Black Liberation Media

Black Liberation Media is a collective of Black/Afrikan organizers, journalists, academics, and media personalities serving Black/Afrikan masses seeking to further grow in their understanding of themselves, their histories, and the African world through entertainment and news. Black Liberation Media is a media extension for  Black/Afrikan people, in the struggle for liberation.

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Beyond Breaking Barriers

Mondays: 8pm

This episode of "Beyond Breaking Barrers" dives deep into the erasure of Black cowboys who shaped the American West. We'll take a look at exploitation in the music industry that stole Black musical traditions and built Country music on a foundation of silenced voices.

Get ready to:

Ride shotgun as we rewrite the history of the Wild West.
Unpack the cultural appropriation that whitewashed Country music.
Analyze lyrics to uncover hidden messages of resistance.

This episode is for:

Radical truth seekers who want to dismantle historical distortions.
Music lovers ready to explore the untold stories of Country music.
Hip Hop heads yearning to explore across genres.
Saddle up for a  critical exposé  that will challenge everything you thought you knew about Country music.

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Concept:
"Beyond Breaking Barriers” is an engaging & thought-provoking podcast that explores the influential role of Women identified folks in Hip Hop culture. The podcast aims to celebrate, understand, & critique the achievements, narratives, & experiences of Women who identify as artists, creatives, producers, DJs, emcees, dancers, musicians, authors, curators, organizers, activists, scholars, journalists, & industry professionals who have made contributions to the genre. 

Goals:
By centering Women in Hip Hop, "Beyond Breaking Barriers” seeks to empower, educate, & entertain the Black Power Media audience while fostering discussions that explore broader themes of intersectionality, feminism, & the importance of more than just representation.

"Beyond Breaking Barriers” highlights the intersectional experiences of Black Women & provides a platform to discuss issues of class, race, gender, ideologies, & empowerment within the context of Hip Hop culture.

This podcast aims to provide an unapologetically radical left voice within the Hip Hop media landscape.

Format:
"Beyond Breaking Barriers” will follow a conversational & interview-based format, combining engaging discussions, storytelling, & music. Each episode will feature commentary, interviews with authentic Women in Hip Hop & supporters, panel discussions, & moments for listener engagement through the chat. The host will guide the conversation, creating a welcoming & insightful atmosphere where guests can share their experiences & insights, & also offer opportunities for principled critiques.

Host:
Piper Carter is an Arts & Culture Organizer & Hip Hop Activist with focus on Environmental & Climate Justice, Black Liberation, Grassroots Hip Hop, Eco Feminism, Entertainment Justice, Education Justice, Food Sovereignty, & creating Maker Spaces.

She is Host of the Piper Carter Podcast on the Detroit is Different podcast network where she discusses Social Justice & Hip Hop to a world wide audience. She is co-Founder of We Found Hip Hop (A Foundation, uplifting, celebrating, & supporting Women in Hip Hop to help them build careers in a safer environment). 

We Found Hip Hop is a cultural revolution which crosses borders, links diverse communities, inspires ideas, influences behaviors, & encourages dialogues through art. It explores the historical, present & future context, dynamics, impacts, & potential of Hip Hop music & culture on Women, by bringing together leading figures to produce media, music, film & educational opportunities aimed at creating cross cultural exchange focusing on redefining the vital role of Women in Hip Hop.

The book “Women Rapping Revolution” features her work and all proceeds go to We Found Hip Hop: 
https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520305328/women-rapping-revolution

Connect + Engage BPM:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BlackPowerMedi1
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/BlackPower_Media
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/Blackpowermedia
DISCORD: https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez
WEBSITE: https://blackpowermedia.org

Connect + Engage WeFoundHipHop:
TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/WeFoundHipHop
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/WeFoundHipHop
INSTAGRAM: https://Instagram.com/WeFoundHiphop
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/WeFoundHipHop
FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/184082062146188
DONATE PAYPAL: https://tinyurl.com/donatewefoundhiphop
MERCH: https://products.wefoundhiphop.com
WEBSITE: https://wefoundhiphop.com

Connect + Engage Piper Carter:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/pipercarter
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/pipercarter
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/pipercarter
VENMO: https://venmo.com/pipercarter
WEBSITE: https://pipercarter.com

#SocialJustice #Feminism #Activism #Equity #IntersectionalFeminism #HipHopMusic #ClimateJustice #Artivism #Sustainability #Justice #RapMusic #GenderEquity

This episode of "Beyond Breaking Barrers" dives deep into the erasure of Black cowboys who shaped the American West. We'll take a look at exploitation in the music industry that stole Black musical traditions and built Country music on a foundation of silenced voices.

Get ready to:

Ride shotgun as we rewrite the history of the Wild West.
Unpack the cultural appropriation that whitewashed Country music.
Analyze lyrics to uncover hidden messages of resistance.

This episode is for:

Radical truth seekers who want to dismantle historical distortions.
Music lovers ready to explore the untold stories of Country music.
Hip Hop heads yearning to explore across genres.
Saddle up for a critical exposé that will challenge everything you thought you knew about Country music.

///\\\///\\\

Concept:
"Beyond Breaking Barriers” is an engaging & thought-provoking podcast that explores the influential role of Women identified folks in Hip Hop culture. The podcast aims to celebrate, understand, & critique the achievements, narratives, & experiences of Women who identify as artists, creatives, producers, DJs, emcees, dancers, musicians, authors, curators, organizers, activists, scholars, journalists, & industry professionals who have made contributions to the genre.

Goals:
By centering Women in Hip Hop, "Beyond Breaking Barriers” seeks to empower, educate, & entertain the Black Power Media audience while fostering discussions that explore broader themes of intersectionality, feminism, & the importance of more than just representation.

"Beyond Breaking Barriers” highlights the intersectional experiences of Black Women & provides a platform to discuss issues of class, race, gender, ideologies, & empowerment within the context of Hip Hop culture.

This podcast aims to provide an unapologetically radical left voice within the Hip Hop media landscape.

Format:
"Beyond Breaking Barriers” will follow a conversational & interview-based format, combining engaging discussions, storytelling, & music. Each episode will feature commentary, interviews with authentic Women in Hip Hop & supporters, panel discussions, & moments for listener engagement through the chat. The host will guide the conversation, creating a welcoming & insightful atmosphere where guests can share their experiences & insights, & also offer opportunities for principled critiques.

Host:
Piper Carter is an Arts & Culture Organizer & Hip Hop Activist with focus on Environmental & Climate Justice, Black Liberation, Grassroots Hip Hop, Eco Feminism, Entertainment Justice, Education Justice, Food Sovereignty, & creating Maker Spaces.

She is Host of the Piper Carter Podcast on the Detroit is Different podcast network where she discusses Social Justice & Hip Hop to a world wide audience. She is co-Founder of We Found Hip Hop (A Foundation, uplifting, celebrating, & supporting Women in Hip Hop to help them build careers in a safer environment).

We Found Hip Hop is a cultural revolution which crosses borders, links diverse communities, inspires ideas, influences behaviors, & encourages dialogues through art. It explores the historical, present & future context, dynamics, impacts, & potential of Hip Hop music & culture on Women, by bringing together leading figures to produce media, music, film & educational opportunities aimed at creating cross cultural exchange focusing on redefining the vital role of Women in Hip Hop.

The book “Women Rapping Revolution” features her work and all proceeds go to We Found Hip Hop: 
https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520305328/women-rapping-revolution

Connect + Engage BPM:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BlackPowerMedi1
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/BlackPower_Media
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/Blackpowermedia
DISCORD: https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez
WEBSITE: https://blackpowermedia.org

Connect + Engage WeFoundHipHop:
TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/WeFoundHipHop
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/WeFoundHipHop
INSTAGRAM: https://Instagram.com/WeFoundHiphop
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/WeFoundHipHop
FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/184082062146188
DONATE PAYPAL: https://tinyurl.com/donatewefoundhiphop
MERCH: https://products.wefoundhiphop.com
WEBSITE: https://wefoundhiphop.com

Connect + Engage Piper Carter:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/pipercarter
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/pipercarter
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/pipercarter
VENMO: https://venmo.com/pipercarter
WEBSITE: https://pipercarter.com

#SocialJustice #Feminism #Activism #Equity #IntersectionalFeminism #HipHopMusic #ClimateJustice #Artivism #Sustainability #Justice #RapMusic #GenderEquity

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Unsaddling Black Roots, Stolen Melodies & the Betrayal of Country Music

In this episode of "Beyond Breaking Barriers"  from the project titled "Special Issue on Hip Hop Feminism" authored by: Aria S. Halliday & Ashley N. Payne, we dive deep into the world of Hip Hop feminism, exploring its role in empowering Black girls and femmes. We unpack the key concepts, delve into the works of leading scholars, and celebrate the creativity and resilience of Black women rappers.

What futures of Hip Hop feminism can we see from both our academic and lived experiences? How can we combine our analytical frameworks with our love for Hip Hop and blackness to locate liberatory potential? The essays in this special issue highlight our ever-developing answers to these questions and the multiplicitous ways you, dear reader, will be encouraged to answer them, too.

Please Share this episode with your friends, family, & comrades who appreciate the power of music & culture! 

///\\\///\\\

Concept:
"Beyond Breaking Barriers” is an engaging & thought-provoking podcast that explores the influential role of Women identified folks in Hip Hop culture. The podcast aims to celebrate, understand, & critique the achievements, narratives, & experiences of Women who identify as artists, creatives, producers, DJs, emcees, dancers, musicians, authors, curators, organizers, activists, scholars, journalists, & industry professionals who have made contributions to the genre. 

Goals:
By centering Women in Hip Hop, "Beyond Breaking Barriers” seeks to empower, educate, & entertain the Black Power Media audience while fostering discussions that explore broader themes of intersectionality, feminism, & the importance of more than just representation.

"Beyond Breaking Barriers” highlights the intersectional experiences of Black Women & provides a platform to discuss issues of class, race, gender, ideologies, & empowerment within the context of Hip Hop culture.

This podcast aims to provide an unapologetically radical left voice within the Hip Hop media landscape.

Format:
"Beyond Breaking Barriers” will follow a conversational & interview-based format, combining engaging discussions, storytelling, & music. Each episode will feature commentary, interviews with authentic Women in Hip Hop & supporters, panel discussions, & moments for listener engagement through the chat. The host will guide the conversation, creating a welcoming & insightful atmosphere where guests can share their experiences & insights, & also offer opportunities for principled critiques.

Host:
Piper Carter is an Arts & Culture Organizer & Hip Hop Activist with focus on Environmental & Climate Justice, Black Liberation, Grassroots Hip Hop, Eco Feminism, Entertainment Justice, Education Justice, Food Sovereignty, & creating Maker Spaces.

She is Host of the Piper Carter Podcast on the Detroit is Different podcast network where she discusses Social Justice & Hip Hop to a world wide audience. She is co-Founder of We Found Hip Hop (A Foundation, uplifting, celebrating, & supporting Women in Hip Hop to help them build careers in a safer environment). 

We Found Hip Hop is a cultural revolution which crosses borders, links diverse communities, inspires ideas, influences behaviors, & encourages dialogues through art. It explores the historical, present & future context, dynamics, impacts, & potential of Hip Hop music & culture on Women, by bringing together leading figures to produce media, music, film & educational opportunities aimed at creating cross cultural exchange focusing on redefining the vital role of Women in Hip Hop.

The book “Women Rapping Revolution” features her work and all proceeds go to We Found Hip Hop: 
https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520305328/women-rapping-revolution

Connect + Engage BPM:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BlackPowerMedi1
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/BlackPower_Media
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/Blackpowermedia
DISCORD: https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez
WEBSITE: https://blackpowermedia.org

Connect + Engage WeFoundHipHop:
TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/WeFoundHipHop
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/WeFoundHipHop
INSTAGRAM: https://Instagram.com/WeFoundHiphop
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/WeFoundHipHop
FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/184082062146188
DONATE PAYPAL: https://tinyurl.com/donatewefoundhiphop
MERCH: https://products.wefoundhiphop.com
WEBSITE: https://wefoundhiphop.com

Connect + Engage Piper Carter:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/pipercarter
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/pipercarter
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/pipercarter
VENMO: https://venmo.com/pipercarter
WEBSITE: https://pipercarter.com

#SocialJustice #Feminism #Activism #Equity #IntersectionalFeminism #HipHopMusic #ClimateJustice #Artivism #Justice #RapMusic #GenderEquity

In this episode of "Beyond Breaking Barriers" from the project titled "Special Issue on Hip Hop Feminism" authored by: Aria S. Halliday & Ashley N. Payne, we dive deep into the world of Hip Hop feminism, exploring its role in empowering Black girls and femmes. We unpack the key concepts, delve into the works of leading scholars, and celebrate the creativity and resilience of Black women rappers.

What futures of Hip Hop feminism can we see from both our academic and lived experiences? How can we combine our analytical frameworks with our love for Hip Hop and blackness to locate liberatory potential? The essays in this special issue highlight our ever-developing answers to these questions and the multiplicitous ways you, dear reader, will be encouraged to answer them, too.

Please Share this episode with your friends, family, & comrades who appreciate the power of music & culture!

///\\\///\\\

Concept:
"Beyond Breaking Barriers” is an engaging & thought-provoking podcast that explores the influential role of Women identified folks in Hip Hop culture. The podcast aims to celebrate, understand, & critique the achievements, narratives, & experiences of Women who identify as artists, creatives, producers, DJs, emcees, dancers, musicians, authors, curators, organizers, activists, scholars, journalists, & industry professionals who have made contributions to the genre.

Goals:
By centering Women in Hip Hop, "Beyond Breaking Barriers” seeks to empower, educate, & entertain the Black Power Media audience while fostering discussions that explore broader themes of intersectionality, feminism, & the importance of more than just representation.

"Beyond Breaking Barriers” highlights the intersectional experiences of Black Women & provides a platform to discuss issues of class, race, gender, ideologies, & empowerment within the context of Hip Hop culture.

This podcast aims to provide an unapologetically radical left voice within the Hip Hop media landscape.

Format:
"Beyond Breaking Barriers” will follow a conversational & interview-based format, combining engaging discussions, storytelling, & music. Each episode will feature commentary, interviews with authentic Women in Hip Hop & supporters, panel discussions, & moments for listener engagement through the chat. The host will guide the conversation, creating a welcoming & insightful atmosphere where guests can share their experiences & insights, & also offer opportunities for principled critiques.

Host:
Piper Carter is an Arts & Culture Organizer & Hip Hop Activist with focus on Environmental & Climate Justice, Black Liberation, Grassroots Hip Hop, Eco Feminism, Entertainment Justice, Education Justice, Food Sovereignty, & creating Maker Spaces.

She is Host of the Piper Carter Podcast on the Detroit is Different podcast network where she discusses Social Justice & Hip Hop to a world wide audience. She is co-Founder of We Found Hip Hop (A Foundation, uplifting, celebrating, & supporting Women in Hip Hop to help them build careers in a safer environment).

We Found Hip Hop is a cultural revolution which crosses borders, links diverse communities, inspires ideas, influences behaviors, & encourages dialogues through art. It explores the historical, present & future context, dynamics, impacts, & potential of Hip Hop music & culture on Women, by bringing together leading figures to produce media, music, film & educational opportunities aimed at creating cross cultural exchange focusing on redefining the vital role of Women in Hip Hop.

The book “Women Rapping Revolution” features her work and all proceeds go to We Found Hip Hop: 
https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520305328/women-rapping-revolution

Connect + Engage BPM:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BlackPowerMedi1
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/BlackPower_Media
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/Blackpowermedia
DISCORD: https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez
WEBSITE: https://blackpowermedia.org

Connect + Engage WeFoundHipHop:
TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/WeFoundHipHop
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/WeFoundHipHop
INSTAGRAM: https://Instagram.com/WeFoundHiphop
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/WeFoundHipHop
FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/184082062146188
DONATE PAYPAL: https://tinyurl.com/donatewefoundhiphop
MERCH: https://products.wefoundhiphop.com
WEBSITE: https://wefoundhiphop.com

Connect + Engage Piper Carter:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/pipercarter
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/pipercarter
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/pipercarter
VENMO: https://venmo.com/pipercarter
WEBSITE: https://pipercarter.com

#SocialJustice #Feminism #Activism #Equity #IntersectionalFeminism #HipHopMusic #ClimateJustice #Artivism #Justice #RapMusic #GenderEquity

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Mapping Contemporary Hip Hop Feminism - Part 2

Black Myths Podcast

3rd and 4th Friday of every month: 7pm

We return for part 2 of our series as we delve into the common misconception that the Ku Klux Klan was primarily a movement of poor white individuals. It explores the historical context of urbanization, industrialization, and the aftermath of war in the early 1900s, examining how these factors contributed to the grievances of middle-class white Protestant men and impacted labor dynamics. The episode will also discuss the founding of the second Klan in 1915, the significant influence of D.W. Griffith's film "Birth of a Nation," and how the Klan evolved from a small organization into a national movement. Listeners will learn about the Klan's prominent areas, their political aims, and why their focus extended beyond Black people to emphasize white Protestantism. A specific segment will explore the Indiana chapter, its unique characteristics, and its unexpected popularity in cities with small numbers of its perceived enemies. Finally, the podcast will analyze the rapid decline of the second Klan by 1930 and how its successes and failures laid the groundwork for future iterations of the organization.



Some Sources

The Rise of the Ku Klux Klan: Right-Wing Movements and National Politics
https://lawcat.berkeley.edu/record/388055

The Ku Klux Klan in the Heartland
https://iupress.org/9780253052186/the-ku-klux-klan-in-the-heartland/

An extended episode can be found on our Patreon 
https://www.patreon.com/blackmyths

00:10:23 - Whiteness
00:17:55 - Political Economy of the Klan
00:55:28 - Birth of a Nation
01:31:35 - KKK Organizing 
01:48:44 - KKK Political Aims
01:58:53 - KKK Decline
02:18:40 - Last Thoughts

We return for part 2 of our series as we delve into the common misconception that the Ku Klux Klan was primarily a movement of poor white individuals. It explores the historical context of urbanization, industrialization, and the aftermath of war in the early 1900s, examining how these factors contributed to the grievances of middle-class white Protestant men and impacted labor dynamics. The episode will also discuss the founding of the second Klan in 1915, the significant influence of D.W. Griffith's film "Birth of a Nation," and how the Klan evolved from a small organization into a national movement. Listeners will learn about the Klan's prominent areas, their political aims, and why their focus extended beyond Black people to emphasize white Protestantism. A specific segment will explore the Indiana chapter, its unique characteristics, and its unexpected popularity in cities with small numbers of its perceived enemies. Finally, the podcast will analyze the rapid decline of the second Klan by 1930 and how its successes and failures laid the groundwork for future iterations of the organization.



Some Sources

The Rise of the Ku Klux Klan: Right-Wing Movements and National Politics
https://lawcat.berkeley.edu/record/388055

The Ku Klux Klan in the Heartland
https://iupress.org/9780253052186/the-ku-klux-klan-in-the-heartland/

An extended episode can be found on our Patreon 
https://www.patreon.com/blackmyths

00:10:23 - Whiteness
00:17:55 - Political Economy of the Klan
00:55:28 - Birth of a Nation
01:31:35 - KKK Organizing
01:48:44 - KKK Political Aims
01:58:53 - KKK Decline
02:18:40 - Last Thoughts

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MYTH: The KKK was a Poor White Movement

Broke-ish©

Shows released on the 1st and 15th of every month – New season begins in June!

Classical Breakdown

Thursdays: 11am

Dare 2 Struggle Dare 2 Win

Wednesdays: 6pm

Darker Than Blue/Luqman Nation

Fridays: 5pm and 6pm

iMWiL!

Mondays: 8am and more, Hit the Bell!!

George Jackson and the Black Radical Prison Movement

In Search of Black Power

1st Wednesday of every month at 12pm (noon)

In this episode, MJ and Rasheem explore the legacy and continued relevance of poor Black women's activism in Baltimore, focusing on housing justice and welfare rights. Drawing on Rhonda Y. Williams’ seminal article, “We’re Tired of Being Treated Like Dogs,” the hosts delve into the political lives of Black women who mobilized against institutional neglect and economic exploitation from the 1960s to the present.

The conversation centers on the historical and grassroots efforts of Black women like Margaret McCarty and Rev. Annie Chambers, who turned personal struggle into collective resistance. Organizations like U-JOIN (Union for Jobs or Income Now) and Mother Rescuers from Poverty emerged from East Baltimore’s neighborhoods and housing complexes such as Murphy Homes, O’Donnell Heights, and Gilmore Homes—communities marked by poverty but rich in organizing tradition.

Rasheem details how federal surveillance, welfare fraud prosecutions, and slumlord neglect were met with tenant strikes, welfare marches, and legislative advocacy. Leaders challenged both structural racism and class exploitation, drawing on a Black Radical Tradition that was grassroots-based, anti-capitalist, and unapologetically of the people.

Key locations such as North Gay Street and Pennsylvania Avenue serve as landmarks of resistance, while institutions like the Soul School became spaces of political education. The episode also touches on national allies like CORE and speakers such as Stokely Carmichael and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who amplified the local struggle on a national stage.

MJ and Rasheem conclude by reflecting on what today’s organizers can learn from this era: the power of coalition-building, the necessity of political independence, and the importance of reclaiming radical traditions that center the voices of poor Black women in the fight for housing, dignity, and justice.

Main Themes:

Housing activism as a form of defense of home and self
The central role of Black women in welfare rights organizing

Tension between Black capitalism and Black radical politics

Political consciousness and grassroots leadership among poor communities

Lessons for contemporary housing and labor justice movements in Baltimore
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WEBSITE: https://blkliberationmedia.org
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/blackliberationmedia
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/blackliberationmedia
TWITTER/X: https://x.com/BLM_edia
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BlkLiberationMedia
DISCORD: https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez

In this episode, MJ and Rasheem explore the legacy and continued relevance of poor Black women's activism in Baltimore, focusing on housing justice and welfare rights. Drawing on Rhonda Y. Williams’ seminal article, “We’re Tired of Being Treated Like Dogs,” the hosts delve into the political lives of Black women who mobilized against institutional neglect and economic exploitation from the 1960s to the present.

The conversation centers on the historical and grassroots efforts of Black women like Margaret McCarty and Rev. Annie Chambers, who turned personal struggle into collective resistance. Organizations like U-JOIN (Union for Jobs or Income Now) and Mother Rescuers from Poverty emerged from East Baltimore’s neighborhoods and housing complexes such as Murphy Homes, O’Donnell Heights, and Gilmore Homes—communities marked by poverty but rich in organizing tradition.

Rasheem details how federal surveillance, welfare fraud prosecutions, and slumlord neglect were met with tenant strikes, welfare marches, and legislative advocacy. Leaders challenged both structural racism and class exploitation, drawing on a Black Radical Tradition that was grassroots-based, anti-capitalist, and unapologetically of the people.

Key locations such as North Gay Street and Pennsylvania Avenue serve as landmarks of resistance, while institutions like the Soul School became spaces of political education. The episode also touches on national allies like CORE and speakers such as Stokely Carmichael and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who amplified the local struggle on a national stage.

MJ and Rasheem conclude by reflecting on what today’s organizers can learn from this era: the power of coalition-building, the necessity of political independence, and the importance of reclaiming radical traditions that center the voices of poor Black women in the fight for housing, dignity, and justice.

Main Themes:

Housing activism as a form of defense of home and self
The central role of Black women in welfare rights organizing

Tension between Black capitalism and Black radical politics

Political consciousness and grassroots leadership among poor communities

Lessons for contemporary housing and labor justice movements in Baltimore
____________
WEBSITE: https://blkliberationmedia.org
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/blackliberationmedia
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/blackliberationmedia
TWITTER/X: https://x.com/BLM_edia
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BlkLiberationMedia
DISCORD: https://discord.gg/TDP9a4f5Ez

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Black Women & Class Politics in Baltimore | In Search of Black Power

Life. Study. Revolution.

Thursdays: 4pm

RealTalk: History as a Weapon for Black Liberation with Dr. Sundiata Keita Cha-Jua

2nd and 4th Thursday of every month: 7-8:30CST/8-9:30 EST

Remix Morning Show

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: 8am

Rootwork

3rd and 4th Thursdays at 7am PST/10am EST; 2nd Tuesdays at 4pm PST/7pm EST

Saturdays with Renee

Saturdays: 11am

Sundaze Radio/The Dr's Office

Sundays: 8pm

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