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Lasana

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About Me

I am a researcher and educator who lectures nationwide on African history, culture and all things Hiphop. The essence of my work lies in creating harmonious human relationships.

My Interests

I'd like to meet:


Movies:

Brother John - featuring Sidney Poitier

Television:

It is devolving...

Books:

Be A Father To Your Child - April Silver, Editor Look for it in stores June 16, 2008!!!

Heroes:

I am inspired by human beings who live with courage!

My Blog

Hotep in the Media

I have been fortunate enough to have a strong travel season this year. After some of my speaking engagements I talk to local press. Sometimes they write stories without my knowledge. Here are some ...
Posted by Lasana on Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:03:00 PST

HOT.GHETTO.MESS or VISIONARY.GLOBAL.LEADER

I recently presented a workshop at the Am I My Brother's Keeper Conference at KU called HOT.GHETTO.MESS or VISIONARY.GLOBAL.LEADER. The presentation addresses the role the Civil Rights Movement, Blac...
Posted by Lasana on Mon, 05 Nov 2007 09:24:00 PST

So You Wanna Help Black People

I have the privilege to work with students and education professionals on a consistent basis. In this capacity, I encounter individuals and groups who express a desire to not only enhance their indiv...
Posted by Lasana on Tue, 16 Jan 2007 01:52:00 PST

Organizing in San Diego...The Black Student Agenda

I had the pleasure of being invited to present workshops in San Diego, California on the subjects of leadership, organizing and the role of the Black college student.  I was invited by Chad ...
Posted by Lasana on Sun, 09 Jul 2006 12:27:00 PST

Tell Me When to Go&

There has been much ado made about the recent Bay Area phenomena called Hyphy.  This movement has taken on the form a national obsession through the mass media.  I have had personal experien...
Posted by Lasana on Sat, 03 Jun 2006 05:55:00 PST

Sankofa Conference

I went to the Sankofa Conference in Washington DC the weekend of April 7-9.  I look forward to attending this conference because this is one of the few that I attend and do not present informatio...
Posted by Lasana on Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:26:00 PST

Hiphop Blog

Here is my promised blog on Hiphop.  My position is simple.  Hiphop is a complex movement that has international reach but a local reprecussions. According to KRS-One, Hiphop is comprised of...
Posted by Lasana on Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:08:00 PST

Back In AZ

I completed my three city tour of Northern California.  The hyphy movement is in full-effect.  The radio plays a healthy share of local legends (E-40 and Too Short) while mixing in the new b...
Posted by Lasana on Tue, 21 Feb 2006 08:43:00 PST

The Bay Area

I am now in Modesto, California.  I have a presenation today at the CalSacc Conference.  Yesterday we did two presenatation at Fresno City College.  I have to admit Fresno City showed m...
Posted by Lasana on Fri, 17 Feb 2006 10:54:00 PST

The First One

I will begin to post blogs as frequent as my schedule allows.  I just want to use this as a space to talk about my travels and experiences that I have while speaking at various schools across the...
Posted by Lasana on Wed, 15 Feb 2006 04:03:00 PST