It’s Malik’s Birthday! And what better gift then to be acknowledged on the floor of Congress by Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove! Her actual words are at the end of this podcast! And all the top authors make sure to stop by Malik Books when they have a new book out! This week… Jamie Hargins from LA Crop Shop and author of the new kids’ coloring book Captain Plant It! Mickey Bridges, author of It’s About Time, the compelling true story about a young boy growing up in the city of Compton, Calif...
Mar 06, 2023•26 min
Malik hosted the “Bet on Black” event at Malik’s Books in the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall, where we hear the inspiring words of Eboni K. Williams, author of the new book Bet on Black: The Good News About Being Black in America Today! E-mail Malik at [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 20, 2023•46 min
Malik attended the opening of the Pan American Film Festival and was shaken by what he learned about Joseph Bologne in the film “Chevalier” Then Malik catches up with Legendary Hollywood entertainment manager and publicist Ramon Hervey II, author of the new book The Fame Game: An Insider's Playbook for Earning Your 15 Minutes! And Malik Books is hosting some amazing events for Black History Month at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza! E-mail Malik at [email protected] See omnystudio.com/...
Feb 13, 2023•25 min
Malik continues to be inspired by Man Heal Thyself by SupaNova Slom and Queen Afua and witnesses the ascension of the Wellness Warrior. He even talks to some of the brothers who have ascended or were about to ascend. And then Malik shares his thoughts on the death of Tyre Nichols. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 06, 2023•29 min
Malik spent a transcending, inspiring and uplifting weekend at the Sacred Women: Rites of Passage ceremony. He interviews women on the verge of ascending to become sacred women after a 12 week transformative program. Then he reviews, Sacred Woman: A Guide to Healing the Feminine Body, Mind, and Spirit by Queen Afua. E-mail Malik at [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 30, 2023•37 min
Malik interviews Professor Reginald Muhammad, the Co-founder and Director of the National Reparations Institute in Atlanta, Georgia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 16, 2023•48 min
Malik is kicking off 2023 with a look back at his incredible 2022…and setting goals for 2023! Plus Author Queen Afua and musician SupaNova Slom swing by Malik Books. And Malik makes his first book recommendation of the new year…and it will inspire you! E-mail Malik at [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 09, 2023•23 min
Malik and April (Malik’s Secret Weapon) pay tribute to DJ tWitch whom they met during the pandemic and discuss the impact he made on their lives. HipHopoly creator Chuck Carter stops into Malik Books to promote his new board game and his slogan “you can either be a product of your environment, or a product of your enlightenment”! Malik interview Tatyerra Mikel l, author of the new children’s book “ The Birthday Princess ”, because children are 100% of our future! And last week’s episode brought ...
Dec 20, 2022•30 min
Commander Dale Brown comes by Malik Books to talk about his new book Detroit Urban Survival Chronicles: Protection Survivor Stories of Domestic Abuse, Theft, Robbery, and Violence And last week’s episode brought in some loaded questions! Malik responds in another edition of Malik’s Mailbag! E-mail Malik at [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 13, 2022•40 min
Malik is throwing is all out the window and breaking it down. No book reviews, no interviews, no barbershop, no mailbag. He's got a lot to get off his chest, so this week, it's just MALIK giving you some straight talk about Big Tech Censorship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 07, 2022•26 min
Malik heads back to the barbershop for a HEATED debate on what it means to be BLACK! Then it’s a review of You Owe You: Ignite Your Power, Your Purpose, and Your Why by Eric Thomas, PhD And another edition of Malik’s Mailbag! E-mail Malik at [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 28, 2022•30 min
It’s Malik’s super-sized 50th episode and we’re talking about our HEALTH! Walter Malik Dejean is talking ANTI-AGING! How can we live longer and stop being so good at DYING! And another edition of Malik’s Mailbag! E-mail Malik at [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 22, 2022•52 min
Malik went to church with his mom and has some very important takeaways...and does his first movie review…of “Wakanda Forever”! Malik’s secret weapon, his wife April, interviews Vanessa Riley, author of Sister, Mother, Warrior: A Novel! Larry Rodgers from Forword Books stops by the book store, drawn by Malik's infectious energy! And with the mid-terms behind us...Malik has more thoughts on voting...or not voting. E-mail Malik at [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Nov 14, 2022•32 min
The midterm elections are nearly here! So Malik is out on the streets talking to member of his community about VOTING! Does one party have more white supremacists than the other? Is not voting a political strategy? Who should be the next Mayor of LA? And Malik introduces a NEW segment called Malik's Mailbag! E-mail Malik at [email protected]! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 07, 2022•32 min
Malik has a lot on his mind this week, as he welcomes @SlausonGirl to discuss the LA City Council controversy! And with the mid-term elections a week away, is voting just choosing between the lesser of two evils? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 31, 2022•33 min
America won't stop talking about Kanye West...and neither Malik! Another week of topics go right in the garbage because Malik has thought he has to get off his chest! Plus, we had back to the Barbershop! Accept your own and be yourself! And Malik reviews The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Black in America– by Shawn D Rochester. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 24, 2022•28 min
Everyone is talking about Kanye West and his White Lives Matter shirt. Malik has a lot to say on the matter! We go back to the Barbershop! And Malik reviews the new book White Fear: How the Browning of America Is Making White Folks Lose Their Minds by Roland Martin and Leah Lakins See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 17, 2022•27 min
Carell Augustus swings by Malik Books for the release party for his new book Black Hollywood: Reimagining Iconic Movie Moments! And we head back to the Barbershop to talk about personal responsibility in Barbershop Talks Part 4! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 10, 2022•29 min
Tabitha Brown is an actress, a social media personality, and has a new cookbook called Cooking from the Spirit: Easy, Delicious, and Joyful Plant-Based Inspirations! She swings by Malik Books to be interviewed by Malik...and to interview him! Plus we head back to the Barbershop where there are some strong opinions about men and women! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 06, 2022•20 min
Malik is out in the community at "I Read to See Me", Cal State LA’s multicultural book fair featuring stories rooted in cultural and ethnic communities—inspiring children to rediscover the fun of reading. His guests: Dr. Julianne Marveau- Dean of ethnic studies at Cal State LA Benson Shum- Author of Little Seed, Alex’s Good Fortune, Anzu the Great Kaiju Zeena Pliska- Author of Hello, Little One- a Monarch Butterfly Story Ashley M. Coleman- Author of Good Morning, Love Angela Shanté- Author of Wh...
Oct 03, 2022•29 min
Malik takes his microphone to the neighborhood barbershop to get their thoughts on the community. This week, the topic is reality television! Then he catches up with Timothy L. Fields and Shereem Herndon-Brown for an enlightening conversation about their book The Black Family's Guide to College Admissions: A Conversation about Education, Parenting, and Race ! And it’s busy at Malik Books this week…with a visit from Will Jawando, author of My Seven Black Fathers: A Young Activist's Memoir of Race...
Sep 19, 2022•24 min
Malik has quite a lineup for his 40th episode! R&B singer dancer, and actor Omarion stops by the Bookshelf to sign his new book Unbothered: the Power of Choosing Joy and chat with Malik! But he's not the only one...authors Kevin and Melissa Fredericks are signing their book Marriage Be Hard: 12 Conversations to Keep You Laughing, Loving, and Learning with Your Partner! Check them out @KevOnStage and @MrsKevOnStage on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 12, 2022•25 min
Malik joins Mischa Duffy on KBLA in Los Angeles to debate booster shots and discuss the history of why black people don’t trust the medical profession. Then Malik’s secret weapon, his wife April, offer her tips for staying healthy and beautiful. And Malik review the new book The Black Family's Guide to College Admissions: A Conversation about Education, Parenting, and Race by Timothy L. Fields and Shereem Herndon-Brown See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 05, 2022•28 min
Malik has some exciting news to share about the podcast! He also interviews 6-year-old author Parker Curry and her mom, Jessica! And everyone has an opinion on student loan forgiveness and Malik shares his...as well as why we should never judge a book by its cover. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 29, 2022•21 min
Malik is on a journey, and opens up another side of him, revealing some passionate and emotional thoughts. Also, he shares some upcoming events at Malik Books and reviews the new book Unbothered: The Power of Choosing Joy by the singer and entertainer Omarion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 23, 2022•24 min
Your finances are the topic of conversation this week as Malik interviews fellow podcast host Al Blocker from “Rip and Flip” to talk about how to build your wealth through investing in real estate! He also recommends books to help you get started from his days as a mortgage consultant! And on that note, Malik reviews Dave Ramsey’s book “The Complete Guide to Money”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 09, 2022•30 min
Malik interviews Akil S. Batani-Khalfani, co-author of Before Crips: Fussin', Cussin', and Discussin' among South Los Angeles Juvenile Gangs, and sheds light on the history of LA's gangs. And whether we like it or not, the recession is coming, and maybe is already here! So Malik recommends Get Good with Money: Ten Simple Steps to Becoming Financially Whole by Tiffany the Budgetnista Aliche. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 01, 2022•27 min
Malik goes in depth with Kiara Imani, author of the new memoir, Therapy Isn't Just for White People, chronicling Imani's compelling journey to understand the racial trauma experienced by many Black people in America and the underlying effect it has on Black mental health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 25, 2022•26 min
Malik shines a lot on unity and how powerful it can be! Then he interviews two local musicians, Skye Shanklin who is just 10 years old, and @Neelam_ who is not a rapper…she is a movement! And a major recommendation for the work of legendary author J.A. Rogers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 18, 2022•23 min
What does Hope mean to you? Even though he lost his voice, Malik hits the streets to talk to his community about Hope. And Malik reviews Sister Mother Warrior: A Novel by Vanessa Riley See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 11, 2022•29 min
