Black Freethinkers

Please join us Sunday @10AM CST as we discuss losing our religion part 2.  This is the second of a three part series in which we explore how we identified, shed, and grew from leaving the fold of religion.  We will discuss how we overcame many obstacles, took control of our lives, and let go of religion. Please join us for this very important topic.  You can dial 310-982-4273 and press 1 to speak with the hosts.  You can also Skype into the show.

Please join us Sunday, May 25, 2014 as we welcome Dr. Jeffery B. Perry to Black FreeThinkers. We will discuss Hubert Henry Harrison who is considered the Black Socrates.  Harrison is also know for his radical humanism, oratorical skills, and influence. "The Invention of the White Race" by Theodore W. Allen, especially Vol. II: "The Origin of Racial Oppression in Anglo-America"."When the first Africans arrived in Virginia in 1619, there were no 'white' people there; nor, according to the colonial records, would there be for another sixty years." Theodore W. Allen Theodore W. Allen's "The Invention of the White Race," with its focus on racial oppression and social control, is one of the twentieth-century's major contributions to historical understanding. This two-volume classic (Vol. 1: "Racial Oppression and Social Control" and Vol. 2: "The Origin of Racial Oppression in Anglo-America") details how the "white race" was invented as a ruling-class social control formation and a system of racial oppression was

Join MC Brooks and Noa Jones as they discuss a variety of topics in popculture. On this week's edition, they will discuss Michael Sams draft, his docuseries on OWN, Don Sterling, the death penalty, inclusivity in hip hop and much more. They will be joined by Vida Starr of On Blast w/ Vida Starr. Tune in this wednesday at 8pm EST. Use the hashtag #BreakbeatBFT to participate on twitter.

Please join us Sunday @10AM CST as we discuss losing our religion.  This is the first of a three part series in which we explore how we identified, shed, and grew from leaving the fold of religion.  We will discuss how religion uses fear, guilt, silence and shame to keep the masses under its control. Please join us for this very important topic.  You can dial 310-982-4273 and press 1 to speak with the hosts.  You can also Skype into the show.

Please join Alfred, Karl, and Kim Friday evening as we discuss a variety of issues and topics. The complexities of being LGBTQ in the black community.Homophobia in the black community.  The black community should NOT bear the burden of being labeled homophobic.  This is primarily a tactic that is being used to divert attention from the systemic racism in the LGBTQ community.  The black community is being scapegoated. There is homophobia in the black religious community that needs to be addressed and called out.There is homophobia in the black secular community that needs to be addressed and called out.Same gender loving athletes should NOT be publicly shamed for being themselves.Critical analysis of "God's Not Dead."Is there any validity in Don Sterling's assessment of wealthy blacks not doing enough for the black community? ""Jews, when they get successful, they will help their people. And some of the African-Americans, maybe I'll get in trouble again, they don't want to help anybody," Sterling told interv

****THERE WERE TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES FOR THE FIRST 20 MINS OR SO. PLEASE SKIP PAST THIS. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THIS AND THE SOUND QUALITY. IT AIN'T OUR FAULT!!!*** The Dynamite Duo is back in full force this week with a show sure to set tongues wagging. Join us as we discuss black films you may have loved and some you hated...and stay as we share that love or completely rip it to shreds. Oh yes, there will be hating. No film is too sacred to not be eviserated.  Does Tyler Perry really suck as much as we think? Hmm Friday May 09, 2014 As ususal our call in number is 310-982-4273 Call in if you wish.

Please join us Monday, May 5, 2014 @5PM PST/7PM CST/8PM EST as we discuss the crisis in Nigeria. Over 200 young girls were kidnapped from their homes in the middle of the night. There has been little to none media coverage of this atrocity and this needs to be addressed immediately.  Our special guests will discuss the political and international implications of this tragedy. Dr. Anthea Butler, Teka Lark, and Dr. Kamela Heyward-Rotimi will join us to discuss this very important situation that demands our attention.

Please join us Sunday @10AM CST as we discuss a myriad of topics pertaining to atheism, skepticism, community outreach, social justice, interfaith, etc. We will also discuss our experience at Morgan State University this past weekend at their Philosophical Atheism and Communities of Faith conference..  We will also discuss people of color and upcoming activities. For some people atheism is enough.  For others, they seek more.  Let's talk about it.  Dial 310-982-4273 and press 1 to speak with the hosts.  You can also Skype into the show. Here are our show hashtags! The Breakbeat - #BreakbeatBFT On Blast w/ Vida Starr - #OnBlastBFT Em & Evil - #EmAndEvilBFT Alf & Karl - #AlfNKarlBFT BFT - #BFTLiveChat

Please join Alfred & Karl tonight as they discuss a multitude of topics from this week.  They will give commentary on the Sterling ban, Mayweather public shaming of girlfriend, NAACP (LA) giving LifeTime Achievement Awards and defending racists, DL Hughley and Steve Harvey selling bad advice to the world, and much more.   Please dial 310-982-4273 and press 1 to speak with the hosts.  You can also Skype into the show.

Join MC Brooks, Noa Jones, and Vett Jones for a special edition of The Breakbeat as they discuss the current scandal involving Donald Sterling, owner of the Los Angeles Clippers basketball franchise. They will discuss his comments, his relationship with his girlfriend, how this has affected his ability to own the team, how the NBA should this situation, and much more. Tune in 4/30 at 8pm EST.

This time i'm flying solo as I detail my journey and experiences from sem-religious until full on heathen. You get to hear me go on about what it was like as well as what it is like now. Hopefully, I don't ramble too much and you'll enjoy my voice...maybe not as much as Em's, but give me a break! Anyway, check it out and stay for the poem my big ass lips stumble through. Let me know what you think.  Be Cool people.

Join MC Brooks, Noa Jones, and special guest Vett Jones as they reminisce on their younger years growing up as african-americans in the 90s. They will be discussing music, art, fashion, games, culture, and much more.

Please join Black FreeThinkers April 22, 2014 @1PM PST/3PM CST as we converse with Greta Christina.  We will discuss her new book "Coming Out Atheist: How to Do It, How to Help Each Other, and Why." and her previous book, "Why Are You Atheists So Angry? 99 Things That Piss Off the Godless," This is going to be an exciting conversation.  So please join us as we welcome Greta Christina to the show. Greta Christina is author of "Coming Out Atheist: How to Do It, How to Help Each Other, and Why." Her previous book, "Why Are You Atheists So Angry? 99 Things That Piss Off the Godless," is an Amazon best-seller in the Atheism category, and she is also author of "Bending: Dirty Kinky Stories About Pain, Power, Religion, Unicorns, & More." She blogs at the cleverly named Greta Christina's Blog, one of the most widely-read and well-respected blogs in the atheist blogosphere, and is a regular contributor to AlterNet, Salon, Free Inquiry, and The Humanist. She was ranked by an independent analyst as one of the Top

Please join Karl, Alfred, Raina, and Kim Friday 5:00PM PST/7:00PM CST/8:00 EST as they discuss domestic violence in the black community.  This extremely important topic needs to be discussed along with paying homage to someone we knew who just lost her life to domestic violence.   A very near and dear friend was killed last night by her husband in a murder-suicide. Angelina was a good woman and good mother whose life was cut brutally short, but we want to help her three orphaned children however we can. All of the money raised will go towards the children's educations. A donation of any amount or simply spreading the word is invaluable. Thank you. ~Emelyne http://www.gofundme.com/AngiesLegacyFund

Please join Vida Starr & Emelyne Thursday 5:00PM PST/7:00PM CST/8:00 EST as they discuss domestic violence in the black community.  There will be a panel of women discussing this extremely important topic along with paying homage to someone we knew who just lost her life to domestic violence.   A very near and dear friend was killed last night by her husband in a murder-suicide. Angelina was a good woman and good mother whose life was cut brutally short, but we want to help her three orphaned children however we can. All of the money raised will go towards the children's educations. A donation of any amount or simply spreading the word is invaluable. Thank you. ~Emelyne http://www.gofundme.com/AngiesLegacyFund

Please join us Sunday @8AM PST/10AM CST/11EST as we discuss rudimentary questions, comments,etc. that many atheists of color want to lay to rest. Please reference this broadcast before you ask us any of these questions during interviews, Q&A sessions, random conversation, tweets, inbox, email, etc.  This will save us both a lot of time and frustration. We will be taking calls, so please feel free to dial 310-982-4273 and press 1 to ask us relevant questions that we don't mind answering.  You can also Skype into the how. Please be advised that this is now our official FAQ and we will politely ignore these questions and point you to this broadcast in our effort to stop redundancy.   Thanks, Management

Join MC Brooks and Noa Jones on Wednesday, April 9th as they take a stroll through memory lane and revisit their childhood in the 1990s. They will discuss their favorite tv shows, video games, cartoons, movies, music from what is called the "golden era" in many of those areas. They will be joined by Vida Starr, host of "On Blast with Vida Starr" and Vett Jones, an amateur video game programmer & Noa Jones's other half. Tune in next wednesday to be part of the conversation!

Please note the time change. Sunday's shows are now starting @10AM CST. This Sunday I want to discuss my experiences as a black atheist, freethinker, humanist, and former Christian. I want to detail some of my experiences coming out as a nonbeliever, experiences of podcasting, and meeting different personalities in this community.  This should be a lot of fun. Please dial 310-982-4273 and press 1 to speak with the host. Sunday @8AM PST/10 AM CST/11AM EST

What's it like being a young adult in America today? Do we have the same options and opportunities of our elders in regards to family planning, income, employment, and lifestyle? What are some of the benefits and challenges of being a young adult today?  We will talk about all of this and MORE! And as always we have dope hip hop and some Hot Topic Headlines to discuss! So join us as we put it all ON BLAST!

Tune into our special Saturday show @Noon CST. We need to school some of these people on what discrimination REALLY happens to be.  Not all discrimination is equal.   Please dial in to speak with the hosts.  310-982-4273 and press 1 or Skype into the show.