Malik Spellman, an activist and community icon, speaks on Wild Moguls TV about systemic issues affecting inner-city communities (0:37). He emphasizes the importance of understanding history (3:46) and making progressive moves (2:59).
Key topics discussed include:
Antiquated Laws in California (0:13-0:23): Malik criticizes California's outdated laws and regulations that he believes hold citizens hostage and do not reflect modern society.
The "Ice Cream Truck" Song's Racist History (1:40-3:52): He reveals the song's racist origins and stresses the need for awareness regarding the psychological indoctrination of children.
Black Contributions and Stolen Creativity (4:56-6:11): Malik highlights numerous inventions by Black individuals, including the refrigerator, burglar alarm, and Super Soaker, and discusses the alleged use of George Washington Carver's soybean creativity in Ford automobiles.
The Prison Pipeline and Lost Potential (6:13-11:52): He expresses concern over the high incarceration rates, especially among young Black men, arguing that many individuals with scientific and intellectual potential are lost to street violence due to poverty and lack of opportunities. He notes that it often costs more to incarcerate someone than to send them to an Ivy League college (8:56).
Gang Injunctions and Misallocated Funds (16:34-19:22): Malik claims that money intended for gang intervention and prevention often gets diverted to other uses, like LAPD overtime, instead of reaching the communities in need.
Homeless Crisis in Los Angeles (25:03-27:28): He attributes the large number of tents and homeless people in LA to the "leftovers and negligence" from the Hurricane Katrina situation, alongside the allure of Hollywood and other states dumping their homeless populations there.
East Coast vs. West Coast Hip-Hop Rivalry (28:22-29:28): Malik recounts his role in attempting to de-escalate the violence during this era, noting how the conflict led to many lives lost and contributed to the decay and division within hip-hop, benefiting record executives.
Wealth Disparity and Consumerism (30:08-31:02): He discusses the vast wealth generated by rap music and other industries, contrasting it with the lack of financial return and ownership for Black communities, who are primarily consumers rather than producers.
Critique of Global Politics and Distractions (33:01-39:00): Malik views international conflicts and news about UFOs as distractions from core issues like poverty and oppression, emphasizing that such discussions are irrelevant when people are struggling for basic necessities and freedom.
The Concept of Freedom and Communism (39:02-41:40): He strongly dismisses the notion of America being a communist society, arguing that Black people have never truly been free to begin with, making discussions about communism irrelevant to their current reality.
George Zimmerman's Alleged Homelessness (41:59-42:38): He expresses satisfaction with the news, stating that "karma's a b*tch" and dismissing Zimmerman as someone who was "always trash."