Wise The Dome TV

Rakeem Shabazz
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Wise the Dome TV brings you powerful conversations on Black history, Pan-Africanism, and radical political thought. Our channel dives into topics like African liberation movements, decolonization, revolutionary theory, African spiritual traditions, and the intersection of science and society. Through interviews with leading scholars, activists, and cultural thinkers, we offer deep insights and fresh perspectives you won’t find anywhere else. If you're passionate about uncovering the legacies of African resistance, exploring critical theories on race and power, and engaging with forward-thinki

  1. FEB 9

    Hotep History: An Exploration Of African American History

    In this episode, I sit down with Hotep History to talk about the mission behind his YouTube channel, how he approaches teaching African American history, and why study habits matter if you’re serious about learning. We also get into the ongoing battle for narrative—who controls the story of our past, and why that shapes how we see ourselves today. A powerful conversation for anyone interested in history, discipline, and reclaiming perspective.

    1h 8m

  2. FEB 2

    Sheik El: Noble Drew Ali, New York, & Knowledge Of Self

    Sheik El: Noble Drew Ali, New York, & Knowledge Of SelfSheik El breaks down the legacy of Noble Drew Ali, the significance of New York in the Moorish movement, and the deeper meaning of “Knowledge of Self.” The discussion explores history, identity, spirituality, and the political consciousness rooted in Moorish Science and Black liberation thought. A must-watch for anyone seeking deeper insight into the foundations of self-knowledge and the intellectual traditions that shaped modern Black movements.

    1h 5m

  3. JAN 26

    Aidan Simardone: A Cold War: ICE, Greenland, & Global Control

    Aidan Simardone: A Cold War: ICE, Greenland, & Global Control

    1h 8m

  4. JAN 19

    Sudip Bhattacharya: The Long Arm Of Imperialism

    In this conversation, Sudip Bhattacharya examines how imperialism functions in the modern era—from U.S. imperial power in Venezuela and Cuba to renewed interest in Greenland and global resource extraction. We discuss Trump-era expansionist ambitions, capitalism’s drive for endless accumulation, and how these forces shape global politics today. Drawing on Malcolm X’s international analysis, this interview connects historical imperialism to its contemporary forms and explores what resistance looks like in the present moment.

    1h 29m

  5. JAN 15

    Algorithms Of Empire w/ Dr. Miron Clay Gilmore - Ep 2

    Algorithms Of Empire w/ Dr. Miron Clay Gilmore - Ep 2Algorithms Of Empire w/ Dr. Miron Clay Gilmore - Ep 2In this episode, co-hosts Dr. Clay-Gilmore and Rakeem discuss some final takeaways from the Clay-Gilmore Institute's Winter Reading Group, which read Dr. Sarah Shoker's 'Military Aged-Males in Counterinsurgency and Drone Warfare'. They also discuss the Clay-Gilmore Institute's first newsletter and digital exhibition, which center on the institute's mission, conceptual roots, and scope and depict the ongoing technologization of target acquisition and counterinsurgent managerial tactics used by Western-Liberal regimes against non-Western (racialized) populations through two series of data visualizations. The newsletter and visualization series can be found on the institute's website: https://www.cg-iptc.org

    1h 3m

  6. JAN 12

    Dr. Dennis Ausar Winkler: The African American Identity Crisis

    Dr. Dennis Ausar Winkler: The African American Identity CrisisIn this conversation, we sit down with Dr. Dennis Ausar Winkler—psychologist, educator, and Pan-African thinker—to examine the psychological roots of identity confusion among African-descended people in the U.S.Drawing from African-centered psychology, race-based trauma research, and cultural analysis, Dr. Winkler explains how history, culture, and spirituality shape mental health and identity. We explore culture as an immune system (Marimba Ani), internalized anti-Africanism, and the impact of movements like ADOS and FBA on identity formation and community cohesion.We also discuss the contrast between growing Pan-Africanism on the continent and resistance to it in the U.S., and what it will take—psychologically and culturally—to build a grounded, unapologetic African identity.

    1h 17m

  7. JAN 5

    Khadija Haynes: Discusses the idea that Marxism is Eurocentric and Anti Black

    Khadija Haynes: Discusses the idea that Marxism is Eurocentric and Anti Black In this interview with Khadija Haynes, we have a deep conversation on Black Marxism, the Haitian Revolution, and ongoing debates around whether Marxism speaks to Black lived realities. We unpack common claims that Marxism is anti-Black or Eurocentric, examine how class, slavery, and colonial exploitation fit within a Marxist framework, and discuss the major contributions Black Marxists have made to revolutionary theory. We also address modern confusion around the term “Marxism,” why it’s used as a political scare word, and what a truly Black-centered Marxist politics looks like in practice today.

    1h 6m

  8. JAN 1

    Sudip Bhattacharya: Donald Trump & American Fascism

    Sudip Bhattacharya: Donald Trump & American Fascism In this conversation with Sudip Bhattacharya, we examine Donald Trump and American fascism, what defines a fascist state, and the legacy of George Jackson. We also connect global flashpoints—from Venezuela and the Nigeria bombing—to U.S. decline, cultural moments like Nicki Minaj at a turning point in America, and the historical role of the Jazz Ambassadors in U.S. soft power. Sudip’s Substack: https://substack.com/@sudipbhattacharya?r=57td1t&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile

    1h 30m
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Wise the Dome TV brings you powerful conversations on Black history, Pan-Africanism, and radical political thought. Our channel dives into topics like African liberation movements, decolonization, revolutionary theory, African spiritual traditions, and the intersection of science and society. Through interviews with leading scholars, activists, and cultural thinkers, we offer deep insights and fresh perspectives you won’t find anywhere else. If you're passionate about uncovering the legacies of African resistance, exploring critical theories on race and power, and engaging with forward-thinki

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  • Creator
    Rakeem Shabazz
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    223
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Rakeem Shabazz
  • Show Website
    Wise The Dome TV