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Nurah Muhammad

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A weekly Society and Culture podcast featuring Nurah Muhammad
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Reading beyond the headlines, also known as ‘ClickBait’, is necessary in the age of sensationalist news and misleading links.  The reasonable expectation is that the headline is a snapshot of the article’s content and context but this is not al
If you are chasing your haters you are moving in the wronnnng direction!  Make your Lord your exclusive object! Fear only the Lord and serve Him with truth! By however you define the Perfect Universal Ruler, that is of Whom we should be seeki
The principle ‘Clean Glass, Dirty Glass’ teaches us that we do not need to condemn a dirty glass.  Instead, set a clean glass next to the dirty glass and the people can make their own choice based on the evidence we put before them.This princ
This episode is dedicated to the imprint that my Aunt Beauty has made on my life and the way we can impact the young people adjacent to us. I walked into a library recently and was flooded with the nostalgia of my first library visit as a ver
Reciprocity is a principle that supports the courteous elements of society.  The mutual exchange of kindness, support and manners establishes trust and balance in all interpersonal relationships.  Reciprocity is not keeping score but it is gi
An abundance of good comes from giving.  And with so many ways to give, we have no excuse to forgo making meaningful impacts in our community.Whether it is time, skills, or resources-giving has a way of helping the giver just as much as the p
“Kill kill kill, pill, pill, pill, money for sex, sex for money, money over love, money over love!”  Music for urban listeners can be summed as explicit content containing harmful language promoting violence, drug use, and the objectification
Most discussions on mental health seem to focus on how to improve our mental health, ways to heal, ways to cope and manage.  What I see often ignored is what contributes to the erosion of our mental health.  And frankly, normalized aspects of o
How do Black people measure their own progress in America?   What metric are we using; what is our gauge to assess progress?  This can be a difficult assessment if there have been no clearly established markers.All of this and more are explor
This REWIND episode was inspired by a conversation that I had with my own son.  We were discussing the dysfunction of accepting substandard results and outcomes.  In areas of health, family, educational outcomes and finances-Black Americans l
In this REWIND episode of Nurah Speaks I share five key takeaways that I have learned from being misunderstood. I share them here with hope that listeners will find them useful in their own journeys.The way others perceive is influenced by
The prom is a billion dollar industry.  Custom gowns and suits, luxury cars, ostentatious grandeur and extravagance are exhibited by a people who have the least net worth in the nation.King for a day and broke for a lifetime is not acceptable
Love of others is predicated on love of self.  Respect and trust of others is also based on that which we have for self.  We may testify as if we love ourselves though our language and behaviors prove differently.  And others quickly recognize
Retailers know how to induce consumer spending because they understand our psychology better than we know ourselves.  They design our seasonal spending habits employing sales tactics that increase their bottom lines and increases our consumer
Before Social Media, how did we gain concepts about life: religion, politics, values and self worth?  They were demonstrated by our parents and extended family, school classrooms and playgrounds, through direct interaction, engagement, face to
Laughing it off when others ridicule you is not an indication that you are a good sport.  It is a sign of weakness, insecurity and/or a need to fit in.  There is no social club, job, appointment or team that should require mockery at your own e
A couple weeks ago when out for a walk, I saw several police officers surrounding a young Black man in the park. I disrupted my walk routine so that I could be in somewhat proximity of the activity without causing a nuisance to the officers but
Last month Charlamagne tha God, apologized to Mo’nique for mocking her and dubbing her ‘Donkey of the Day’ on The Breakfast Club during her legal fight with Netflix over unfair compensation.  There is a lesson in this for us.  When one of our
“There are some efforts to celebrate a so-called ‘Negro History Week,’ and some of my people will participate. The planning of that week to teach the slave a knowledge of his past is not complete, sufficient or comprehensive enough to enable my
PLEASE READ the show notes to this episode.I caution the listener against hearing this episode as an attack on Marc Lamont Hill.  I believe the points wherein I disagree are important and bear sharing.However anyone who has followed Nurah Spe
PLEASE READ the show notes to this episode.For context:  Mark Lamont Hill posted a video on YouTube titled "Cam'ron Gets Strong CLAP BACK From Marc Lamont Hill For Rejecting African American Identity".  That episode is in response to Cam’ron
One thing the Katt Williams Club Shay Shay interview proved is that our tabloid appetite is strong as ever.  Our penchant for scandal shows our character leanings to rumor and propaganda.  And unfortunately sleaze sells and we are its ever fa
Truth is that which is factual, real.  It need not be convenient to be truth.  It need not be accepted to be truth.  And truth is truth regardless to our opinions or how we feel.While our modern society plays fast and loose with truth, if the
Setting goals is important for progress in all areas of life.   It is essential we set goals effectively to produce the best outcomes and give ourselves the greatest chance of success.This episode I share S.M.A.R.T. goals, an effective guide
This episode shares six areas of focus for achieving or increasing workplace success.  Concentrating in these areas is applicable to any field.  They are:•Preparation•Communication•Professional Courtesy•Honesty•Attitude•OrganizationImpr
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