Rocky and Madinah talk hoopties, racist doctors, and new age marketing. Rocky shares his theory on the Diddy Saga. Special guest appearance by Oscar-Award winning actor Denzel Warshington.

Episode 1 - We Got The Prize feat. Denzel Warshington (10/6/2024)

[Verse]
You walk in with your swagger thinking you’re so rad
Borrow my rhythm then dismiss my struggle it’s sad
You wear the symbols but ignore the deeper tones
Rocking the vibe while stepping on our bones

[Chorus]
Can you hear the plea in every note we sing
Does it mean a thing or just a pretty ring
Wrapped up in glitter can you feel our voice
Is it just a costume or a conscious choice

[Verse 2]
You say it's just fashion but it’s our lifeline tight
My history’s not your latest dance move in the light
The roots run deeper than the surface you scrape
You borrow our joy but take none of our pain

[Chorus]
Can you hear the plea in every note we sing
Does it mean a thing or just a pretty ring
Wrapped up in glitter can you feel our voice
Is it just a costume or a conscious choice

[Bridge]
Stolen beats and borrowed lines can’t buy soul
You take a piece but you never take the whole
See me more than just a trend on your sleeve
My culture’s no commodity it’s what we believe

[Chorus]
Can you hear the plea in every note we sing
Does it mean a thing or just a pretty ring
Wrapped up in glitter can you feel our voice
Is it just a costume or a conscious choice

Pretty Ring (ruff draft)

Rocky and Madinah talk bears in trees, unsung heroes of history, and how nothing is special anymore. Rocky shares how comedy has and hasn’t changed over the years. Special guest appearance by Dr. Martine Luther King, Jr.

Episode 2 - Rocky not Rambo feat. Dr. Martine Luther King, Jr. (10/20/2024)

As Vice President Kamala Harris pointed out last week, as she prepared to face voters in a CNN Town Hall, Trump promises to rule violently, something his rally goers and right-wing media supporters have repeatedly cheered.

But the use of violence against political enemies is, unfortunately, not unprecedented in the United States. Although it is illegal to deploy the military against American citizens as Trump has promised to do, police, hired security, and Ku Klux Klan mobs have assaulted strikers, protesters, and civil rights activists since the 19thcentury. On May 4, 1970, Ohio National Guard troops murdered four peaceful antiwar protesters at Kent State University.

Perhaps the most sustained use of political violence against American citizens has been the deployment of police and deputized mobs against Black Americans. This violence intensified in the 1950s and 1960s as a Black-led, interracial, coalition of students and activists across the Jim Crow South organized and demonstrated nonviolently for the right to vote, and to desegregate public accommodations, transportation, and public schools. Politicians unhesitatingly deployed armed men against these brave souls, and refused to intervene when vigilantes beat, murdered, and raped activists.

It's hard not to think of John Lewis, his fight for justice and against violence as voters in the United States face their most consequential election in 150 years. I think Lewis’s spirit is watching over Vice President Kamala Harris in this last week of the campaign, and that’s why I invited David Greenberg, the author of John Lewis: A Life (Simon and Schuster, 2024) to come and talk to us about a civil rights icon who helped to transform the Democratic Party that Harris now leads.

Why Now? Episode 62: We Shall Not Be Moved

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In 1963, Malcolm X appeared on the popular Chicago television program City Desk, where he engaged in a dynamic and bold interview that highlighted his views on race relations, the civil rights movement, and the Nation of Islam. Hosted by journalists including Jim Hurlbut, the interview has become one of the most remembered appearances of Malcolm X, showing his intellectual clarity, eloquence, and his willingness to speak uncomfortable truths about the state of Black Americans in the United States.

During this interview, Malcolm X discussed his opposition to the approach taken by mainstream civil rights organizations, arguing that nonviolent integration would not solve the deeply ingrained issues of racism and oppression. He famously described the African American community as facing continued oppression, likening it to “slaves on an American plantation.” Malcolm also pointedly criticized the political system, suggesting that neither Democrats nor Republicans genuinely represented Black interests.

This appearance was critical in bringing Malcolm X’s views to a wider American audience and displayed his stance that African Americans should seek self-reliance and self-defense over integrationist tactics. The interview showcased Malcolm's rhetorical skills and fearlessness, solidifying his position as a revolutionary thinker and a key figure in the movement for Black liberation.

Malcolm X on Race, Politics, and Self-Reliance (1963 City Desk Interview)

Rocky and Madinah talk Halloween, their day jobs, and Lil' rappers. We didn't ask for applause, we asked for rhythm. Rocky shares stories about some of the famous people who he met working as a bellman. Madinah complains about kids these days. Special guest appearance by Republican Presidential nominee Donald A. Trump.

Episode 3 - I Must Really Be Old feat. Donald A Trump (10/26/2024)

Rocky and Madinah talk floating garbage, bad statues, and bad drivers. Rocky shares parenting advice. Madinah reviews Lenny Kravitz live in Atlantic City. Special guest appearances by TLC reality stars Amy and Tammy Slaytons.



Watch Madinah Live at Helium Philadelphia with Headliner EJ Speaks 11/10/24 https://philadelphia.heliumcomedy.com/shows/275284

Watch Rocky Live at Bootless Stageworks in Wilmington, DE with Headliner Tarikh Malik 11/16/24
https://tinyurl.com/comedycornernovember

Watch "Stand Up for Madinah", New Documentary on Al Jazeera English
https://www.aljazeera.com/program/witness/2024/11/2/stand-up-for-madinah-the-us-politician-pushing-for-peace-in-gaza

Episode 4 - Fried Chicken Got Me feat. Amy and Tammy Slaytons (11/3/2024)

Throughout the duration of the 2019 exhibition, Hewitt invited friends, colleagues and thought partners to activate the space in a series of semi-public gestures in response to the notion of a collective archiving. The series included historian/writer Sharifa Rhodes Pitts, Saturday, October 5 at 12pm; curator/writer Omar Berrada, Thursday, October 10; musician Tariq
Trotter/Black Thought, Monday, October 21; cinematographer Bradford Young, Thursday, October 24; and DJ/collagist Ayana Contreras, Saturday, October 26.

Featuring archival audio interviews from Jean Carne, Isaac Hayes, Curtis Mayfield, various radio stations and much more, The Black Radio Talk delved into the story that Black radio tells about our history, collectively and as Black people specifically, because it was one of the first free mass media forms that told our story uncut, and in real time. 


Black Radio Talk, Perrotin Gallery (in conjunction with Leslie HEWITT Reading Room, 2019)

Exploring some of London’s most iconic record stores that specialised in Black music. Featuring interviews with Winnie O’Connor, Wayne John, Morgan Kahn, Gary Dennis, Ben Bell and Claudia Wilson.

The Record Store & Black Music: Englands Tastemakers - The Podcast Episode 2 - South

Rocky and Madinah discuss the most wonderful time of the year, popular fugitives, and Project 2025. Rocky shares the wonders of sea moss.

Upcoming shows:
December 21 - Bootless Stageworks, Wilmington DE 
https://tinyurl.com/decomedydecember

Next comedy shows at Bootless Stageworks:
January 18th and February 15th 2025

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Episode 7 - Monopoly Money feat. Jimmy Stuart (12/8/2024)

Remarks from the preview reception for Fraunces Tavern® Museum’s expanded permanent exhibition The Birch Trials at Fraunces Tavern, October 23, 2024, in the Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Educational Center for American History. Speakers include Peter C. Hein, President, Sons of the Revolution℠ in the State of New York, Inc. (SRNY); Craig H. Weaver, SRNY Museum Committee Co-Chair; Scott M. Dwyer, Executive Director, SRNY and its Fraunces Tavern® Museum; Melanie Hopkins, Deputy Consul General for the United Kingdom in New York; and New York State Senator for the 27th District Brian Kavanagh. 

*The views of the speakers are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Sons of the Revolution℠ in the State of New York, Inc. or its Fraunces Tavern® Museum.

Remarks from the Reception for The Birch Trials at Fraunces Tavern Expanded Exhibition Preview

Remarks and Lecture from special guests in the Bissell Room of Fraunces Tavern® for Fraunces Tavern® Museum’s expanded permanent exhibition The Birch Trials at Fraunces Tavern, October 23, 2024. Speakers include Elizabeth Cooke-Sumbu and Andrea Davis, descendants of individuals listed in the Book of Negroes, reviewed and compiled at Fraunces Tavern in 1783. Andrea Davis, Executive Director of the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada, presents a lecture, “The Black Loyalists: Their Journey, Arrival & Life in Nova Scotia”. 

*The views of the speakers are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Sons of the Revolution℠ in the State of New York, Inc. or its Fraunces Tavern® Museum.

Dinner Remarks and Lecture for The Birch Trials at Fraunces Tavern Expanded Exhibition Preview

Star 99.7 presents Black History Month Vignettes, sponsored by the Rossington Law Offices, LLC. Day 1's black history hero is former president Barack Obama.

Black History Month Vignettes 2025: Barack Obama

Star 99.7 presents Black History Month Vignettes, sponsored by the Rossington Law Offices, LLC. Day 2's black history hero is model, actress and businesswoman Barbara Smith.



Black History Month Vignettes 2025: Barbara Smith

Star 99.7 presents Black History Month Vignettes, sponsored by the Rossington Law Offices, LLC. Day 3's black history hero is Bishop TD Jakes.

Black History Month Vignettes 2025: Bishop TD Jakes

In this episode, the Joshs welcome Clayborn Benson III, the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Black Historical Society. They discuss Wisconsin’s rich African-American history, the importance of preserving this heritage, and the fascinating stories that have emerged from the community. Clayborn shares his illustrious career as a photojournalist, and talks about key figures and events in African-American history, emphasizing the continuous struggle for rights and education. The episode highlights the role of the Wisconsin Black Historical Society in documenting and sharing these important stories and encourages community engagement and visitation to the museum.

Wisconsin Black Historical Society - Joshing Around Milwaukee (Episode 45)

Star 99.7 presents Black History Month Vignettes, sponsored by the Rossington Law Offices, LLC. Day 4's black history hero is Major Charity Adams.

Black History Month Vignettes 2025: Major Charity Adams

Established in 2007, 2Funky Arts (2FA) is a social enterprise, dedicated to advancing and celebrating arts and music of black origin. Our projects work instinctively to stir emotion, provoke debate, nurture collaborations, and push boundaries across sub-genres.

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Veteran comedian & Baby Boomer Rocky Wilson & his niece, Millennial budding stand-up comedian and politician Madinah Wilson-Anton, hang out and discuss pop culture, history, and comedy.

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Fraunces Tavern Museum’s mission is to preserve and interpret the history of the American Revolutionary era through public education. This mission is fulfilled through the interpretation and preservation of the Museum's collections, landmarked buildings and varied public programs that serve the community. You can stand in the room where General Washington said farewell to his officers and explore seven additional galleries that focus on America's War for Independence and the preservation of early American history.

Star 99.7 is The People's Station and home of Savannah & Friends, the only live and local urban morning show, airing during the Steve Harvey Show, weekdays 6AM-10AM. Also the only place to find local talents Geno Jones, Belinda "BP" Parker, DJ Ish, DJ D-Dnyce and Sha-Sha. Tune in to 99.7 FM to get the party going weekdays, weekends, mornings and nights!

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My name is Ayana Contreras, and I’m passionate about sound and color. I work in sound, and until 2023 I hosted and produced a show called “Reclaimed Soul” on Vocalo.org (a sister station of WBEZ). From 2017 until mid-2020, I also helped produce a show called Sound Opinions. When I'm not making radio, I'm a writer, a DJ, and a music historian.

to listen to selected full Reclaimed Soul Podcasts visit: https://www.mixcloud.com/vocaloradio/playlists/reclaimed-soul/

Professor of History emeritus at The New School for Social Research and contributing editor at Public Seminar. Find me on my Substack at https://clairepotter.substack.com

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