The UPstander’s Podcast with Dr. Omekongo

I was listening to #deadlinewhitehouse today about the assassination of #charliekirk. One thing she stated is that “violence isn’t politics.” I believe that she is wrong. Violence IS politics in America and we HAVE to confront it. Of course #nicollewallace was making the point that political violence is not acceptable and should never be but it IS acceptable in this country. Republican leaders have made it acceptable and we have to call out the fact that, while there is violence that comes from all sides of the political spectrum, republican LEADERS own the license on calls for political violence and are selective on how they condemn it.

#turningpointusa #utah

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I am still looking for the video from @msnbc but on #morningjoe, Reverend Al Sharpton said that those who commit crimes in Black communities are giving #trump an excuse to send in the National Guard, ICE, and other agents. NO! What Trump is doing is illegal and unconstitutional, period! This type of language is what helped usher in the 1994 Omnibus Crime Bill, which ravaged Black communities. This mindest can’t be allowed to stand!

#upstander #crime #crimenews #chipocalypse #news #trumpnews #morningjoe #msnbc #nationalguard

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Remember when #trump said to Billy Bush that he could do whatever he wants to women because “When you’re a star they let you do it.” As I think as to why Trump continues to grow his authoritative ways as he tanks the economy, the only thing that comes to mind is that when you’re racist, they let you get away with it. What do you think, especially in light of Senator Eric Schmidt’s speech at #natcon5?

See the speech by #ericschmidt: https://www.dailysignal.com/2025/09/02/schmitt-what-is-an-american/

#upstander #iceraids #jessejames #missouri

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Dr. Omékongo Dibinga is the UPstander. His life’s mission is to inspire all across the globe to take a stand when they witness an injustice, no matter how small or large. He is a motivational speaker, trilingual poet, TV talk show host, rapper, and professor of cross cultural communication at American University. His Urban Music Award winning work has best been described by Nikki Giovanni as “outstanding, exciting, and new while being very old.” His book, From the Limbs of My Poetree was described byEssence Magazine as “a remarkable and insightful collection of exquisite poetry that touches sacred places within your spirit.” He was one of 5 international recipients out of 750,000 to win the first ever “CNN iReport Spirit Award.” He has received over 1,000,000 views on CNN.com.

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The think tank entitled the Third Way put out an article sharing the words that democrats should not use if they want to win future elections. Words include LGBTQIA+, incarcerated people, critical theory, safe space, unhoused, body shaming, and more. The Third Way is wrong. The inability for democrats to speak to these issues is one of the reasons that voters stayed home. The base of the democratic party does NOT want social issues and social justice issues to be ignored or even disrespected, especially to sound more “normal.” As you can see from people like #zohranmamdani #jamestalarico and others, democrats are winning on these issues and democrats have won the majority of special elections in this country. Many who run are focusing on issues like affordability of course but many are not running away from these issues and are in fact embracing them. Again, I would like to see the Third Way actually propose the language that SHOULD be used. What do you think?

Read the article: https://www.thirdway.org/memo/was-it-something-i-said

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Today we saw the survivors of the #jeffreyepstein sex trafficking scandal standing strong. We need to stand with them. They spoke to their hurt at what is also happening with #ghislainemaxwell and her kid gloves treatment. We need to stand with them. This was major conspiracy and the names and businesses and politicians and celebrities involved need to all be exposed and held accountable. Justice delayed is justice denied!

#upstander #epsteinfiles #virginiagiuffre

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The tragic shooting in #minneapolis is yet another opportunity for reflection and inflection in America. Before the identity was confirmed, there were already conversations about mental health. Why aren’t there any conversations about mental health issues for people who commit violence in #washingtondc or other cities? The shooter in Minneapolis didn’t snap. It was all planned. We need to be honest about this in America and acknowledge our hypocrisy so that we can save more lives.

#jacobfrye #catholicschool #robinwestman #gunviolenceprevention #morningjoe #msnbc

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I wrote this poem to channel the anger and frustration so many of us are feeling living in and around Washington, DC. We will continue to fight because we deserve the right to be free!

#trump #trumpnews #washingtondc #freedc #dc #petehegseth #upstander #nationalguard #upstander

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I absolutely LOVED the show #washingtonblack on ​⁠ @hulu . It’s the type of story I need right now. I love seeing #blackboyjoy. I loved the Black love stories in the show as well. I did not see many younger Black girls in the show but I felt they had a strong range of Black women in different roles, which I thought was great as well. I was sad about the show as well because it shows what could happen when our children are pushed to be the best they can be. I highly recommend it!

#sterlingkbrown #hulu #ernestkingsley #eddiekaranja #tomellis #lucifer #slavery #smithsonian

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Dr. Omékongo Dibinga is the UPstander. His life’s mission is to inspire all across the globe to take a stand when they witness an injustice, no matter how small or large. He is a motivational speaker, trilingual poet, TV talk show host, rapper, and professor of cross cultural communication at American University. His Urban Music Award winning work has best been described by Nikki Giovanni as “outstanding, exciting, and new while being very old.” His book, From the Limbs of My Poetree was described byEssence Magazine as “a remarkable and insightful collection of exquisite poetry that touches sacred places within your spirit.” He was one of 5 international recipients out of 750,000 to win the first ever “CNN iReport Spirit Award.” He has received over 1,000,000 views on CNN.com.

Omékongo’s writings and performances have appeared in O Magazine, as well as on TV and radio fromCNN, BET, and the BBC to NPR, Music Choice, and Voice of Americain millions of homes in over 150 countries.He has also written songs for major motion pictures as well as organizations such as NASA and the Enough! Project. He has spoken before the United Nations, partners with the State Department to conduct youth leadership trainings overseas, and speaks to leadership and youth student conferences across the country.Omékongo’s music and writings have appeared alongside artists such as Sheryl Crow, Angelina Jolie, Norah Jones, Damien Rice, Angelique Kidjo, Don Cheadle, and Mos Def. He has shared the stage with Wyclef Jean, OutKast, Sonia Sanchez, Dennis Brutus, Emmanuelle Chriqui, The Last Poets, and NFL great Aaron Rodgers. Internationally, he has shared his work in over 20 countries on 3 continents.

Omékongo has published and produced 7 books, 7-fusion music and motivational CDs, and one independent DVD. His motivational book G.R.O.W. Towards Your Greatness! 10 Steps to Living Your Best Lifehas received praise from great motivational speakers such as Willie Jolley.His most recent book “The UPstander’s Guide to an Outstanding Life” is a life balance book for students. For more information, please visit www.upstanderinternational.com.

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Last night on  @CNN  #abbyphillip started her segment with a factcheck about Slavery, including playing a recording of a formerly enslaved person. We cannot let #jillianmichaels, #scottjennings, #donaldtrump or anyone else deny what little history has been taught. It used to be taboo to platform #holocaust deniers but now many are popular. Now the same thing is happening (again) with Slavery and we can’t allow it!

#trump #abbyphillip #cnntonight  @NMAAHC  #africanamericanhistorymuseum

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmbwB4hhJoY

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Dr. Omékongo Dibinga is the UPstander. His life’s mission is to inspire all across the globe to take a stand when they witness an injustice, no matter how small or large. He is a motivational speaker, trilingual poet, TV talk show host, rapper, and professor of cross cultural communication at American University. His Urban Music Award winning work has best been described by Nikki Giovanni as “outstanding, exciting, and new while being very old.” His book, From the Limbs of My Poetree was described byEssence Magazine as “a remarkable and insightful collection of exquisite poetry that touches sacred places within your spirit.” He was one of 5 international recipients out of 750,000 to win the first ever “CNN iReport Spirit Award.” He has received over 1,000,000 views on CNN.com.

Omékongo has published and produced 7 books, 7-fusion music and motivational CDs, and one independent DVD. His motivational book G.R.O.W. Towards Your Greatness! 10 Steps to Living Your Best Lifehas received praise from great motivational speakers such as Willie Jolley.His most recent book “The UPstander’s Guide to an Outstanding Life” is a life balance book for students. For more information, please visit www.upstanderinternational.com.

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