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Woodbine, Onaje Ph.D. — Black Gods of the Asphalt Part Two
Feb. 26, 2019, 3:54 p.m.
The transcendent experience of street basketball is the topic of two conversations with Onaje X. O. Woodbine, author of âBlack Gods of the Asphalt: Religion, Hip-Hop, and Street Basketball.â Woodbine grew up in the inner-city of Roxbury, Massachusetts, became a skilled street basketball player and attended Yale University on a basketball scholarship. After two years as a star player on the Yale team, he chose a different life path and quit.
After graduating from Yale, Woodbine earned his Ph.D. in religious studies from Boston University. His book, âBlack Gods of the Asphaltâ presents a social-anthropological view of this inner-city sport where coaches often assume the role of father, mentor and friend. He contrasts the lessons learned on the street basketball courts, with those learned at the predominantly white basketball courts and locker rooms of Yale University.
Onaje Woodbine visited with Radio Curious by phone on August 13, 2016, from his home in Andover, Massachusetts. In part one we discussed his experiences growing up and playing on the basketball courts in the inner city and how that differend from the Ivy League schools he later went to. In part two, we began our conversation when I asked him to explain the ethnographic research and methods he used in making his book, âBlack Gods of the Asphalt.â
The book Dr. Onaje Woodbine recommends is âJesus and the Disinheritedâ by Howard Thurman.
Commentary on Venezuela, Feb 25, 2019
Feb. 26, 2019, 11:31 a.m.
Phil Taylor and Phil Conlon comment on Venezuela, Mumia, and other issues.
Rwandan-Belgians Insist On Their Rights, Resist Slander and Intimidation.
Feb. 26, 2019, 10:43 a.m.
The government of Rwanda insists on an official narrative about the events leading up to the 1994 fighting, and massacres of civilians. Any questioning or assertion of facts by unauthorized individuals or organizations draws the wrath of the RPF authorities. And the policy extends abroad, where Rwandans living in Europe find that speaking their truth can bring harassment and intimidation.
Mr. Mbonyumutwa and others are challenging the bullies through the justice system and demanding respect for their rights.
Feb. 26, 2019, 5:57 a.m.
The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit Show - A musical mid-life crisis -- a late-night search for meaning and happiness airs on WRIR LP Monday nights from 9 PM to 11 PM. Stream the show @ www.wrir.org
Weekday World, February 26, 2019
Feb. 26, 2019, 12:33 a.m.
Feb. 26, 2019, 12:08 a.m.
Lost Idols + global LGBTQ news!
Feb. 25, 2019, 6:52 p.m.
âThe Front Runnerâ cross the finish line; queer youth remember the âRainbow Manâ; Randy Rainbow sings âBorder Liesâ; Taiwanâs marriage equality proposal pleases no one, Nuevo Leon joins Mexicoâs matrimonial equity states, a U.S. Ambassador targets global anti-same-gender sex laws, cops shift the Smollett hate probe to a false police report charge, Serbiaâs lesbian Prime Minister becomes a proud mama, and more LGBTQ news from around the world!
Episode 167 - Simple Mixup Reveals Squirel Lasagne
Feb. 25, 2019, 6:15 p.m.
Joe and Anthony get right to the comedy with some zany selection of news tidbits and we help ezel find his fone! Tune in to the show live every Monday night at 8pm est at http://www.chiampa.org
Walkuman Style #225 - February 22, 2019
Feb. 25, 2019, 10:37 a.m.
(1.) Old Dirty Swordsman - Him Lo & Giallo Point
(2.) Wu Music Pt. 1: The Devil's Rod - P-Town's Finest
(3.) Google It Homie - Jess The Facts ft. Marchitect & MC Prose
(4.) Headphones - The Good People
(5.) Hip Hop Healing - 5th & Wyatt
(6.) Marvel - Dantian Collective
(7.) Solo Eccentric - Moka Only
(8.) Frosty Trackz - Nate S
(9.) She Knew It - Macapella
(10.) Nas Is Like - Nas
(11.) The Motive - Mathematik
(12.) Sleep - Funky DL
(13.) Foreclosure - Leaf Erikson ft. Smoke
(14.) Los Angeles Haze - Revolutionary Rhythm
(15.) Step Into The Realm - The Roots
(16.) The Omen (DJ Evil Dee remix) - Planit Hank ft. Canibus, Chris Rivers & Kool G. Rap
(17.) Reaganomics - B Leafs ft. Elzhi, Ras Kass, M-Dot & Large Pro
(18.) Once Upon A Time - Trace (T3 of Slum Village) X Musiq Soulchild (aka TraSoul 98)
(19.) Use Me - Pro-V
Feb. 25, 2019, 4:46 a.m.
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Weekday World, February 25, 2019
Feb. 25, 2019, 12:06 a.m.
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The Stuph File Program - Episode #0497
Feb. 24, 2019, 1:37 p.m.
An eclectic collection of interviews and odd news designed to entertain
Uninhabitable Earth - David Wallace-Wells
Feb. 24, 2019, 10:44 a.m.
New York magazine journalist David Wallace-Wells warns of shrinking liveable space as the world warms. It is time to rethink everything. Is it time to panic? That depends...says Toronto clinical psychoanalyst and activist Judith Deutsch in our second interview.
Rock 'n' Roll and the Soundtrack
Feb. 24, 2019, 9:31 a.m.
I'm guest-hosting WRIR's Cause and Effect Show today. It is one of my favorites to host and to listen to. Each week's host selects an artist than digs deep into the bands and artists that influenced the featured performer and in turns the bands and artists they influenced. Stream the show every Saturday from 1 PM to 3 PM @ www.wrir.org.
The Appalachian Sunday Morning - S1
Feb. 24, 2019, 6:59 a.m.
#573 -- Robert Fisk and Chris Hedges
Feb. 23, 2019, 8:09 p.m.
In separate talks, two fine journalists discuss current affairs--ROBERT FISK and CHRIS HEDGES. Different in style, they are alike in their hatred of lies and propaganda, their command of recent history--and their disdain for Trump's presidency.
Fisk discusses the war in Syria, Iran, Putin, Trump, and the flood of propaganda in the media. Hedges discusses how social justice requires economic justice and also effective means of nonviolently overturning established power.
Plus a song by Yikes McGee.
Feb. 23, 2019, 5:43 p.m.
exerpts from 2003 WTO Cancun
Feb. 23, 2019, 5:06 p.m.
Golden Oldies (70s, 80s, 90s)
Former IDF soldier Eran Efrati speaks out on policing and the Deadly Exchange program
Feb. 22, 2019, 8:57 p.m.
Eran Efrati reports that he left the IDF because he objected to what it does. He spoke in great detail recently in Boston on policing and the U.S.-Israel Deadly Exchange.
The Deadly Exchange consists of American and Israeli police visiting each others' countries, all expenses paid, nominally by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and other captured but supposedly respectable NGOs, but ultimately borne by U.S. taxpayers, to learn their counterparts' "best practices" and "up-to-the-minute security measures." That's why we're seeing more military weapons, more surveillance, more "terrorist" rhetoric, and more fascism from the cops whose job is to protect us.
ADL's involvement appears designed to earn the approval of those who haven't yet learned that ADL was taken over by the Israel-can-do-no-wrong claque. It's no longer a Jewish-oriented civil rights organization. Now it's using its muscle to support and defend the state of Israel, decreeing that any criticism of Israel or its murderous policies is "antisemitic."
Eran also explains the U.S. military's procedure in giving away "surplus" tanks, bombs, drones, weapons systems, heavy riot gear, etc., to local police departments. (They must actually use it within a year, or it goes back.)
UpFront Soul #2019.08- February 25-March 3 Black History Month hr 2
Feb. 22, 2019, 6:42 p.m.
We'll celebrate Black History Month with powerful music from Nina Simone, Syl Johnson, and The Freedom Singers, plus we'll hear the voices of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Fannie Lou Hamer, and Kathleen Cleaver.
UpFront Soul #2019.08- February 25-March 3 Black History Month hr 1
Feb. 22, 2019, 6:34 p.m.
We'll celebrate Black History Month with powerful music from Nina Simone, Syl Johnson, and The Freedom Singers, plus we'll hear the voices of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Fannie Lou Hamer, and Kathleen Cleaver.
Cooking With Anthony, With Anthony!
Feb. 22, 2019, 5:17 p.m.
While Joe was on vacation he recorded Anthony cooking up one of his Blue Apron meals. Take a listen!
Celt In A Twist February 24 2019
Feb. 22, 2019, 3:28 p.m.
Black 47's Larry Kirwan checks in with a Bowie tribute from his new Heroes/Belfast EP! Check our debut in da mix. A full hour of cool Celtic.
worldbeatcanada radio february 23 2019
Feb. 22, 2019, 3:21 p.m.
Brilliant new spins from Kel Assouf's Desert Blues, Argentina's Electro -Cumbia Queen La Yerga, Lateef The Truth Sayer and Atlas Soul. World Beat Canada on a roll!
Trump already losing China trade war - David Icke banned, forced to cancel Australia tour
Feb. 22, 2019, 2:25 p.m.
https://politicsthisweek.wordpress.com/2019/02/21/bcfms-weekly-politics-show-presented-by-tony-gosling-136/
Labour defectors anti Corbyn, anti Brexit but pro what? RIP Newport MP Paul Flynn
Feb. 22, 2019, 2:11 p.m.
https://politicsthisweek.wordpress.com/2019/02/21/bcfms-weekly-politics-show-presented-by-tony-gosling-136/
Black History Month Special: Trump Era Resistance, Mumia's Plight, and Freedom for the Move 9
Feb. 22, 2019, 2:09 p.m.
This week's Global Research News Hour radio program marks Black History month with three provocative interviews relating to racial justice in America. Radio host and commentator Glen Ford shares his perspective on the state of the resistance two years into the reign of Donald Trump. Suzanne Ross of International Concerned Family and Friends of Mumia Abu Jamal brings us an update on the plight of America's most high profile political prisoner, and two of the recently released members of the Move 9 and their son talk about the crime for which they were unjustly accused and the adversity they and their fellow MOVE family members endured for more than 40 years behind prison walls.
Feb. 22, 2019, 11:08 a.m.
In this week's commentary, Phil Taylor and Phil Conlon discuss Haitian history and resistance, the bipartisan support for interference in Venezuela, and Rep. Ilhan Omar's questioning of war criminal Elliott Abrams.