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Nominate A Know Thyself Conscious Ambassador Of The Week!

Chris Reynolds — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:51:58 +0000

Buffalo, do you know someone (or maybe even yourself) who goes above and beyond to make a difference in the community; someone that’s sincere, honest and committed, and puts in the work to make our community a better place to live? WBLK would like to know who these people are as we search for conscious [...]

Why Do So Many Young People Throw Away Knowledge + Morals In The Pursuit Of Money? [KNOW THYSELF COMMUNITY WEDNESDAY]

Chris Reynolds — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:28:35 +0000

On Tuesday, I asked you to give us suggestions at WBLK.com on what we should talk about today on “Know Thyself Community Wednesday”. John Mace left his suggestion, and apparently he is concerned with our youth, as most of us are, because they are the future of the community and this country. We have often [...]

Will New Buffalo School Board Members Make A Difference? [POLL] [KNOW THYSELF COMMUNITY WEDNESDAY]

Chris Reynolds — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:00:58 +0000

The Buffalo Board of Education held its election yesterday, and it was the largest turnout in three years, with over 11,000 people casting ballots. In 2010, a little over 7,000 people took part in the election process. From all of the districts, South Buffalo had the largest turnout, which was 50 percent higher than it [...]

Believe In Your Destiny – Sun Moon Child [VIDEO]

Chris Reynolds — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:35:39 +0000

If you have a few minutes, check out this very inspiring video set to the music of Imani Uzuri, and always trust and believe in your purpose and destiny. Shem Hotep

Knock Knock – Where's My Father? Daniel Beaty Spits The Truth! [VIDEO]

Chris Reynolds — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:37:02 +0000

Daniel Beaty spits powerful words to what it means to “Know Thyself” in this poem. The strength and power of its meaning says it all. It has always been one of my favorites, and thought I’d share it with you. Enjoy! Shem Hotep

The Strong Black Woman Is Dead [Audio]

Jazzy T — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:54:40 +0000

The Strong Black Woman has died. All that remains is a Bad B*tch! Check out this poem to tie in with today’s Know ThySelf Community Conversation. I remember back in the day when a strong black woman meant you are someone like the stereotypical “big momma” character. But who do we look up to as [...]

WBLK "Black Contago" Weekend 2/22/13 – 2/24/13

Kole Porter — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:33:19 +0000

This weekend it’s a 93.7 WBLK ‘Black Contago’ weekend, all weekend long WBLK will continue or another way of putting it, “CONTAGO” with the glorious past of African American People during and after Black History Month. Keep it locked for your chance to win a special WBLK “People of Color” gift pack including our special [...]

Cousin Jeff Speaking In Buffalo!

Jazzy T — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:21:30 +0000

Tomorrow Feb. 14th 2013 Award Winning Activist and White House Correspondent Jeff Johnson will be speaking at the Buffalo Convention Center. But today, our Cousin Jeff stopped in the studio for Know ThySelf Community Wednesday! Listen to the man drop knowledge and inspiration inside! As a MSNBC contributor and CNN investigative journalist, Jeff Johnson is [...]

Open Lines On This "Know Thyself Community Wednesday" [VIDEO]

Chris Reynolds — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:04:31 +0000

There are a number of topics as usual that we could have honed in on and discussed today; like the state’s new gun law and whether or not the feds will back it up? Will it curb gun violence in the state or will things remain the same. There is a lot of talk and [...]

Rihanna Knows Isis, Do You? Get The Real Meaning Of The Tattoo! Know Thyself [AUDIO]

Chris Reynolds — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 15:41:53 +0000

Rihanna paid tribute to her late grandmother, who passed away in July 2012 after a long battle with cancer, with a large tattoo of the Kemetic goddess Aset (Greek name Isis) on her chest. Rihanna tweeted: Goddess Isis-Complete Woman-Model for future generations-#GRANGRANDOLLY-always in and on my heart #1love” Of course we had a discussion on Wednesday of [...]

Why Are Today's Music Artist Expressing Themselves With Ancient Egyptian Symbols? KTSCW [VIDEO]

Chris Reynolds — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:52:10 +0000

In the mid 1960’s, while touring with Ramsey Lewis, Maurice White introduced the Kalimba to American audiences. An African instrument, the Kalimba is made of a small wooden box with thin metal strips attached to the base. When the strips are plucked—they sound like vibes. Maurice went on to later form a group called the Salty Peppers; Capitol Records lures them to the left coast in 1969 with the promise of more to come.

You Pick The Topic On This "Know Thyself Community Wednesday"

Chris Reynolds — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:17:24 +0000

Once again this week there are a variety of different topics that we could discuss here on “Know Thyself Community Wednesday”, as you know today is Halloween and have you ever just taken out the time to think about what it is you’re celebrating when you celebrate Halloween? I mean what are you binding yourself, your children, and your family to when you celebrate Halloween.

#OpGenZ Let's Talk About Sex Part 2

Jazzy T — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 23:04:02 +0000

The Buffalo news recently wrote an article that 51% of Buffalo High School students are sexually active. 81% of those teens do not use protection! It is our job as adults to get to the root of this trend and stop this train before it derails and falls off a cliff with our future inside! Read more about the 5 reasons Generation Z is becoming the most sexually active group in history!

If You Could Pick Today's Know Thyself Community Wednesday Topic, What Would It Be? KTSCW

Chris Reynolds — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:39:57 +0000

Today we are giving you an opportunity to pick a topic! What would you like to discuss and why? What issues or concerns do you have that you would like to address today?

Children Know the Truth — Do You?

Jazzy T — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:09:03 +0000

Today's Know ThySelf conversation topic is: "Why do people put so much trust in elected officials?"

Some of us adults blindly put our livelihoods in the hands of our political representatives. We don't even bother researching or questioning their agendas or policies.

Meet one 12-year-old boy, inspired by the ailing health of his little sister, who gives us all something to think about before going to the polls this November.

How Do We Reverse Self Denigration in Our Community? KTSCW

Chris Reynolds — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:26:50 +0000

To control a people’s culture is to control their tools of self-determination in relationship to others. Like educational leaders of other cultures, proponents assert that what educates one group of people does not necessarily educate and empower another group — so they assert educational priorities distinctly for the Africans in a given context. Education was [...]

Chris Reynolds' Vacation in Kemet, Day 12 [KNOW THYSELF EDUCATIONAL TOUR] [VIDEO]

Chris Reynolds — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:35:09 +0000

During the first few days of our vacation, there was a lady in our group that had got information about me and what I do at WBLK.

She heard about the Know Thyself Campaign on the station and told Jim Smith (who is from Buffalo and on this tour) that she had come home on the Know Thyself Educational Tour to spread the ashes of her two sons, 17 and 18, who were killed by violence in the street, into the Hapi (a.k.a Nile River).

Chris Reynolds Vacation in Kemet (a.k.a. Egypt), Day 10 [KNOW THYSELF EDUCATIONAL TOUR] [VIDEO]

Chris Reynolds — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:36:31 +0000

Our morning started out with a 5 a.m. wake-up call, followed by breakfast at 6 a.m., when all luggage had to be outside the room for pick-up. At 7 a.m., we were on our way to Aswan, the land of Nubia — but not before we made two stops. The first was at the monumental [...]

Chris Reynolds Checks in From Egypt with Jim Smith [KNOW THYSELF EDUCATIONAL TOUR] [VIDEO]

Chris Reynolds — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 16:29:42 +0000

A few weeks ago while I was on the air, I received a call from Jim Smith asking me a few programming questions, one of which had to do with the Know Thyself campaign. As we continued to talk, I mentioned to him that I was planning a two-week vacation in Kemet. Well, to make a long [...]

Chris Reynolds Checks in from Among the Pyramids in Kemet (a.k.a. Egypt) [KNOW THYSELF EDUCATIONAL TOUR] [VIDEO]

Chris Reynolds — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:42:16 +0000

While my family and I spend our vacation time on a tour in Kemet -- now known as Egypt -- we're bringing updates to the WBLK audience as part of the "Know Thyself Educational Tour." The experience has been amazing so far, continuing our journeys to gain knowledge of self!