31 MAR 2024 · South African Jazz Movement: I am often asked about the music of Africa. Sure, we hear Afrobeats, that awesome genre centered from a lot of Nigerian artists, but what about other expressions of Music from other parts of the continent? Other genres like r&b, jazz? On the next Coffee Conversations with Greg J., we explore the music of South Africa… more specifically the genre of jazz and the movement to preserve its legacy. We are reaching out to Johannesburg South Africa to speak with renowned radio personality and Musicologist Nonn Botha as we explore the music and trends happening on the continent. Is Jazz dying? What is the legacy of Hugh Masekela and artists like him… we are getting jazzy in an African way… streaming live later today on FB and Instagram and YouTube.. and On demand thereafter with audio on your favorite podcast platforms… https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/global https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/arts https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/culture https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/commuity https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/musicent: Explore the podcast

15 MAR 2024 · As we consider issues of the eelectorate, Reparations are an issue that is making its presence known in the halls of the California State Capitol. Cali is the only state to have created a Reparations Task force where legislators have undertaken a massive and comprehensive study of the issue of Reparations - the systemic cause in the history of the State, what would the award look like, who is entitled to compensation and many more considerations. We talk with Chris Lodgson of the grassroots advocacy organization Coalition for a Just and Equitable California. They have been working shoulder to shoulder with the Task Force and have a strong perspective on why we should receive reparations in the Golden State. Fascinating discussion. 

12 MAR 2024 · Last week, we were honored to hear from renowned journalist, witer, and Former UN Official Monique Clesca as she shared an "on the ground" perspective of the chaos erupting in Haiti. Armed gangs have taken over large swaths of land and government has been rendered ineffective. Two prison breaks and unbridled violence are happening all around. When we livestreamed this we encountered many audio problems, so this rebroadcast is the fully repaired interview. This is fascinating and substantive discussion about the Haitian situation happening right outside Monique's doorstep. We are grateful for Ms Clesca's time and we ferveently pray her safety. 

18 FEB 2024 · We welcome renowned Pan African Scholar and historian Tony Browder to the coffee table as legacy of the late great Pan African ScholarDr. Runoko Rashidi is discussed. We explore the essence of Pan African Consiousness and the importance of this history for people of African descent in this United States of America. We discuss the new documentary produced by Tony Browder that chronicles the life of Dr. Rashidi. This is a powerful discussion

9 FEB 2024 · On this episode of Coffee Conversations with Greg J., we are lifting up an incredible project in Ghana, the Pan African Heritage Museum Listen as Kojo Yankah joins us from Cape Coast Ghana, to share the whys and wherefores of this great museum . In the meantime, go to https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pahmuseum.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1fG9DGvDHvXcpYeEvEkU6mKBoUEdsIwklSqKEtOdGXNVqs6djWLu0zrk0&h=AT2-tVCoeaZgkjm_UjaV2X6g0l08NTRNdDrpAvfbGH48F5fzi_lXJ4rrcmOc1rNnYwXtUjYEQ8kNiAZycIeYqyGI6qWo9efnUqluUu_ELVCEFjAbNihJJY6bMxbqLIUn55FdmavEylDEcAWvaA&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT1G2MRYCx7zhYm2odD3JNJAylqtYn5OWflsiiC_cswvJ0ciz5Zkvwac9OR2osZzn-Qz-VTMEGfIPlyh2lt_xVdJUpnB4h3sIQVahvWIz80QhnufzsOeM2x020pBK8UDB3gVX9Xy7VsDY5448jG6nMYioHvOB_efkblTFNpp9rvYZCOBAv9zur1o9fpuIj2US6tGPYxySTi6UqJBj_Tv_nY to see the entire digital exhibit. Learn how you can support the building of this great edifice and open your hearts and mind towards a consciousness of history. OUR history.

3 FEB 2024 · This week we will continue our examination of the Making of Hip-Hop with a fascinating conversation with @Darryl James. He is a publisher, writer, entrepreneur and social critic. He was the Publisher/Editor of RapSheet, the first Hiphop Newspaper, the writer for HipHop Countdown and Report, the first nationally syndicated rap radio show and is a respected author, social critic and entrepreneur.

3 FEB 2024 · Just as we are enthralled with the NFL playoffs, so are our African brothers and sisters enthralled with the Africa Cup of Nations foootball tournament (soccer) … we have Rodney Knox former Marketing Director for the San Francisco 49ers and Edward Aiken reknowned radio and television sports journalist in Accra Ghana… we contrast rgw two worlds of football and football…

25 JAN 2024 · History shows that the Black Church has a been essential in our fight towards freedom and equality. But these are unprecedented times. We sit and chat with Rev. Kelvin Sauls, a progressive, prophetic and Pan-African Pastor engaged in trans-national emancipatory faith-rooted organizing at the intersection of South LA and South Africa.

8 NOV 2023 · The global reset is real and we've invited Afro-futuristic Researcher, Sadiki Bakari to discuss Artificial Intelligence and other emerging technologies and what they mean to us. Our digital devices are really startling us. Clearly major developments are happening in the digital space. and what in the world is Transhumanism?? Coffee is on at Coffee Conversations with Greg J.

5 OCT 2023 · As we talk about 50 years of hip-hop, we gather with Industry legend Violet Brown and iconic radio broadcaster Greg Mack to talk about the early days of hip-hop. Violet was the premier buyer for Wherehouse Records and Greg was the nucleus of the crew at 1580 KDAY, the first commercial radio station to present a rap format on the west coast. This is legendary conversation. PLUS we have a surprise guest appearance by the GodFather of West Coast HipHop A;onzo Williams as he shares about his Compton roots and reminisces about Eazy E, This is one for the ages...