Bklyn Combine Podcast

Value Systems May 20, 2025

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The Empire is Naked May 05, 2025

Combine family member, Ray Tamara stopped through while he was in town to shoot the annual Met Gala and joined us for a meaningful conversation about art, life, politics as usual, and trauma. In addition we discussed propaganda with Merino Mali. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Ep 9 Combine Cast Members: Ray Tamara, Kenneth J. Montgomery, Mali X, and Phillip Shung. Reading: David Walker, 1785-1830. Walker's Appeal, in Four Articles Music: 1. The Star of a Story by Heatwave 2. Thank God by Kane and Katelyn Brown 3. Be (feat. Bernard Purdie) (First Part of Be-Yond-Er) by The Last Poets 4. Words2LiveBy by El Cousteau feat. Earl Sweatshirt

Nation Building Apr 28, 2025

For our eighth episode of the Bklyn Combine Podcast we had an illustrious braintrust of master strategists. We tackled a number of topics that impact us on a daily basis from the concept of ownership to the idea of scarcity and self hatred, and let's not forget our beloved NY Knickerbockers! We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Book 1. Sky Full of Elephants: A Novel by Cebo Campbell Music 1. Pac Blood by Danny Brown 2. Sweepstakes by Gorillaz 3. Never Catch Me by Flying Lotus ft. Kendrick Lamar 4. Afro Blue by John Coltrane Quartet at Birdland (1963) Episode 8 Combine Pod members: Keith White, Kenneth J. Montgomery, Mali X, Kenji Summers, Stan Lumax, Felton Brown, and Phillip Shung.

Intergenerational Exchange Apr 21, 2025

On episode 7 of The Bklyn Combine's latest season, we sit down for an intergenerational exchange. With our young men we explore topics of relationships, entering the workforce, social currency, and plans for the future among a few other topics. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Episode 7 Combine Cast Members: Kenneth J. Montgomery, Mali X, Phillip Shung, Stone and Jett Montgomery, and Myles Williams.

Destiny Apr 14, 2025

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Master Plan Apr 05, 2025

This week the Combine Collective had our usual free flowing conversation but we touched on the themes of accountability, self control (thinking for yourself and others), ‘Hands Off!’ Protests, tariffs, kleptocracy and much more. An intergenerational exchange is essential to our growth as a community. Focus up! We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Music: 1. Lady Day And John Coltrane by Gil Scott-Heron 2. Can it Be All So Simple by Wu-Tang Clan 3. Exhibit B by Jay Electronica featuring Mos Def 4. Evil Eye by MIKE Episode 4 Combine Cast Members: Divensley Charles, Kenneth J. Montgomery, Michael Bunton, Tino “Blackafari” Ellis, and Phillip Shung.

Productive Radicalism Mar 29, 2025

This week The Bklyn Combine is joined by some of our sisters to discuss who our real opps are as well as generational trauma, the reordering of the world, and much more. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Music:  1. Slow by Navy Blue 2. Guess It's All Over by Mndsgn 3. Love To The World Prayer by L.T.D. 4. Black Panta by Lee "Scratch" Perry and The Upsetters Episode 4 Combine Cast Members: Cheshire Boone, Amy Obonaga, Yessica Urraca, Mali X, Kenji Summers, Jazz Joseph, Divensley Charles, Kenneth J. Montgomery, and Phillip Shung.

The Black Middle Class Mar 22, 2025

The Brooklyn Combine returns with an episode dedicated to exploring several critical topics, with a particular focus on the concept of the "Black Middle Class." The criteria for defining this social category remain somewhat ambiguous; however, this episode examines the underlying complexities, including the intersections of capitalism, class mobility, class suicide, revolution, and the notion of the Talented Tenth, among other related themes. Stay woke. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Episode 3 Combine Cast Members: Michael Bunton, Keith White, Valentino Ellis, Kenneth J. Montgomery, and Phillip Shung. Music:  1. Sea Of Tranquility by Kool & The Gang 2. fortify by Stav 3. Bad Guy by Smif n Wessun 4. Niggers Are Scared of Revolution by The Last Poets

Is America a third world country? Mar 12, 2025

The Combine explores ideas of America as a banana republic, our baseline for humanity, and transforming our value system. Also, is Bad Bunny in your top 5 or nah? We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Episode 2 Combine Cast Members: Yessica Urraca, Divensely Charles, Tony Windley, Valentino Ellis, Keith White, Kenneth J. Montgomery, and Phillip Shung. Reading list: 1. How the Irish Became White by Noel Ignatiev 2. The invention of the white race by Theodore Allen Music 1. BREATHE.birth by Pink Siifu 2. FREE CAR NIGGAZ by ANKHLEJOHN 3. LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii by Bad Bunny 4. Fear Not For Man by Fela Kuti — BLACK ART By Amiri Baraka Poems are bullshit unless they are teeth or trees or lemons piled on a step. Or black ladies dying of men leaving nickel hearts beating them down. Fuck poems and they are useful, wd they shoot come at you, love what you are, breathe like wrestlers, or shudder strangely after pissing. We want live words of the hip world live flesh & coursing blood. Hearts Brains Souls splintering fire. We want poems like fists beating niggers out of Jocks or dagger poems in the slimy bellies of the owner-jews. Black poems to smear on girdlemamma mulatto bitches whose brains are red jelly stuck between 'lizabeth taylor's toes. Stinking Whores! we want "poems that kill." Assassin poems, Poems that shoot guns. Poems that wrestle cops into alleys and take their weapons leaving them dead with tongues pulled out and sent to Ireland. Knockoff poems for dope selling wops or slick halfwhite politicians Airplane poems, rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr rrrrrrrrrrrrrrr . . .tuhtuhtuhtuhtuhtuhtuhtuhtuhtuh . . .rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr . . . Setting fire and death to whities ass. Look at the Liberal Spokesman for the jews clutch his throat & puke himself into eternity . . . rrrrrrrr There's a negroleader pinned to a bar stool in Sardi's eyeballs melting in hot flame Another negroleader on the steps of the white house one kneeling between the sheriff's thighs negotiating coolly for his people. Aggh . . . stumbles across the room . . . Put it on him, poem. Strip him naked to the world! Another bad poem cracking steel knuckles in a jewlady's mouth Poem scream poison gas on beasts in green berets Clean out the world for virtue and love, Let there be no love poems written until love can exist freely and cleanly. Let Black people understand that they are the lovers and the sons of warriors and sons of warriors Are poems & poets & all the loveliness here in the world We want a black poem. And a Black World. Let the world be a Black Poem And Let All Black People Speak This Poem Silently or LOUD

A Meaningful Resistance Mar 06, 2025

Your Brooklyn Combine family returns for a 5th season of the Combine Podcast with new and familiar voices to explore topics that impact our local and global communities. Join us as we explore value systems and ways we can get active. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Episode 1 Combine Cast Members: Kenji Summers, Keith White, Valentino Ellis, Kenneth J. Montgomery, and Phillip Shung. Reading list: 1. Ontological Terror by Calvin Warren 2. New dimensions in African History by Dr Ben-Yochannan 3. The Destruction of Black Civilization by Chancellor Williams 4. Look for Me in the Whirlwind: From the Panther 21 to 21st-Century Revolutions by Sekou Odinga Music:  1. You Send Me by Roy Ayers 2. No Stranger To Love / Want You by Roy Ayers 3. Africa Centre of the World by Fela Kuti (feat. Roy Ayers) 4. Running Away by Roy Ayers 5. I Am Your Mind (Part 2) by Roy Ayers 6. Gotta Find A Lover by Roy Ayers

We Are the American Heartbreak: Langston Hughes on the African American experience Feb 02, 2025

We Are the American Heartbreak: Langston Hughes on the African American experience by BklynCombine

COMBINE FUNDRAISER 2023 Apr 24, 2023

We are back with our 5th season of reasoning, storytelling, critical thinking, in-depth analysis, and all-around op-eding on the things that affect the Brooklyn Community and beyond. In our first episode, we discuss American violence, music, and our very first fundraiser on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Learn more about our Fundraising Fete: http://bklyncombine.com/fete Combine Approved Africa Travel groups: 1. Cape Verde - Avontade Tours https://avontade-tours.com/ 2. Kenya/Tanzania/South Africa - Away to Africa https://www.awaytoafrica.com/ Music: 1. Fly Metaphysics by Rahiem Supreme (The Pretty Prada Papi EP) 2. Roaches Don't Fly by Armand Hammer & The Alchemist 3. Evil Eye by MIKE 4. Eye to Eye by Lute ft. Cozz

NYE 2022 Jan 01, 2023

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Tales From An Expat Nov 21, 2022

This week we get the lowdown on life as a digital nomad. World travel from a man in his late 20s can be interesting, especially considering dating, food culture, local customs, and getting around to name a few. Join us as Jazz shares his tales from abroad. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Music: 1. The Less I Know the Better by Tame Impala 2. Back It Up by Nameless and Wahu 3. Mau Mau by Mr. Muthafuckin Exquire ft. Maffew Ragazino 4. Rich Flex by Drake & 21 Savage

Mr. Lee Episode Part 2 Oct 31, 2022

The Bklyn Combine ends our East Africa series with part 2 of our discussion with the charismatic, Mr. Lee, an 82 year old, legend in Lamu, Kenya. This Harlem expat has lived life fully and we are honored to have him as our guest. Join us as he shares stories and life advice. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Music: 1. Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Robert Glasper, feat. Lalah Hathaway 2. Try A Little Tenderness by Otis Redding 3. F by Raheim Supreme

Mr. Lee Episode Part 1 Oct 24, 2022

This week The Bklyn Combine continues with the final installment in our East Africa series. Meet Mr. Lee, a legend in his own right and a humble, yet larger-than-life figure. This Harlem expat has lived life fully and we are honored to have him as our guest. Join us as he shares stories and life advice while occassionally breaking out in song. We couldn't get enough of Brother Lee's life stories and the live serenades were the best! We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. 1. I Apologise by Billy Eckstine 2. Sometimes I'm Happy (Sometimes I'm Blue) by Nat King Cole 3. Four [The First Recording] by Miles Davis

Sounds From The Combine Episode Oct 17, 2022

Are you a music lover? So is your family at the Bklyn Combine, and this week we build with two of our favorite DJ's/music men. We call them "music men" because they are both multi-faceted and music aficionados in their own right. This week we went into the crates with Asen James of FON Soundsystem and Dave Andrew of Ode To Vinyl (OTV). They spoke to Ken about their preference for vinyl and they shared insight about everything from Jazz to Hip Hop and what made them love the art form. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. http://www.fonsoundsystem.com http://www.instagram.com/aaliance http://www.instagram.com/odetovinyl http://www.instagram.com/ask4dave Music: 1. The Creator Has A Master Plan by Pharaoh Sanders 2. Re Fingered With Love by Ge-ology 3. Keys by Elijah feat. D.A.P. 4. Sounds From The Combine by Dapshido

Maasai Leepa Lenguka Episode Oct 10, 2022

Continuing with last week's theme, The Bklyn Combine brings you an intimate conversation with a young Maasai man who became our first honorary Tanzanian Combine member. Phill and Chaba sat down with Leepa "Simon" Lenguka and they chatted on a ferry ride from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar. And what better way to pass the time than to chat with a new friend? We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. www.lengukastravel.com Maasi Self-Instruction Manual chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.livelingua.com/peace-corps/Maasai/Maa%20manual.pdf Music: 1. Maasai Music, Embrukoi 2. Yope Remix by Innoss'B feat. Diamond Platnumz 3. Traditional Maasai music 4. Rhythmic Maasai Deep Humming

East Africa Episode Oct 03, 2022

Join the Bklyn Combine on a journey to the continent of Africa on Ken's 50th birthday. This episode was pre-recorded in July of this year when a few of the Combine members went to Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa to explore and experience just some of the wonders of this vast continent. For Ken it was his first time and the squad had some interesting stories to share. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. http://awaytoafrica.com Music: 1. Healer Ntliziyo Yam (feat. Russell Zuma) by Gaba Cannal & George Lesley 2. Tanzania (feat. Sino Solo & BoiBizza)by Uncle Waffles & Tony Duardo 3. Kethiwe (feat. Sino Msolo) [Edit] by Shimza & Darque

ANKHLEJOHN Episode Sep 26, 2022

On the premiere episode of our latest season of the Bklyn Combine podcast we build with a true lyricist and all-around thinker. He goes by the name of ANKHLEJOHN and aims to become a household name. Think of him as your favorite rapper's favorite rapper. The DC native also blessed the stage at Combine Day as our headline performer at Restoration Plaza in Bed Stuy! We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. https://lordy.bandcamp.com Music: 1. ,Gold and Relics / Fathers Day, ANKHLEJOHN 2. As A Man Thinketh, ANKHLEJOHN Feat. Reign Supreme 3. I Had A Dream, Rahiem Supreme Feat. ANKHLEJOHN 4. The Sunrise, ANKHLEJOHN

Old Meets New May 17, 2022

This week some of the older members of the Combine sat down with some of the younger members and discussed a few current topics from Kevin Samuels to the Supreme Court. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Rest In Power Netic: https://youtu.be/BU_PMct6eaU Music: 1. Wait For U (ft. Drake, Tems), Future 2. Rebel, Game Rebellion 3. Mr. Nigga, Mos Def 4. It's All Great, Homeboy Sandman

Women's History Episode Mar 28, 2022

Women's History Month is almost over but your Bklyn Combine brothers had an opportunity to discuss the impact of strong women in our lives along with other current issues in the news like, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, COVID and Deltacron, and all around mental health. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. https://www.forbes.com/sites/janicegassam/2022/03/19/i-dont-need-white-womens-allyship-a-conversation-with-raven-rodriguez-about-liberation/ Music: 1. Control, Janet Jackson 2. BAM BAM, Sister Nancy 3. Moody, ESG

Tyrone Larkins Pt 2 Mar 14, 2022

This is part 2 of our conversation with Mr. Tyrone Larkins, former inmate at Attica prison in 1971. Attica is known for a prison riot where over a thousand men, took control of the prison and took hostages in their demand for better living conditions. Larkins continues his riveting account of his time at Attica and life beyond the wall. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Music: 1. Patterns, Ahmad Jamal 2. When The Revolution Comes, The Last Poets 3. Magnum Band Remix, Mach Hommy

Tyrone Larkins Episode Pt. 1 Mar 07, 2022

This week the Bklyn Combine sat down with black history. He goes by the name of Mr. Tyrone Larkins and he was an inmate at Attica prison in 1971. Attica is known for a prison riot where over a thousand men, took control of the prison and took hostages in their demand for better living conditions. Larkins has an incredible story to tell and this is the first installment of a 2-part series. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Music: 1. Poinciana, Ahmad Jamal 2. Ksubi Raps, Ankhlejohn

Merl Code Episode Feb 28, 2022

This week we sat down with Merl Code, a former Adidas executive who was sentenced to nine months in federal prison for his participation in a college hoops bribery scandal in 2017. The Combine gets the scoop from Merl as we learn what really happened. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Music: 1. Leaving This Planet, Charles Earland 2. Whale Watching, Curren$y & The Alchemist (feat. Styles P) 3.The Big Payback, James Brown

Drill Report Feb 22, 2022

This week we discuss NYC's new mayor, Eric adams' sit-down with Maino and some of Brooklyn's most popular drill rappers, i.e. Fiveo Foreign and B-Lovee. The meeting was a step that some may consider progress but others may look at as performative. The Combine dissected the genre and it's impact on a new generation of listeners, the consequences, and much more. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Music: 1. Gisela (Lion Rock), Fitz Gore & The Talismen 2. Politician / King Tubby - Killa Dub, Barry Brown 3. Is Ya Ready, Kay Flock 4. D&D, Sha EK Feat. Blockwork

Combine Honors Feb 15, 2022

This week your family at The Bklyn Combine deliver the first episode in a special series called, “Combine Honors”. In this series, we will do a recap of our instagram Black History Month February posts, a daily dedication to individuals who have made a major contribution to Black culture. In this episode we review Fannie Lou Hamer, Chairman Fred Hampton Sr., Gwendolyn Brooks, and William L. Patterson. https://www.instagram.com/bklyncombine/ We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Music: 1. Harvest Time, Pharoah Sanders 2. No Knock, Gil Scott Heron 3. Oblighetto (Remix), Brother Jack McDuff 4. Maiysha, Mile Davis

Black History is Now Feb 07, 2022

The Bklyn Combine took a brief hiatus after our premier around the holidays, but we have returned to share our thoughts on a few current topics and to explore a Black History Month series that we have started on Instagram and Facebook, https://bit.ly/bhm-combine. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Music: 1. Where U @, Ma$ter Glo (Feat. H3RON) 2. I Had A Dream, Rahien Supreme (Feat. Ankhlejohn) 3. What A Thug About, Beanie Sigel 4. Rock co. Kane Flow, De La Soul (Feat. MF Doom)

SEASON PREMIER Florence ADMAX Nov 08, 2021

"DON'T CALL IT A COMEBACK!" Your friends at the Combine have been quietly planning for the future and putting in major work since last summer. Needless to say, we have had an eventful couple of months since our last podcast. We lost some community members this year and we have made some major accomplishments. We will shares throughout season 3 of the podcast so stay tuned for new and exciting developments from the home team. In our season 3 premier episode we talk to Ken, Mali, and Phill about the United States Penitentiary, Administrative Maximum Facility, a federal prison in Fremont County near Florence, Colorado. This facility is best known for housing inmates who have been deemed too dangerous, too high-profile, or too great a security risk for a maximum-security prison. Think terrorists and cartel leaders. ADMAX prisoners are confined 23 hours per day in single cells with facilities made of poured, reinforced concrete to deter self-harm, and are under 24-hour supervision, carried out intensively with high staff–inmate ratios. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Music: 1. No Blood No Sweat, Mach Hommy 2. Hwehwe Mu Na Yi Wo Mpena, K. Frimpong & His Cuban Fiestas 3. The Creator Has A Master Plan (Peace), Leon Thomas 4. Baltimore, Nina Simone

420: Floyd Jarvis Episode Apr 21, 2021

We decided to do a special 420 Episode on a solid community member and Bklyn Combine family, Floyd Jarvis. Floyd is a horticulturist/gardener and founder of the Canarsie Neighborhood Community Garden. In addition he also recently founded, Ganja War Veterans For Equity and acts as a major Cannabis Advocate in NY. Armed with knowledge and a passion for community, Mr. Jarvis walks us through his journey in farming and cannabis advocacy not to mention his deep knowledge of Rastafarianism and much more. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. The Ganja Complex: Rastafari and Marijuana by Ansley Hamid https://www.amazon.com/Ganja-Complex-Rastafari-Marijuana/dp/0739103601 Inside the CIA's Secret War in Jamaica Paperback by Casey Gane-McCalla https://www.amazon.com/Inside-CIAs-Secret-War-Jamaica/dp/1944082077 https://www.instagram.com/justlikea_shumba https://www.instagram.com/ganjawarveterans Music: 1. Hello Carol, The Gladiators 2. Two Sevens Clash, Culture 3. I Need A Roof, The Heptones 4. Tune In, Gregory Isaacs

The New Alaskans Part 2 Mar 08, 2021

In part 2 of The New Alaskans we interviewed our brother, Sam Gregory and our hosts/spiritual guides while in Alaska, Tim and Adam. They share stories of Life in Alaska and much more as we chop it up in a remote cabin in remote P-Vine Valley. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. http://timsalaskanguideservice.com Building Alaska - Season 5, Episode 9 - Lofty Goals https://youtu.be/IQ22zu5nRpE?t=395 Music: 1. Texas Flood, Stevie Ray Vaughan 2. Golden Thread, Jeffrey Martin 3. Built to Roam, Shakey Graves

The New Alaskans Podcast - Pt. 1 Feb 22, 2021

A few members of the Combine took a trip back to McCarthy, Alaska with community partner/Brooklyn to Alaska founder, Sam Gregory. They share stories of their travels on snow machines and unique experiences in the below 0º temps. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. http://timsalaskanguideservice.com Music: 1. Against All Odds - 2Pac 2. Juicy - Notorious B.I.G. 3. We Gonna Make It - Jadakiss Feat Styles P 4. Mississippi Delta Blues - Muddy Waters

Eat The Rich Episode Pt. 2 (Dwight Rhinosoros) Feb 08, 2021

Join us for part 2 of our chat with Dwight Rhinosoros, of Eat The Rich Podcast. Eat The Rich is a show about our political economy, late stage capitalism, and the millionaires, billionaires, and multinational corporations hell bent on staving off it’s death rattle. twitter.com/rhinosoros twitter.com/eattherichpod patreon.com/eattherich @eattherichpod We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Music: 1. We Did It Baby (Pt. 1 & Pt. 2) - General Lee and The Space Army Band 2. He's Misstra Know It All - Stevie Wonder 3. George Carlin Clip / Henri Mancini - Theme For The Losers / Beware - Big Pun

Eat The Rich Episode Pt. 1 (Dwight Rhinosoros) Jan 31, 2021

This week we sat down with Dwight Rhinosoros, of Eat The Rich Podcast. Eat The Rich is a show about our political economy, late stage capitalism, and the millionaires, billionaires, and multinational corporations hell bent on staving off it’s death rattle. Eat The Rich is a podcast about our political economy, late stage capitalism, and the millionaires, billionaires, and multinational corporations hell bent on staving off it’s death rattle. http://twitter.com/eattherichpod http://patreon.com/eattherich http://soundcloud.com/eattherichpod We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Music: 1. Two Oldtimers - Moebius & Plank 2. Young and Fine - Weather Report 3. Bright Moments - Rahsaan Roland Kirk

YBM (Young Black Men) Buntons Episode Jan 11, 2021

For our first podcast of the year we felt it was appropriate to hear from two of the younger men in our Combine Community. This week we welcome Fort Greene Brooklyn's own, Malik and Julian Bunton. Two positive young men born and raised in the borough and dealing with life post-COVID. We discuss, growing up in Bklyn, HBCUs, careers, dating, and life in general. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Music: 1. Mashita (Live) - Mansur Brown 2. Waikiki Flow - Shy Glizzy 3. Make It Last Forever - Keith Sweat 4. Execute - Jay Critch & Tank God

Gangs & Entertainment Episode Dec 21, 2020

This week the Combine discusses gang culture and its relationship to popular culture and entertainment. This hyper-capitalist machine called America, seamlessly works in conjunction with the entertainment industry to make street/gang culture look like a viable option for young black men globally. Yet when these young men get caught up in the legal system (or worse), they often find themselves blindsided facing a legal system that is designed for mass incarceration. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Miller v. Alabama https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/11pdf/10-9646g2i8.Pdf Music: 1. I Came Up - J Stone 2. Sammy The Sosa - Ankhlejohn 3. Kokoroko - Ti De 4. Solo - Lous and The Yakuza 5. Toccata and Fugue in D minor - Bach / Move Pt. 2 (feat. J Dilla and Roc C) - Oh No

The Chairman Fred Episode Dec 07, 2020

Join the team this week as we discuss some recent topics like the Majah Hype relationship drama to the Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr fight. We also touched on one of our fallen heroes and Chicago native, Fred Hampton. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Music: 1. 1969 Organ - Adrian Younge 2. Fred Hampton, ABC News interview (October 9, 1969)/Conditioning - Ghostface Killah 3. Friends & Family - NAV 4. It's On You (Intro)/Recognize & Realize Pt. 1 - Rapper Noyd (feat. Prodigy of Mobb deep)

Connect Politic Ditto Nov 16, 2020

Your Bklyn Combine family explores a few of the hot topics of the day and some possible solutions. Not to mention a questionable True Hollywood Story about Gary Coleman and Hervé Villechaize. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Music: 1. Cut Me Off - Yxng Bane (ft. D Block Europe) 2. Footsteps of a Queen - Courtney Bryan 3. The Upsetter - Lee 'Scratch' Perry 4. Ghetto Misfortune's Wealth - 24-Carat Black 5. Deep Thought - Busta Rhymes

Balancing Act Oct 26, 2020

This week the Combine brothers discuss the end of Quibi, Democracy, the Presidential debate, and the exclusive, invite-only Clubhouse app... and more. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Music: 1. Murder MC´s - Black Moon 2. I Wish I Knew (Live at Montreux, 1976) - Nina Simone 3. Ghetto Paradise - Chronixx 4. Gangsta Leanin - Master Glo

Vote or Die? Oct 18, 2020

Join The Bklyn Combine as we explore Ice Cube's "Platinum Plan" with the Trump Administration, Megan Thee Stallion's NY Times piece on the protection of Black women, and voting to name a few topics we touched on this week. We are the Bklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Music: 1. Savage Remix - Megan Thee Stallion and Beyoncé 2. Getaway / Grace / Galvanize A. - Lamp Blak 3. Creator Has A Master Plan - Louis Armstrong 4. It Was A Good Day - Ice Cube / It Was A Bad Day - Cam'ron and Tom Gist

Public Record Episode Oct 12, 2020

This week we sat down with some old friends. Jeremy Yaches and Jeremiah Zagar are talented filmmakers/storytellers. The duo and their film company, Public Record, are responsible for a number of important films. They were shortlisted for an Academy Award, nominated for several Emmy's and have partnered with HBO just to name a few of their accomplishments. We talked music, indie film faves and fatherhood among other things. We are the Bklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. In a Dream: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/inadream/78831142 We are Animals: https://www.netflix.com/title/80241304?source=35 Latest News: https://www.indiewire.com/2020/05/adam-sandler-netflix-movie-jeremiah-zagar-1202232066/

Storm Over Brooklyn II Sep 14, 2020

Join us this week, for a follow-up discussion with two members of the very talented team responsible for the newest, must-see, HBO documentary, Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn. Director, Muta’Ali Muhammad and Producer, Victorious De Costa sat with The Combine for another great conversation. We are the Bklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Trailer: www.hbo.com/documentaries/yusuf…storm-over-brooklyn Discussion Guide: www.hbo.com/documentaries/yusuf-hawkins-storm-over-brooklyn/resources Music: 1. Ultra Black - Nas 2. Treat 'Em Right - Chubb Rock

Recap: Bklyn Combine Day Episode Aug 31, 2020

On our latest episode, we recap our first "Bklyn Combine Day". A socially-distanced, outdoor concert/celebration of community and culture that took place on Friday, August 21, 2020. This live gathering took place in the heart of Bed Stuy at Restoration Plaza, home of the new Black Lives Matter mural on Fulton Street. This special day of community connection was made possible by our partners at Feel Good Friday's, Marlon Rice of Good People NYC and NYC Councilman Robert E. Cornegy, Jr. along with brand sponsor, Super Foodtown. A very special thanks to our musical guests: Freetown's own, Natasha Beckley, Topaz Jones, and Brooklyn's favorite, Smif N Wessun. We are the Bklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Music: 1. Toothache - Topaz Jones 2. Korlay - Natasha Beckley 3. Bucktown 360º - Smif N Wessun

Storm Over Brooklyn Aug 09, 2020

This week the Bklyn Combine met with an amazing group of men responsible for an important documentary that premieres on HBO this Wednesday, August 12, 2020. The film is entitled, Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn, and tells the story of a black teenager who was murdered in 1989 by a group of young white men in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. Join us as we interview one of Yusuf’s close, childhood friends, Charles Darby; Director/Producer, Muta'Ali Muhammad; and Producers, Jevon Frank and Victorious De Costa. We are the Bklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Trailer: https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/yusuf-hawkins-storm-over-brooklyn Music: 1. Black Steel In The Hour Of Chaos - Public Enemy 2. Concerto in X Minor - Brand Nubian 3. Erase Racism - Kool G Rap & DJ Polo, Big Daddy Kane & Biz Markie

All Day In America Again Jul 13, 2020

Join the Combine for a conversation about race, politics, black nationalism, and 'Merica more. We are the Bklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Music: 1. Liberation - Outkast 2. Maiysha - Miles Davis 3. Atomic Bomb - William Onyeabor 4. Panic in Babylon - Lee Scratch Perry 5. Dangerookipawaa Freestyle - Ab-Soul

Anthony Ricco Podcast Part 2 Jul 05, 2020

This is our 2nd episode in a special 2-part series featuring family member to The Bklyn Combine, Anthony L. Ricco, Esq. Join us this week as we continue a riveting conversation about Black life in America with one of the most brilliant trial attorneys in the country and possibly the profession. We are the Bklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. The Cress Theory of Color Confrontation and Racism (White Supremacy) (A Psycho-Genetic Theory and World Outlook)By Frances Cress Welsing

Anthony L. Ricco Esq. Episode 1 Jun 28, 2020

This is episode 1 of a special 2-part series featuring esteemed elder statesman and consigliere to The Bklyn Combine, Anthony L. Ricco, Esq. Ricco's accolades as a trial attorney and his work as counsel on federal death penalty cases across the country is extensive to put it mildly, not to mention, his work as an adjunct professor at Fordham Law School. We can’t tell you enough about Anthony L. Ricco, just google him. Mr. Ricco's ability to break down complex ideas into digestible pieces is what sets him apart from his contemporaries. Join some of the usual suspect from the Combine as we get into some of serious topics and possible solutions with a truly brilliant, analytical mind. We are the Bklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. The Cress Theory of Color Confrontation and Racism (White Supremacy) (A Psycho-Genetic Theory and World Outlook)

Father's Day Episode Jun 22, 2020

This week The Bklyn Combine tackle the subjects of reparations, the fall of capitalism, post-COVID gatherings, Juneteenth, and Father's Day. We are the Bklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

The Relevant Episode Jun 22, 2020

We are the Bklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

Life After COVID Jun 15, 2020

The Bklyn Combine has been on an unexpected hiatus for the past 3 months due to The Corona Virus pandemic however, we have come together to explore topics like: White Supremacy, protesting, Black Lives Matter, police brutality, social distancing, and more. We are the Bklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

Dr. Nadia Lopez Episode Mar 15, 2020

This week we sit down again with Bklyn Combine sister, PNC, disruptor, principal, and author, Dr. Nadia Lopez to get some perspective on what it feels like 10 years after opening a school in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn. Dr. Lopez started Mott Hall Bridges Academy middle school in 2010 and has since done everything from a TED Talk about starting a school to close a prison, to creating a hair festival at her school in an effort to address issues of self esteem. Join us as we also discuss the corona virus, physical and mental health and Kenneth's insecurities. We are the Bklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. You can also listen to Dr. Lopez's first appearance on The Bklyn Combine Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-171560976/the-lopez-effect Dr. Lopez's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Bridge-Brilliance-Woman-Community-Inspiring-ebook/dp/B0191WS040 https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Fourth-Industrial-Revolution-Armand-dp-1138483230/dp/1138483230/ref=mt_paperback?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid= Shea Moisture, Hairfest: https://www.facebook.com/SheaMoisture/videos/2685321488208709/ Humans of New York: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydiuCPsyDGA Press: https://www.glamour.com/story/humans-of-new-york-principal-nadia-lopez https://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/28/books/review/nadia-lopez-bridge-to-brilliance.html https://www.huffpost.com/entry/nadia-lopez-humans-of-new-york_n_57c997bee4b0e60d31ded94e

Emmy Yatich & Jungwon Kim Episode Mar 08, 2020

We had the pleasure of interviewing Emmy Yatich, Nairobi-native and colleague of Combine family member, Jungwon Kim. They both work with the Rainforest Alliance, an international non-governmental organization based in New York City and Amsterdam, with offices throughout the world and operations in more than 60 countries. Its main work is the provision of an environmental certification on sustainable forestry and agriculture and tourism. Emmy Yatich is Communication Associate and works with the Empowering Rural Communities with Renewable Energy (ERCHRE) project funded by IKEA foundation and implemented by Rainforest Alliance an international, non-governmental organization working at the intersection of business, agriculture, and forests to make responsible business the new normal. Jungwon Kim leads a team of seven talented colleagues—writers, graphic designers, video producers, and social media managers—in storytelling to convey the Rainforest Alliance's mission impact. We are the Bklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. http://rainforestalliance.com https://justaband.bandcamp.com/album/82

Brooklyn To Alaska Episode Mar 01, 2020

This week we spoke to incredible trial attorney and founder of the Brooklyn to Alaska program Sam Gregory as well as his colleague Luis Hernandez. This week was about narrative. Brooklyn to Alaska is a nonprofit with a mission to bring urban youth to the wilderness of Alaska to teach them life skills and much more. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. http://brooklyntoalaska.org

War and Remembering George Harris Feb 10, 2020

In this week's episode we discuss the prospect of war and many of the conditions that make it a not-so-appealing option for people of color. Way too many young, black men all over this country choose the military over almost any other option based on access and exposure. We get into some dialogue about conflict and the untimely loss of our beloved brother and Brooklyn Mayor, George T. Harris. A street wear expert, chess instructor, and youth advocate, among a host of other specialties; George was a pillar in our community and an encouraging ray of light for all who he came in contact with. The combine members share a few memories and recap his home going celebration. We are the Bklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. George Harris' Podcast instagram.com/crownjewelsbk: https://www.mixcloud.com/CrownJewels/crown-jewels-podcxst-episode-21-life-after-death/ Suggested Reading: https://www.amazon.com/Necropolitics-Theory-Forms-Achille-Mbembe/dp/147800651X

Erica Mateo Episode Jan 05, 2020

Happy New Year! Welcome back to The Bklyn Combine podcast after a brief hiatus. This week we have a special guest and fellow community activist, Erica Mateo. Ms. Mateo is Director of Community-Based Initiatives at the Center for Court Innovation/Brownsville Community Justice Center and her mission as an organizing and social service field professional is to develop, beautify, and improve NYC's business and residential districts, starting with her hometown of Brownsville, Brooklyn of course. Join us for another episode of The Bklyn Combine podcast as Erica shares her journey with us and provides some possible solutions or as she likes to put it, "small, visible, tangible, wins that build on each other." We are the Bklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/college-behind-bars https://bpi.bard.edu Music: Ka - Cold Facts Cam’ron - Losin' Weight 3 Mortimer - Fight the Fight M.O.P - Welcome To Brownsville

Danielle Brown Episode Nov 17, 2019

In this week's podcast we sat down with long-time sistren of the Bklyn Combine, Danielle Brown. She's a fellow Hampton University alum and all around beautiful person. We discussed everything from relationships and black love to her Cocktails & Cancer podcast. Join us as we chop it up with Dani. We are the Bklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Please subscribe to MJ and Dani's podcast: Cancer & Coctails https://www.cocktailsandcancer.com Their Eyes Were Watching by Zora Neale Hurston https://www.amazon.com/Their-Eyes-Were-Watching-God/dp/0060838671

Dr Barbara on Storytelling Oct 27, 2019

This week we have reconnected with resident scholar and esteemed elder at the Combine, Barbara Goodwin. As per usual, we tap Dr Barbara for her tremendous wisdom and her candid storytelling capabilities. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. First World Alliance https://hiphopwired.com/108157/harlems-first-world-alliance-making-sure-we-are-taught-the-truth-about-black-history/ Peace Health Center Brooklyn https://www.yelp.com/biz/peace-health-center-brooklyn Elombe Brath https://www.elombebrathfoundation.org/legacy The Cress Theory of Color Confrontation and Racism https://www.amazon.com/Theory-Confrontation-Supremacy-Psycho-Genetic-Outlook/dp/B003ZX58HY/ref=sr_1_10?crid=1KFFUF8059H7E&keywords=frances+cress+welsing&qid=1572189493&sprefix=Frances+Cress%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-10

Seat at the Table Oct 06, 2019

A few of the usual suspects at the Bklyn Combine discuss a number of topics from the Amber Guyger murder trial to Brooklyn's emerging Drill Rap scene. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. https://www.hbo.com/the-righteous-gemstones

Live From The Foxhole Sep 15, 2019

On today's podcast we are reporting live from the foxhole. This is a metaphor for our place here in America. We are constantly at war for "a seat at the table", "getting in position", or ultimately, some sort of financial stability. We explore topics from capitalism to "diversity and inclusion" and let's not forget Barnabas's personal study of primates. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

The Bklyn Combine Podcast - Season 2 Sep 08, 2019

In our second season of The Bklyn Combine Podcast the usual suspects: Kenneth Montgomery, Keith White, Mali X and Phill Shung discuss a multitude of topics from Jay-Z and his partnership with the NFL to Newark, NJ's water problems. We hope you enjoy and thanks for you patience during our brief summer hiatus. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

Muffy Collins Bklyn Combine May 27, 2019

This week we sat down with a solid brother out of Chicago named Muffy Collins. Muffy is an Entrepreneur and Community Impact Founder of Run From Prostate Cancer http://instagram.com/runfromprostatecancer. His collective is aimed at educating people on the facts about Prostate Cancer and related issues that help strengthen and inform communities. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

NEW! Dr Barbara Episode. Part 2 May 06, 2019

This is the 2nd of a 2-part series featuring a sitdown with Crown Heights, Brooklyn, elder stateswoman/historian/revolutionary, Dr. Barbara. We continue to discuss the subject of White Privilege. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Please check out Dr. Barbara's reading list: 1. The Black History of The White House By Clarence Lusane 2. The Empire's New Clothes: Barak Obamain The Real World of Power By Paul Street 3. Overthrow: America's Century of Regime Change From Hawaii to Iraq By Stephen Kinzer 4. The Bush Agenda: Invading The World One Economy At a Time By Antonia Juhasz 5. White Cargo: The Forgotten History of Britain's White Slaves In America By Don Jordan & Michael Walsh 6. How to Hide an Empire: A History of The Greater United States By Daniel Immerwahr 7. The World and Africa By W.E.B. Dubois 8. On The Justice of Roosting Chickens: Reflections On the Consequences of U.S. Imperial Arrogance and Criminality By Ward Churchill 9. How The US Creates "Sh*thole" Countries By Cynthia McKinney * You may also watch interviews with the authors re their books on youtube.

NEW! Dr Barbara Episode. Part 1 Apr 15, 2019

This week we sit down with elder/historian/revolutionary, Dr. Barbara. In the first of a 2-part series, we discuss a number of topics that all encompass the subject of White Privilege. It is always such an honor and pleasure talking to Dr. Barbara, not to mention she provided a reading list (see below). We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. HOW THE US CREATES "SH*THOLE" COUNTRIES by CYNTHIA McKINNEY https://www.claritypress.com/McKinneyIII.html WHITE CARGO: THE FORGOTTEN. HISTORY OF BRITAIN'S WHITE SLAVES IN AMERICA https://amzn.to/2GeusBA

Imatter Bklyn Combine Apr 07, 2019

This week we had a roundtable with some of the students and mentors at The Bklyn Combine/Imatter program at Mott Hall Bridges Academy in Brownsville. We discussed a mock trial we have been conducting in our Saturday mentoring sessions as well as hitting the street for some feedback from residents of Brownsville, Brooklyn. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. White King, Red Rubber, Black Death: https://youtu.be/o5z4M1dPYZ4

Samad Hinton Bklyn Combine Mar 31, 2019

This week we travel to Houston with a few members of The Bklyn Combine. Their Texas trip was punctuated with a special visit from brilliant change agent/educator, Samad Hinton. He shares his thoughts on everything from gentrification and education music and food. Join us as we catch up with an old friend. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. http://cuchararestaurant.com http://projectrowhouses.org http://tlynnfaz.com

The Combine Sessions Mar 24, 2019

This week the usual suspects in The Bklyn Combine chop it up about everything from the Dutch wreaking havoc in the Congo to Ken's poor taste in music. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

Adem Bunkeddeko Episode Mar 10, 2019

In this episode the Combine sat down with the bright and progressive Adem Bunkeddeko. The young politician spoke to us about community, politics, and his ideas for the immediate political future in America. He also discussed his recent 9th congressional district race against incumbent Yvette Clarke. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. https://www.amazon.com/Malcolm-X-Reinvention-Manning-Marable/dp/0143120328

Brian Deka Paupaw Episode Feb 10, 2019

This week we sat down with multi-talented, Bklyn Combine family member, Brian Deka Paupaw. The Brooklyn native wears many hats from graphic designer to fine artist/muralist to mentor/snowboarder to entrepreneur. Deka lives between Brooklyn and São Paulo creating murals around the world while running his non-profit, Hoods to Woods, https://www.facebook.com/hoodstowoods, promoting awareness of the outdoors to inner-city children. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. https://www.instagram.com/hoodstowoods https://twitter.com/hoodstowoods

Combine Future Jan 20, 2019

New year... new conversations. This week we open with a conversation with a few of the kids of The Bklyn Combine. We get their ideas about community and what they would like to see from the Bklyn Combine in 2019. After our intro with the Combine Kids, it's back to business as usual. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

Grey Williamson Episode Dec 30, 2018

On this pre- New Year's Eve episode we talk to Brooklyn native, Grey Williamson about life, art, and what it was like coming of age in 60s/70s Bed Stuy. Williamson is also an artist whose medium can vary between illustration, scultpure, animation, design, written word and more. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

Holiday Party Recap/Finor X Episode Dec 23, 2018

This weekend we revisit our recent holiday party with partners, KAVI: kavibrooklyn.org, The Lopez Effect: thelopezeffect.com, and HYCIDE: hycide.com. We had a great time with family and friends in Crown Heights (minus the fight — we'll explain)and we chat with an amazing young fashion designer as he shares his journey building his new streetwear brand, Finor X finorx.com. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

Dr. Barbara Episode Dec 09, 2018

Join us this week as The Combine talks to Brooklyn native, Barbara Goodwin, a.k.a. Dr. Barbara. We refer to Ms Barbara as "Dr" because she has clearly earned her status by way of her studies under African history experts, Dr Ben, Ivan Van Sertima and Amos Wilson just to name a few. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Suggested reading list: The Falsification of Afrikan Consciousness: Eurocentric History, Psychiatry and the Politics of White Supremacy by Amos N. Wilson, Sababu N. Plata https://www.amazon.com/Falsification-Afrikan-Consciousness-Eurocentric-Psychiatry/dp/1879164027/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1544285420&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Falsification+of+Afrikan+Consciousness%3A+Eurocentric+History%2C+Psychiatry+and+the+Politics+of+White+Supremacy Putting it All Together by Terrance Jackson https://www.amazon.com/gp/search?index=books&linkCode=qs&keywords=9780963001306 Negroes With Guns by Robert F. Williams https://www.amazon.com/Negroes-Guns-Robert-F-Williams/dp/1614274118/ref=sr_1_1/145-0513809-4478346?ie=UTF8&qid=1544284915&sr=8-1&keywords=negro+with+guns The Origin and Evolution of Religion by Albert Churchward https://www.amazon.com/Origin-Evolution-Religion-Albert-Churchward/dp/1930097506 Signs & Symbols of Primordial Man by Albert Churchward https://www.amazon.com/Signs-Symbols-Primordial-Albert-Churchward/dp/1617590010/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=QZ55Y40AM72CXGNW5M9P Dirt: A social history as seen through the uses and abuses of dirt by Terence McLaughlin https://www.amazon.com/Dirt-social-history-through-abuses/dp/0880292504 Book Publisher of Amos Wilson's later works: Afrikan World Info Systems Contact: Sababu N. Plata Brooklyn, NY Tel. (718) 462-1830

Curtis Scoon Episode Dec 02, 2018

The Bklyn Combine sits down with the well respected, controversial, and iconic Queens figure Curtis Scoon to discuss his latest film, Black, White & Blue, the law, and culture. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

Dr. Burchell M. Marcus Episode Nov 25, 2018

This week we discuss history and culture with Dr. Burchell M. Marcus, Director at Community Advocate Development Organization. We talked Community, education, activism and much more with our elder and fellow history aficionado. Dr. Marcus focuses on advocating for the Brooklyn communities at large by bringing their issues to the forefront with local community leaders and council people. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

A sitdown with Brooklyn Mayor, George Harris Nov 18, 2018

This week we sat down with Brooklyn Ambassador and Combine family, George Harris, to discuss diabetes, mental and physical health, style and fashion. Harris also has a podcast called Crown Jewels, https://www.mixcloud.com/BBOX_Radio/crown-jewels-season-2-ep-1-11518/ where he discusses health and wellness, relationships, music and much more. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

The Art of Diplomacy Episode Nov 11, 2018

This week's episode is a long overdue conversation with Bklyn Combine fam and resident NYC Correction Officers, Malik Glover a.k.a. @kingjamesbk, Aaron Oliver a.k.a. @atheemperor, and Al Craig. These good brothers share some of their experiences and ideologies as the debates get intense but the energy always remains positive. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

Town Hall: Police Encounters Episode Nov 04, 2018

In this week's episode, we are coming to you live from a local town hall meeting in the Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn. Special thanks to State Committeewoman/District Leader, 57th A.D., Olanike Alabi, for hosting and moderating the panel on how to handle police interactions and encounters. Our panelists were The Bklyn Combine's, Kenneth J. Montgomery and Steve Lynch as well as honorary Combine OG, Anthony L. Ricco, Professor, Federal, State, and Capital Defense Attorney. Listen as this panel of legal superheroes provide suggestions and context on many topics. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

The Collector, Eric Edwards Episode Oct 28, 2018

Know Thyself: We sat down with close Combine, family member, Eric Edwards. He created The Cultural Museum of African Art, an experience of African artifacts, and one of the largest African art collections in the United States. In a journey of forty four years of carefully selecting these items, which date back to over four thousand years, he is now sharing this journey with us all. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

Shungs in Senegal Episode Oct 22, 2018

This week we tried something a little different with our resident nomads, Phill and Chaba Shung as they travel to Senegal. In particular, the pair take a drive north of Dakar to visit the fishing town of Saint-Louis, where they get some history on the region and other tidbits from Senegalese natives, Alpha and Yaya. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

Combine Talk Oct 07, 2018

Your friends at The Bklyn Combine, sit down this week to discuss the usual, history, life, politics, white privilege, music, and more. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

Today's Math Episode Sep 23, 2018

This week we chop it up with the usual Combine cast of characters along with special guest Chaba Shung as she injects some sisterly wisdom on a few topics. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

Jamel Shabazz Episode Sep 16, 2018

The Combine has a sit down in this week’s episode with the multi talented and brilliant Jamel Shabazz. Not only is Jamel Shabazz one of the most important photographers of his generation he is also a historian who is preserving and advancing the culture of the oppressed. September 13 - October 14, 2018 STANDING ON THE SQUARE Jamel Shabazz Curated by Dr. Myrah Brown Green 558 St Johns Place Crown Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238 718-783-4438 We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

All Day in America Sep 09, 2018

This week we get back to basics and discuss a few burning topics that the Combine needed to dissect. From parenting to prison labor and America... Land of the free? We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Is The Man Who Is Tall Happy? - Noam Chomsky [OFFICIAL HD] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv66xFD7s7g Penitentiary Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zInUDi7zdBI

Ekpe Udoh Episode Sep 02, 2018

The Bklyn Combine sits down with extended Combine family/International and NBA Basketball sensation Ekpe Udoh. Listen to a visionary young athlete on a different type of mission to help communities all around the world through reading, farming and more. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

Bonsu Thompson Episode Aug 19, 2018

This week we connect with cultural engineer, producer, writer and Combine family, Bonsu Thompson. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

Smif N Wessun Episode Aug 05, 2018

This week we chop it up with Bklyn Combine family members, Darrell and Tekomin, better known as Smif N Wessun. The duo hailing from Brooklyn have represented the borough thoroughly for over 2 decades. They continue to do just that while raising young men, touring the world performing, building community, and all as they continue to create more music. The duo share stories of growing up in Brooklyn with the Combine's own Kenneth, as well as their new project, The All, with super producer, 9th Wonder. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

Rio de Janeiro Episode Jul 23, 2018

We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

Jack Walker Episode Jul 15, 2018

This week we sit down with esteemed, elder statesman of Brooklyn/Pittsburgh, Jack Walker. Jack shares stories of his past life as a manager of jazz legends while dropping some wisdom on raising family, being a former Black Panther and his spiritual journey. Not to mention, providing the 'blueprint' for one of our favorite streetwear designers, daughter April Walker. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

April Walker Interview Jul 08, 2018

Your favorite community organizers sit down with the Inspirationalist, Lifestyle Entrepreneur, Streetwear Trailblazer, April Walker. Walker started one of the first streetwear brands that paved the way for streetwear culture as we know it today. It all started with Walker Wear. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

The Jungwon Kim Interview Jul 01, 2018

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Violence Series: The Samson Styles Interview Jun 10, 2018

Talented journalist and filmmaker Samson Styles shares with The Bklyn Combine, his thoughts on violence and the motivation for his new incredibly important documentary, "Killing Beef". Check out the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lor6JRxIex4 Also, "Brooklyn Girls Fight Club", https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3ur2F5fAAw We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

The Dallas Penn Episode Jun 04, 2018

This episode the Combine sat down with the talented and always thoughtful Dallas Penn to discuss New York and Black culture, the podcast game, health and the missed but not forgotten Combat Jack. Listen to Dallas Penn every week on Talkitecture We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Tracklist 1. Boot Camp Clik, Still For the People - Likkle Youth Man Dem (Bonus Track) 2. The Best of Donald Byrd -(Falling Like) Dominoes (Live) 3. Dead Prez, Let's Get Free - Be Healthy 4. In a Sentimental Mood - The Very Best Of John Coltrane - Africa 5. Herbie Hancock, Head Hunters - Watermelon Man

Violence Series: The Walter "Tut" Johnson interview May 27, 2018

The Brooklyn Combine has a conversation with the iconic and legendary Walter “Tut” Johnson in this weeks episode. Mr. Johnson is serving life with no parole in the American Prison industrial complex. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

Violence Series: The Dr. Rob Gore Interview May 19, 2018

We continue our series on violence with this week's podcast featuring close comrade to The Bklyn Combine, Dr. Rob Gore, emergency room physician and founder of KAVI, an initiative providing youth with productive and safe alternatives to engaging in interpersonal violence. Dr. Gore's experiences give him a unique perspective on the topic of violence. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

Special Mother's Day Edition May 14, 2018

This week we interrupt our series on Violence to bring to you a special episode of The Bklyn Combine podcast direct from 'Casa De Montgomery' featuring a few of the Combine matriarchs. We went to these Combine "Nemas" for a little wisdom and some spectacular storytelling on this special day as we celebrate them and all of the other amazing mothers on this momentous occassion. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

Violence Series: The William Austin Interview May 05, 2018

The Bklyn Combine continues their series on the topic of violence and its significance and how violence continues to shape America. This week special guest William Austin shares stories of how he interacts with violence and the many ways violence permeates our daily lives. This multi-part series will explore the origins of violence and the many ways it continues to impact society today. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

A History of Violence Apr 21, 2018

The Bklyn Combine begins a discussion and series on the topic of violence and its significance and how violence has shaped America and all of its inhabitants. Often unfairly appended to people of color, violence is a layered subject especially when in the context of Western culture. This multi-part series will explore the origins of violence and the many ways it continues to impact society today. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide mentorship, critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

The John Ramsey Interview Apr 16, 2018

An unfortunate story of a young man from Brooklyn who spends over 35 years of his life in prison. Listen as John Ramsey recounts his stories of life, pre- and post-incarceration. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

Law and Order Apr 07, 2018

In this episode the Bklyn combine welcomes back comrade Keith from his trip to Africa and his observations in addition to discussing the usual American narrative of oppression. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a not-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

The Lopez Effect Mar 30, 2018

This week the Bklyn Combine sits down with special guest and longtime contributor, educator, principal, and author Dr. Nadia Lopez about education, community and being a committed disruptor. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

By Any Means Mar 23, 2018

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Leonard "Pete" Rollock Interview Mar 17, 2018

In Episode 004 the Bklyn Combine sit down with special guest, Leonard “Pete” Rollock. Mr. Rollock an iconic Harlem and New York figure discusses his upbringing in Harlem giving detail to the heroin epidemic that pre-dated the crack epidemic. Mr. Rollock provides insight to his numerous run-ins with the law and ultimate federal convictions in cases associated with Nicky Barnes and members of organized crime. The conversation also includes thoughts on Mr. Rollock’s son “Pistol Pete”, who is currently serving life with no parole at a super-maximum federal prison. The younger Rollock was tied to the Blood set "sex, money, and murder". The conversation provides a narrative about what happens behind the adulation of street legends. We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities.

What it is. Mar 10, 2018

We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Correction: Jazz acquired his first bitcoin in 2010 (not 2007). References: Jack Gleeson, best know for playing Joffrey Baratheon in Game of Thrones speaks at the Oxford Union. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKboLTwzFTs Our dedication is to sustaining the culture that supports and advances the well-being of oppressed peoples in general and the Pan-African diaspora in particular. We utilize our means and resources to support that culture. Those means include expertise in technology, law, business and community development

Price of the Ticket Mar 03, 2018

We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Our dedication is to sustaining the culture that supports and advances the well-being of oppressed peoples in general and the Pan-African diaspora in particular. We utilize our means and resources to support that culture. Those means include expertise in technology, law, business and community development

Is There Hope? Feb 23, 2018

We are the Brooklyn Combine, a non-for-profit community organization. We work with schools, community organizations, and dedicated city officials to help provide critical education, leadership, and social support programs to youth and young adults in low-income and underserved communities. Our dedication is to sustaining the culture that supports and advances the well-being of oppressed peoples in general and the Pan-African diaspora in particular. We utilize our means and resources to support that culture. Those means include expertise in technology, law, business and community development.

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