365 Brothers - Listening to Black Men
365 Brothers - Listening to Black Men
Rahbin Shyne
Prentice Powell - When Words Sculpt Worlds
45 minutes Posted Aug 5, 2020 at 6:44 pm.
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Writer and spoken word artist Prentice Powell got his start weaving words after his mother had him enroll in Forensic Speech and Debate. His mother, a former police officer as well as a former Black Panther, made sure he found a new outlet for his energy and intelligence after a rock throwing incident brought him to the juvenile justice system.

His linguistic prowess took him to the nationals. Now he makes his living on sculpting words. He's toured with Jill Scott, appeared on the Arsenio Hall Show and appeared on all five seasons of Verses and Flow. He shares his thoughts on personal growth, self-love and accountability.

His most popular spoken word performance is The System. Other great examples of his work include Sick and Tired and Yo Mama.

Favorite Song: The Message by Nas.

Favorite Quote: "Money (success) doesn't change you. It only magnifies who you are."- Farrah Gray

About this podcast: In each episode, a Brother reflects on his life; explores the experience of being a Black man in America; shares his interactions with law enforcement; and answers the question "If America was a woman, what would you say to her?"

Every interview starts with getting-to-know-you questions about favorites, accomplishments and then goes deeper. You won't find a collection of conversations with Black men like this anywhere else. Hear their wisdom.

Host, Rahbin Shyne, is an author, educator, creative and avid half-marathon walker. Follow on Instagram @allthingshyne or on Facebook.

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