Time For An Awakening

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 09-21-25 “OPEN FORUM SUNDAY EDITION… The State of Black Settlements in Oklahoma in the Early 20th Century: This and other topics were part of the discussions in the Open Forum Sunday. Always topics that affect Black people locally, nationally, internationally. Information, insights, and dialogue from a Black Perspective.

“Time for an Awakening”, with Bro. Elliott & Bro. Richard Sunday 09/14/2025 at 6:00 PM (EST). Our guests were members of the digital histories and humanities collective, The 1838 Black Metropolis. The Philadelphia Black Metropolis was a city within a city built by more than 20,000 free Black people in Philadelphia in 1838. Our guests shared their work and common goal of The 1838 Philadelphia Black Metropolis, a movement to reclaim, rewrite, and restore suppressed or forgotten Black Histories. As always, conversation on topics that affect Black people locally, nationally, and internationally. https://www.1838blackmetropolis.com

“Time for an Awakening”, with Bro. Elliott & Bro. Richard Sunday, 09/07/2025 at 6:00 PM (EST) our guest was Author, Psychologist, Dr. Jerome Fox. The discussion centered around weapons we can use (short-term and long-term), in this current struggle we're facing as a collective, by the Author of the book "Addicted to White: The Oppressed in League with The Oppressor," A Shame-Based Alliance, along with solutions for our community to break addiction and move forward.As always, conversation on topics that affect Black people locally, nationally, and internationally.

"Time for an Awakening”, with Bro. Elliott & Bro. Richard Sunday 08/31/2025 at 6:00 PM (EST), our guest was Author, Scholar of Sovereign Studies, and founding executive director of the Center for Global Africa (CGA) Prof. Ezrah Aharone. Efforts to chart new sovereign courses for our people are already underway. Prof. Aharone / The Center for Global Africa (CGA), will host the 14th Annual Pan African Global Trade & Investment Conference, under the theme "Shaping the Future: Connecting Markets, Building Prosperity". The discussion entails strategies for us moving forward in our development process of sovereign thinking, and what we can do as members of the sixth region in the diaspora. https://www.panafricanglobaltradeconference.com

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro .Richard, Sunday 8/24/2025 at 6:00 PM (EST), guest; Organizer, Journalist, Activist, Obi Egbuna Jr. Geopolitical & National issues were all part of the discussions with our guest. From the Cuban Medical Brigade trip to Burkina Faso and the Sahel region, to the Zionist incursion on the continent of Africa affairs, to the National Guard entering urban areas in D.C., all were part of the dialogue with the External Relations Officer Zimbabwe Cuba Friendship Association, Obi Egbuna Jr.

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 08/17/2025 at 6:00 PM (EST), our guest was Author, XM Radio Host, and Political Scientist, Dr. Wilmer Leon. From the Police takeover by federal troops in D.C., to the Congo, to Gaza, and the impotent response by Black elected officials on all of this, and alternatives to the direction of Black political leadership in the current Two-party system, was part of the dialogue with our guest, Dr. Wilmer Leon. As always, conversation on topics that affect Black people locally, nationally, and internationally. https://popularresistance.org/he-who-pays-the-piper-calls-the-tune

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 08-10-25 “OPEN FORUM SUNDAY EDITION… Where is the Moral Compass of the Congressional Black Caucus on Geopolitical Issues? This and other topics were part of the discussions in Open Forum Sunday. Always topics that affect Black people locally, nationally, internationally. Information, insights, and dialogue from a Black Perspective.

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 08-03-25 “OPEN FORUM SUNDAY EDITION… The Double-Cross of Black Farmers, was part of the discussions in open forum Sunday. Always topics that affect Black people locally, nationally, and internationally. Information, insights, and dialogue from a Black Perspective.

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 07-25-25 “OPEN FORUM SUNDAY EDITION"… Black American Citizens and European and Latino Immigrants, was part of the discussion in the open forum. Always topics that effect Black people locally, nationally, internationally. Information, insights, and dialogue from a Black Perspective.

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 07/20/2025 at 6:00 PM (EST), guests was Activist, Organizer, Special Envoy to Burkina Faso for the Afodescendant Nation, Siphewe Baleka, and Activist, Jurisconsult, founder of the International Movement for African Reparations, Esther Xosei. As major participants of the July 4th Black Independence Day Program, involving Afrodescendants of the Sixth Region, Afrikans in the U.K., and representative nations from the African Continent, Sister Esther and Brother Siphewe gave their perceptions and insights of the historic event in which they were involved. They also share an overview of the global African struggle against Colonialism and Neo-Colonialism. Always conversation on topics that affect Black people locally, nationally, and internationally.

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 07/06/2025 at 6:00 PM (EST), guest was Author, Historian, Moores Professor of History and African American Studies at the Univ. of Houston, Dr. Gerald Horne. Dr. Horne's latest book, "The Capital of Slavery (Washington D.C. 1800-1865)" was at the center of our dialogue with our special guest. Also, Open Forum conversation on topics that affect Black people locally, nationally, and internationally. https://www.intpubnyc.com/browse/capital-of-slavery/

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 06/30/2025 6:00 PM (EST), 5:00 PM (CST), our guest was Organizer, Activist, Vice President of the Los Angeles Reparations Advisory Commission, President and Co-Facilitator of the National Assembly of American Slavery Descendants, Friday Jones. Sister "Friday Jones" updated us on the reparations struggle in California and the challenges facing Black Californians, and direct-action strategies. In the second half of the program, Open Forum conversation on topics that affect Black people locally, nationally, and internationally.

"Time for an Awakening" with Bro. Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 6/022/2025 at NEW TIME 6:00 PM (EST) 5:00 PM (CST), guests was Afrikan Perspectives host Broher Oshi, and OURSTORY hosts BaBa Wes Johnson and Brother Johnny, in "Open Forum Sunday Edition". We had conversations with the listeners on the topics that affect Black People locally, nationally, and internationally. From Geopolitics to local Black political organizing, among other stories, was part of the discussion. In 2025, from the need to develop a new mindset in our communities, to our political and economic empowerment, the solution to these problems must come from us. Let's also talk about some solutions.

"Time for an Awakening" with Bro. Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 6/015/2025 at NEW TIME 6:00 PM (EST) 5:00 PM (CST), guests was the listeners in "Open Forum Sunday Edition", conversations on the topics that affect Black People locally, nationally, and internationally. Tonight, joining us in the dialogue was Activist, Organizer, Former New York City Assemblyman & Councilman representing the 42nd district, and Co-Founder of Operation POWER, Charles Barron. From Geopolitics to local Black political organizing, among other stories, was part of the discussion.

"Time for an Awakening" with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 6/01/2025 at NEW TIME 6:00 PM (EST), guests was Activist, Educator, Author, Bernard O. Creamer. This is part II of the discussion of negative Drill Music, Violence, and its effects on the minds of Black youth, and what we can do about this. Our guest Bernard Creamer and his book, "WHO STOLE THE SOUL? The Weaponization of Hip Hop: A Historical & Sociological Perspective" was the topic of discussion, on what has happened and who's benefiting from this. Also, Open Forum dialogue on topics that affect Black people locally, nationally, and internationally. https://www.sankofa.com/blank-2/who-stole-the-soul-the-weaponization-of-hip-hop-a-historical-sociological-p

"Time for an Awakening" with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 5/25/2025 at NEW TIME 6:00 PM (EST) guests was Afro-descendant Nation Ambassador, Dr. Tauheedah Sabree, and Black Panther Movement Senior Coordinator of Pan-Afrikan Affairs, Elder Mmoja Ajabu. Dr. Sabree updated us on the Afro-descendant Nation, the Sixth Region, which includes us in the global struggle for reparations. In the second portion of the program, Elder Ajabu informed us of the press release about South African President Cyril Ramaphosa meeting with Trump, the meeting with the ambassador of Burkina Faso and staff, and the revolution in the Sahel, and joining us in conversation from Burkina Faso was Activist, Organizer, Ramzu Yunus. Also, Open Forum dialogue on topics that affect Black people locally, nationally, and internationally.

"Time for an Awakening" with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 5/18/2025 at NEW TIME 6:00 PM (EST), guests was Activist, Founder of 'Clear the Airwaves Project, Kwabena Rasuli, Activist, Educator, and Radio Host on WURD in Philadelphia, Brother Shomari. Drill Music and Violet video games and their negative effects on the minds of Black youth, as well as what we can do about this, will be the topics of our guests. Always information, insights, and dialogue from a Black Perspective.

"Time for an Awakening" with Bro.Elliott & Bro. Richard; Sunday 5/11/2025 at NEW TIME 6:00 PM guest was Attorney, Freelance Writer, Founder of Community Movement Builders, Kamau Franklin. Bro. Kamau showcased for the listeners the Black Radical Organizing Conference, featuring speakers, panelists, and strategy sessions from involved activists in the Black Liberation Movements from around the country that will be held May 30th - June 1st in Indianapolis, Indiana. In the second portion of the program, educator and Radio Host on WURD in Philadelphia, Brother Shomari, joined the discussion. Also, Open Forum dialogue on topics that affect Black people locally, nationally, and internationally.

"Time for an Awakening" with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 5/04/2025 at NEW TIME 6:00 PM (EST) guest was Author, Professor of Politics and African American Studies at the University of San Francisco, Dr. James Lance Taylor. The discussion with our guest, Dr. Taylor, centered around some of the latest iterations of Jim Crow targeting Black Americans, and Black Political strategies to counter U.S. Fascism. Also, open Forum dialogue on topics that affect Black people locally, nationally, and internationally.

"Time for an Awakening" with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 4/13/2025 at NEW TIME 6:00 PM (EST) guest was Activist, Educator, and Radio Host on WURD in Philadelphia, Brother Shomari. "SELF DETERMINATION" is the topic of today's program, and Brother Shomari added to the critical discussion about statements, writings, and other blueprints that our ancestors left, pointing us in a direction to achieve ultimate victory for our people wherever we may be scattered. Also, Open Forum dialogue on topics that affect Black people locally, nationally, and internationally.

"Time for an Awakening" with Bro.Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 4/06/2025 at NEW TIME 6:00 PM (EST) guest was Activist, Organizer, founding member of the Africa Town Coalition of Los Angeles, California, Billion Godson. Bro. Godson, who is also a member at the state level of The Coalition For Just and Equitable California, informed us of their work in the struggle for Reparations in the state of California. The conversation will extend to the organizations work involving Homelessness, Gentrification, and Police Violence in the LA Black community since their formation in 2016. Also, Open Forum dialogue on topics that affect Black people locally, nationally, and internationally

"Time for an Awakening" with Bro.Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 3/23/2025 at NEW TIME 6:00 PM (EST) guests was Activist, Organizer, President, Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Association-Memphis, Thomas Burrell. Mr. Burrell updated the listeners on the oral arguments presented before the Sixth Circuit Court in Cincinnati on January 30, 2025, on behalf of Black Farmers, who were denied the opportunity to file claims for deceased relatives in the $2.2 billion dollar payout. Also, information on important strategies in areas of free trade, that will help our Farmers and Black America move forward in a new Geo-political age for us. In the second segment, our guest will be Author, Scholar of Sovereign Studies, and founding executive director of the Center for Global Africa (CGA) Prof. Ezrah Aharone. Prof. Aharone, back from the 38th African Union Summit to focus on reparatory justice under the theme: “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations", informed us on what this should mean to us moving forward in our development process of sovereign thinking, and what we can do as members of the sixth region for generations to come. Always Information, insights and dialogue from a Black Perspective. https://www.bfaainc.com https://www.centerforglobalafrica.com

"Time for an Awakening" with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 03/16/2025 at 6:00 PM (EST) our guests was Organizer, Lead Activist for American Redress Coalition of California, And the Coalition for a Just and Equitable California, Chris Lodgson and Organizer, Vice President of the Los Angeles Reparations Advisory Commission, President and Co-Facilitator of the National Assembly of American Slavery Descendants, Friday Jones. In Bro. Lodgson absence, Sister "Friday Jones" updated us on the reparation struggle in California with the new incoming House and Senate, and the communities organized response to the failure of Black Leadership in the state. Also, the continued conversation with our guest on the challenges facing Black Californians, and some direct-action strategies to move forward. In the second half of the program, Open Forum conversation on topics that affect Black people locally, nationally, and internationally. Always Information, insights and dialogue from a Black Perspective. https://www.naasd.org https://www.cjec-official.org

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 03-02-25 “OPEN FORUM SUNDAY EDITION… To most Black America this "Democracy is Hypocrisy”, was part of the discussion in open forum. Always topics that effect Black people locally, nationally, internationally. Information, insights and dialogue from a Black Perspective.

"Time for an Awakening" with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 2/23/2025 at 7:00 PM (EST) guest was Activist, Educator, Radio Host on WURD in Philadelphia, Brother Shomari. It's been 60 years since Bro. Malcolm became an ancestor, and the struggle remains just as relevant today. Brother Shomari shared commemorations and reflections on the ideals of Malcolm X, and how we must use those tools to achieve ultimate victory for our people. Also, Open Forum dialogue on topics that affect Black people locally, nationally, and internationally. In 2025, from the need to develop a new mindset in our communities, to our political and economic empowerment, the solution to these problems must come from us. Let's also talk about some solutions. Always Information, insights, and dialogue from a Black Perspective.

"Time for an Awakening" with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 2/16/2025 at 7:00 PM (EST) guest was Attorney, Human rights Activist, Founder and Executive Director of the Restitution Study Group, Deadria Farmer-Paellmann. The unnraveling the Benin Bronze Controversy, the lawsuit against the Smithsonian and the missing Benin Bronzes, was some of the information shared by the hard work of the Restitution Study Group and our guest Deadria Farmer-Paellmann. Also, Open Forum dialogue on topics that affect Black people locally, nationally, and internationally.

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 02-09-25 “OPEN FORUM SUNDAY EDITION... The Right to be Critical with the Direction of Black Elected Leadership" was part of the discussion in open forum. Maurice Carver, host of Black Men Screaming, joined us in discussion. Always topics that effect Black people locally, nationally, internationally. Information, insights and dialogue from a Black Perspective.