Seedz of Revolution: Daughters of the Whirlwind

From Hajji Sallahudin “Abba” Shakur to the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation, Sekyiwa Shakur proudly reflects on the greatest lessons she’s learned from her family, including parents, Afeni and Mutulu Shakur and her brother Tupac. Set speaks candidly about the blessing of surviving struggle and her inherited mission to heal and empower Black communities through arts and holistic wellness initiatives.

In continuing our Salute to Revolutionary Mamas we honor beloved Ancestral Mama Njere “Sista Courage” Alghanee, freedom fighter, journalist, movement builder and culture bearer. Special Guest and daughter of Mama Njere, Ntianu Alghanee, discusses her rich cultural inheritance and what it means to carry on the legacy of her revolutionary parents.

Veteran nation builder, educator and revolutionary mama, Tamu Kanyama joins @daughtersofthewhirlwind, Dr. Asantewa Sunni-Ali (@actsofliberation), Princess Mdaiyah Yisrael (@princess_mdaiyah) and Aiyisha T. Obafemi (@aiyishatheblessed) as their first in-studio guest! Mama Tamu shares riveting stories from her memoir, 1148 Lewis Street: A Long Journey (available for purchase at https://usliftingus.c...

On this episode Dr. Asantewa Sunni-Ali (@actsofliberation) and Aiyisha T. Obafemi (@aiyishatheblessed) interview special guest, Dr. Gina Paige (@ginapaigedna). As co-founder of African Ancestry (@africanancestry), Dr. Paige confirms that yes, the science of genetic genealogy is real and lets us know why it is vital for people of African descent to know their roots - down to the ethnic group! Shout...

In honor of special guest, Public Health professor and Chief Executive Officer of Golden Rod Consulting, Dr. P. Qasimah Boston (@goldenrodconsulting), Dr. Asantewa Sunni-Ali (@actsofliberation), Princess Mdaiyah Yisrael (@princess_mdaiyah) and Aiyisha T. Obafemi (@aiyishatheblessed) begin this episode by holding space for one another to check in and reflect upon personal health practices. Dr. Bost...

Aiyisha, Mdaiyah and Asantewa welcome special guest and comrade Rukia Lumumba with whom they discuss honoring Black humanity and working with younger generations. Follow Rukia on social media @rukialumumba and visit https://rukialumumba.com/ or https://www.peoplesadvocacyinstitute.com/ to support her efforts!

Through laughter, song and dialogue Aiyisha, Mdaiyah and Asantewa reflect on the teachings of their beloved mother, Iya Fulani. In honor of what would have been Iya Fulani's 75th birthday, these daughters pay homage to their queen and introduce themselves in the series' inaugural episode.