In this powerful two-part conversation, I sit down with Kalonji Jama Changa—founder of the FTP Movement, community organizer, former educator, and unapologetic freedom fighter. In Part 1, we dig into the intersections of education, music, and the current state of our communities. From the classroom to the streets, Kalonji shares the roots of his activism, the artists and movements that shaped his worldview, and how Hip Hop continues to inform his fight for justice.

This episode is a layered look at what it means to teach, lead, and resist—on your terms.