Political Prisoner Kamau Sadiki. K'Sisay speaks about growing up a Panther cub, women in the movement, her father's case and current status. We are also joined by Activist-Attorney Mawuli Davis. Mawuli is former Atlanta co-chair of National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America (N’COBRA). He works on behalf of Activists and...