Why shouldn’t we call ourselves black Part 4+ - Abdullah Bey & Yisrael Bey

Send us a text

From the familiar sight of Shriners in their distinctive fezzes to the forgotten history of powerful Moorish empires, there's a hidden story waiting to be reclaimed. Abdullah Bay and Yassril guide us through a meticulously researched presentation that challenges everything we thought we knew about identity and history.

This deep dive begins with the Sankofa bird—an African symbol representing the importance of retrieving what's been lost from our past—as we explore how Moorish cultural elements have been appropriated while the descendants of Moors were disconnected from their heritage. Through remarkable visual evidence, the hosts reveal how European organizations not only adopted Moorish attire, emblems, and even names, but fought legally to prevent African Americans from using these same cultural elements that were their birthright.

Most striking is the documentation of a 1929 Supreme Court case where European Shriners sought to block Prince Hall Shriners from wearing the fez and using Moorish symbols—a stark example of how systematic the disconnection from Moorish identity has been. The presentation carefully traces Moorish history from the 7th century forward, documenting powerful caliphates and empires that once dominated the Mediterranean, controlled parts of Europe, and maintained diplomatic relations with European powers for centuries.

What emerges is a compelling argument for why the term "Black" cannot reconnect people with their sovereign past. Abdullah Bay makes a powerful point: "Black does not realign us to this pre-existing Moorish sovereignty... we won't be able to realign to this pre-existing Moorish power, sovereign power."

Whether you're interested in hidden history, questions of identity, or understanding how past conquests shape present realities, this episode offers profound insights that will transform how you see both history and contemporary identity politics. Visit moorsandmacestreet.org to explore this topic further and discover Abdullah Bay's comprehensive work on Moorish heritage.

Support the show

NYPTALKSHOW EP.1 HOSTED BY RON BROWNLMT & MIKEY FEVER

#consciousness #spirituality #meditation #love #awakening #spiritualawakening #spiritual #mindfulness #healing #energy #selflove #yoga #enlightenment #wisdom #peace #lawofattraction #inspiration #life #awareness #soul #motivation #universe #lightworker #nature #quotes #happiness #believe #higherconsciousness #art #gratitude #hiphop #rap #music #rapper #trap #beats #hiphopmusic #newmusic #producer #artist #love #dance #rapmusic #rnb #dj #art #hiphopculture #explorepage #soundcloud #spotify #rappers #freestyle #musicproducer #youtube #bhfyp #beatmaker #instagood #s #musician #follow
#newyork #nyc #newyorkcity #usa #losangeles #miami #love #brooklyn #california #manhattan #ny #fashion #london #music #atlanta #photography #hiphop #art #newjersey #florida #instagram #instagood #chicago #canada #texas #paris #travel #longisland #rap #explorepage
#healthy #fitness #healthylifestyle #healthyfood #health #food #fit #motivation #workout #lifestyle #gym #love #vegan #weightloss #foodie #fitnessmotivation #instagood #nutrition #training #foodporn #instafood #fitfam #diet #bodybuilding #yummy #healthyliving #exercise #healthyeating #wellness #delicious
#currentevents #currentaffairs #news #gk #politics #upsc #ssc #knowledge #podcast #gujarati #ias #discussion #gpsc #debate #generalknowledge #instagram #currentaffairsquiz #politicalscience #youth #gujarat #voting #ips #current #politicalcompass #mun #gov...