Human Rights & Justice
Human Rights & Justice with host Attorney Nkechi Taifa, features kick-ass commentary and stimulating guests discussing a plethora of domestic and global themes encompassing political, economic and social rights.
Episodes
51 episodes
Veronza Bowers Speaks: Free after 51 Years Behind Bars!
Human Rights and Justice Episode 103 with host Nkechi Taifa invites you to experience the peaceful serenity of Brother Veronza Bowers, finally free after being imprisoned for 51 years. This impromtu interview was recorded in person in July 2024...
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Episode 103
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56:31
Hands Off Uhuru! Chairman Omali Yeshitela Speaks
On Sept. 12th Omali Yeshitela, Chairman of the African People’s Socialist Party (APSP) and two others were found not guilty of charges of being agents of the Russian government. Despite being a stalwart self-determination revolutionary fo...
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Episode 102
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59:57
Jailing a Rainbow: The Unjust Trial and Conviction of Marcus Garvey
Author of newly published book, “Jailing a Rainbow: the Unjust Trial and Conviction of Marcus Garvey," distinguished legal scholar and professor at Howard University School of Law and Commissioner on the U.N. Permanent Forum on People of Africa...
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Episode 101
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59:38
From Black Panther Party to Tanzania, and Water Ritual, with Mama C.
Episode 100 of Human Rights and Justice features Mama C, aka Charlotte Hill O’Neal, aka Iya Osotunde Fasuyi. Mama C is a former Member of the Black Panther Party of Kansas City, wife of Brother Mzee Pete’ O’Neal exiled from the U.S., both...
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Episode 100
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58:56
Nile Valley Civilization: A 10,000 Year History with Dr. Charles Finch
Human Rights and Justice Guest Host Anthony Karakh Browder, sitting in for host Nkechi Taifa, interviews Dr. Charles Finch, Physician and Historian, discussing Nile Valley Civilization: A 10,000 Year History!
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Episode 99
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1:00:51
Timeline of African History: Gateway to African Science with Paul Obinna, guest host Tony Browder
Anthony Karakh Browder guest-hosts for Human Rights and Justice host Nkechi Taifa in Episode 98, featuring his interview of Paul Obinna, UK educator, artist and creator of The African Timeline, which has been used internationally to teach Afric...
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Episode 98
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Honoring the Life & Legacy of Dr. Asa G. Hilliard III with Anthony Karakh Browder
In Episode 96 of Human Rights and Justice, host Nkechi Taifa interviews author and cultural historian, Tony Browder, as he honors the life and legacy of the great Asa Hilliard and discusses the ASA Restoration Project’s “From the Nile to the Ni...
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Episode 96
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Justice for Marcus Garvey: Look for Me in the Whirlwind - with Dr. Julius Garvey
Human Rights and Justice host Nkechi Taifa interviews Dr. Julius Garvey, son of the Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey and Amy Jacques Garvey on his upcoming new book: "Justice for Marcus Garvey: Look For Me in the Whirlwind.” - Episode...
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Episode 95
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Black August, Sonya Massey, and the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
Episode 94 of Human Rights and Justice features host Nkechi Taifa and former DC Police Officer Ron Hampton discussing the importance of Black August, the murder in cold blood of Sonya Massey, and the necessity of the George Floyd Justice in Pol...
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Episode 94
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57:26
“Not in My Name," with Dr Enkamit
In Episode 93 of Human Rights and Justice, host Nkechi Taifa discusses the recently released provocative book, “Not in My Name: Reparations Now” with author Hehimetu RaEnkamit, PhD. The show also features the Orisa Feast Community Day with Boko...
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Episode 93
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57:54
The Remarkable Life of Imam Jamil Al-Amin, formerly known as H. Rap Brown - 7/17/2024
Professor Arun Kundnani and Sister Shafeah join Human Rights and Justice host Nkechi Taifa in Episode 91, sharing riveting historical and contemporary insights from the life of Imam Jamil Al-Amin, formerly known as H. Rap Brown. Professor Kundn...
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Season 91
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56:36
The Uncompromising Life, Lessons and Legacy of Top Cop Clarence Edwards! - 7/10/2024
Clarence Edwards grew up as a Black youth in segregated Washington, DC with no interest in policing, yet ended up becoming a nearly 40-year veteran in law enforcement. He joins Human Rights and Justice host Nkechi Taifa in Episode 90 addressing...
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Episode 90
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56:42
SELF-EMANCIPATION! Black Folk Fighting for Their OWN Independence!
Human Rights and Justice talk show features historian extraordinaire Dr. Daud Malik Watts, discussing with host Nkechi Taifa, tidbits from his upcoming latest book, “The Big Black Jailbreak: African American History 1775-1865," describing...
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Episode 89
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59:57
Tulsa Still Burns! - 6/26/2024
Kristi Orisabiyi Williams joins Human Rights and Justice host Nkechi Taifa in poignantly discussing the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, and the recent trip to Tulsa, OK on the heels of the OK Supreme Court decision denying relief to the two living su...
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Episode 88
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Black Scholars' Juneteenth Roundtable: "Ubuntu Climate, Freedmen’s Settlement & Black Psychology" - 6/19/2024
Esteemed scholars Dr. Wade Nobles, Dr. Joyce King and Dr. Afia Zakiya join Human Rights and Justice host Nkechi Taifa on Juneteenth, sharing issues relating to the concept of Ubuntu and its relationships to the climate crisis, protection of Fre...
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Episode 87
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58:09
Identity, Culture and Global Engagement: The Artistry of Kim Poole - 6/12/2024
Human Rights and Justice Episode 86 features host Nkechi Taifa interviewing the phenomenal Kim Poole, a Soul-Fusion Performing Artist hailing from her hometown of Baltimore, and Founding Fellow of the Teaching Artist Institute (TAI), operating ...
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Episode 86
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58:57
Reparation Information Thought Series - Reparations & the Role of Social Workers - 6/11/2024
Rehabilitation and Healing: The Role of Social Workers in the Reparations Movement! Panelists: Elder Baba Leonard Dunston: President Emeritus NABSW; Melissa Smith Haley - President NABSW; BabaJay Onaje Muid - Co-chair NABSW ...
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STOP the Persecution of Former Maryland State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby
Human Rights and Justice with host Nkechi Taifa features a discussion with political commentator, Angela Rye, with clips from Atty. Ben Crump, Joy Reid, and Marilyn Mosby. Co-host, Cynthia Roseberry.
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Episode 82
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1:10:46
Spotlight: 400 Years African American History Commission
Human Rights and Justice with host, Attorney Nkechi Taifa, features a discussion with Addie Richburg, Executive Director of the 400 Years of African American History Commission, a Federally appointed 15-member Commission established to coordina...
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Episode 81
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55:20
Crisis in the Congo, with Maurice Carney - 3/27/2024
Description: Episode 80 of Human Rights and Justice host Nkechi Taifa interviews Congo issues veteran Maurice Carney, co-founder and Executive Director of Friends of the Congo, discussing the historical and current situation in the Congo ...
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Episode 80
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55:24
Haiti: Historic Roots of Current Destabilization - 3/20/2024
Episode 79 of Human Rights and Justice with host, Nkechi Taifa, features an interview with Haitian-born advocate and organizer Eugenia Charles, host of Konbit Lakay, a socio-political Haitian WPFW 89.3 FM radio show. She is also the Executive D...
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Episode 79
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55:21
Mothers Speak Out Against Police Violence and for Policy Change - 3/13/2024
Guests: Gwen Carr (mother of Eric Garner, killed by police during use of a prohibited chokehold) Patricia Elam-Walker (mother of Denzel Elam Ruff, brutalized by police during a vaping arrest on the Ocean City boardwalk)Sonia Pruitt...
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Episode 78
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59:26
Down Memory Lane with Nkenge Toure - 3/6/2024
Description - Human Rights and Justice host Nkechi Taifa engages in an exciting chat with Nkenge Toure, legendary Black feminist icon and former long-time host of WPFW’s show “In Our Voices,” discussing her life and those of historic Black wome...
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Episode 77
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58:48
Conversation with Siphiwe Baleka, Part II
Human Rights and Justice host Nkechi Taifa continues her interview of Episode 34 with the multi-talented Siphiwe Baleka on his many reparations efforts in the international arena, including his case before the Inter-American Commission on Human...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:08:54
Reparations Utilizing International Instruments with Siphiwe Balenta
Human Rights and Justice host Nkechi Taifa dives in with Siphiwe Balenta, President of the Balenta Society in America, on intersecting issues of international law and diplomacy, reparations, DNA and justice. Baleka, amongst other internat...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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