SoulShift

By: Johnny L Jenkins Jr
  • Summary

  • SoulShift: Transforming Radical Possibilities is a podcast that empowers social change-makers to dismantle anti-blackness, inequality, and injustice in their communities. Hosted by JyOba X, a respected community organizer and practitioner of West African spiritual traditions, this show explores the theory of Community Wisdom and its role in cultivating radical possibilities. Through engaging solo episodes and thought-provoking interviews with wisdom practitioners, grassroots activists, and proximate leaders. SoulShift gives listeners the tools, knowledge, and inspiration they need to create a just and fair society. If you are passionate about social justice and believe in the power of community wisdom, this podcast is for you.

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Episodes
  • Echoes of Injustice: Political Assassinations and Black Social Movements
    Jul 24 2024

    In this episode of 'SoulShift' hosted by JyOba X, the podcast explores how political assassinations have profoundly influenced Black social movements and the fight for racial equity and justice. The discussion delves into historical events such as the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Fred Hampton, and Patrice Lumumba. JyOba X also shares personal stories illustrating the effects of these movements on individual lives. The host emphasizes the role of media, the importance of community wisdom, and the need for continued activism to honor the legacies of Black social movement leaders. The episode calls for a global perspective on political violence and its implications for social justice, particularly within the African diaspora.

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    30 mins
  • Decoding Project 2025: What it Means for Us, Policy, and Social Justice
    Jul 11 2024

    In this episode of SoulShift, host JyOba X delves into the Heritage Foundation's 2025 Project, a conservative initiative to prepare a detailed policy playbook for a potential administration in 2025. The episode explores the project's origins, goals, central policy focuses, and possible implications on American governance, particularly the effects on Black communities and systemic racism. Additionally, the episode contrasts the 2025 Project with progressive alternatives from organizations like the Center for American Progress, the Economic Policy Institute, and the Movement for Black Lives. The discussion emphasizes the importance of informed and active citizenship in shaping the future political landscape.

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    29 mins
  • Poetic Legacies: Black Social Movements
    Jul 4 2024

    In this episode of SoulShift, host JyOba X explores the profound impact of the Black Social Movement in America through the lens of community wisdom and social justice. The journey covers historical milestones, key figures, and essential literature that shape the legacy and modern influences of the movement. Featured poems by Langston Hughes, Nikki Giovanni, and Audre Lorde are used to contextualize the struggle for equality, the rise of the Black Power Movement, and the contemporary efforts of the Black Lives Matter movement. The episode underscores the importance of voting, community engagement, and the continued fight for racial justice and equality. JyOba X emphasizes the need for collective action and the role of community wisdom in advancing Blackness and social transformation.

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    34 mins

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