Author: brotherdash

Brother Dash is an author, inspirational speaker, writer and poet. He is currently working on his debut novel The Donor. In addition to his novel Brother Dash has written dozens of articles on society, culture, the arts and religion. He has provided workshops and seminars on self-improvement and creative expression. He is an accomplished spoken word poet with three albums and well over 100 performances around the world on his resumé. He has written several articles on society, culture and religion. He is the proud father of 3 young women and resides in New Jersey, USA.

My BBC TV Feature

Posted onJuly 21, 2012February 19, 2013Leave a comment

Brother Dash BBC Video Interview The BBC came out to the United States to do a feature documentary program and I was one of the subjects. I appear at 11:45min doing poetry live in Times Square, NY and discussing race & politics including President Obama and Islam.

African-American Muslim Women: Yesterday and Today

Posted onApril 19, 2012August 13, 20142 Comments

Writer, speaker and Ph.D. student Donna A. Auston presents a dynamic, cogent and well documented audio history on the invaluable and rarely known contributions of African-American Muslim women to the narrative of Islam in America. Ms. Auston is a meticulous researcher with talent for oratory. This podcast is a must listen!

Elan Magazine Article

Posted onFebruary 3, 2012September 30, 2019Leave a comment

Dasham Brookins, 40, aka Brother Dash, is not your average artist. Armed with a degree in English and Sociology and that “in your face” Brooklyn attitude Brookins launched his career as a fiery spoken word artist. With a career spanning from the early 90s, Brookins shows us that freedom of speech is a lesson that Read More …

Red Tails: The Review

Posted onJanuary 22, 2012August 8, 20142 Comments

Red Tails, The Brother Dash Review This past weekend I went to see the film Red Tails. Red Tails focuses on the all black 332nd airborne division of the U.S. Army during WW2 more commonly known as the “Tuskegee Airmen”. Please avail yourselves of the power of the internet for quick education if you are Read More …