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Discover how Desmond A. Reid champions Black entrepreneurship through literacy and activism. Explore his fight for policy change and a legacy of empowerment. Read more.

Discover how Desmond A. Reid champions Black entrepreneurship through literacy and activism. Explore his fight for policy change and a legacy of empowerment. Read more.

DARE to Build Desmond A. Reid on Black Entrepreneurship, Policy Change, and the Power of Literacy

In an exclusive VOD Newz interview, DARE Bookstore founder Desmond A. Reid shares how determination, strategic planning, and an unwavering commitment to community helped him transform a home-based venture into a multi-million-dollar business despite major policy shifts that altered the course of Black entrepreneurship in New York City. Desmond A. Reid Sr. CEO of Desmond A. Reid Enterprises Desmond A. Reid, visionary founder of DARE Bookstore established a sanctuary for

Black Entrepreneurship

Knowledge Born Allah

Oct 183 min read

Reif rawyal talks data mining and black supression

Reif rawyal talks data mining and black supression

Artist Reif Rawyal Talks About The Quiet Censor And How Algorithmic Bias Silences Black Voices

When platinum-selling artist Reif Rawyal released a protest track about New York’s 2009 election and stop-and-frisk policing, the...

Knowledge Born Allah

Oct 104 min read

Cipher Versary Concert lineup features special guest performers and headliner Killah Priest

Cipher Versary Concert lineup features special guest performers and headliner Killah Priest

Hip-Hop Unites Sifu Killah Priest Student Infinite7Mind Together at Cipher Versary Celebration in Student Infinite7Mind at Cipher Versary Celebration in Miami

Artists gathered for the Cipher Versary Concert, set against a vibrant city backdrop, showcasing a blend of hip-hop culture and musical...

Knowledge Born Allah

Sep 273 min read

King and Queen of Henensu in Eygpt with QueenMother of the Zar People in the Nubian Village smiling.

King and Queen of Henensu in Eygpt with QueenMother of the Zar People in the Nubian Village smiling.

Overcoming Challenges and Empowering the Black Family The Journey of Nsw Aankh Benu to Revive Kemetic Spirituality

Hmt Nsw Wrt Meri Benu Ummi Zarr Nsw Aankh Benu with the Mother of Zarr in the Nubian Village in Aswan, Egypt. Photo Credit: Umeme Houston...

Knowledge Born Allah

Sep 204 min read

Sunshine Monie El visionary homeschooling entrepreneur sharing her homschooling journey with VOD Newz

Sunshine Monie El visionary homeschooling entrepreneur sharing her homschooling journey with VOD Newz

Breaking Barriers The Black Homeschooling Movement Redefining Education

Empowering Growth: VOD Newz Highlights Black Homeschooling Journeys and Benefits Through Inspiring Interviews with Children, Parents, and...

Black Homeschooling

Knowledge Born Allah

Sep 143 min read

DOGE DEI Desist Leaves MDEAT’s Award Gala & Ms. Byrd’s Vision High and Dry

DOGE DEI Desist Leaves MDEAT’s Award Gala & Ms. Byrd’s Vision High and Dry

DOGE DEI Desist Leaves MDEAT’s Award Gala & Ms. Byrd’s Vision High and Dry

MIAMI – The inaugural Arthur Lee McDuffie Activist Awards Gala, envisioned as a transformative celebration of justice and community...

Black Miami News

Knowledge Born Allah

Sep 74 min read

Collage of people with a tech background, text "VOD Newz," "Live from Miami Gardens, FL," and "Hip Hop & Astrology." Album covers featured.

Collage of people with a tech background, text "VOD Newz," "Live from Miami Gardens, FL," and "Hip Hop & Astrology." Album covers featured.

Can Astrology Help Change Perceptions of Hip Hop? Ka Zodiak Thinks So

Ka Zodiak , a New Jersey native and Hip Hop artist, is on a mission to bridge the ancient science of astrology with the modern art of Hip...

Knowledge Born Allah

Aug 312 min read

"A vibrant photo of Hakim Green, co-founder of the 24 Hours of Peace movement, standing alongside Amiri Baraka Jr., Chief of Staff to Newark Mayor Ras Baraka. Both are smiling warmly, exuding a sense of unity and purpose. The backdrop features a colorful banner promoting the 24 Hours of Peace festival, symbolizing their shared commitment to peace, love, and community empowerment through Hip Hop culture."

"A vibrant photo of Hakim Green, co-founder of the 24 Hours of Peace movement, standing alongside Amiri Baraka Jr., Chief of Staff to Newark Mayor Ras Baraka. Both are smiling warmly, exuding a sense of unity and purpose. The backdrop features a colorful banner promoting the 24 Hours of Peace festival, symbolizing their shared commitment to peace, love, and community empowerment through Hip Hop culture."

Learn How Hakim Green Utilizes The Annual 24 Hours of Peace Movement To Promote Peace, Love, and Unity In The Community

(Newark, NJ) – For over a decade, the 24 Hours of Peace movement has been a cornerstone of community healing and unity in Newark, NJ....

Knowledge Born Allah

Aug 242 min read

Historic Eatonville clock tower at the Founders Day celebration, surrounded by community tents and activities.

Historic Eatonville clock tower at the Founders Day celebration, surrounded by community tents and activities.

Eatonville Celebrates 138 Years of History, Resilience, and Community

Community members gather under colorful tents to celebrate Eatonville's 138th Anniversary, with a backdrop of palm trees and a historic...

Eatonville History

Knowledge Born Allah

Aug 172 min read

Display of the Negro Motorist Green Book at the Wells’Built Museum of African American History and Culture in Orlando, Florida, featuring 1940s travel guides and listings of safe hotels, restaurants, and businesses for Black travelers during the Jim Crow era.

Display of the Negro Motorist Green Book at the Wells’Built Museum of African American History and Culture in Orlando, Florida, featuring 1940s travel guides and listings of safe hotels, restaurants, and businesses for Black travelers during the Jim Crow era.

Wells’ Built Museum Preserves Orlando’s Black History, Inspires Visitors to Become Storytellers

Negro Motorist Guide Exhibit Display At Wells' Built Museum ORLANDO, Fla. — Standing in the heart of Orlando’s historic Parramore...

Orlando History

Knowledge Born Allah

Aug 92 min read

Jasmine Harris and Charles E. Eady Are Redefining Black Heritage Through Art and Action

Jasmine Harris and Charles E. Eady Are Redefining Black Heritage Through Art and Action

Jasmine Harris and Charles E. Eady Are Redefining Black Heritage Through Art and Action

Jasmine Harris stands proudly in an art gallery, holding a book that honors the hidden stories of Hannibal Square, surrounded by vibrant...

Knowledge Born Allah

Jul 254 min read

A promotional graphic featuring Rev. Dr. J.N. Huskey in a yellow off-shoulder top with long locs, alongside a brain illustration and a microphone. The bold title reads 'How Can We Break the Stigma Around Black Mental Health?' with the subtitle 'Interview With Dr. J.N. Huskey' and 'VOD NEWZ' at the bottom. The background includes torn paper elements with words like 'Psych' and 'mental' layered in a collage style.

A promotional graphic featuring Rev. Dr. J.N. Huskey in a yellow off-shoulder top with long locs, alongside a brain illustration and a microphone. The bold title reads 'How Can We Break the Stigma Around Black Mental Health?' with the subtitle 'Interview With Dr. J.N. Huskey' and 'VOD NEWZ' at the bottom. The background includes torn paper elements with words like 'Psych' and 'mental' layered in a collage style.

How Can We Break the Stigma Around Black Mental Health?

Rev. Dr. J.N. Huskey shares her groundbreaking approach to Black mental health stigma in a powerful VOD Newz interview. By Knowledge Born...

Knowledge Born Allah

Jul 152 min read

Exterior view of The Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum entrance in Miami’s historic Overtown neighborhood

Exterior view of The Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum entrance in Miami’s historic Overtown neighborhood

Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum Preserves Miami’s Legacy of Justice and Progress

The historic entrance to The Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum in Miami’s Overtown stands as a powerful symbol of resilience,...

Black Miami News

Knowledge Born Allah

Jul 126 min read

A Vision for Legacy, Activism, and Empowerment: Latoya Byrd on the Arthur Lee McDuffie Gala

By Knowledge Born Allah | VOD Newz | Thursday, June 19, 2025 Ms. Latoya Byrd MDEAT Visionary Legacy Builder The inaugural Arthur Lee...

Black Miami News

Knowledge Born Allah

Jun 193 min read

Does Hip-Hop Owe Black People Reparations? Lord Jamar and Black Dot Say Yes, But It’s Deeper Than Money

Does Hip-Hop Owe Black People Reparations? Lord Jamar and Black Dot Say Yes, But It’s Deeper Than Money

Does Hip-Hop Owe Black People Reparations? Lord Jamar and Black Dot Say Yes, But It’s Deeper Than Money

Does The Hip Hop Industry Owe Black People Reparations? Let's find out what Lord Jamar and Black Dot think.

Knowledge Born Allah

May 42 min read

Embracing Diversity: My Journey as a Veteran Journalist Turned CEO Showcasing Authentic Black Stories Worldwide

Embracing Diversity: My Journey as a Veteran Journalist Turned CEO Showcasing Authentic Black Stories Worldwide

Embracing Diversity: My Journey as a Veteran Journalist Turned CEO Showcasing Authentic Black Stories Worldwide

Meet the Editor In Chief of VOD Newz Knowledge Born Allah.

Knowledge Born Allah

Mar 146 min read

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