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WUCUSU Class
Hosted by Agyei Tyehimba · EN
Educator, bestselling author, community organizer and empowerment coach Agyei Tyehimba's class is in session! Get weekly Leadership, self-empowerment and Black Political Education content, every Wednesday at 7 pm Eastern Time. This podcast empowers activists, community leaders and community members to (in the words of Malcolm X) "Wake Up, Clean Up, and Stand Up!"
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Black People Cannot Afford to be Anti-Intellectual!
May 4, 202500:29:49Tap to summarizeSend us a textBrother Agyei delivers a straightforward message defining anti-intellectualism and describing its negative impact on our liberation movements. He explains why we should stop attacking our intellectuals, philosophers, theorists, writers, and educators if they don't participate in "boots-on-the-ground" activism. In addition to suggesting that Black people cannot afford to be anti-intellectual, he also offers some ideas for cultivating an appreciation for study, research and critical thinking. Support the showMy website: https://truself143.wixsite.com/agyeityehimba My books: https://truself143.wixsite.com/atbooks/books Harlem Liberation School YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HarlemLiberationSchool My Self Empowerment YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@atpowercoach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566972812524
Transcribe →Understanding Neocolonial Leaders in the United States
Apr 2, 202500:11:14Tap to summarizeSend us a textIn this episode, Agyei Tyehimba defines the term "Neocolonialism," and describes the shameful behavior of neocolonial leaders working to pacify, confuse, and defraud the Black communities throughout the United States.Support the showMy website: https://truself143.wixsite.com/agyeityehimba My books: https://truself143.wixsite.com/atbooks/books Harlem Liberation School YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HarlemLiberationSchool My Self Empowerment YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@atpowercoach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566972812524
Transcribe →Life Lessons for Youth
Mar 16, 202500:12:55Tap to summarizeSend us a textIn this episode of WUCUSU Class, Agyei shares some basic life lessons specifically for youth. There is no one guaranteed formula for living a successful and fulfilled life, but these life lessons will increase your chances!Support the showMy website: https://truself143.wixsite.com/agyeityehimba My books: https://truself143.wixsite.com/atbooks/books Harlem Liberation School YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HarlemLiberationSchool My Self Empowerment YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@atpowercoach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566972812524
Transcribe →5 Tactics Used to Sabotage Justice & Liberation Movements
Mar 16, 202500:25:25Tap to summarizeSend us a textIn this episode of WUCUSU Class, Agyei Tyehimba outlines 5 common things oppressive governments do to sabotage social justice & liberation movements using historical examples. Support the showMy website: https://truself143.wixsite.com/agyeityehimba My books: https://truself143.wixsite.com/atbooks/books Harlem Liberation School YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HarlemLiberationSchool My Self Empowerment YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@atpowercoach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566972812524
Transcribe →7 Important Contributions of Malcolm X
Mar 11, 202500:26:26Tap to summarizeSend us a textIn this episode, Agyei Tyehimba outlines 7 important things that legendary Black Nationalist and Pan-African leader Malcolm X contributed to Black people and the Black Liberation Movement. Support the showMy website: https://truself143.wixsite.com/agyeityehimba My books: https://truself143.wixsite.com/atbooks/books Harlem Liberation School YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HarlemLiberationSchool My Self Empowerment YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@atpowercoach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566972812524
Transcribe →There is No Magic Pill for Liberation!
Mar 11, 202500:16:51Tap to summarizeSend us a textThe "There Is No Magic Pill for Liberation" episode dismantles the myth of quick fixes in the struggle for Black liberation. It explores some essential layers and components—political education, economic development, community organizing, self-defense, and cultural identity—that must work together to achieve lasting freedom. Through insightful analysis and discussions, this podcast challenges listeners to embrace the complexity of nation-building and strategic movement work. Support the showMy website: https://truself143.wixsite.com/agyeityehimba My books: https://truself143.wixsite.com/atbooks/books Harlem Liberation School YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HarlemLiberationSchool My Self Empowerment YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@atpowercoach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566972812524
Transcribe →Don't Be Scared: Strategize & Organize!
Mar 1, 202500:17:32Tap to summarizeSend us a textBrother Agyei Tyehimba delivers a straightforward message to the Black community as we brace ourselves for life under Donald Trump's presidency: "Don't be scared; Don't become apathetic. Do what we've always done: STRATEGIZE & ORGANIZE!Support the showMy website: https://truself143.wixsite.com/agyeityehimba My books: https://truself143.wixsite.com/atbooks/books Harlem Liberation School YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HarlemLiberationSchool My Self Empowerment YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@atpowercoach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566972812524
Transcribe →Black History: More than Dead Men, Trivia, or Black Firsts!
Feb 27, 202500:17:58Tap to summarizeSend us a textHistory is not just about the past; it's a compass that helps us navigate our present and future. In our latest episode, we engage in a thought-provoking discussion on Black history, urging listeners to reconsider the way it's traditionally presented and understood. Celebrating achievements is important, but do we place enough emphasis on how these narratives shape our identities and communities? We dive deep into how Black history should be understood as more than a collection of firsts or trivia; it must serve a purpose. Renowned voices like John Herrick Clark and Brother Malcolm X are central to our discussion as we explore their insights on history as a necessary root for cultural identity. We critique conventional approaches to historiography, calling attention to the pitfalls of simply validating humanity to those who might not value our contributions. Instead, we advocate for a richer understanding of history—one that is descriptive of our unique experiences, corrective of harmful anti-Black narratives, and prescriptive of actionable strategies for advancement. We reference influential works by historians such as W.E.B. Du Bois to highlight how historical narratives should empower us to confront current challenges.Join us as we navigate through these compelling topics, providing listeners with an empowering context to engage more critically with history. Don't miss out on uncovering how the past can illuminate solutions for today’s pressing issues. Subscribe, share, and engage with us—let's keep the conversation going!Support the showMy website: https://truself143.wixsite.com/agyeityehimba My books: https://truself143.wixsite.com/atbooks/books Harlem Liberation School YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HarlemLiberationSchool My Self Empowerment YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@atpowercoach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566972812524
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