A Podcast exploring race, religion, & politics through classic jazz and vintage hip hop. A celebration of Black flourishing. The Renaissance lives...
Sunday, November 13, 2022. Saints Memorial Baptist Church, Willingboro, NJ. Genesis 50:1-7;14. Acts 8:26-35. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakezblkpod/message
Is Nas the most excellent lyrical emcee of all time? Qadry and Chris JB break down a classic hip-hop track as an example of high African American culture. The Renassaince Lives... 🖤✊🏾🎨🎼🎧 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakezblkpod/message
Exclusive Recording: A New Haven Charter School principal attempts to fire a teacher for lack of professionalism. It didn't work. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakezblkpod/message
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Lecture - African American Theology + Violence
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St. George's Episcopal Church - Brooklyn, NY. 07/24/2022 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakezblkpod/message
Salma is back!!! This time to discuss how her upbringing with Muslim and Christian parents shapes her spiritual journey today. The Renaissance Lives...🖤✊🏾🎨🎼🎧🎵 “Body and Soul” ~ Colman Hawkins from Body and Soul (1996 Remaster). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakezblkpod/message
SpeakEZ welcomes Ms. Salma Dulo (a.k.a. MindBodySalma)—a fitness expert and social media “influencer.” Qadry and Chris JB address the complexities of Kanye West, Salma’s incredible fitness journey, and how we can redefine Spirituality. The Renaissance Lives… 🖤✊🏾🎨🎼🎧--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakezblkpod/message…
John 2:13-21. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakezblkpod/message
Celebrating the Game as a renaissance artist and hip hop historian, Qadry and Chris JB break down the record "Dreams" lyric by lyric. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakezblkpod/message
Mark 15:33-39. Senior Sermon at Yale Divinity School. November 14, 2017. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakezblkpod/message
"Jim Streets" is Back. If You are trying to get us canceled this is the one. The Renaissance Lives... ♬ "Fables of Faubus" ~ Mingus Big Band, from Gunslinging Birds. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakezblkpod/message
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Episode 17: Sound of da Police (Pt. 1)
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SpeakEZ dives into the complex realities of Blk law enforcement with "Jim Streets." The First installment of this 2 Part Episode focuses on professional challenges faced by Blk officers, disconnects with our communities, and how we all might thrive together. The Renaissance Lives...--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakezblkpod/messag…
Abyssinia Free Will Baptist, Mt. Vernon, NY. April 15th, 2022 —Good Friday. 3rd Word. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakezblkpod/message
It's ALL about the Benjamin's, baby! In the final days of Black History Month, SpeakEZ welcomes Rev. Andrew Wilkes - pastor, scholar, and public policy expert. After a conversation on great hip hop collaborations, Rev. Wilkes helps us understand Democratic Socialism as it relates to freedom. Join us for an informative dialogue on money and Black po…
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Reflecting as High School Educators - A SpeakEZ Short
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Qadry reflects on the challenges of Latin American History lesson planning and decolonization in Charter School systems. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakezblkpod/message
In the aftermath of Dave Chappelle's special, The Closer, Qadry and Chris JB discuss some of Eminem's canceled lyrics and why the rapper is NOT in Qadry's Top 10. Additionally, the duo addresses if Chappelle's jokes went too far. Join us for a difficult conversation about underlying tensions between Black communities and LGBTQ+ people. The Renaissa…
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Sermon: Living in the Flesh...Faithfully.
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John 6:56-69. Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church - New Haven, CT. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakezblkpod/message
Amos 5. Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church - New Haven, CT. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakezblkpod/message
Taking a trip down memory lane, Qadry and Chris JB welcome Sungi Clark and Devante James, Qadry's line brothers. After recalling the epic performance by the Lox, four brothers reflect on their introduction to Alpha Phi Alpha 10 years later and challenges in identity formation for young men in Black Fraternity culture. Join us for a discussion cover…
1 Kings 19:4-8. Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church - New Haven, CT --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakezblkpod/message
Luke 3:21-22. As we continue to celebrate Black fatherhood, Qadry and Chris JB acknowledge Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor as spiritual hip hop. Qadry also reflects on the Holy Spirit and how spiritual differences led to a rift in his family. What is "spirituality"? What is it not? And can spiritual living lead Black people beyond double consciousness?…
RIP Earl (DMX) Simmons! Chris JB and Qadry are Going Way Back with Donavan Tracey and Myles Mabry - professional educators and members of Alpha Phi Alpha. After praising the lyrical ability of Rakim and Kool G Rap, these Ice Cold Brothers imagine what it would look like to educate our kids as if we are on the Underground Railroad. Join us for an ho…
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Episode 11: The Black Messiah (Harlem Edition)
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John 1:46. While honoring the legendary Harlem emcee Big L, Qadry And Chris JB discuss what L has in common with Fred Hampton and Jesus. The two also interrogate how one can be a Christian and not believe what the Bible says about Christ. (***Mild Spoiler ALERT for Judas and the Black Messiah***). The Renaissance Lives... --- Send in a voice messag…
Following another white terrorist attack, a survivor of American Slavery and a survivor of American Colonialism (in the Philippines) come together for a candid conversation about solidarity amongst Black and Asian/Pacific Islander communities. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakezblkpod/message…
10 out of 10! In celebration of BLACK Woman’s History Month, SpeakEZ welcomes Ugo, Carlee, and Kris—the hosts of We Are That Podcast. In ways only Black women can, this dynamic trio gives Qadry and Chris JB a Master’s Class in podcasting while emphasizing the importance of Black men shutting the f**k up! Join us for discussions on WAP, Racism vs. S…
“Lekòl, Legliz, La kay!” While exploring the theme of “the Devil” in Jay-Z’s music, Qadry and Chris JB get caught up debating Jay vs Nas as lyricist and rapper. Additionally, the duo discusses in detail the question if white people are devils and how this relates to Trump’s Acquittal. The Renaissance Lives... --- Send in a voice message: https://an…
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Conversation with Meg Adler - A SpeakEZ Short
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In our first SpeakEZ Short, Meg Adler, a Jewish artist, poet, and educator has a question for Qadry: What should white people be doing during Black History Month? Tune in to find out. The Renaissance Lives... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakezblkpod/message
“WHAT TIME BIDEN CROSS TOMORROW?!” Qadry and Chris JB are joined by friend of the show, Ms. Ashanté Josey – Visual Artist and Entrepreneur. Following a tribute to the genius of Pharrell Williams, the trio discusses the nature of true artistry vs. entertainment, spirituality vs. conditioning, and the role of the artist in the revolution. The Renaiss…
The FORCE Awakens! Ms. Dijonée Talley (Criminology Ph.D. Candidate, Temple), joins the SpeakEZ Cast again, to discuss being DISRESPECTFUL in Black Greek Life, Black Religion, and Black Politics. The Cast also responds to the terrorist attack at the Capitol and Qadry's beef with Facebook. The Renaissance Lives... --- Send in a voice message: https:/…
Job 38:17. As WE anticipate the end of 2020, the Original SpeakEZ team comes together for a discussion on philosophy in Hip Hop, church hurt in secular culture, and how a Christian minister can be an Atheist. Happy New Year ALL!! The Renaissance Lives... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakezblkpod/message…
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Episode 5: Black Consciousness is Our Super Power!
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As Black people all over the world eagerly await the arrival of our Super Powers... Qadry and Chris JB are joined by friend of the show, Ms. Imani Lawrence (a.k.a. The Hotep Slayer) to discuss Black Consciousness in Hip Hop, Religion, and Politics. The Renaissance Lives... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakezblkpod/message…
The REBELLION! On this Episode, Ms. Dijonée Talley, friend of the show and soon to be Ph.D., joins the FULL SpeakEZ cast for a RAW discussion on our HOPE for a Dipset V G-Unit Verzuz, gentrification of Chicken spots in Harlem, decriminalization of Marijuana, and so much more. The Renaissance Lives…--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spea…
"3rd time's a charm." In this episode of SpeakEZ: Black Renaissance Podcast, Qadry and Chris JB are joined by friend of the show, the Rev. Landon Moore. These 3 distinguished Black men chop up who's the real hip hop "King of New York" and our long anticipated conversation on the 'N' Word. Who gets to use it? And when is it appropriate? --- Send in …
Another one! In this episode of #SpeakEZblkpod, Q. Harris is again joined by Sharnae and Chris JB to discuss Black UNITY in the year 2020 and beyond. Is Lauryn Hill a Top 10 lyricist of all time? And can Black people unify around VP Elect - Kamala Harris. This Episode is Dedicated to All the Black women of the Divine 9. Special Shout out to the Wom…
On our pilot Episode of SpeakEZ: Black Renaissance Podcast, Qadry, Sharnae, and Chris JB give Philly their Flowers for saving whatever is left of Democracy. Also, what the HELL does Star Wars have to do with American Politics? Where do we go from here now that Biden will win? And so much more.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakezbl…