Garrett Evan Bane Thompson - Explore It All

He has deep Alabama roots who finds himself working as a producer and musician in Los Angeles, by way of a childhood in Pennsylvania. I'm calling him Dr. Hip Hop! Garrett Evan Bane Thompson's first love is hip hop. He took that love and turned it into the focus of his studies, earning a Ph.D. in critical film studies from USC School of Film. Speaking of love, this brother's compassion lead him to live vegan and connect more deeply with all God's creatures.

Among the many empowering projects this Brother has going, you'll definitely want to check out The Wake-Up Experience. Check out their "Nu-Human" official music video.

Garrett's favorite movie: Spike Lee's Do The Right Thing.

Garrett's favorite books:  Eckhart Tolle's The Power of Now and Steven Pressfield's The War of Art.

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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 signature question "If America was a woman, what would you say to her? You won't find a collection of conversations with Black men like this anywhere else. Hear their wisdom. Be inspired.

Host, Rahbin Shyne, is an author, educator, creative and avid half-marathon walker.

Special thanks to Sonji Walker, Shedrick Sanders, Abigail Gonzalez, Don Davis and William Hamilton for their generous support.