Black Glue Podcast

Longtime collaborator Layla Abdullah-Poulos join Tariq. The two talk about the impact of COVID-19 and take a look at the new normal, sheltering in place. They talk about the impact hoarding, and the economic slowdown is having on already distressed communities, and share differing opinions on whether or not the way we engage social media will change: will it make us more honest about our lives, or...

As much as things continue to change in life, we continue to see patterns that remain the same. The patterns of attitude and work ethic continue to produce success. Drawing on examples from Kobe Bryant, John Henry, Derrick Coleman and more, this episode takes a look at what it means to commit to a goal, what it means to work hard, and why attitude determines altitude. Host/Producer- Tariq I. El-Am...

NOTE-- Our apologies for the variations in the audio level. There were technical difficulties that weren't caught until the interview had been completed, however we felt the conversation was too important to not share. Kim Foxx is a first in the history of the Cook County State's Attorney's office. Her distinction is not only a result of her being the first African American elected to lead the 2nd...

The theme is Bridging The Gap, and our guest is Imam Wahy-ud Deen Shareef, an American civic, corporate and faith leader who shares insights on the formation of Masjid Warith-ud Deen (Irvington, NJ), the benefit of prayer in achieving a balanced life, and some little known corporate history that involves him being the first degreed engineer to ___________ at a particular fortune 500 company. Liste...

Dr. King's legacy is often reduced to the famous "Dream" speech, but the real power of his voice, his commitment to his faith was not only in his rejection of racism, but in his rejection of economic exploitation and militarism. The address heard in this work are not in order, but they certainly sound like they could be. Dr. King's message was so consistent and sound that moving the beginning to t...

Nothing screams democracy like free and open election. And with the 2020 Presidential election around the corner lets take a look at how the democracy we think we have is influenced by news outlets, controlled by private interest. While we're at it, let's examine a few instances of our government's abandonment of its allegiance to democracy when foreign democracies don't benefit the United States,...

New Year, new decade, and a new way of thinking. Tariq and Layla discuss some shifts in mindsets that can produce a better 2020. *Follow us on FB, IG, and Twitter @btgwithtie Guest/Associate Producer- Layla Abdullah Poulos Host/Producer-Tariq I. El-Amin Music The Kyoto Connection: Feel the Magic http://bit.ly/2xjv7MN Image Tariq I. El-Amin

On July 5, 1852 Frederick Douglass delivered a speech that would become known as "What to the Slave Is The Fourth of July?" Delivered in Corinthian Hall, Rochester, New York addressing the Rochester Ladies' Anti-Slavery Society. It is equal parts homage, rebuke, and a message of hope to a nation early in its growth that it could live up to the lofty ideals upon which it was founded. Read by Tariq...

In this episode we examine Resistance, undetected and out in the open. Sometimes what appears to be resistance is really just the same old exploitation. Host/Producer/Engineer-Tariq I. El-Amin Music Benjamin Banger-- Whistle (Instagram (@BenJaminBanger)http://smarturl.it/hjfi20) J-Serius-- Muslim Black American Allston Night Owl by Blue Dot Sessions https://bit.ly/2Pb3Ms1 Image https://flic.kr/p/U...

This episode is commentary on the impact and perception of Black History Month. BHM is almost one hundred years old and I argue that its only having half of the potential impact on our national consciousness. If Black History Month were really used as the educational platform it is, would there be a need for a Black Lives Matter movement? Would the nation be properly sensitized to the cancer of Wh...

Muslim Black American, a song by artist J-Seriyus (Jameel F. Karim) represents the intersecting identities of Muslim and African American. Tariq talks with him about issues of race within the Muslim community, the importance of Black male artist moving beyond typical expressions of masculinity, the importance of sharing painful or traumatic experiences in art, and what he hopes to achieve through...

My guest is the one and only, Layla Abdullah Poulos. Layla is the Founder & Managing Editor of NbA Muslims, an adjunct history professor, a Literary Critic, a contributing writer to multiple publications, and a writing coach. Layla's recently published a romance novel "My Way to You" that centers on the relationship of an interracial couple, a Black woman and an Asian man. The story packs suspense...

My guest is Marlon Hayes, Author, Spoken Word Artist, Blogger, Writer, and just an all around good brother. When asked the question "how many books have you written?" He's written so many, he's actually stumped. He continues to write at a breakneck pace, but finds great fulfilment in being able to mentor new writers; he calls it 'his ministry.' Check out the full conversation. Let me know what you...

We begin part 2 of our discussion on the intersection of Blackness and Religion with Donna Auston, an anthropologist, writer and activist whose body of work focuses on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, media representation, and Islam in America. Some of her written work includes book chapters on the historical contributions of African American Muslims in the arts, culture, and social justice move...

This is the first installment in a multi-part conversation featuring different guest weighing in on the intersection of Blackness and Religion. Our guest is Minister Lynda Holiday Lawrence, who serves on the Justice Watch Team at Trinity United Church of Christ and also is their Minister for International Human Rights and Social Justice. Guest-Minister Lynda Holiday Lawrence Host-Tariq I. El-Amin...

Episode 1. "The Intro" looking at the language surrounding Blackness through the words of iconic Black leaders/thinkers Dr. Martin Luther King jr, El Hajj Malik Shabazz (Malcolm X), James Baldwin, and Imam Warith Deen Mohammed. Exploring the feeling of frustration and loss that accompanies Blackness in the U.S. by looking at a performance on ABC's Blackish "We Built This." Produced & Engineered by...

One of the pieces from my upcoming work entitled The Seasons Of My Speech.