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Host : Why didn't you take basketball to the next level if you played so well? Guests , Drippy and Slatt: "weed..." Rappers,  @drippyfinesse7160   @DrippyFinesseVEVO-oi2vy   @Slattyhef125  with Sheddy join #theneoliberalround #podcast for the 10th episode of the series, What's Your Story, to podcast and chill and share their stories as up-and-coming rappers and youngsters in a ch...

The relationship between theology and culture is a complex and multifaceted one, with scholars and practitioners offering differing perspectives on whether theology should transcend culture or be deeply embedded within it (Transcendence Vs the Immanence of God and theology). To address this question, it is essential to define theology and culture and explore their interplay in both historical and...

To: President Joe Biden, on your recent message on March 7th, 2024, commemorating the Holocaust. Dear, Mr. President, Comparing the Holocaust to what happened on October 7th, 2023, when Hamas bombed parts of the Gaza, which Jews occupied, was a pseudo-appeal to association. Nevertheless, what happened to the Jews, must never happen to anyone. Remembering the Holocaust should not just be about Jews...

In today's final Lecture at Jamaica Theological Seminary for the course "Caribbean Thought," Professor, Renaldo C. McKenzie presented the following: 1. Closing Thoughts - Learning is memorable when it is monumental.... 2. Overview of Caribbean currents, trends, thinkers, and influences - From Arawaks to Africans to Frantz Fanon and Beyond. 3. Reviewing the Journey - Exploring the Car...

The NeoLiberal - In the complex and fraught arena of conflict, the dynamics between predator and prey often mirror those seen in the natural world. When attacked and cornered, the instinctive responses of fright, flight, or fight come to the fore. This fundamental survival mechanism, ingrained in both humans and animals, shapes the course of conflicts and wars. On October 7th, 2023, the world witn...

This penultimate lecture by #renaldomckenzie for the course, Caribbean Thought Jamaica Theological Seminary last week's film, "Life and Debt" was reviewed and discussed briefly. The students discussed the film's impact on their analysis of the #caribbean's socioeconomic history with the Lecturer. Note: #textbook: "Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty...

This event was Streamed live on Aug 23, 2023, at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in PHILADELPHIA. The New Pennsylvania Project partnered with several community, social, and religious organizations to discuss the importance of community involvement in electing federal judges. The event included several Senators. Local government and city officials, attorneys, business and religious leaders, and c...

April 21, 2024, marks a significant milestone for The NeoLiberal Corporation (The NeoLiberal). For three years, we have stood as a beacon of independent grassroots ingenuity, daring to challenge the status quo and pioneer solutions for tomorrow's challenges. At https://theneoliberal.com, we invite you to commemorate this journey of boldness and innovation. At The NeoLiberal, we embody versatil...

What's Trinidad? Caribbean Trinidad and Tobago, Trinibad Artiste shares his story, explaining this new genre of music from Trinidad. We met up while Shawa was walking his dog at the park in Germantown Philadelphia. We started a conversation that led to several discoveries and this 10-minute trailer episode of the series, "What's Your Story", part 9. We hope to sit down with him l...

This is an excerpt from Lecture 10 in Caribbean Thought at Jamaica Theological Seminary. The full lecture is 3-hours long and is powerful and dynamic. It is available here on the Podcast Season 8 Ep 44 and 45.

The question may arise, as it relates to the course and what we are contending for, why are we focussed on Haiti? Every time I teach the course the focus is different, yet the conclusions are almost identical. This semester focuses on Haiti, as a case study when studying the Caribbean position in the world today and the currents that have led to its invention as we contend for a reinvented Caribbe...

We did a unique study, polling black and brown people's support for Trump or Biden in New York City, particularly Harlem, Manhattan to ascertain how the black and brown population would vote if the elections were called today. This is part 2 of a series in response to a video clip on Twitter showing how blacks in Chicago are supporting Trump. We at The NeoLiberal Round decided to conduct a stu...

This is the second part of a 3-hour Lecture, featuring Fr. Hyvenson Josephs updating the Caribbean Thought class at Jamaica Theological Seminary regarding the latest in #haiti as we explore Post-Independent #caribbean today and the challenge for #democracy: We learned that: 1. The gangs have taken over the country including the National Library and Museum stealing art pieces worth millions. 2. Dr....

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the traditional framework for children's psycho-social development is being eroded. The slow, deliberate exposure to stimuli that once characterized childhood has been replaced by a world where social media reigns supreme, parental guidance is often lacking, and tolerance for potentially harmful behaviors such as marijuana use is on the rise. Gone are t...

Recently, I published an article in The NeoLiberal Journals exploring the immigration problem concerning the context of a competitive world where the few continue their dominance and advantages at the expense of post-industrial nations still navigating their new independence which has left them dependent and even poorer or more vulnerable. This episode presents the article and provides some more c...

In this first episode series exploring the black and brown support for #trump or #biden, #trumpvsbiden, The NeoLiberal Round and The NeoLiberal Corporation took to the streets in the hood of Philly to gauze support in response to another show indicating support growing among blacks in #chicago. We wanted to know if this was the same thing in other black and brown communities and decided to create...

#trailer one: Finally, we have completed part 1 of the special podcast episode series entitled: #TrumpVBiden Part 1: Do You Support #Trump or #Biden for President? #Philly #blackandbrown residents share who they support this upcoming #PresidentialElection Premiering later tonight on #theneoliberalround #podcast @forpodcasters on any stream - https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal and @YouTube channel. He...

Trailer two: Finally, we have completed part 1 of the special podcast episode series entitled: #TrumpVBiden Part 1: Do You Support #Trump or #Biden for President? #Philly #blackandbrown residents share who they support this upcoming #PresidentialElection Premiering later tonight on #theneoliberalround #podcast @forpodcasters on any stream - https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal and @YouTube channel. Her...

This is a continuation of a Lecture we released for the Podcast and YouTube Channel yesterday. This is part 2 of Caribbean Thought Lecture 9, entitled, Should Theology Transcend Culture? Exploring Attitudes Towards Afro-Caribbean Beliefs and Traditions in Jamaica and the Caribbean and its diaspora. We picked up from where we left off. Part 1 is available on #TheNeoliberalRound Podcast and discusse...

This is Part two of a long Lecture exploring attitudes towards afro caribbean beliefs and delving into the question should theology transcend culture? The Lecture is delivered by Rev. Renaldo McKenzie at Jamaica Theological Seminary available on The NeoLiberal Round Podcast Support us at hrrps://anchor.fm/theneoliberal/support

Leadership in Peril: The Weight of Words in the Shadows of History. #leaders must be careful when they speak. It is unacceptable and inexcusable for #donaldtrump to say there's gonna be a #bloodbath even if he were referring to the socio-economic ramifications of voting for #joebiden . #trump's speeches may have led to #January6th, so he must "toe the line" as some of his #maga s...

Should the law that banned Obeah be abolished in Jamaica? #trailer to "Should #theology transcend #culture? Is #obeah evil?" Jamaica #caribbean Thought #lecture 9  @jtsintersection  , Prof. Renaldo C. Mckenzie delivers a passionate and gut-wrenching lecture exploring attitudes towards #african #caribbean traditions and the recent reactions to the 122-year-old European law based in #ethno...

In a rare interview with my twin brother Ricardo Mckenzie, I sat down to discuss his work in supporting The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's efforts to cure blood cancers and assist those affected by the disease. On a Sunday afternoon in Long Branch New Jersey, Ricardo passionately and delicately shares his plans to raise between 25k - 50k by May 2024 as part of a team working together on indiv...

Question: Is it fair for China to limit American Social Media such as Twitter and Facebook, while TikTok is thriving in the US, taking over the social media market in the US? When one understands Congress's decision to pass a bipartisan bill to ban TikTok, it was at first based on flimsy arguments about China using the platform to influence American voters, which seemed convoluted at best as m...

Published in The NeoLiberal Journals: As we delve into the dynamics of political support in Philadelphia’s black community, a pertinent question arises: Is there a growing base of support for Trump among black voters in the city, or is it confined to a subset concerned primarily about financial matters? This query navigates through complex layers of political allegiance and socioeconomic considera...