In this episode of Revolutionary African Perspectives — RAP — the co-hosts discuss the US and Israel’s most recent acts of imperial violence against Iran. They provide a historical timeline of how we got here before interviewing geopolitical analyst and journalist, Ajamu Baraka to provide additional context and analysis on why this is happening in the Middle East how it compares to previous interventions, as well as the over-stretching of empire with war in Ukraine and the desired pivot to China. Ajamu talks about why this is relevant to Black people specifically and what we can expect in the future.

The Middle East is On Fire Because Israeli and U.S. Imperialism Lit the Match — The Black Alliance for Peace [Statement]

This episode includes reflections on the historic tactics to counter the Confederate Memorial Day Rally at Stone Mountain. It also features co-host Musa's recent targeting and detainment by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in early April. RAP interviewed special guest, Atlanta rapper Khamansha Raphael and played exclusive unreleased tracks from his forthcoming album. The show concluded with a lifting up of Political Prisoner, Imam Jamil Al-Amin, who is suffering from poor health in prison for fighting for the liberation of all-oppressed peoples.

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This audio is from a live recording on Monday, April 21, 2025 from 7pm to 8pm on WRFG Atlanta 89.3 FM.

Co-hosts: Dartricia, Steven, and Musa
Co-producer: Leyla and Taylor

This episode includes reflections on the historic tactics to counter the Confederate Memorial Day Rally at Stone Mountain. It also features co-host Musa's recent targeting and detainment by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in early April after international travel. RAP interviewed special guest, Atlanta rapper Khamansha Raphael and played exclusive unreleased tracks from his forthcoming album. The show concluded with a lifting up of Political Prisoner, Imam Jamil Al-Amin who is suffering from poor health in prison for fighting for the liberation of all-oppressed peoples.

For more information, including an archive index of past RAP programs, please visit https://wrfg.org/rap/

This audio is from a live recording on Monday, March 17, 2025 from 7pm to 8pm on WRFG Atlanta 89.3 FM.

Hosts: Dartricia, Musa, and Steven
Producers: Leyla and Taylor

RAP, Revolutionary African Perspectives, is a public affairs program airing every Monday from 7pm to 8pm EST.

For more information, including an archive index of past RAP programs, or to listen to episodes live each week, visit https://wrfg.org/rap/

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In this episode we talk about the Bowen Homes housing projects, Andre Dickens' run for reelection, Walter Rodney's How Europe Underdeveloped Africa, and Cuba's initiative for sustainable power grid.