by Mark Anthony Neal | @NewBlackMan | NewBlackMan (in Exile) "Unreconstructed black men don't have the manners of their reconstructed 'Negro' brethren, who are always trying to put a 'civilized' face on their blackness, especially in the company of white folks." — -- Quincy Troupe "I think that niggers are the best of people who were slaves, and that's how they got to be niggers 'cause they stol
'Considering the state of global politics, there's never been a better time to get reacquainted with the righteousness of Black Uhuru . The iconic reggae band, whose name means "Black Freedom" in Swahili, is still going strong after more than 40 years, and they brought their much-needed songs of solidarity to the Tiny Desk . Fittingly, the set begins with "Here Comes Black Uhuru," a telling and l
'In the new movie Atlantics , directed by Mati Diop , a group of young men set off on a boat for Spain from the coast of Senegal. They're fed up with their lives, and have made the fateful — and fatal — decision to sail to Europe. But Atlantics , which won the Grand Prix at this year's Cannes Film Festival is not a movie about them. It's the story of the women they've left behind. And it's a ghos
'In “From Generosity to Justice: A New Gospel of Wealth”, Darren Walker articulates a bold vision for philanthropy in the 21st century, joined by an array of thinkers, activists, and leaders from every field, sector, and walk of life. Walker sits down with Walter Isaacson to discuss his personal journey and how philanthropy can be a tool for achieving economic, social, and political justice.' --
'19-year-old Phillip Youmans ’ first film Burning Cane won three awards at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival. He has made history as the youngest director to feature in the festival and the first African American director to win the top prize, and he spoke with Alicia Menendez about his story.' -- Amanpour & Co.
'In this clip from People's Party , Robert Glasper and Talib Kweli discuss all-time great Jazz samples in Hip-Hop songs, including favorites from A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, and J Dilla.' -- UPROXX Video
Left of Black host Mark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan) is joined in the studio by Dr. Petal Samuel ( @iounalao ), an assistant professor in the Department of African, African American and Diaspora Studies at the University of North
