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Is The Bible A Book Of Anatomy, Astronomy, & Science? [VIDEO]

Chris Reynolds — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 18:27:51 +0000

Does religion tell its followers how to think and what to think without questioning, researching, and debating its intentions? From time to time we have inner-office debates on the subject of religion. And what I find most interesting in each of these debates is that whatever most African-Americans practice and believe is something that was [...]

Can We Develop Heroes In Our Community? [VIDEO] KTSCW

Chris Reynolds — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:35:17 +0000

Positive role models help instill a strong sense of self-worth. Children who have been positively motivated usually become well-adjusted adults. One common characteristic of most criminals is a lack of self-esteem, which often stems from exposure to negative role models during their childhood. Without a doubt, the influence of “heroes” in the lives of children is an essential element in their development.

Brainwashed: Challenging the Myth of Black Inferiority-Know Thyself Book Club [VIDEO]

Chris Reynolds — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:17:15 +0000

Advertising visionary and author of Brainwashed: Challenging the Myth of Black Inferiority says that "black people are survivors of the Middle Passage and centuries of humiliation and deprivation, that have excelled against the odds, constantly making a way out of "No way!" At this pivotal point in history, the idea of black inferiority should have had a "Going-Out-of-Business Sale." After all Barack Obama has reached America's Promised Land.

"It Takes A Village To Raise A Child"-Know Thyself Community Wednesday

Chris Reynolds — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:06:15 +0000

TOPIC: How Do We Return To The Practice Of The African Proverb: “It Takes A Village To Raise A Child”? OVERVIEW: This passage is taken from the book “Brainwashed” Challenging the Myth of Black Inferiority by Tom Burrell Poverty remains one of the most treacherous barriers to the development of strong black families. Critics will [...]

How Do We Wake Up! From Being Trained And Conditioned, To Being Educated And Conscious People? KTS Community Wednesday

Chris Reynolds — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:12:51 +0000

From one of the books featured in The WBLK Know Thyself Book Club, “Know Thyself” by Na’Im Akbar an analogy that we may use for today’s topic is that of a lower animal like a dog gives us an idea of the difference between training and education. The dog that learns how to bark to scare [...]

From The Browder File By Anthony T. Browder-Know Thyself Book Club

Chris Reynolds — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 01:31:34 +0000

This offering features 22 Essays on the African American Experience written by Anthony T. Browder. This scholar is also known for the many tours that he does of the nation’s capitol Washington DC. He is also known for the many different lectures that he does on topics ranging from the “Secret behind the Secret” and decoding the hidden messages in movies like “Avatar” and “Precious”.

"Hip Hop Decoded" Featured In the WBLK Know Thyself Book Club

Chris Reynolds — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:45:16 +0000

This is one publication that I had the pleasure of purchasing and reading about two years ago after a friend mentioned to me this guy by the name of The Black Dot. Once I began to read this book I discovered that it was a very easy read, not complicated and very relatable to today’s young generation. The way that he breaks down the different elements of hip hop, the origins of it and how it has taken on a whole new persona and mission unlike what it was intended for back in the late 70’s. How to get unplugged from The Matrix and much more!

It's A Know Thyself Book Club Weekend

Chris Reynolds — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 20:17:23 +0000

This weekend on The People’s Station 93.7 WBLK we are launching our Know Thyself Book Club. This is a project that has been in the works for quite some time and boy do we have a number of books to present to you that will give you a better understanding of our Know Thyself Campaign, the importance of knowledge and education, and how it may relate to you.

As you may or may not know our Know Thyself initiative began almost three years ago now and some of you continue to tell us how much it has made a difference in your life and our community. With the current state of the economy, unemployment, the rise of AIDS, violence, teenage pregnancy and more; I think that it is imperative that everyone should at least try to get a better understanding of what has, and is happening to our community so that each of us can be better equipped to help deal with and solve some of the many issues that we face as a society.