Conscientization 101

James Stone and Zari Sundiata
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Conscientization 101 podcast is a show published on Wednesdays which features workers, writers, artists, and others who are involved in the process of learning to perceive social, political, and economic contradictions, and are taking action against oppressive elements of reality. Each episode provides information and radical analysis that attacks the roots of the oppressive structures we contend with on a daily basis. We place the issues of today within the context of the superstructure. This approach is paramount to developing a deeper understanding of society so limiting situations are brought into focus; which will create true resistance for the purpose of revolutionary transformation. While you are getting an in-depth analysis via Conscientization 101 podcast, we make sure to make our show an enjoyable and distinctly entertaining experience!!

  1. FEB 5

    EP.061: Is Apartheid Really Dead? Redux: A Dialogue with Dr. Julian Kunnie – Part 3 of 3

    Dr. Julian E. Kunnie, professor of religious, Latin American, Middle Eastern and North African studies at the University of Arizona. In the denouement of our three-part series with Dr. Julian Kunnie, we discuss the following: The general lack of class consciousness within struggle. An example of how neoliberal/neocolonial policies have had dire consequences for the people of Azania (South Africa). Encapsulation of social movements. And, much more! Dr. Julian Kunnie’s forthcoming book, The Earth Mother and the Assault of Capitalism: Living Sustainable with All Life, is scheduled for release June 25, 2025 (new release date as of January 27, 2025). This episode is dedicated to our beloved freedom fighter, distinguished elder, and now former political prisoner, LEONARD PLETIER! Your example of resilience and struggle has inspired many, and will continue to inspire many, well into the future via the beautyful ones that are not yet born. Welcome Home Dear Brother! This episode has featured music from: Rakaa of Dilated Peoples & 2Mex – “Right This Wrong” and Buggin Malone – “Peltier’s Beat Goes On”, from the album Free Leonard Peltier: Hip Hop's Contribution to the Freedom Campaign Conscientization 101– "Decolonize This? Properly Defining Settlers – Part 1" Akala – “Welcome to Dystopia” from his album Doublethink A-Alikes (feat. M-1 & Raye 6) – “Whole Life” from their album Us Against Them Raggo Zulu Rebel – “Tears of Gaia (Raggo Recitals)” from his album Arthur Fleck The Podcast Was Just A Snippet Of The Interview. Want to Listen To The Unabridged Interview? Try C-101 Premium Podcast Free For 7 Days!

    1h 6m
  2. JAN 15

    EP.060: Is Apartheid Really Dead? Redux: A Dialogue with Dr. Julian Kunnie – Part 2 of 3

    Dr. Julian E. Kunnie, professor of religious, Latin American, Middle Eastern and North African studies at the University of Arizona. In part two of our illuminating series with Dr. Julian Kunnie, we discuss the following: How and why miscegenation has been used historically as a tool for colonial domination, referencing his book–The Cost of Globalization: Dangers to the Earth and Its People–and an article by Chinweizu–“Reparations for Darfur 4: A Resolution.” The importance of understanding the term genetic colonialism. Arab hegemony in Africa. And, much more! Dr. Julian Kunnie’s forthcoming book, The Earth Mother and the Assault of Capitalism: Living Sustainable with All Life, is scheduled for release June 25, 2025 (new release date as of January 27, 2025). This episode features music from: Conscientization 101– "Decolonize This? Properly Defining Settlers – Part 1" Big Frizzle – “Fast” Akala – “Maangamizi” from his album The Thieves Banquet   Donnie Mossberg – “Tragedy Mix” Raggo Zulu Rebel – “Unity” Donnie Mossberg Instagram: @machingunfunk Chinweizu’s “Reparations for Darfur 4: A Resolution”, appears in our complied document The Chinweizu Reader. In reference to Akala’s The Thieves Banquet, see also Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o’s The Devil on the Cross. The Podcast Was Just A Snippet Of The Interview. Want to Listen To The Unabridged Interview? Try C-101 Premium Podcast Free For 7 Days!

    1h 5m
  3. Is Apartheid Really Dead? Redux: A Dialogue with Dr. Julian Kunnie – Part 1 of 3 – Unabridged Interview

    12/24/2024 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Is Apartheid Really Dead? Redux: A Dialogue with Dr. Julian Kunnie – Part 1 of 3 – Unabridged Interview

    It has been over 20 years since the publication of Dr. Julian Kunnie’s prescient and perspicacious treatise, Is Apartheid Really Dead?: Pan Africanist Working-Class Critical Perspectives, and nine years since we first dialogued with Dr. Kunnie about his book (podcast episodes 9 and 10), so what is the political terrain of Azania (South Africa) today? Is the analysis of Is Apartheid Really Dead? in regards to post-apartheid Azania still relevant today? Is Azania finally a fully sovereign nation run by its autochthonous inhabitants? If not, is it on its way? Or worse, is Dr. Kunnie’s analysis just as relevant today as it was when his book was first published; which means Azania is still suffering under neocolonial hegemony, which makes true revolutionary Pan-African working-class sovereignty for Azania a mere chimera? And while the aforementioned book was the original impetus for this dialogue; we also incorporate Dr. Kunnie’s other publication, The Cost of Globalization: Dangers to the Earth and Its People (podcast episodes 23-25), his forthcoming book The Earth Mother and the Assault of Capitalism: Living Sustainably with All Life–scheduled for release on April 23, 2025–as well as a myriad of other topics. In part one of our scintillating series with Dr. Kunnie, we set the stage for parts two and three, by giving an analysis of the impact of imperialism on the world’s people and ecosystem, surviving contemporary society while finding ways to rebuild more sustainable communities, the importance of liberation/decolonization as opposed to inclusion, and much more.

    1h 12m
  4. 12/23/2024

    EP.059: Is Apartheid Really Dead? Redux: A Dialogue with Dr. Julian Kunnie Part 1 of 3

    Dr. Julian E. Kunnie, professor of religious, Latin American, Middle Eastern and North African studies at the University of Arizona. It has been over 20 years since the publication of Dr. Julian Kunnie’s prescient and perspicacious treatise, Is Apartheid Really Dead?: Pan Africanist Working-Class Critical Perspectives, and nine years since we first dialogued with Dr. Kunnie about his book (podcast episodes 9 and 10), so what is the political terrain of Azania (South Africa) today? Is the analysis of Is Apartheid Really Dead? in regards to post-apartheid Azania still relevant today? Is Azania finally a fully sovereign nation run by its autochthonous inhabitants? If not, is it on its way? Or worse, is Dr. Kunnie’s analysis just as relevant today as it was when his book was first published; which means Azania is still suffering under neocolonial hegemony, which makes true revolutionary Pan-African working-class sovereignty for Azania a mere chimera? In this episode of Conscientization 101 podcast, we present part one of a three-part dialogue with Dr. Julian Kunnie in regards to these vexing questions. And while the aforementioned book was the original impetus for this dialogue; we also incorporate Dr. Kunnie’s other publication, The Cost of Globalization: Dangers to the Earth and Its People (podcast episodes 23-25), his forthcoming book The Earth Mother and the Assault of Capitalism: Living Sustainably with All Life–scheduled for release on June 25, 2025 (new release date as of January 27, 2025)–as well as a myriad of other topics. In part one of our scintillating series with Dr. Kunnie, we set the stage for parts two and three, by giving an analysis of the impact of imperialism on the world’s people and ecosystem, and much more. We also debut our new podcast intro: written, mixed, and performed by our esteemed brother Raggo Zulu Rebel! We also discuss details about our new Conscientization 101 Premium Podcast subscription; as well as the hand Raggo Zulu Rebel played in assisting us with our premium podcast subscription by introducing us to UK based music producer–and graphic designer we might add–Morfius! A very providential occurrence indeed. And if that wasn’t enough, we also discuss the following: Settler colonialism, Palestine, and why resistance against settler colonialism is never a casus belli The election of a choleric, misanthropic, septuagenarian to the U.S. presidency. The utterly absurd, out of touch, and reactionary presidential campaign of the Democratic party Neocolonialism and wokeness And, much more! This episode features music from: Conscientization 101– "Decolonize This? Properly Defining Settlers – Part 1" Fela Kuti – “Confusion Break Bones (C.B.B.)” from his album Underground System Wise Intelligent – “Robbers, Barons, And Bankers” from his album El Negro Guerrero Raggo Zulu Rebel – “Freedom” (feat. Spliffy & Killa B) from his album The Rainmaker Donnie Mossberg – “Tragedy Mix” Excerpts for our Morfius anecdote were from the following: Cyclonious – “My Name Is Morfius” from his Heroes For Hire album Big Cakes – “The Outro” from his album CCC, and “Twitter” from his album KFC (we purchased this album on November 13, 2014, but when researching for the link to this album on November 26, 2024, we noticed the only place this was available was on Big Cake’s Bandcamp page, and this track no longer on the album) Raggo Zulu Rebel – “Give It To Dem” (feat. Jayjayborn2sing) from his album The Return of Jah Messenger – Vol. 2, and “Babylon” from his album Ganja Music Vol. 2  Morfius Instagram: @MorfiusUK Donnie Mossberg Instagram: @machingunfunk The Podcast Was Just A Snippet Of The Interview. Want to Listen To The Unabridged Interview? Try C-101 Premium Podcast Free For 7 Days!

    2h 11m
  5. 12/13/2023

    EP.058: MCE: Nationbuilding – Theory and Practice Part 2

    Hip-Hop collective MCE. From left to right: Ced Adamz, Eshmelek Malakyah, and Obafemi Kiensiedilele.   After an arduous and acrimonious dispute with a housing contractor—oh what a crazy summer and fall—we conclude our two-part series with the multi-genius collective, MCE. In part two of this insightful and trenchant series we discuss the following: The impetus behind the creation of the numinous RBG: The Ep (Red, Black, Green) How the psychological condition, discerned by the late Dr. Kobi K.K. Kambon–known as cultural misorientation–conditions African people to view “progress” as ascendency within the oppressor’s system; and as such, we ask whether the term “Black” is a priori rendered reactionary when not properly defined within an African-centered context. How MCE’s acuity and adroitness also extends into the children’s literary arena, with Everyday Is A Sunday, a children’s book written and illustrated by Brother Obafemi and, much more! We also give a blistering, but shrewd and veracious, polemic on housing contractors, and info on MCE’s forthcoming EP Food, Clothes, & Shelter, dropping December 21, 2023. You cannot afford to miss the conclusion to this percipient, sublime, and highly replayable series! This episode features music from: Conscientization 101 – “Decolonize This? Properly Defining Settlers – Part 1” from our Musical Commentaries collection MCE from their album Knowledge Of Self Vol.2 Death to White Supremacy: the tracks were “It's A Go ft. Tahir RBG ", and “Liberation”. As well as the singles from RBG: The Ep (Red, Black, Green) MCE’s social media and affiliated websites: Website MCE YouTube MCE SolMuzik Instagram @mcesolmuzik Facebook MCE SolMuzik Bandcamp (search) MCE Amazon (search) MCE

    2h 20m
  6. 07/20/2023

    EP.057: MCE: Nationbuilding – Theory and Practice Part 1

    Hip-Hop collective MCE. From left to right: Eshmelek Malakyah, Obafemi Kiensiedilele, and Ced Adamz. On this 57th episode of Conscientization 101 podcast, we present part one of a two-part dialogue with a collective of artists whose praxis embodies the definition of nationbuilding, MCE. This series is presented in its Unabridged Interview form, as a thank you to those who value Conscientization 101. Our sincerest thanks! MCE is a collective of multi-talented artists hailing from Pine Bluff Arkansas; and while MCE possess a diverse skill set which ranges from drawing, painting, and the creation of murals, music production is their passion and primary endeavor! Fueled by the lessons learned from our greatest teachers and scholars, MCE’s sound is the life blood of the people; MCE’s music inspires not merely consciousness but critical consciousness, which particularly focuses on people achieving an in-depth understanding of the world, allowing not only for their perception and exposure of social and political contradictions, but inspirational tools to change those contradictions. MCE is comprised of emcees Obafemi Kiensiedilele (Magnum), Ced Adamz and soul singer Eshmelek Malakyah. With exemplary wordsmiths, complemented with melodic, harmonious, and ethereal vocals; MCE’s music is not only a paragon of conscientization in terms of subject matter (the quotidian struggles of African people worldwide), but it is also eloquent and euphonious, thus solidifying their status as a veritable and salient music group! In part one of this perspicacious and epigrammatic series we discuss the following: The formation of MCE as a collective How being from Pine Bluff, AK has informed MCE’s praxis The strategies and tactics MCE developed to combat fatigue accrued through quotidian political struggle and, much more! In addition to our dialogue with MCE, we also discuss Dr. Walter A. Rodney’s invaluable posthumously released books; The Russian Revolution: A View from the Third World and Decolonial Marxism: Essays from the Pan-African Revolution. This episode features music from: Conscientization 101 – “Decolonize This? Properly Defining Settlers – Part 1” from our Musical Commentaries collection MCE from their album Knowledge Of Self Vol.2 Death to White Supremacy: the tracks were “War", “Knowledge”, and “Sleepin’”. As well as the single “Working On Myself”. MCE’s social media and affiliated websites: YouTube MCE SolMuzik Instagram @mcesolmuzik Facebook MCE SolMuzik Bandcamp (search) MCE Amazon (search) MCE

    1h 59m

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Conscientization 101 podcast is a show published on Wednesdays which features workers, writers, artists, and others who are involved in the process of learning to perceive social, political, and economic contradictions, and are taking action against oppressive elements of reality. Each episode provides information and radical analysis that attacks the roots of the oppressive structures we contend with on a daily basis. We place the issues of today within the context of the superstructure. This approach is paramount to developing a deeper understanding of society so limiting situations are brought into focus; which will create true resistance for the purpose of revolutionary transformation. While you are getting an in-depth analysis via Conscientization 101 podcast, we make sure to make our show an enjoyable and distinctly entertaining experience!!

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