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Part 2 of the historic meeting of the minds at Princeton University between Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Sherman Jackson discussing religion, politics, and African-Americans in Islam.
Cornel West & Sherman Jackson
Posted by brotherdash on April 19th, 2010
Part of an insightful and stimulating discussion held between two intellectual and spiritual giants on the campus of Princeton University in the Spring of 2010. Dr. West and Dr. Jackson discuss religion, spirituality and this question of black suffering relating it to the general struggle of all of humanity. This is the FIRST TIME the two have shared the stage in this manner.
First Look: Next Brother Dash Album
Posted by brotherdash on March 28th, 2010
Update: 30% written!
Poetic Justice is the title for my next Spoken Word album currently being written. This album is a return to my poetic roots where the subject matter brings The Arts and Activism together. In addition to addressing issues around social justice the album is a departure from the norm by also addressing individual justice, self-determination and spiritual autonomy. Follow me on Twitter (brotherdash) and Facebook to stay updated on the progress of the album. Only 10% of the album has been written. A target completion for all pieces is Summer 2010 with an album release date of either Winter 2010 or Spring 2011. Stay on the lookout for Poetic Justice by Brother Dash.
Donna Auston: African-American Women and Islam
Posted by brotherdash on March 26th, 2010
Rutgers University graduate Donna Auston closes out the Fish, Grits & Couscous podcast series in fine form with a focus on Islam and the African-American Muslim experience. Most discussions on Islam and Women (especially Black women) rarely feature the subjects themselves speaking on their own historical present experience. Ms. Auston presents a cogent and well documented talk on the role of Black women in the American Islamic experience from not merely the social but spiritual point of view. She also highlights little known facts regarding women in Islam in general. A must listen! Produced by the Africana Studies Department at Rutgers University. Photos, Video and Recording by Brother Dash.
Prof. Mikal Naeem Nash: Islam in the African-American Experience
Posted by brotherdash on March 14th, 2010
In this podcast Professor Mikal Naeem Nash of Rutgers University discusses the role of Islam in early 20th century by focusing on the Newark, NJ Black community. He specifically deals with early proto-Islamic movements such as the Moorish Science Temple under the leadership of Noble Drew Ali and others. In order to understand Islam in America it is important to understand the history of Islam in America including those movements that were not necessarily orthodox. These movements laid the groundwork for what would come decades later. Produced by the Africana Studies Department at Rutgers University. Photos, Video and Recording by Brother Dash.
