Nurah Speaks

"Cowards Quote the Revolutionary but Do Not Revolt Themselves!" Nurah Muhammad This is harsh language-I know- but I believe that the power of Malcolm X's language is used to enhance the speech of many without the many emulating Malcolm's activity. How many times have we heard someone using impassioned words of Malcolm to push their argument but have no evidence of organizing others and creating real sustaining change themselves? We have taken to entertaining one another by how many leaders we can quote. As a member of the Nation of Islam, as a student of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad-Malcolm X engaged in real work-not just speeches to improve the conditions of our people. But today, we have folks claiming to be so-called Malcolm X experts who quote the man-but have not and will not walk the walk of Malcolm that made him great. I claim not to be a Malcolm X expert, however I recognize his wisdom to be that of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad and the work which produced the solutions to our problems.

WARNING! This episode may be triggering for some… Protection of our youth should be paramount in the minds of parents and all adults responsible for the welfare of children. Unfortunately, we live in a culture wherein children are the prey of sexual predators. And these predators not are not only targeting girls, but also our boys. They are after our infants, toddlers, prepubescent children and beyond. There is no exemption of victim or victimizer. Perpetrators are fathers, mothers, teachers, preachers, coaches and doctors. In so many cases, they are the most trusted members of our society. We are shown news story after story that the worst is happening to our children -sometimes for years- unbeknownst to parents. To protect our children from the ungodly intentions of these people, we must not be reckless with whom we leave our children alone. And we must be proactive. Unfortunately, some of what I relate may be upsetting because I believe in very strict boundaries. I do not believe we should leave

To be Relevant one must possess Character, Capacity and Function. Without these, we find ourselves useless, irrelevant or only useful for inconsequential things and people Character is dignity, decency and ethics. Having character is choosing right over wrong, honesty over dishonesty. Capacity is the ability to a complete task, perform a duty, endure circumstances or produce results. Some people are high capacity individuals. To develop capacity, one must train, study, practice, endure without quitting and with the goal to improve ourselves. Capacity is not developed on the sidelines. It is gained in the field of endeavor. Function is the activity, role or natural purpose of a person-it’s why something exists. To be functional means that one can operate competently within the world. It is having the ability to get things done.

I cannot tell you how excited I am to present this week’s guest, Nisha Blackwell. Nisha is the Founder and CEO of Knotzland Bowties. Knotzland is a company that sources the discarded waste from upholstery and textile manufactures to create unique hand sewn bowties. And Nisha's journey? Just Remarkable! But let me tell you how I learned about Nisha. One random, lazy Sunday I was watching a morning news program when an amazing google commercial caught my attention. The ad was about a young black woman (Nisha) who found herself unemployed-but after attending a child's birthday party-she was an entrepreneur. I kid you not! But I won't tell the whole story here-you'll get the journey as you listen. Still, this episode is full of wisdom that Nisha shares from that journey. When you listen, you'll learn about the challenges black women led startups face, gentrification and urban renewal and how being open to new challenges can take you to places you'd never expect. Her message to anyone with a dr

This episode comes in response to Bette Midler’s recent tweet, “Women are the n-words of the world.” We are witnessing the absolute co-opting of the historical trauma and terrorism sustained by Blacks in America . We are a people who’ve endured American slavery, sharecropping, Black codes, Jim Crow and today, we experience modern day lynchings. As others are hijacking our suffering to illustrate their hardships, we cannot ignore their implicit devaluing of our humanity. But I wonder - what will WE do to value ourselves and our interests? Below you will find Bette Midler's full tweet as well as partial lyrics from the song ‘Woman Is The Nigger Of The World,’ by John Lennon. This is the song which she references in her tweet. Bette Midler’s tweet: “’Women are the N-word of the world’ Raped, beaten, enslaved, married off, worked like dumb animals; denied education and inheritance; enduring he pain and danger of childbirth and life IN SILENCE for THOUSANDS of years…They are the most disrespected crea

This week's guest is Taylor Ali, founder of Brown Girls Nirvana. Brown Girls Nirvana is an organization striving to empower and restore sisterhood between brown girls of all shades and ages. It is her goal to create a safe space for brown women to thrive and flourish. Taylor hosts the monthly women's groups 'Queens Court' which provides women the opportunity to decompress from the world that expects so much from them. Taylor continue to develop both Brown Girls Nirvana and Queens Court to provide encouragement and support for brown women. On November 10, 2018 Taylor hosts 'I Like My Coffee Black' a women's empowerment and networking conference. This conference will empower, inspire and equip attendees through conversation and networking with an amazing panel of women speaking on real life issues! I am grateful to be a panelist at this great event! To learn more and get your tickets to "I Like My Coffee Black" use the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/i-like-my-coffee-black-tickets-49876245192?utm-me

In this episode of the Nurah Speaks Podcast, I share with listeners some of the lessons I have learned in my study of life, in my podcast journey and in my community and public service. These 8 lessons that I share here have benefited me well and I know they will benefit listeners too. If you would like to engage with the show, submit your listener questions to questions@NurahZaheerah.com.  Listeners can also learn more about Nurah by visiting her website:  http://NurahZaheerah.com and reading her blog: http://www.nurahzaheerah.com/blog Nurah can be followed on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/NurahZaheerahMuhammad and on Instagram @NurahZ20. To book Nurah as a speaker at your next event, email support@NurahZaheerah.com. Remember, don’t just Join the Movement, Be the Movement!

Sheila Joyner, Founder and CEO of Your Care At Home is my guest. Your Care At Home is a person centered non medical in home care service for the handicapped, elderly and intellectually disabled. Sheila has been in the healthcare field for over 30 years as an employee. In our conversation, she describes her perspective from her recent years as owner/operator and what she has learned about herself in this journey. Your Care At Home tells you where services are provided but the full depth of services are remarkable…including patient and family education, scheduling and attending medical appointments, companionship, housekeeping, grocery shopping and much more. She is licensed and insured and all members of her team have the essential background screenings. I am very grateful to have Sheila as a guest. As a disclaimer…parts of the audio may be sketchy…we recorded this podcast while Sheila was literally enroute from a visit…but she was insisted that we proceed anyway… Learn more by visiting: YourCa

I loved this conversation with this week’s guest Jasmine Moore, a self described Purpose Parter and author of ‘'Because No One Told Me'. Jasmine is a motivational speaker, youth advocate and the founder of MooreThanHelpLLC. She joins me to discuss her journey to finding her purpose, her work with young people and 'I Like My Coffee Black' her upcoming Women’s Empowerment and Networking Event. Jasmine is invested in her work and empowering others with the wisdom she has gained from her own life experiences. Follow her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JasmineJMoore/. Get your ticket to 'I Like My Coffee Black' using this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/i-like-my-coffee-black-tickets-49876245192?aff=ebdssbdestsearch. Be sure to get your copy of her book 'Because No One Told Me' from Amazon or Barnes and Noble today! To contact Jasmine, email her here: moorethanhelpllc@gmail.com (More About Jasmine) Jasmine J. Moore is a Motivational speaker, philanthropist, and youth advocate that has been wor

Everything we want is on the other side of fear. Too often, fear hampers us from engaging in the personal development and decision making that will move us to the next level. This episode encourages us to move forward ‘through’ the fear. What do we fear? We fear ridicule. We fear failure. We fear the absence of quick success. We fear loneliness. But moving forward to a better reality requires us to accept the discomfort that comes with self improvement. Either way, when we desire more for (or of) ourselves-we are either going to be uncomfortable with the same old sameness or uncomfortable in the progressive newness. I say, it is better to be uncomfortable moving forward than staying the same old person who has denied their dreams. I want this podcast to be the encouragement you need to help get yourself unstuck and choosing to win. I must honestly say, this episode is as much for me as it is for you. So let’s go and let’s win together! If you would like to engage with the show, submit

This episode is one of my most favorite to date! Today’s guest is the insightful and witty Toni Moore. Toni is an author, speaker and the legal visionary of Legally Chic Services, a boutique law firm that offers savvy business and legal strategies to individuals, business owners, and nonprofit visionaries. Toni is personally committed to empowering as many as she can, whenever she can AND however she can with much needed business, lifestyle and legal knowledge. In doing so, she strengthens others to live more victoriously in every aspect of their lives. Prior to launching Legally Chic Services, Toni spent more than 20 years as a civil trial attorney, a domestic relations attorney, an adjunct professor, a legal coach and as a Senior Financial/Business Fraud expert with the U.S. Department of Labor. You can learn more about Toni at legallychic360.com or follow her on social media @MSToniMoore. Purchase her book, Handle Your Business, on amazon or from legallychic360.com. About the book: "Handle You

It is our duty to provide a competing message to our young people that challenges the nonstop barrage of marketing streaming at them 24/7, 365. We have to help them develop confidence based on who they are, not what they can buy, wear or drive. This episode explains why. It is our duty to provide a competing message to our young people that challenges the nonstop barrage of marketing streaming at them 24/7, 365. We have to help them develop confidence based on who they are, not what they can buy, wear or drive. This episode explains why. If you would like to engage with the show, submit your listener questions to questions@NurahZaheerah.com.  Listeners can also learn more about Nurah by visiting her website:  http://NurahZaheerah.com and reading her blog: http://www.nurahzaheerah.com/blog Nurah can be followed on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/NurahZaheerahMuhammad and on Instagram @NurahZ20. To hire Nurah for your next event, email support@NurahZaheerah.com. Remember, don’t just Join the Mo

This episode features Kathyrn Muhammad, a Master Teacher educating children in Camden, NJ. I invited Kathryn to the podcast because of her expertise in education, in particular, educating the black child. As you will hear in this episode she is passionate about teaching and she recognizes that learning involves more than academics. It also involves the love of children and the will to help them succeed. Kathryn and I recorded this episode on the road in my new favorite coffee spot and you can view the video using this link: https://youtu.be/X_OC-Cpe8Wo. If you would like to engage with the show, submit your listener questions to questions@NurahZaheerah.com.  Listeners can also learn more about Nurah by visiting her website:  http://NurahZaheerah.com and reading her blog: http://www.nurahzaheerah.com/blog Nurah can be followed on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/NurahZaheerahMuhammad and on Instagram @NurahZ20. To book Nurah as a speaker at your next event, email support@NurahZaheerah.com. Re

In this episode, I answer a question that was posed to me a short while ago. Essentially, the question is, “How was I able to establish myself in the area of youth services?” So I thought the best way to answer that question is to share my own journey. That is what I do in this episode. If you would like to engage with the show, submit your listener questions to questions@NurahZaheerah.com. Listeners can also learn more about Nurah by visiting her website: http://NurahZaheerah.com and reading her blog: http://www.nurahzaheerah.com/blog Nurah can be followed on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/NurahZaheerahMuhammad and on Instagram @NurahZ20. To book Nurah as a speaker at your next event, email support@NurahZaheerah.com. Remember, don’t just Join the Movement, Be the Movement!

I am excited to welcome Sulaiha Turner to the Nurah Speaks Podcast. Sulaiha is a professional hair stylist and owner of Essential Nutrientz, an all natural hair product line. In this episode Sulaiha explains: -how Essential Nutrientz was born -the impact hair products can have on general health -what consumers should look for in shampoos and conditioners -the benefits of investing in a business coach -how serving others is crucial to overall success -much more Sulaiha’s Essential Nutrientz Philosophy:  “I believe in making products combining natural butters and oils that infuse the hair and skin with nutrients and vibrancy producing shiny healthy hair and glowing skin. My belief is that healthy products don't have to smell herbal in order to be considered nutritious to the hair and skin. My hair care products were designed to give people a healthy option for moisturizing and caring for their hair while they are away from the salon. The Essential Nutrientz Hair Care Line contains ingredients that are

The woman is the first teacher, the first nurse, the first doctor…therefore her wellness in all aspects of life is essential to the wellness of our communities. If you would like to engage with the show, submit your listener questions to questions@NurahZaheerah.com.  Listeners can also learn more about Nurah by visiting her website:  NurahZaheerah.com and reading her blog: www.nurahzaheerah.com/blog Nurah can be followed on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/NurahZaheerahMuhammad and on Instagram @NurahZ20. To book Nurah as a speaker at your next event, email support@NurahZaheerah.com. Remember, don’t just Join the Movement, Be the Movement!

Let’s talk about our use of the term “woke” and what it really means to be woke. For those who may not know, the term “woke” refers to being consciously aware and understanding the nature of social, economic and political injustices. But what good is being woke if our awareness does not translate into action? In this episode, I break down how our wokeness must move beyond awareness: *Woke means WORK! - we must actively create the change that we need and recognize that laziness is the enemy of progress *Woke means SUPPORT! - we must vigorously patronize establishments and back leaders who reflect our needs and goals *Woke means SACRIFICE! - we must be willing to give something up to create a new reality *Woke means COURAGE! - we must be willing to challenge traditions and powerbrokers who disapprove of or interrupt our efforts to freedom, justice and equality. I filmed myself recording this episode so if you would like to view on Youtube, visit my Youtube page: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCDBHsYs

verb ed·i·fy \ ˈe-də-ˌfī \ Uplift, Enlighten, Dignify If Black women are the most educated group in America... If the Black community controls $1.2 trillion annually… If Black people have the most significant influence on pop culture… Why are we still confronted with century’s old dilemmas? Considering that in 2018 we are in the age of Barbecue Becky, ID Adam, mass incarceration, unarmed police shootings and systems that socioeconomically marginalize black people-much has not changed for us. In this episode I assert that our degrees, dollars and influence will only be advantageous when we bond them with inward efforts, collective action and group operations. Until we do that, and ONLY until we do that (because all else has failed) we will be neither uplifted nor dignified. But the good news is, there is still time. What say you? For additional insight, see the links below: http://www.kentwired.com/ksubuzz/article_f03c57b0-ac01-11e4-8e93-4304b37bd948.html https://www.google.com/amp/amp.timei

I am so proud of this episode and of this week’s guest Youth Leader, Haafiz Muhammad. Haafiz joined me to discuss the impact he’s made in his community and ways we can empower young people to tackle issues that confront them daily. Haafiz has been instrumental in Camden, New Jersey’s efforts to mitigate violence impacting youth through his participation in the Department of Justice’s National Forum on Youth Violence Prevention. As a delegate representing Camden in such arenas as Cities United (a collective of mayors working to halt the loss of life in cities throughout America - CitiesUnited.org) Haafiz has represented on the national stage and on the front lines of change. Haafiz shares how his heritage as a Muslim and member of the Nation of Islam makes him distinct and a role model for his peers. I am thankful for Haafiz taking time to share his perspective on current events and popular trends that affect the Black community. This was a profound discussion and Haafiz will leave the listener encour

I love this couple and you will too! Terrence and Brandy White were my guests during their recent visit to Camden, New Jersey to feature the acclaimed book Terrence co-authored, ‘Doing Time With My Son.’ The book features his journey of incarceration, recovery and re-entry to society. We discussed why the book is necessary, why their story needed to be told, how to cope when your loved one is incarcerated and so much more. Terrence and Brandy are a dynamic couple who have endured much individually and together within their marriage. Terrence credits writing for the book as the beginning of his awakening. To learn more or purchase your copy visit: DoingTimeWithMySon.com. If you would like to engage with the show, submit your listener questions to questions@NurahZaheerah.com. Listeners can also learn more about Nurah by visiting her website: http://NurahZaheerah.com and reading her blog: http://www.nurahzaheerah.com/blog Nurah can be followed on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/NurahZaheerahMuhammad a