Dr. Umar Ifatunde Johnson isn’t any stranger to Cincinnati. As he made his strategy to the Lincoln Ware Present earlier immediately, the excitement surrounding his go to was already at a excessive. With a sold-out panel dialogue on the Woodlawn Recreation Heart set for late Thursday, it’s clear his messages (or meme-ery) resonate with the group.
Faculty psychologist, writer, and outspoken Pan-Africanist, Dr. Johnson has constructed a popularity as one of many main voices within the battle for Black self-sufficiency and academic reform. On the core of his mission is the long-awaited Frederick Douglass Marcus Garvey Academy (FDMG)—a college designed to uplift and educate younger Black youngsters by an Afrocentric curriculum.
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Throughout his interview with Lincoln, “King Kong Konsciousness” coated a spread of urgent subjects together with the state of Black politics. The dialog then shifted to the affect of gangsta rap on Black youth and the unfair therapy of single moms.
However the spotlight of the dialogue was his replace on FDMG Academy. With so many supporters (and haters alike) desperate to see the alleged faculty come to life, Dr. Johnson spoke very briefly in regards to the challenges alongside the way in which. Regardless of the obstacles, the activist is dedicated to constructing an area the place he believes Black youngsters can thrive.
Whether or not you agree with him or not, one factor is for certain— Dr. Umar Johnson is a power.
Hearken to the complete dialog under:
[LISTEN] Dr. Umar Johnson Speaks on Black Politics & Gangsta Rap
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