2 REALLY DOPE DUDES

"Ni**as be thinkin' I'm deep, intelligent, fooled by my college degree
My IQ is average, there's a young lady out there, she way smarter than me
I scrolled through her timeline in these wild times, and I started to read"...

These are the words of J Cole in response to another rapper who said that your favorite rappers have catalogs about the plight of black people, but they not out here in these streets or raising their voices.

The internet went nuts after she made the statement, which prompted Cole to release that song. So what do you think? Do you believe that rappers need to be more vocal, or can they support the movement in silence? Mcdonald and I gonna chop it up about that, and what's up with cops caught on tape saying that they are going to kill ni**ers?

We got a lot to talk about, and once again we look forward to your comments and feedback!

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There's been a lot of talk last week about whether or not black people should celebrate Juneteenth.  Some people think we should do away with it, and then there are those who think we should honor it.  Mcdonald and I speak about both sides of the issue. You gotta listen to where we land on the topic.  Also we spend time talking about Kyrie Irving and his plea for NBA players to sit out and not play in the upcoming NBA restart.  Is it a distraction, or will it be beneficial to the movement.  Last but definitely not least, a whole lot of folks have been chanting the phrase 'Defund the Police' at the various protests and marches.  Some people don't really know what that truly means.

We got a lot more to talk about! With everything that's going on what's the blueprint for black people in these yet to be United States of America? Once again McDonald Jean and I chop it up.

Last week has been nuts! I mean with the aftermath of George Floyd's murder and the protests that are have been going on because of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor, people are just fed up and they having it no more.   Amazingly, with the advent of social media everybody has an opinion and feels like they have the best advice for Black America.  Mcdonald and I talk about a particular video of an American white man calling out black people and telling us how we should lead.   You don't want to miss this episode.  Remember we love the feedback, if you feel compelled to give to our podcast because you are enjoying the content.  Just hit the donate button and it's done.  

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'The New Black Wall Street'. This will be a conversation about economic empowerment on the ground, with local concentration within our communities. We will focus on a real world example here in Dallas, how a few clergymen/women teamed up with our guest to take the fight to the street level in order to make this happen and empower the people!

Our Guest: @edwin4thehumans - Community Organizer and Activist

Back at it again with that dope content. A lot is happening in this world but nothing has changed. Black people are still disproportionately cut off from access to jobs, healthcare, loans, and education. The social experiment of blacks in America is not working. Not only were blacks enslaved, but we simultaneously built this country as well. Malice from the Clipse said,

"Like tryin to fly but they're clippin' your wings
And that's exactly why the caged bird sings
Who can nickname it, the shame rings true
Seems to me reparations are overdue." 

We got my dude @istackdaboss and Javonte Anyabwele speaking on this important topic

This is not going to be your ordinary conversation! 2 Dope Dudes are gonna be talking about everything from Covid-19 to that new Jay Electronica album. 

The African American scholar Carter G. Woodson said “At this moment, then, the Negroes must begin to do the very thing which they have been taught that they cannot do. He also said, “Real education means to inspire people to live more abundantly, to learn to begin with life as they find it and make it better.  This week @istackdaboss and myself are glad to invite the founder of R.I.S.E Raising Imhotep Scholars of Excellence, Talitha V. Anyabwelé. We are going to talk about her path to Home School and give you practical ideas to help you take the important leap into Home School education. You don’t want to miss this conversation. 

2 Really Dope Dudes are back! This time we want to deal with the topic of black males and mental health. The fact is that depression can manifest itself in many ways. In the African American community, mental health and therapy are taboo. As men, we are taught not to talk about our problems. Instead, we find other ways to medicate our misery. We have to deal with the stressors that racism presents to us daily. Data has shown that suicide is the third leading cause of death among African Americans ages 15 to 24. African American men are four times more likely to die by suicide than African American women are. Less than half of all Americans with a mental disorder get the treatment that they need. But the proportion of African Americans who need mental health treatment and get it is only half that of Whites. Houston we have a problem? Join my brothers and me as we talk about this critical topic. McDonald Jean and myself are glad to welcome Mathew Jean to help us talk about it.

Once again Lil Boosie has the internet world going nuts with his latest video. Boosie states that he allowed his teenage boys have inappropriate sexual conduct with adult women. Some people have supported this act, and others have rallied against it. 2 Really Dope dudes are going to chip it up this weekend about his video, as well as sexual violence in African American communities as it relates to boys and girls. We got special guest attorney Dalia Racine and Jordaan Houston will be a part of this very important discussion. McDonald Jean

I feel so honored to have the time to sit down with a genius. Michael Polite.  Check out this latest episode of Raise Your Voice and Michael shares his views on the many problems of western education as well shares some views on how to remedy this problem.  He doesn't hold anything back as we have this candid conversation about a topic that I'm sure many are having already.     

"The Black Adventist Church is in a state of emergency! The question is, do we even know it? And if we do, how do we positively address the challenges that we face so that we can thrive as a religious community?" These are some of the words shared by Dr. Sydney Freeman in his prolific written piece about the need for African-American scholars.  I had the privilege of talking about his work, and what are the ways that we could encourage others to seek the path of scholarship.  

Tacyana and I pick up the conversation from the place we stopped in the last one.  In this episode we discuss solutions and ideas to break free from the colonization of Christ that has held the church captive for so many years.  

"Christianity perpetuates this Eurocentric version of christ, that perpetuates slavery", that's just some of the words that was discussed on this weeks episode.  I had the privilege of talking with the brilliant scholar Tacyana Nixon and her research in this area.  In what way has the contemporary image of Christ hurt the church and the world as we see it. This is just part 1 of a 2 part discussion.  So please enjoy, provide feedback, and always remember to Raise Your Voice 

"Our fight is against racism" these are just a few words that Fadya Risheq shared with me on this episode of Raise Your Voice.  Fadya is a muslim woman with a strong faith, and beliefs.  She understands that equality and justice is a fight that all of must be a part.  I hope that you enjoy this weeks episode and Fadya's story about her journey from Palestine to America.  

"It created a scare because in that one moment your whole life could change".  Over a year ago the former Attorney General Jeff Sessions followed a Donald Trump directive to end DACA for all immigrants.  The decision to halt DACA left the fate of so many immigrants in limbo.  Pastor Danielle Pilgrim of the Atlanta Berean church shares with me her experience and ordeal that she could be deported. She also talks about her fight for women in the church and community.  

This sermon was preached at the Dallas City Temple SDA Church on March 16, 2019. Mary Salome was one of the women that visited Jesus' tomb. If she could Raise Her Voice, this would probably be her testimony. 

Is there ever a right time to stand for what you believe in, and what price are we will to pay for it. For the second episode of Raise Your Voice I have the privilege of sitting down with pastor Rebecca Davis of Mt. Rubidoux SDA Church. Pastor Davis has always been a dry major for justice.  This episode we talk about her experience as a pastor and some of the challenges that she faces in the work as she stands up for women's rights.  

In our very first episode, I had the privilege of speaking to my friend Dr. Courtney Ray who is an ordained Pastor and a mental health specialist.  Dr. Ray offers her keen advice and perspective on what does it truly mean to be diverse and how does the church move towards equality for all people.  I'm sure that you will be blessed and stimulated about this much needed conversation.