Black Freethinkers

This week, we lighten the mood and discuss television shows and other popular culture materials. Come get a bit of a geekgasm as we delve deeply into deep shows deeply by getting deep. Call in. 310-982-4273 and tell us yours.

Join Noa Jones and MC Brooks on Wednesday, March 26th, as we discuss Afrofuturism and its influence on music, black geek culture, literature and various other forms of media. We will discuss Janelle Monae, Octavia Butler, John Jennings and Ytasha Womack will join us at 9pm EST to discuss her recent book on the subject: Afrofuturism: The World of Black Sci-Fi and Fantasy Culture."

Please join us Sunday at Noon CST as we discuss interfaith, social justice, and atheism.  Can they co-exist?  Can we work with progressive, liberal churches for the betterment of the community?  If so, how do we proceed?  If not, why not? Let's talk about it. Dial 310-982-4273 and press 1 to speak with the hosts, You can also Skype into the show.

Last show, we discussed Black feminism. This time we invited OTHER women of color to join us on the show as we discuss Women of Color in the feminists movement, the need for women of color to have their own spaces, issues that affect women of color that are not covered in mainstream feminism, and whether or not women of color feminism is separate from the mainstream movement. We will also talk about the issues that women of color face and how they differ from what white women face in the U.S. and the different campaigns and efforts in other communities that are taking place and ways listeners can get involved.  

Please join us Sunday as we discuss social justice, diversity, community activism and how the terms seems to be a repellant for many of the larger atheist organizations.  We will also discuss white privilege, Libertarianism, racism, sexism, and whatever else I feel like talking about.  The dial-in number is 310-982-4273 and press 1 to speak with the hosts.  You can also Skype into the show.

WE'RE BACK! Join Em and Evil for a good discussion of religious hangups and the residue of religion that lingers in the atheist community. The Homophobia, sexism, racism, and general tom foolery. Should be a hot discusion, so hit us up. 310-982-4273

Join Noa Jones and MC Brooks on Wednesday, March 12th, as they engage in an in-depth discussion on race and gender in video games. The topic was inspired from a petition created by Noa to have 3 black female characters added to the Injustice: Gods Among Us video game as a DLC pack. They will discuss the petition, race and gender stereotypes, the role of black video game characters and much more. The show will also feature music from nerdcore musicians: MegaRan, My Protege, and Skyblew. Tune in and be sure to share the link. The number to dial-in is 310-982-4273.

Please join us Sunday @Noon CST as we talk about Black women of the social justice movement in celebration of Womens History Month. Sojourner TruthAngela DavisFlorynce KennedyShirley ChisolmBarbara JordanElaine BrownDaisy BatesSikivu Hutchinsonand more... The dial in number is 310-982-4273 and press 1 to speak with the host.  You can also Skype into the show.  I look forward to speaking with you.

What is Black Feminism? What does that mean and is it necessary? Is feminist a label black women should be taking on? Why do black feminist feel the need to identify themselves seperately from mainstream feminists? We will address these questions and more as well as call out many of the misconceptions and propaganda going around about black women and feminism! So join Vida Starr and guest co-host Emelyne Museaux as they facilitate a discussion with guest panelists, Bruce Smith, MC Brooks, Teeny Noa Jones and special first-time On Blast guest Jasmine Keitt. And as always we have dope music and recent News topics for you to weigh in on! So Join us as we put it all ON BLAST!!

Join MC Brooks and Noa Jones as they discuss their experiences in love and dating as nonbelievers. They will also discuss marriage as an institution, the differences in dating theists as well as other nonbelievers, and will briefly touch on the Day of Solidarity for Black Nonbelievers on 2/23. Tune in this Wednesday 8pm EST.

The edition of the Em and Evil show, we will discuss recent headlines that have made the Facebook newsfeed go into a frenzy. The supposed Zimmerman "fight", Michael Sam, and more.  Tune in Friday, February 14 at 6:00pm eastern. As always the call in number is 310-982-4273  

On tonight's episode of onblast with Vida Starr, we will be discussion some recent news stories regarding poverty, nutrition, and food access. JOIN US! As we put it all ON BLAST!

A massacre kept secret for over 100 years. Now the truth will finally be revealed. THE FILM: Wilmington on Fire is a feature-length documentary that will give a historical and present day look at the Wilmington Massacre of 1898. The film features interviews from historians, authors, activists and descendants of the victims of the Wilmington Massacre of 1898. THE HISTORY: The Wilmington Massacre of 1898 was a bloody attack on the African-American community by a heavily armed white mob with the support of the North Carolina Democratic Party on November 10, 1898 in the port city of Wilmington, North Carolina. It is considered one of the only successful examples of a violent overthrow of an existing government (coup d'etat) and left countless numbers of African-American citizens dead and exiled from the city. This event was the spring board for the white supremacy movement and Jim Crow Segregation throughout the state of North Carolina, and the American South. This incident is barely mentioned and has been omit

Please join Karl tonight as he discusses Trayvon Martin, DMX, the Catholic Church smackdown from the UN, and variety of other topics from the news this week,.

Please join us as we discuss "Church Hurt Atheists."  This is a conversation that needs to be discussed and inspected. Are atheists church hurt?What is church hurt and is it real?Are you an atheist or a disgruntled believer/child?Why are you so angry and bitter? I can't say that you need Jesus, but you need something... Please call to weigh in on this very important topic. The number is 310-982-4273 and press 1 to speak with the hosts.  Yo can also Skype into the show.

This episode has us talking about a smattering of different things, including the Grammy's, this Richard Sherman guy, and whatever else comes to mind. Tune in to hear us prattle on or you can call in a join the conversation.  310-982-4273

Join MC Brooks & Noa Jones this Wednesday at 8pm EST (7pm CST) as they  discuss some current and recent events. Topics will include: introversion & extroversion, unemployment, macklemore, and much more. Tune in and don't forget to call in at (310)-982-4273 if you want to participate.

Take time to listen as Em and Evil discuss "Ebony Exodus" with author Candace Gorham.  "The Ebony Exodus Project explores the reasons that record numbers of black women are leaving the church. It also seeks to examine the negative effects the Black Church has on black communities, and specifically black women."  http://ebonyexodus.com/about-the-book/ Sure to be an insightful discussion. As always, the number to call in is 310-982-4273.   

On the very first edition of The Breakbeat in this new year, MC Brooks and his new cohost, Noa Jones, will be discussing sex work and all of the stigmas attached to it. In the second hour, they will be conducting an interview with Glasseyeballs founder, and Grand Unified emcee, Gripp. They will be discussing his new album "Ansible". Tune in next Wednesday at 8pm EST!

Please join us Sunday, January 12, 2014 as we converse with Dr. Anthony Pinn.  We will discuss his upcoming book, "Writing God's Obituary: How a Good Methodist Became a Better Atheist."  We will also discuss liberation theology, humanism, atheism, and freethought.    We will not take calls the first hour.  But please call during the second hour to ask questions.  The dial in number is 310-982-4283 and press 1 to speak with the host and guest.  You can also Skype into the show.