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Hosts: Nehez Meniooh, Kasabez Maakmaah & Giziribtah Debasah

The world is coming together to stand up for Burkina Faso and its President, Ibrahim Traore after yet another coup attempt and ridiculous accusations by a American General and head of AFRICOM, Michael Langley. We speak on our activities in Burkina Faso, visits to the Gulmu (Gourmantche) King and the Presidential Palace, and our solidarity with Captain Ibrahim Traore.

In this episode, we discuss:

0:00 - 3:30 - Intro: Traoré supporters stand in solidarity

3:31 - 18:26 - Kebtah visits Gulmu (Gourmantché) King

18:27 - 19:55 - Kebtah visits Burkina Faso Presidential Palace

19:56 - 31:16 - AES / West Africa Unites Against Neocolonialism

31:17 - 37:56 - A Sovereign African Currency & Gadaffi's assassination

37:57 - 46:17 - U.S. General Langley Accuses Captain Traoré

46:18 - 54:50 - People of African and the Diaspora Stand Up

54:51 - 1:01:18 - Attacks on Traoré & Briberies

1:01:19 - 1:07:00 - Outro: Get Involved & The People of Burkina Faso anthem

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Hosts: Kasabez Maakmaah & Giziribtah Debasah

After our Annual Pilgrimage to Meritah (Africa), the Sunnyside team revisits the value of Meritah (African) culture and why you won't understand even if you experience it yourself. IYKYK.

In this episode, we spoke about:

0:00 - 2:07 Intro

2:08 - 7:28 Misconceptions about Meritah Culture

7:29 - 9:43 Prioritizing Coming Home to Learn

9:44 - 10:53 Culture of Pseudo-Freedom

10:54 - 26:10 Emotional Approach to Life

26:11 - 27:52 Do Black Americans Have A Culture?

27:53 - 31:08 Preservers of Black Culture

31:09 - 34:14 Being Educated into Culture

34:15 - 40:20 Social Order and Royalty in Traditional Societies

40:21 - 47:28 Functioning on Pleasures or Principles?

47:29 - 50:36 Outro

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Hosts: Nehez Meniooh, Kasabez Maakmaah & Giziribtah Debasah

This is our second installment of our coverage and commentary on Kebtah's (The Earth Center's) 30 Year Anniversary Celebration at the Het Aishat Temple in Togo. This amazing 3 day and 3 night event was part of Kebtah's Annual Cultural and Spiritual Pilgrimage to Meritah (Indigenous Africa).

This episode features footage from our travels to Togo, including:

Pouring libations to honor the Ancestors

Traditional African dance to celebrate initiation (rites of passage)

Master drummers and griots bringing proverbs with profound meaning In this episode, we discuss: 100 degree temperature difference between Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso and Chicago

Cultural appropriation of the term "Western"

Modern day slavery prevents us from investing in our evolution and traveling to enrich our lives

The importance of investing in ourselves instead of material gain and how we measure happiness

Nuances in culture that you probably wouldn't notice

Getting the attention of the invisible

Youth taking pride in their culture, traditions and initiations

Speech is the most powerful medicine (or poison)

Structure, etiquette and hierarchy in tradition

Links & Resources:

DuSable Museum of Black History & Education Center with The Earth Center on Resistance and Resilience against the Slave Trade: https://fb.watch/y3-dnhXp2D/

Become a Member of the Kebtah Movement: https://www.theearthcenter.org/signupstep1

Learn more about our Annual Pilgrimage: https://www.theearthcenter.org/pilgrimage

See more of the 3 day celebrations on the Gate of Gates podcast:

Pt 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVWva8J1LcQ&t=954s

Pt 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emncLvvVg3M&t=16874s

Pt 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFoXCdF1NHM&t=524s