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Race for the Times www.raceforthetimes.com Black Owned Media Group Dedicated to Afrikan Liberation and Edutainment

For more than two decades Race for the Times Media Group has independently been collecting and capturing our movement for social justice and human rights. Race for the Times examines the continuing struggle for freedom, justice and equality of African Descendants in America from the end of the Civil Rights struggle to the perceived "Post Racial" America. Originally a radio show that aired from 199

2-1997 on KSJS, the program focused on issues around the Afrikan Diaspora. The program was the first terrestrial broadcast to stream on the live program over the internet. RFT Media Group now produces podcasts, documentaries, and films by and about the Afrikan Diaspora. RFT has now embarked on a feature documentary series, “Race for the Times- The Documental, Volume 1”. In the spirit of "Eyes on the Prize" series, Race for the Times, represents a culmination of conversations, speeches, and performances from some of our most esteemed and honored cultural representatives in the African struggle for freedom and independence. From Griots to Revolutionaries, rappers and pastors, old school and new; this film series explores it all from the early 90's to present day. Volume 1 weaves together the commonality in our struggle as it manifests itself in our music, art and intellectuals leading our struggle for freedom and justice. The footage is raw and unapologetic including: The Last Poets, The Watts Prophets, Kwame Ture, Khalid Muhammad, Amiri Baraka, Chairman Fred Hampton Jr., Maya Angelou, Public Enemy and many more.

01/12/2026

Race for the Times Salutes
Khalid Muhammad (January 12, 1948 – February 17, 2001). From the RFT archives “No Stone Unturned” ✊🏾❤️🖤💚🙌🏾

01/07/2026

The military government of Burkina Faso says it has foiled a plot to kill the president, Ibrahim Traore, and destabilise the country.
The security minister, Mahamadou Sana, said the plot was hatched by a former national leader, Paul-Henri Damiba, who Captain Traore ousted in 2022. He alleged that the plot was funded from Ivory Coast.
There's been no comment from Ivory Coast or Lieutenant-Colonel Damiba.
There have been multiple coup attempts against Captain Traore, with the government accusing Ivory Coast of involvement.

01/03/2026

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01/03/2026

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01/03/2026

Trump’s invasion of Venezuela and capture of its president mark the end of the West as we know it, warns world affairs editor Sam Kiley

12/29/2025

These were the updates on Friday, December 26, 2025.

12/13/2025

On Friday, a judge in Alameda County dismissed a case against a former San Leandro police officer who killed a man inside a Walmart five years ago.

12/10/2025

Obama ordered more drone strikes in African and Middle Eastern regions than any president before him. 542 drone strikes carried out under Obama resulted in an estimated 3,797 deaths, including about 324 civilians. of course framed as 'militants' and 'terrorists'; but that alone should be telling of the attack and neo colonialism under his reign.

12/02/2025

Since 2007, Oakland resident Frances Moore, better known as Aunti Frances, has devoted her life to a simple motto of taking care of her community.

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For more than two decades Race for the Times Media Group has independently been collecting and capturing our movement for social justice and human rights. Race for the Times examines the continuing struggle for freedom, justice and equality of African Descendants in America from the end of the Civil Rights struggle to the perceived "Post Racial" America.

Originally a radio show that aired from 1992-1997 on KSJS radio in San Jose Ca, the program focused on issues around the Afrikan Diaspora. The program was the first terrestrial broadcast to stream a live program over the internet, and it was produced by Black People. RFT Media Group now produces podcasts, documentaries, and films by and about the Afrikan Diaspora.

RFT has now embarked on a feature documentary series, “Race for the Times- The Documental, Volume 1”. In the spirit of "Eyes on the Prize" series, Race for the Times, represents a culmination of conversations, speeches, and performances from some of our most esteemed and honored cultural representatives in the African struggle for freedom and independence. From Griots to Revolutionaries, rappers and pastors, old school and new; this film series explores it all from the early 90's to present day. Volume 1 weaves together the commonality in our struggle as it manifests itself in our music, art and intellectuals leading our struggle for freedom and justice. The footage is raw and unapologetic including: The Last Poets, The Watts Prophets, Kwame Ture, Khalid Muhammad, Amiri Baraka, Chairman Fred Hampton Jr., Maya Angelou, Public Enemy and many more.

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