Join us during the month of Black August for an in-depth study of one of the most vital texts of revolutionary strategy, political consciousness, and grassroots organizing: George Jackson’s seminal work, Blood In My Eye. Each week, co-hosts Kalonji Changa and Melina Abdullah will be joined by distinguished guest scholars, organizers, and elders. Together, we will read, analyze, and break down the text to extract concrete lessons and actionable frameworks for today’s ongoing struggles for liberation. Week 1: Fascism, State Power, and Resistance Date: August 10, 2026 Guest: Cat Brooks Focus: Breakdown of Section 1 & Contemporary Application Overview: Examining Jackson’s analysis of modern fascism, institutional repression, and strategies for community self-defense and organizational resistance. #BlackAugust #GeorgeJackson #KalonjiChanga #MelinaAbdullah #CatBrooks #FTPMovement #BlackLivesMatterGlobal #KPFA #lawanddisorder

Blood In My Eye Book Study Text: Blood In My Eye by George Jackson Facilitators: Kalonji Changa & Melina Abdullah Schedule: Mondays in August at 11:00 AM EST Platform: LIVE on Black Power Media (YouTube) Course Overview Join us during the month of Black August for an in-depth study of one of the most vital texts of revolutionary strategy, political consciousness, and grassroots organizing: George Jackson’s seminal work, Blood In My Eye. Each week, co-hosts Kalonji Changa and Melina Abdullah will be joined by distinguished guest scholars, organizers, and elders. Together, we will read, analyze, and break down the text to extract concrete lessons and actionable frameworks for today’s ongoing struggles for liberation. Weekly Reading Breakdown & Integration Week 1: Foundations & Framing Date: August 3, 2026 Guest: Charles Barron Week 2: Fascism, State Power, and Resistance Date: August 10, 2026 Guest: Cat Brooks Reading Assignment: Pages 1 – 50 Week 3: Capital, the State, and Mass Mobilization Date: August 17, 2026 Guest: Dylan Rodríguez Reading Assignment: Pages 51 – 100 Week 4: Revolutionary Strategy & Infrastructure Date: August 24, 2026 Guest: Joy James Reading Assignment: Pages 101 – 150 Week 5: Synthesis, Total Liberation & Moving Forward Date: August 31, 2026 Guest: TBA Reading Assignment: Pages 151 – 197 #blackaugust #Bloodinmyeye #Georgejackson #Jonathanjackson #Blackpowermedia #kalonjichanga #MelinaAbdullah #blacklivesmatters #ftpmovement #joyjames #Dylanrodriguez #angeladavis #Dylanrodriguez #CatBrooks

Has Cuba secretly pulled the strings of the American left? On Monday, Marco Rubio's State Department dropped a sprawling 100-page report titled "Cuba: The Capital of 21st Century Communism." It claims a tiny, blacked-out island nation—currently suffering under a brutal US-imposed siege—is actually a puppet master commanding dozens of US activists, streamers, journalists, and elected officials. From the Weather Underground, The Black Liberation Army, Maxine Waters, Amy Goodman, BreakThrough News, and the National Lawyers Guild—Rubio’s report reads like a Mad Libs of cold-war boogeymen, complete with guest appearances by Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, Hamas, and Hezbollah. In this episode, Kalonji Changa and Dr. Gerald Horne break down the absurdist logic, the McCarthyite "naming of names," and what this dangerous hit piece reveals about the socialist spectres keeping Washington up at night. #GeraldHorne #TheGuardian #MarcoRubio #NationalLawyersGuild

Has Jay Z Betrayed Hip Hop Culture? In this episode, Professor Griff and Kalonji Changa pull back the layers on corporate moves, cultural capital, and the controversial narrative surrounding Jay-Z's business legacy. Diving deep into the concept of being "Sold Out at 10% Off," they break down the fine line between strategic power plays and systemic compromise. This isn't just a critique—it's a masterclass on the reality of black capitalism, the entertainment industry, and what true self-determination looks like. #JayZ #ProfessorGriff #KalonjiChanga #BlackPowerMedia #PublicEnemy #HipHop #ArmTheMasses

In this political education session, Kalonji Changa, the founder of the FTP Movement and co-founder of Black Power Media, delves deep into the profound history and contemporary relevance of Black August. More than just a month on the calendar, Black August is a crucial period of commemoration, study, and discipline within the Black liberation movement. Kalonji Changa meticulously unpacks its origins, from the courageous acts of political prisoners and freedom fighters like George Jackson and the Attica brothers, to its evolution as a revolutionary practice. Learn about the spiritual, political, and historical dimensions of Black August, and how it serves as a call to action for ongoing resistance and self-determination. Kalonji shares invaluable insights into the "how" and "why" of observing Black August, offering a powerful framework for understanding and engaging with the struggle for Black liberation. Don't miss this essential breakdown from one of the most impactful voices in the movement! Key takeaways include: The true origins and significance of Black August. The pivotal figures and events that shaped this revolutionary tradition. The "practice" of Black August as a form of resistance and spiritual discipline. How Black August continues to inspire and inform contemporary liberation struggles. #BlackAugust #KalonjiChanga #FTPMovement #BlackPowerMedia #BlackLiberation #RevolutionaryHistory #PoliticalPrisoners #Resistance #GeorgeJackson #Attica #SelfDetermination Ask

Revolutionary consciousness isn't just taught—it's lived. In this classic, powerful, and exclusive interview on Black Power Media, legendary scholar Dr. Leonard Jeffries joins activist and organizer Kalonji Changa for a profound masterclass on a foundational truth: Culture Is A Weapon. For decades, Dr. Jeffries has been at the forefront of the African-centered consciousness movement, challenging Eurocentric paradigms and reminding us of our true history. Alongside Kalonji Changa's sharp, community-grounded insights, this conversation dives deep into how global systems weaponize culture against us—and, more importantly, how we can reclaim our cultural legacy as a tool for absolute liberation, self-determination, and mental decolonization. Whether you are a seasoned student of Pan-African history or just beginning your journey into revolutionary consciousness, this exchange offers blueprint-level strategies for the modern struggle. #DrLeonardJeffries #KalonjiChanga #BlackPowerMedia #FrantzFanon #CheikAntaDiop #DickGregory #CultureIsAWeapon #PanAfricanism #BlackLiberation #AfricanHistory #DecolonizeYourMind #BlackConsciousness #IndependentBlackMedia

Join us for a rewind of the Organizing Is The New Cool Virtual Summit's inaugural panel- "From the Cotton Fields to the Polls: Organizing For Power" Guest Include: Charles and Inez Barron, Keyanna Jones Moore, and Andy “Hood Candidate” Williams Jr. Moderated by: Erica Walker If you enjoy our programs, please consider making a contribution: https://www.blackpowermedia.org/donate

Join Joy James, Dylan Rodríguez, and Kalonji Changa on Black Power Media for an uncompromised, urgent dialogue unpacking the critical divide between genuine liberation work and the commodification of struggle. In an era where "radical" vocabulary has been heavily co-opted by the academy and corporate DEI spaces, this panel draws a sharp line between the "Guerrilla Intellectual"—those who tether their analysis to grassroots, on-the-ground resistance—and the academic grifters who use the language of revolution for professional advancement and institutional clout. #JoyJames #DylanRodriguez #KalonjiChanga #BlackPowerMedia #GuerrillaIntellectual #PoliticalEducation #RadicalTheory #BlackRadicalTradition #Accountability

The Uncompromising Legacy of Attorney Alton Maddox, Jr. Join Dr. Greg Carr and Kalonji Changa on Black Power Media for a profound and necessary conversation honoring the life, legacy, and radical legal strategy of Attorney Alton Maddox, Jr. Known rightfully as "The People's Lawyer," Alton Maddox was a towering figure in the struggle for Black liberation, civil rights, and legal justice. From the Tawana Brawley case to the Howard Beach and Bensonhurst trials, Maddox weaponized the courtroom to expose systemic racism and defend the Black community when few others dared to stand on the front lines. #AltonMaddox #DrGregCarr #KalonjiChanga #BlackPowerMedia #BlackHistory #RadicalLawyers #CivilRights #SocialJustice #ThePeoplesLawyer

What does it truly mean to decolonize education and reclaim the African mind? In this powerful live broadcast, host Kalonji Changa sits down with renowned scholar, historian, and professor Dr. Greg Carr, broadcasting LIVE on Black Power Media. Together, they break down Liberation Pedagogy—exploring the structural shifts needed to unlearn Eurocentric conditioning, rebuild community-led educational frameworks, and weaponize knowledge for true self-determination. Dr. Greg Carr shares his deep insights into Africana Studies, the history of resistance, and how we must intentionally shift our pedagogical approaches to foster radical consciousness and collective liberation. In this episode, we discuss: The core principles of Liberation Pedagogy. #DrGregCarr #KalonjiChanga #LiberationPedagogy #AfricanaStudies #BlackPowerMedia #FTPMovement #DecolonizeEducation #BlackHistory #PoliticalEducation Overcoming the institutional miseducation of African people. Practical steps for reclaiming historical and cultural identity. The role of independent Black media and grassroots organizing in political education.

In this powerful episode of Black Power Media, host Kalonji Changa is joined by the legendary Professor Griff (Public Enemy) for an explosive, deep-dive discussion surrounding the reality of the "4th of You-Lie." While the mainstream celebrates "independence," we are breaking down the historical truth, the systemic contradictions, and what true liberation means for Black people today. From Frederick Douglass's timeless question to the modern-day struggle for self-determination, this is a conversation you cannot afford to miss. #ProfessorGriff #KalonjiChanga #BlackPowerMedia #4thOfYouLie #BlackHistory #IndependentBlackMedia #TrueLiberation #PublicEnemy #DeconstructTheNarrative

Organizing is the New Cool Summit encompasses 12 Panels over the course of 2 days, June 27th and June 28th 10am-7pm Official Program Guide: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHImVEZngU/btHtHaMsF7IpvYDF_sOJSg/view?utm_content=DAHImVEZngU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h19a169af39#1 Each Panel is1hr and 20mins Sunday, June 28th | Day 2 Schedule 10 am ET: “Funkin' Lesson: Teaching Resistance and Organizing Communities Through Art” Moderated by: Kalonji Changa Abiodun Oyewole (Last Poets), C Flux Sing and, Goldi Gold 11:30 am ET: “Sovereignty in the Soil and the Soul: Organizing in the Spirit of Fannie Lou Hamer and Queen Mother Moore” Moderated by: Akua Elebuibon Dr. Joy James, Dr. Ashley Farmer, and Felicia Denaud 1 pm ET: “Global Domination: How Neutralization Shapes the Intersection of Counterinsurgency and Genocide” Moderated by: Kalonji Changa Dhoruba Bin Wahad, Bob Boyle, Dr. Miron Gilmore, Tommy Curry 2:30 pm ET: “Navigating the Concrete Jungle: Strategic Urban Survival and Black Preparedness” Balogun Ojetade, Bile, and Dexter "Doc" Peggins 4 pm ET: “Black Media in the Hour of Chaos: Independent Journalism and the Mission to Properly Inform” Moderated by: Erica Walker Davey D, Cat Brooks, Brother J (X Clan), and Brother Sam 5:30 pm ET: “The Harriet Tubman Code: Organizing to Set the Captives Free” Moderated by Valerie Haynes-Muntaqim Russell Shoatz III, Dr. Ricardo Alvarez, Chairman Fred Hampton Jr., and Frank Brown #OrganizingIsTheNewCool #BlackPowerMedia #Africa

Organizing is the New Cool Summit encompasses 12 Panels over the course of 2 days, June 27th and June 28th 10am-7pm Official Program Guide: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHImVEZngU/btHtHaMsF7IpvYDF_sOJSg/view?utm_content=DAHImVEZngU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h19a169af39#1 Each Panel is 1hr and 20mins 10 am ET: “From the Cotton Fields to the Polls: Organizing For Power” Moderated by: Erica Walker Charles and Inez Barron, Keyanna Jones Moore, Andy "Hood Candidate" Williams 11:30 am ET: “Building a United Front Against Fascism and Counter-Revolution” Dr. Gerald Horne, Bouna, and Fernando 1 pm ET: “Liberation Pedagogy Behind Enemy Lines: Using African Centered Education As A Weapon to Build a Black Nation” Moderated by: Natacha X Marcus Kline, Bonisile Ikemba, and, Yaa Asantewaa 2:30 pm ET: "Mama Africa: Organizing Against a Legacy of Mass Slaughter" Moderated by: Kalonji Changa Mukasa Dada, Inemesit Richardson, Moya Mzuri, and Brother Passy 4 pm ET: “Physicians of the Soul: Reviving Ancient Kemet’s Tripartite Healing in the Black Community” Moderated by: Kalonji Changa Heru Ofori-Atta, Pam Africa, Mike Africa, Cherelle Blazer, Dr. Heru 5:30 pm ET: “No Culture Without Agriculture: Land is the Basis of Power” Duron Chavis, Tenisio Seanima, and Kenya Crumel #OrganizingIsTheNewCool #BlackPowerMedia #Africa #HipHop

Join Black Power Media as we celebrate and remember the life, legacy, and revolutionary spirit of freedom fighter Sekou Odinga on what would have been his 82nd birthday. In this special broadcast, we look back at Sekou Odinga's relentless dedication to Black liberation, his time with the Black Panther Party and the Black Liberation Army, and his enduring impact on generations of activists. We are joined by legendary freedom fighters, comrades, and organizers including Dhoruba Bin Wahad, his wife Dequi Kioni-Sadiki, and other special guests to share personal reflections, political insights, and lessons for today's ongoing struggle. Sekou Odinga's life was a testament to resilience, principles, and an unwavering love for his people. Tune in as we honor a true giant of the movement.

Kalonji Changa on the topic of Karmelo Anthony and the Metcalf family. #KarmeloAnthony #AustinMetcalf #KalonjiChanga #Amerikkka #BlackPowerMedia #FTPMovement

IN HONOR OF KARMELO ANTHONY, JULIANA NZITA, CYRUS CARMACK-BELTON… JOIN SEASONED ORGANIZERS, PREPPERS, SURVIVALISTS, AND COMBAT MEDICS FOR A NECESSARY DISCUSSION AROUND: SURVIVAL, PREVENTION, SITUATIONAL AWARENESS, AND MORE! #BalogunOjetade #DexterPegins #KalonjiChanga #SteelStandingLLC #FredThrasher #TheSurvivalSisters #UrbanSurvivalPreparednessInstitute

In this exclusive Black Power Media interview, host Kalonji Changa sits down with author and artist Mopreme Shakur to map out the profound history and origins of the Shakur Family Tree. Grounded in the extensive historical context documented by Dr. Akinyele Umoja, this conversation goes far beyond rap music. Mopreme discusses his highly anticipated new book, This Thug’s Life, pulling back the layers on how organic community organizing, state repression, and unyielding resistance shaped one of the most influential families in modern history. From the front lines of the Black Liberation Movement to the global cultural impact of Thug Life, discover how the lessons of the past continue to fuel the struggle for self-determination today.

This is a classic rebroadcast from a 2013 interview w/ Kalonji Changa in front of a LIVE audience at the Boxcar Grocery in Atlanta. #AssataShakur #AngelaDavis #JayZ #DhorubaBinWahad #COINTELPRO #Blackpowermedia #Blackpantherparty

After being arrested in court yesterday, Chairman Fred Hampton Jr., has been released today! Stay tuned for updates. #fredhampton #fredhamptonjr #blackpantherparty Support Black Power Media: https://www.blackpowermedia.org/donate Follow us on twitter: @Blackpowermedi

Join host Kalonji Changa on Black Power Media for a powerful, necessary broadcast honoring the life, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of former Black Panther Party Deputy Minister of Defense, Geronimo Ji-Jaga Pratt, on the 15th anniversary of his passing. Geronimo Pratt was a decorated Vietnam War veteran, a brilliant revolutionary leader, and a target of the FBI's infamous COINTELPRO. Despite being wrongfully imprisoned for 27 years for a crime he did not commit, his spirit was never broken, and his dedication to the liberation of Black people never wavered. In this special episode, we dive deep into his life, his fight against the state, and the lessons his legacy leaves for the modern liberation movement. Tonight's Guests: Harold Taylor: Black Panther Party veteran, activist, and brother-in-arms who stood on the frontlines with Geronimo. Kwabena Rasuli: Clear The Air Waves activist and nephew of Geronimo Ji-Jaga Pratt, sharing personal insights, family memories, and the ongoing fight for truth. *Throwback Episode #GeronimoPratt #BlackPantherParty #BlackPowerMedia #KalonjiChanga #FreeTheLand #COINTELPRO #BlackHistory #RevolutionaryLegacy