All dope music (never played or almost never played on terestrial radio)
Movies
The Matrix (The Greatest Movie Ever Made), Juice (Really inspired me to become a DJ)
Television
I am currently on a fast from regular television programming ... with the exception of occasional dope stuff on the History Channel. (FOX News every once in a while just for laughs)
Books
The Holy Qur'an, The Bible, Message to the Black Man, The Autobiography of Malcolm X, Revolutionary Suicide by Huey P. Newton, The Art of War, The Isis Papers, The Wretched of the Earth, One-Dimensional Man, The Hispanic Condition
Heroes
All of the Prohets and Messengers of Allah, Allah Who came in the Person of Master Fard Muhammad, The Most Hon. Elijah Muhammad, The Hon. Min. Louis Farrakhan, Malcolm X, Marcus Garvey, The Black Panether Party, The Young Lords, Mumia Abu-Jamal,Assata Shakur, Nat Turner, Toussaint L'Overture, Antonio Maceo, Simon Bolivar, Ernesto "Che" Guevarra, Harriet Tubman, Afrika Bambaatta, Kool Herc, Chuck D, Professor Griff, KRS-One, All People Who Stand for Truth and Righteousness
Florida International University
Miami, FL
Graduated: 2000
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Master's Degree
Major: Social Studies Education
Clubs: Black Student Union
1998 to 2000
Florida International University
Miami, FL
Graduated: 1998
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: Social Studies Ed./Sociology & Anthropology
Minor: History/African-New World Studies
Clubs: Black Student Union
About me:
Tony Muhammad:
Tony Muhammad is most known for his work as Publisher and Editor of the South Florida based Urban America Newspaper (2001 – 2007), a publication that was devoted towards “Developing Community Awareness Through The Expression of Urban Culture.” Tony earned a Bachelors of Science in Social Studies Education, double majored in Sociology/Anthropology, minor in History, certified in African New World Studies from Florida International University (FIU). He also holds a Masters Degree in Social Studies Education from FIU. Tony has taught in a special rehabilitation education program at Everglades Correctional Institution called RESPECT (1999-2002). He taught ESOL Social Studies at Miami Springs Middle School (1999-2000). Tony has been teaching Social Studies at an inner city high school, Booker T Washington Sr. High School, first year experience with ESE (2000 - present). Tony has lectured at Multicultural/Diversity workshops and organized Spoken Word events at FIU, The University of Miami, Miami-Dade College and conference halls in South Florida, including the State of Black Studies II Conference and The NAACP Youth Power Summit (both in 2003). He moderated a panel on Media Justice at the 2006 National Hip Hop Political Convention in Chicago and took part on an academic symposium panel at the 2008 National Hip Hop Political Convention in Las Vegas. He spearheads annual Hip-Hop Symposiums with The African New World Studies program at FIU, which are designed to raise funds for student scholarships. The key note speakers at these gatherings have included Queen Afua and Supanova Slom (2004), Davey D of the political Hip Hop website www.daveyd.com (2005), Brother J of the legendary Rap group X-Clan (2006), The Teacha, KRS-One (2006), Nutritionist and Historian Dr. Llaila Afrika (2007) and Public Enemy founder Professor Griff (2008). In 2007, Tony was recognized by Miami-Dade College based Distinction Society’s Alpha Chapter as Community Leader of the Year. Tony is currently penning a monthly column called Trials of a Hip Hop Educator, circulated on such popular websites as Daveyd.com, Thehiphopcosign.com, TheNation.com and WireTapMag.com. He is also currently part of a team that is reforming the African American Voices curriculum for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the 3rd largest school district in the country. Most recently, Tony has become a member of the Florida Africana Studies Consortium (FLASC), through which he is currently involved in organizing the Caribbean Book & Art Fair in Miramar, Florida and a conference on New Age Racisms at Barry University (Miami, Florida), both scheduled to take place in 2009. He is also currently a news commentator for the “Guess Who’s Coming to Radio” show on KBOO 90.3 FM in Portland (kboo.fm on the web). As a member of the Nation of Islam, Tony is involved in its National Latino Ministry, educating the general public on the universality of the teachings of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad.
My e-mail address outside of myspace is hiphopeducator19@gmail.com.
As-Salaam Alaikum! How is my Brother doing? Inshalla, all is well with you and yours! You came across my mind and I thought I'd check on ya... see how things are going... Do let ya Sis know :)
Peace! Please help us spread the word about the FREE MINDS, FREE PEOPLE conference in Houston this summer! You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, and here on Myspace!
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respects to all who support n make quality music!! 1love
Tony brothers like you are my inspiration....your appreciation motivates me. It lets me know that the little that I do (cause we are all qualified to do much more) is not in vain. At times I feel like walking away from all this - but the gratitude and the reminders that a mind has been elevated keeps me out there. Much love to you Beloved, MUCH MUCH Love.
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