In this episode of Back2theBasics Brief, I recorded an audio version of a powerpoint presentation that I put together about red flags of Narcissism/Narcissists. When using the word Narcissist, I am speaking of male and female Narcissists. Whi

SZ2E34 Stop being selfish audio

Mar 22nd, 2023 37m 4s

SZ2E34: Stop being selfishSources: https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/tia-mowry-divorce/ In this episode, we examine an article written BY ELIZABETH AYOOLA · UPDATED FEBRUARY 8, 2023 . None of my statements are endorsed by Elizabeth Ayoola. Whil

Back2theBasics Brief_ What is gaslighting

Dec 26th, 2022 19m 20s

Source: 11 Red flags of gaslighting in a relationship written by Dr. Stephanie A. Sarkis. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/here-there-and-everywhere/201701/11-red-flags-of-gaslighting-in-a-relationship. In this episode, we examine an art

It means nothing poem audio file

Nov 9th, 2022 27m 34s

n this episode, I read my poem "It means nothing" and offer commentary on it. I'd like to thank Mr. IYAPO YAPA for encouraging me to persevere through imposter syndrome as a writer. Think for yourself and draw your own conclusions. None of my

Back2theBasics Brief_ One year after Kentucky tragedy

Mar 15th, 2021 13m 14s

Source:https://youtu.be/-upyPouRrB8 Al Jazeera English YouTube channel streaming liveIn this episode, I offer commentary via AL Jazeera English reporting live as we reflect on the one-year anniversary of Breonna Taylor’s killing. Rest in power

SZ2E32_ What about Christm@s_ audio

Dec 24th, 2020 42m 35s

Source: https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-rome/saturnalia https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Jeremiah-Chapter-10/ In this episode, we analyze Christm@s and talk about Saturnalia. None of my statements are endorsed by the U.S. Army, Dep

Back2theBasics Brief_ Headlines via Al Jazeera English 20th DEC 2020

Dec 21st, 2020 46m 21s

Source:https://youtu.be/Btv7G0BV45g Al Jazeera English Youtube linkIn this episode, we listen and analyze headlines about COVID-19 and current stimulus bill/budget bill in Congress. The bill must be passed prior to midnight to avoid partial gov

Back2theBasics Brief_ Remember JFK said... audio

Nov 22nd, 2020 49m 33s

Sources:https://youtu.be/o_zZGJuIydQPBS News Hour aired 11/16/2013https://youtu.be/6PXORQE5-CYMSN posted 11/22/2020https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/jfk-assassination-cronkite-informs-a-shocked-nation/vi-BB1bfmX1MSN online article 11/22/202

Back2theBasics Brief_ The Bl@ck Out audio

Nov 1st, 2020 1h 23m

Sources:https://archive.org/details/Ethnic_Cleansing_Operations_-_FM_6-2003/page/n27/mode/2up In this episode, we breakdown FM 6-2003 Ethnic Cleansing Operations. This is for educational purposes only. None of my statements are endorsed by th

Back2theBasics: Do you see what I see? 20/20 vision audio

Oct 19th, 2020 32m 27s

Sources:https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/oct/11/nigeria-to-disband-sars-police-unit-accused-of-killings-and-brutality 11 Oct 2020 Guardian article written by Emmanuel AkinwotuIn this episode, we analyze a Guardian article on police brutal

Back2theBasics Brief_ The process of voting audio

Sep 6th, 2020 33m 38s

Sources:https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/ohio-keeps-making-it-harder-to-vote/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2004-dec-08-na-voting8-story.htmlIn this episode, we analyze a news article from the Los Angeles Times spotlighting vo

SZ2_E29 Negrophobia in the Black Community audio

Aug 31st, 2020 50m 53s

Sources:https://afro.com/cardi-b-sets-the-record-straight-about-her-race-and-ethnicity/ article AUG 18,2019https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keisha_Lance_Bottomshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candace_Owenshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamala_Harris

SZ2_E28 The Thought Police audio

Aug 29th, 2020 29m 24s

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2256962/thought-police Pakistan newspaper article on 28 JULY 2020 https://youtu.be/ThwMPujJMSY My Youtube video link address In this episode, I analyze a Pakistan newspaper article on the thought police written

Back2theBasics Brief_ Honoring Black men while they're with us audio

Aug 27th, 2020 33m 34s

Sources:https://www.noi.org/minister-louis-farrakhan/ https://youtu.be/8cmdGOUumVY Nation of Islam Youtube’s link to Juyly 4th 2020 Louis Farrakhan addressBack2theBasics Brief In this episode, I give a special shot out to the Honorable Minister

SZ2_27 Black Mental Health Matters audio

Aug 25th, 2020 38m 37s

Sources:https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/25/well/mind/black-mental-health.htmlIn this episode, we analyze an article written by Dana Givens of the New York Times on 25 AUG 2020. None of my statements are endorsed by the U.S. Army, Department of

Back2theBasics Brief_ Think For Yourself and Question Authority audio

Aug 20th, 2020 18m 24s

Sources:https://youtu.be/9zHxax5Z5MY NBC News link from AUG 12, 2020 Back2theBasics BriefIn this episode, we analyze a short audio clip from NBC News Youtube’s channel of Senator Kamala Harris after VP announcement. Think for yourself a

SZ2_E26 Stop Emasculating Men! audio

Aug 4th, 2020 46m 32s

Sources:https://www.nationalreview.com/2017/06/masculinity-not-toxic-stop-blaming-men-everything/ magazine article June 7, 2017 written by Ben ShapiroIn this episode, we examine how emasculation of men does more harm to our society. To whom it

Back2theBasics Brief_ Level of Consciousness audio

Jul 26th, 2020 56m 25s

Sources: https://www.indiewire.com/2020/06/hanna-season-2-trailer-1202238403/ Indie Wire article 17 June 202 written by Tyler Hesko https://youtu.be/6Rm3twwVy1s Amazon Prime Video Youtube link to Hanna Season 2 Official trailor https://brainwo

Back2theBascis Brief_ Hackers on the rise due to personal data leaks audio

Jul 26th, 2020 1h 8m

Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/29/business/media/quibi-jetblue-email-breach.html New York times link about data leaks 29 APR 2020 In this episode, we’ll discuss how hacking is easier now by analyzing an article from the NewYork times.

Back2theBasics Brief_ What is NCVIA_

Jul 26th, 2020 47m 45s

Sources:https://www.congress.gov/bill/99th-congress/house-bill/5546 U.S. Congress’s websitehttps://youtu.be/5oEcxMfwJnw TheEllenShow YouTube channel link interview on 13 April 2020In this episode, we examine the National Childhood Vaccination

SZ2_E25 Let's get our mind right audio

Jul 26th, 2020 49m 10s

Sources:https://www.moodcafe.co.uk/media/19118/Negative%20Thinking.pdfSZ2:E25 Let’s get our mind rightIn this episode, we examine negative thinking, thought traps, and ways to challenge them. I am not a licensed Mental Health Professional. If

Back2theBasics Brief_Remember who gave you your crown

Jul 19th, 2020 37m 51s

https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Esther-Chapter-1/In this episode, I discuss “Remember who gave you your crown from Esther 1:3-5,9-22, 2:1-4. Focus verse is Esther 1:19. Ladies, remember who gave you your crown. Black men have plenty of op

SZ1_12 The Black Panther Party via PBS production aired 12_16_2016 audio

Jun 30th, 2020 3h 23m

SZ1:E12 The Black Panther Party via PBS production aired 12 /16 /2016Sources: https://www.pbs.org/video/independent-lens-black-panthers-vanguard-revolution-full-episode/ PBS broadcast aired 2/16/2016 rated PG In this episode, we analyze The Bla

Back2theBasics Brief_ Shout out to Gary Chambers via Martin S. Roland Unfiltered Show 28 June 2020

Jun 28th, 2020 26m 12s

Sources:https://youtu.be/UiudJx2jO30 Marin S. Roland YouTube link streamed 28 June 2020https://youtu.be/OQKmCFTVVuM Black Lives Matter Examine the Organization Critically by Information Man Speaks Podcast YouTube link In this episode, we analyz

Back2theBasics Brief_News Highlights via AL Jazeera English Live 24 JUN 2020

Jun 24th, 2020 17m 43s

Sources:https://youtu.be/2EppLNonncc AL Jazeera English Live YouTube link 24 JUN 2020Back2theBasics Brief: News Highlights via AL Jazeera English Live 24 JUN 2020In this episode, we analyze news highlights regarding COVID-19 via AL Jazeera Engl