SpeakEZ Black Renaissance Podcast
By Qadry Harris, M. Div.
SpeakEZ Black Renaissance PodcastMar 26, 2024
Sunday School Special – The Crucifixion of Jesus
Sermon–Isaiah & the Isis Papers.
Cornel West 4 President - A SpeakEZ Short
Sermon–King’s Disease
Sermon: Paradise.
Sermon: Back to Africa
Sunday, November 13, 2022. Saints Memorial Baptist Church, Willingboro, NJ.
Genesis 50:1-7;14.
Acts 8:26-35.
N.Y. State of Mind - A SpeakEZ Short
The Slave Ship
Exclusive Recording: A New Haven Charter School principal attempts to fire a teacher for lack of professionalism. It didn't work.
Lecture - African American Theology + Violence
St. George's Episcopal Church - Brooklyn, NY. 07/24/2022
Body and Soul Pt. 2
🎵 “Body and Soul” ~ Colman Hawkins from Body and Soul (1996 Remaster).
Episode 18: Body and Soul
Sermon: A Reason to Riot
Dreams - A SpeakEZ Short
Celebrating the Game as a renaissance artist and hip hop historian, Qadry and Chris JB break down the record "Dreams" lyric by lyric.
Sermon: Death Certificate
Part 2 of Episode 17
"Jim Streets" is Back. If You are trying to get us canceled this is the one. The Renaissance Lives...
♬ "Fables of Faubus" ~ Mingus Big Band, from Gunslinging Birds.
Episode 17: Sound of da Police (Pt. 1)
Sermon: Mary Did You Know?
Episode 16: Ujamaa
Social Media Plug
Reflecting as High School Educators - A SpeakEZ Short
Episode 15: Crossing the Line
In the aftermath of Dave Chappelle's special, The Closer, Qadry and Chris JB discuss some of Eminem's canceled lyrics and why the rapper is NOT in Qadry's Top 10. Additionally, the duo addresses if Chappelle's jokes went too far. Join us for a difficult conversation about underlying tensions between Black communities and LGBTQ+ people. The Renaissance Lives...
Sermon: Living in the Flesh...Faithfully.
Sermon: Prophetic Justice
Amos 5. Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church - New Haven, CT.
Episode 14: The Lock Up
Taking a trip down memory lane, Qadry and Chris JB welcome Sungi Clark and Devante James, Qadry's line brothers. After recalling the epic performance by the Lox, four brothers reflect on their introduction to Alpha Phi Alpha 10 years later and challenges in identity formation for young men in Black Fraternity culture. Join us for a discussion covering why every member of the fraternity is not a brother and so much more!
Sermon: A Prophet Praying for Peace
1 Kings 19:4-8. Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church - New Haven, CT
Episode 13: Spiritual Vibes
Luke 3:21-22. As we continue to celebrate Black fatherhood, Qadry and Chris JB acknowledge Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor as spiritual hip hop. Qadry also reflects on the Holy Spirit and how spiritual differences led to a rift in his family. What is "spirituality"? What is it not? And can spiritual living lead Black people beyond double consciousness? You don't want to miss this one!
Episode 12: Going Way Back
Episode 11: The Black Messiah (Harlem Edition)
John 1:46. While honoring the legendary Harlem emcee Big L, Qadry And Chris JB discuss what L has in common with Fred Hampton and Jesus. The two also interrogate how one can be a Christian and not believe what the Bible says about Christ. (***Mild Spoiler ALERT for Judas and the Black Messiah***). The Renaissance Lives...
On the Mic with Mike - A SpeakEZ Short
Following another white terrorist attack, a survivor of American Slavery and a survivor of American Colonialism (in the Philippines) come together for a candid conversation about solidarity amongst Black and Asian/Pacific Islander communities.
Episode 10: Content Queens
Episode 9: The White Devil
“Lekòl, Legliz, La kay!” While exploring the theme of “the Devil” in Jay-Z’s music, Qadry and Chris JB get caught up debating Jay vs Nas as lyricist and rapper. Additionally, the duo discusses in detail the question if white people are devils and how this relates to Trump’s Acquittal. The Renaissance Lives...
Conversation with Meg Adler - A SpeakEZ Short
In our first SpeakEZ Short, Meg Adler, a Jewish artist, poet, and educator has a question for Qadry: What should white people be doing during Black History Month? Tune in to find out. The Renaissance Lives...
Episode 8: Liberated.
Episode 7: (DIS)Respectfully... N*gga!
The FORCE Awakens! Ms. Dijonée Talley (Criminology Ph.D. Candidate, Temple), joins the SpeakEZ Cast again, to discuss being DISRESPECTFUL in Black Greek Life, Black Religion, and Black Politics. The Cast also responds to the terrorist attack at the Capitol and Qadry's beef with Facebook. The Renaissance Lives...
Episode 6: Faith in the Darkness
Job 38:17. As WE anticipate the end of 2020, the Original SpeakEZ team comes together for a discussion on philosophy in Hip Hop, church hurt in secular culture, and how a Christian minister can be an Atheist. Happy New Year ALL!! The Renaissance Lives...
Episode 5: Black Consciousness is Our Super Power!
As Black people all over the world eagerly await the arrival of our Super Powers... Qadry and Chris JB are joined by friend of the show, Ms. Imani Lawrence (a.k.a. The Hotep Slayer) to discuss Black Consciousness in Hip Hop, Religion, and Politics. The Renaissance Lives...
Episode 4: A New Hope
Episode 3: "N*gga Please..."
"3rd time's a charm." In this episode of SpeakEZ: Black Renaissance Podcast, Qadry and Chris JB are joined by friend of the show, the Rev. Landon Moore. These 3 distinguished Black men chop up who's the real hip hop "King of New York" and our long anticipated conversation on the 'N' Word. Who gets to use it? And when is it appropriate?
Episode 2: U.N.I.T.Y.
Another one! In this episode of #SpeakEZblkpod, Q. Harris is again joined by Sharnae and Chris JB to discuss Black UNITY in the year 2020 and beyond. Is Lauryn Hill a Top 10 lyricist of all time? And can Black people unify around VP Elect - Kamala Harris.
This Episode is Dedicated to All the Black women of the Divine 9. Special Shout out to the Women of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. - celebrated their 98th Founders Day before we recorded this episode.
