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Learn how educators, artists, activists, and counselors are using hip hop as a tool to help change the stigmas surrounding mental health in the Black community.
Kalik Allah featured here with renowned painter John Newsom standing in front of a painting that became the album cover for Killah Priest's album Enter The Forest of The Happily Ever. Photo credit: Knowledge Born Allah. "Music can be manifested in so many ways beyond just sound. It can take the form of art, poetry, or even the way knowledge is passed down," says rising hip-hop artist Kalik Allah . After an inspiring encounter with world-renowned painter John Newsom , Kalik r

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Dec 14, 20259 min read


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

Knowledge Born Allah
Oct 18, 20253 min read


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 20, 20254 min read


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...

Knowledge Born Allah
Sep 14, 20253 min read


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...

Knowledge Born Allah
Sep 7, 20254 min read


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 24, 20252 min read


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...

Knowledge Born Allah
Aug 17, 20252 min read


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 15, 20252 min read


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 4, 20252 min read


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 14, 20256 min read
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