A feel-good sketch on life, music, society, and culture for young men of color in the Twin Cities by Ujamaa Men Wesley, Julio, Titus, Sensae and Raphael.Από τον Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s Sketch

Brother Ra and Manny are in OMG Studio B having a conversation with ABMS Producer Monique Linder about what it meant to take part in the studios grand opening celebration and to be recording A Black Man's Sketch in a professional podcast studio.Από τον Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s Sketch

Ujamaa Men are joined by Board Secretary, Associate Chief IP Counsel at 3M, Eric Levinson, for an impromptu conversation on corporate social responsibility, from the organization’s night-out at Can Can Wonderland (Nov. 30, 2023).Από τον Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s Sketch

Joe C. shares about his transformative experience going to Ghana and South Africa with the Ujamaa Place delegation on the Truth & Reckoning Tour from October 6 - 21, 2023. About Ujamaa Place Ujamaa Place provides holistic transformation opportunities for young Black men experiencing inequity at the intersection of race and poverty and helps them ac…

Ujamaa Men Antino, Wes, Joe, Ky, Maurice and Monique (ABMS Producer) are joined in-studio by singer/songwriter/producer + co-founder of the Minneapolis Sound, Andre Cymone, for an inspiring conversation on a successful music career that is equal parts social activism. To learn more about Ujamaa Place, go to: https://ujamaaplace.org/ An OMG Studios …

In this bonus wrap-up episode, Antino, J. Cole and Wes look back at their favorite moments from Season 3. Learn more about Ujamaa Place at: https://ujamaaplace.org Listen to A Black Man’s Sketch everywhere you listen to podcasts. Executive Producer: Monique Linder | Produced by: OMG StudiosΑπό τον Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s Sketch

New CEO Chris Crutchfield joins hosts J. Cole, Antino, Wes and Maurice to discuss his vision for the organization and his dream that the next CEO be a Ujamaa Man. Learn more about Ujamaa Place at: https://ujamaaplace.org Listen to A Black Man's Sketch everywhere you listen to podcasts. Executive Producer: Monique Linder | Produced by: OMG Studios…

Underground vs. mainstream music? Ujamaa Men J. Cole, Maurice, Antino, Kylan and Wes weigh the pros and cons of a $20+ billion industry, in which artists in record numbers are choosing not to go the major label route in order to retain creative control. About Ujamaa Place Ujamaa Place provides holistic transformation opportunities for young Black m…

Ujamaa Men Bryant, Antino, Wes, Kylan, and Joe share their personal experiences with the education system in various cities across the US, and discuss ways to improve outcomes for Black students. A Black Man's Sketch is available everywhere you listen to podcasts. Executive Producer: Monique Linder, OMG Studios Learn more about Ujamaa Place: https:…

Ujamaa Men Bryant, Antino, Kylan, Wes and Maurice deconstruct post traumatic slave syndrome and discuss ways to move beyond it. Listen to A Black Man's Sketch everywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about Ujamaa Place at: https://ujamaaplace.org/.Από τον Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s Sketch

A Black Man's Sketch Season 3, Episode 3: “FATHERHOOD” Ujamaa Place brothers Bryant, Maurice, Kaylan, Antino, Julio and Wes discuss “Fatherhood” with Guy Bowling, Senior Manager of THE FATHER Project About Guy Bowling Guy Bowling is the Senior Manager of the FATHER Project, a program of Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota. In that role, he has overseen…

A Black Man’s Sketch podcast is brought you in part by Shared Influence. Season 3, Episode 2: “COMMUNITY HARM REDUCTION” Ujamaa Place brothers Bryant, Maurice, Kaylan, Antino, Julio and Wes discuss ways to reduce drugs and violence in all forms plaguing the community. They also share what Black History Month means to them. This episode is dedicated…

Recorded in 2018, A Minute In Black History was produced to honor Black History leaders, voiced by leaders in the community. This year's Commemorate Black History & Culture theme of cultivating the BELOVED COMMUNITY is supported by Ujamaa Place, Saint Paul Public Library, MN Humanities Center and Public Art Saint, in partnership with The City of Sa…

A Black Man’s Sketch Season 3, Episode 1 “ADDICTION” with special guest Rashad Hameed, Ujamaa Place Wellness Coach Guest Bio: Rashad is a native of Harlem, New York and a recovering addict in long term sobriety. He has served the Twin Cities and surrounding areas for more than 30 years through his work as a Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LADC) …

A Black Man's Sketch Season 2, Episode 9 Reflections on Otis Zanders' Retirement with Commissioner of Public Safety John Harrington About Commissioner John Harrington John Harrington was appointed commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety by Gov. Tim Walz in January 2019. Prior to his appointment, Harrington served as the Metro Tran…

Guest Bio: A Senior Grassroots Coordinator for Sphere, Senior Consultant to Alabama Power Company, and Founder/CEO of The Southern Youth Leadership Development Institute, Doris Dozier Crenshaw has over 60 years of community activist experience. In 1955, at the age of 12, Doris served as vice president of the NAACP Youth Council, when Mrs. Rosa Park…

A Black Man's Sketch Season 2, Episode 7: Meet Interim CEO Michael Belton Guest Bio Belton has been a tireless advocate for the total elimination of racial and ethnic disparities and disproportions in Minnesota’s justice systems. He has encouraged focused-attention on creating culturally-rooted responses to youth of color, especially African Americ…

Ujamaa Place traveled to the deep South on its second annual Ujamaanomics Civil Rights Research Experience, confronting the history of slavery in America and the disparities that remain in place today. UCRRE 2022 explored “The Economics of Slavery and Lynching,” and how this history systemically perpetuates poverty and connects us to the present-da…

Zen Priest, Ujamaa Place board member Judith Ragir wrote a book titled “Untangling Karma," where she wrote about traveling to Africa with Ujamaa Place in 2017. Judith tells the story of Melissa and the black women that raised her, where she found her connection with Black culture and where she found love, soul and acceptance. Her book pays tribute …

Ujamaa Man Cyrus speaks openly about the pain, suffering, hope and determination during his transformation journey from Wisconsin to Minnesota and what it means to be the first in his family to get a 4-year degree in Communications from Augsburg College. Listen to more episodes at: https://ujamaaplace.org/abms-podcast/ and get involved in transform…

Kavon takes us through his journey of transformation that started in 2019, from homeless and connected to the criminal justice system and his determination to turn his life around motivated by his love for his children and himself. Kavon discovered self love embracing the programs, coaches and love poured into him at Ujamaa Place. Kavon was recentl…

A celebration of African American history, music, art and literature, featuring a special tribute to George Floyd and Philando Castile by Ta-coumba T. Aiken and Seitu Jones. Juneteenth Commemoration 2022 is in partnership with The City of St. Paul, Saint Paul Public Library, MN Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, Ujamaa Place and OMG Studios. Learn mo…

A Black Man's Sketch podcast hosted by Ujamaa Place CEO Otis Zanders, featuring Dr. Bernard Lafayette, author of "In Peace and Freedom." ABMS S2, E1 starts with a Black History Commemoration reflection from Ujamaa Man Cedric and Coaches Darnell and Andre on "What gives them hope today?," followed by a discussion about voting rights with Kevin Linds…

A message of gratitude from Ujamaa Place CEO Otis Zanders, Welcome to our Virtual Celebration & Awards 2021. Wow! Can you believe we’re just days away from the start of a new year. I don’t know about you, but it has me excited about new opportunities for learning, understanding, growing, and most importantly loving. Challenges were abundant in 2021…

with special guests Kimberly Helm and Nikki Beasley Kimberly Helm is the Ujamaanomics Cultural Financial Literacy instructor at Ujamaa Place. Nikki Beasley is the Housing / Policy Director at YWCA St. Paul. This episode centers around Day 2 of the Ujamaanomics Civil Rights Experience in Selma, Alabama, where Ujamaa men participated in The Middle Pa…

Ujamaa Place coach, men, staff and its Twin Cities Communities of Practice (TCCoP) partners traveled south on a Ujamaanomics Civil Rights Research Experience confronting our nation's history of slavery and lynching in America. The conversation explores how this history systemically perpetuates poverty and is linked to the present-day lynchings of M…

A Black Man's Sketch The State v. Derek Chauvin | The Verdict, is the final episode of a special 4-part series covering the trial of the century. Episode 21 begins with the audio statement that Ujamaa Place CEO Otis Zanders released after Judge Cahill read the verdict convicting former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin on all three counts of…

Monday, April 19th, jurors in The State v. Derek Chauvin trial will hear closing arguments from the prosecution and the defense, while the world awaits the verdict. Ujamaa Wellness coach Darnell leads this week's update with two Ujamaa Men, Cedric Smith and "OJ" Anderson, joined by Housing coach Gary-El and CEO Otis Zanders.…

Ujamaa Place CEO Otis Zanders welcomes special guest community leader Melvin Whitfield Carter Jr. who served as a Saint Paul Police Officer for twenty-eight years. Mr. Carter is the Founder/Executive Director of "Save Our Sons" and is also well-known as the father of the Mayor of Saint Paul and the husband of distinguished Chair of the Ramsey Count…

The world remains on edge questioning whether the current justice system can achieve Justice for George Floyd by convicting the police officers responsible for his death. The inequalities that have existed for Black people in the U.S. for over 400 years reached a boiling point in the wake of the killing of George Floyd. The world witnessed Mr. Floy…

Judge Stephenson Bio: Education:J.D., William Mitchell College of Law, 1985 B.A., St. Mary’s College, 1980 Judge Stephenson was instrumental in establishing the John School Program, a program whose aim is to reduce prostitution-related crime; offenders are required to pay for their participation in the program and the proceeds are used to assist fo…

Today’s episode, sponsored by Saint Paul Public Library will take us to Selma, Alabama, where 8-year old Sheyann Webb’s encounter with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. shaped her life as a Civil Rights leaders by becoming the “Smallest Freedom Fighter” and co-author of the book Selma Lord Selma, which was released as a Disney movie in 1999. Guest B…

Guest Bio: Rev. Dr. Earl F. Miller The Reverend Doctor Earl Fredrick Miller, Sr., was born in Jackson, Mississippi and has been married forty-seven (47) years to Eunice Miller. From this union they are the parents of three (3) children and have nine (9) grandchildren. Pastor Miller is a distinguished, widely traveled, and respected preacher, schola…

The first episode of four commemorating Black History & Culture hosted by Ujamaa Place CEO Otis Zanders, feature community leaders covering issues that impact the quality of life in the African American community. Community leader Mary K. Boyd, Founder/CEO of MKB & Associates discuss the cultural value of education. Guest Bio: Mary K. Murray Boyd i…

A Black Man's Sketch podcast interview with Ujamaa Music Group No stranger to adversity, the pandemic inspired the men in Ujamaa’s Music Therapy program to start their very own music group, Ujamaa Music Group (UMG). Finding music to be a cathartic way to tell their stories, UMG went to work on their first single, “On A Mission”, which debuts Januar…

#Ujamaa10Forward #TheoryofTransformation #UjamaaPlace It is a great honor to celebrate all Ujamaa men, their families and the beloved communities we serve. May we continue to unite as a community to love and take care of one another in the spirit of our ancestors that came before us. The 10-year anniversary celebrations began in January. However, t…

Ms. Fredison volunteered at Ujamaa Place from the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship program, which provides a year of professional enrichment in the United States for experienced professionals from designated countries throughout the world. Fellows are selected based on their potential for leadership and their commitment to public service in either the…

Ujamaa Place re-opens its doors to men to program on-site after the pandemic shutdown on March 23rd. A Black Man's Sketch Ep. 10 with Ujamaa Program Director, Faith Lofton and Behavior Health Coach, Darnell Baker check in with Ujamaa Man Harry.Από τον Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s Sketch

Honoring the life and legacy of Brother George Floyd Ujamaa Men are struggling to face another attack on their manhood, heritage, culture and trauma that was triggered from watching a brother die at the hands of a white police officer. The murder of George Floyd triggered anger, trauma and fear in the lives of men who are often forced face down on …

Ujamaa coach Gary-EL talks to the men about understanding the true meaning of "Growth."Από τον Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s Sketch

Guest Bio: Kirk A. Johnson, KAJ Productions Drummer, Percussionist, Producer, Performer and Dancer As an active member of PRN Productions / Paisley Park Studios since the late 80’s, Kirk has been involved in almost all aspects of Prince’s musical journey from 1984 to the present. Starting as a dancer and choreographer in Purple Rain, various videos…

Ujamaa Place invited the community to "Commemorate Black History & Culture Day" at the George Latimer Library in partnership with Saint Paul Public Library in celebration of its 10 years of service to its men and the community. Celebrate Black History & Culture Exhibit 2020 Program *Program subject to change without notice. 12:00noon- 12:30 Welcome…

Hear Ujamaa coach Gary-El talk about "Black Love" with Ujamaa men Trevor and Trea.Από τον Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s Sketch

A Black Man's Sketch Episode 4: Ujamaa men Trevor, Trea and Hassan go on a journey of discovery with energy healer Aisha Wadud. Get ready to be touched by an angel! “A Black Man’s Sketch is a podcast produced at Ujamaa Place in celebration of its 10 years of service to its men and the community. The podcast features Ujamaa men, who talk about the t…

Ujamaa men talked to community leaders, Philando Castile Relief Foundation President, Valerie Castile and Ujamaa Place President/CEO Otis Zanders about the importance of exercising the right to vote for all elected officials. #Ujamaa10Forward @ABlackMansSketchΑπό τον Ujamaa Place: A Black Man’s Sketch

Ujamaa Men Trea, Trevor and Hassan never thought they would be honoring the life and legacy of the #BlackMamba, Kobe Bryant on “A Black Man’s Sketch.” Kobe and his wife Vanessa cared about advocating for equal opportunity and devoted his life to making the world a better place. The Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Family Foundation helps thousands of famili…

Ujamaa brothers talk about their inspiration for creating a show about their experiences as a Black Man and cultural stories that will make you laugh and cry. Their comedic way of sharing the stories will provide light in a loving way, while giving you an understanding of life in their shoes. A new podcast will be posted weekly. Listen everywhere y…