Matundu Makalani
- Location
- Oakland, California, United States
- Birthday
- December 01
- Title
- Founder-President
- Company
- Isms & Issues
- Bio
- Matundu Makalani was born in West Long Branch, New Jersey and has lived in Ithaca, New York; San Francisco, California, Oberlin, Ohio; Paris, France. A graduate of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University in Public Administration, he has his own consulting business called Isms & Issues and leads workshops in race, class, gender and multicultural issues. His work has appeared in In These Times, Community Ink, Ithaca Times, Oberlin Review, Wheat Street Independent, San Francisco Examiner, Ithaca Journal, 14850 and Essence Magazine. Matundu Makalani presently resides in Oakland, California.
MY RECENT POSTS
- Another Boston Tragedy To Look
At?
April 16, 2013 10:18PM - Stolen Moments!
October 25, 2012 11:02PM - Stolen Moments!
October 25, 2012 10:59PM - Harvey 2: Clint Eastwood
Directs Himself in the 1950
Remake!
August 31, 2012 06:17PM - Harvey 2: Clint Eastwood
Directs Himself in the 1950
Remake!
August 31, 2012 06:17PM
MY RECENT COMMENTS
- “Great piece! Here's
another song/video that could
be
relevant! Stolen
Moments!…”
October 26, 2012 05:27AM
Matundu Makalani's Links
APRIL 16, 2013 10:19PM
Another Boston Tragedy To Look At?
Yesterday in Boston was a sad day. I don't need to go into
all the thoughts and feelings, because I'm sure we all feel sad and
most likely, outraged.
But I was thinking about another tragedy that happened yesterday that not many people were talking about. And that was when it was… Read full post »
But I was thinking about another tragedy that happened yesterday that not many people were talking about. And that was when it was… Read full post »
OCTOBER 25, 2012 11:02PM
Stolen Moments!
Finally! It's finished! Stolen Moments! For those of you who aren't familiar with the song, it's a jazz tune written by Oliver Nelson years ago. The lyrics that you hear people singing (I think they were written by Mark Murphy) are nice, but mainly talking about a failed relat… Read full post »
OCTOBER 25, 2012 10:59PM
Stolen Moments!
Hey all!
Finally! It's finished! Stolen Moments! For those
of you who aren't familiar with the song, it's a jazz tune written
by Oliver Nelson years ago. The lyrics that you hear people
singing (I think they were written by Mark Murphy) are nice, but
mainly talking about a fail… Read full post »
AUGUST 31, 2012 6:17PM
Harvey 2: Clint Eastwood Directs Himself in the 1950 Remake!
As I watched Clint Eastwood giving his prime time address at the
Republican National Convention, I felt compassion for a man who's a
great movie director. My compassion stemmed from him seeming
so disconnected from reality, rambling and basically out of it.
But maybe not. Maybe his…
AUGUST 31, 2012 6:17PM
Harvey 2: Clint Eastwood Directs Himself in the 1950 Remake!
As I watched Clint Eastwood giving his prime time address at the
Republican National Convention, I felt compassion for a man who's a
great movie director. My compassion stemmed from him seeming
so disconnected from reality, rambling and basically out of it.
But maybe not. Maybe his…
AUGUST 27, 2012 8:17PM
Race, Obama, Romney, Lies and the Upcoming Election!
Hey all!
I am going to be posting a series of articles on race, Romney and Obama. Here is the first one by Earl Ofari Hutcheson.
huff.to/RTdbSe
More to come!
Matundu
I am going to be posting a series of articles on race, Romney and Obama. Here is the first one by Earl Ofari Hutcheson.
huff.to/RTdbSe
More to come!
Matundu
AUGUST 27, 2012 8:17PM
Race, Obama, Romney, Lies and the Upcoming Election!
Hey all!
I am going to be posting a series of articles on race, Romney and Obama. Here is the first one by Earl Ofari Hutcheson.
huff.to/RTdbSe
More to come!
Matundu
I am going to be posting a series of articles on race, Romney and Obama. Here is the first one by Earl Ofari Hutcheson.
huff.to/RTdbSe
More to come!
Matundu
AUGUST 5, 2012 3:01PM
Mother Jones Article and Interactive Map on Mass Shootings
Hey all!
Here is an excellent article in Mother Jones. An interactive map and guide to 30 years of mass shootings in the U.S.
bit.ly/LDEkVn
Let me know what you think!
Here is an excellent article in Mother Jones. An interactive map and guide to 30 years of mass shootings in the U.S.
bit.ly/LDEkVn
Let me know what you think!
AUGUST 5, 2012 3:01PM
Mother Jones Article and Interactive Map on Mass Shootings
Hey all!
Here is an excellent article in Mother Jones. An interactive map and guide to 30 years of mass shootings in the U.S.
bit.ly/LDEkVn
Let me know what you think!
Here is an excellent article in Mother Jones. An interactive map and guide to 30 years of mass shootings in the U.S.
bit.ly/LDEkVn
Let me know what you think!
JUNE 18, 2012 7:44PM
A Blogpiece Review of That's My Boy!
Hey all! Here is a
blog/review/thoughts by Janice D'Arcy on Adam Sandler's new
movie: That's My Boy. An interesting piece that I thought I'd
share with you. The two paragraghs points that hit home for
me are:
First, it opened just as media attention to child sex abuse is at a h… Read full post »
First, it opened just as media attention to child sex abuse is at a h… Read full post »
JUNE 18, 2012 7:44PM
A Blogpiece Review of That's My Boy!
Hey all! Here is a
blog/review/thoughts by Janice D'Arcy on Adam Sandler's new
movie: That's My Boy. An interesting piece that I thought I'd
share with you. The two paragraghs points that hit home for
me are:
First, it opened just as media attention to child sex abuse is at a h… Read full post »
First, it opened just as media attention to child sex abuse is at a h… Read full post »
JUNE 12, 2012 4:36PM
An Existential Look at Father's Day 2012
As Father's Day, 2012 approaches, I realize that I have been a
father almost as long as my father was alive. My father died at
47. I think that people can't underestimate the affect that
has on a young man, to lose his father at the tender age
of 20. I was recently… Read full post »
JUNE 12, 2012 4:36PM
An Existential Look at Father's Day 2012
As Father's Day, 2012 approaches, I realize that I have been a
father almost as long as my father was alive. My father died at
47. I think that people can't underestimate the affect that
has on a young man, to lose his father at the tender age
of 20. I was recently… Read full post »
MARCH 26, 2012 5:43PM
Racially-Approved American Murder: They Kill Because They Can
A Black Agenda Radio commentary by Glen Ford
Why did Staff Sgt. Robert Bales kill 16 Iraqi civilians in the deep of night and, supposedly, all by himself in the countryside of a foreign land? Why did George Zimmerman stalk and then kill 17-year-old Trayvon Martin as the 140-pound kid talked on…
Why did Staff Sgt. Robert Bales kill 16 Iraqi civilians in the deep of night and, supposedly, all by himself in the countryside of a foreign land? Why did George Zimmerman stalk and then kill 17-year-old Trayvon Martin as the 140-pound kid talked on…
MARCH 26, 2012 5:43PM
Racially-Approved American Murder: They Kill Because They Can
A Black Agenda Radio commentary by Glen Ford
Why did Staff Sgt. Robert Bales kill 16 Iraqi civilians in the deep of night and, supposedly, all by himself in the countryside of a foreign land? Why did George Zimmerman stalk and then kill 17-year-old Trayvon Martin as the 140-pound kid talked on…
Why did Staff Sgt. Robert Bales kill 16 Iraqi civilians in the deep of night and, supposedly, all by himself in the countryside of a foreign land? Why did George Zimmerman stalk and then kill 17-year-old Trayvon Martin as the 140-pound kid talked on…
MARCH 26, 2012 5:38PM
Racially-Approved American Murder: They Kill Because They Can
Hey all!
Here is a recent short piece by Glen Ford. I am reposting it on my blog because I think it is an important perspective.
A Black Agenda Radio commentary by Glen Ford
Why did Staff Sgt. Robert Bales kill 16 Iraqi civilians in the deep of night and, supposedly, all by himself…
Here is a recent short piece by Glen Ford. I am reposting it on my blog because I think it is an important perspective.
A Black Agenda Radio commentary by Glen Ford
Why did Staff Sgt. Robert Bales kill 16 Iraqi civilians in the deep of night and, supposedly, all by himself…
MARCH 26, 2012 5:38PM
Racially-Approved American Murder: They Kill Because They Can
Hey all!
Here is a recent short piece by Glen Ford. I am reposting it on my blog because I think it is an important perspective.
A Black Agenda Radio commentary by Glen Ford
Why did Staff Sgt. Robert Bales kill 16 Iraqi civilians in the deep of night and, supposedly, all by himself…
Here is a recent short piece by Glen Ford. I am reposting it on my blog because I think it is an important perspective.
A Black Agenda Radio commentary by Glen Ford
Why did Staff Sgt. Robert Bales kill 16 Iraqi civilians in the deep of night and, supposedly, all by himself…
NOVEMBER 24, 2011 7:39AM
Andronico's Community Markets
Having been employed by Andronico’s Community
Market for 8 years, I wanted to share with you my story and give a
voice to the voiceless; employees who have dedicated years of their
life to this company, and consequently, they need to be heard and
you need to hear their story.
Andronico’s…
Andronico’s…
NOVEMBER 24, 2011 7:31AM
Andronico's Community Markets
Having been employed by Andronico’s Community
Market for 8 years, I wanted to share with you my story and give a
voice to the voiceless; employees who have dedicated years of their
life to this company, and consequently, they need to be heard and
you need to hear their story…
NOVEMBER 24, 2011 7:31AM
Andronico's Community Markets
Having been employed by Andronico’s Community
Market for 8 years, I wanted to share with you my story and give a
voice to the voiceless; employees who have dedicated years of their
life to this company, and consequently, they need to be heard and
you need to hear their story…
NOVEMBER 23, 2011 5:53PM
Men, Sex and Power
Hey all!
Here is a great piece by Kevin Powell on Men, Sex and Power.
Men, Sex and Power
By Kevin Powell
Nov 15, 2011, 14:11
Joe Paterno. Herman Cain. Penn State football. Presidential campaigns. Men. Sex. Power. Women. Harassed. Children. Abused.
These are some of the hash tags that have tweeted through m…
Here is a great piece by Kevin Powell on Men, Sex and Power.
Men, Sex and Power
By Kevin Powell
Nov 15, 2011, 14:11
Joe Paterno. Herman Cain. Penn State football. Presidential campaigns. Men. Sex. Power. Women. Harassed. Children. Abused.
These are some of the hash tags that have tweeted through m…
NOVEMBER 23, 2011 5:53PM
Men, Sex and Power
Hey all!
Here is a great piece by Kevin Powell on Men, Sex and Power.
Men, Sex and Power
By Kevin Powell
Nov 15, 2011, 14:11
Joe Paterno. Herman Cain. Penn State football. Presidential campaigns. Men. Sex. Power. Women. Harassed. Children. Abused.
These are some of the hash tags that have tweeted through m…
Here is a great piece by Kevin Powell on Men, Sex and Power.
Men, Sex and Power
By Kevin Powell
Nov 15, 2011, 14:11
Joe Paterno. Herman Cain. Penn State football. Presidential campaigns. Men. Sex. Power. Women. Harassed. Children. Abused.
These are some of the hash tags that have tweeted through m…
OCTOBER 20, 2011 12:20PM
Is There Any One Way To Be Black?
No, of course not. There is no one way to be black. We have pundits
that try to pigeon-hole it, to make people (and of course) society
feel that there is just one way out there. Also, let's not forget
the role of stereotypes. Stereotypes have been consistent and
successful in…
OCTOBER 20, 2011 12:20PM
Is There Any One Way To Be Black?
No, of course not. There is no one way to be black. We have pundits
that try to pigeon-hole it, to make people (and of course) society
feel that there is just one way out there. Also, let's not forget
the role of stereotypes. Stereotypes have been consistent and
successful in…
SEPTEMBER 13, 2011 7:23PM
Attica: Forty Years Later
Hey all,
I thought I would share this piece with you by Asha Bandele regarding the Attica prison uprising, which happened forty years ago.
I had just graduated high school at the time, a young activist with fire in my belly and a penchant for truth, justice and equality. I was appalled…
I thought I would share this piece with you by Asha Bandele regarding the Attica prison uprising, which happened forty years ago.
I had just graduated high school at the time, a young activist with fire in my belly and a penchant for truth, justice and equality. I was appalled…
Francesca Biller
Thomas Rogers
Kerry Lauerman
Joan Walsh
Salon.com