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Episode 288, June 27, 2026 - "Fear Not of Man." – Mos Def
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Welcome to Rational Black Thought, the podcast where we examine politics, religion, culture, and power from a Black, secular, skeptical, and uncompromising perspective.
I am your host, the Neo Griot.
This week's episode is titled "Fear Not of Man," from Mos Def. The lyric is simple: "Fear not of men because men must die. Mind over matter and soul before flesh."
That is not an invitation to reckless bravado. It is a reminder that power loses its ability to control you once you understand that the people who claim authority over your life are still just people. Flawed…
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