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Black Talk with Butch and Shomari
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Bros. Butch and Shomari
 Ulysses "Butch" Slaughter is a social witness, cultural critic, lecturer and human development consultant with more than two decades of service focused on stabilizing Black communities.
Born and raised on Chicago's South Side, Butch Slaughter developed a passionate concern for Black families and Black children very early in life. Devastated at age 12 by the murder of his mother at the hands of his father, Mr. Slaughter traveled a long and difficult philosophical and psychological road toward resolution. Ultimately, he came to view his own salvation as inextricably linked to his service in the Black community.
A high school graduate of Chicago's Quigley Seminary South Preparatory High School, Mr. Slaughter pondered a future as a Catholic priest. Intrigued by existential theories and fate\free will concepts, he spent considerable time reflecting on the death of his mother and the role of a supreme being in the interactions of humankind. As fate would dictate, Mr. Slaughter would soon be introduced to the words of Malcolm X, Marcus Garvey, Bobby Wright and Amos Wilson. More than religious doctrine alone, Slaughter now had more relevant context for his concerns, hopes and life-long contributions.
Mr. Slaughter's contribution to humankind is manifest through his dedication to developing innovative, sustainable social solutions to challenges facing the Black communities he serves.
Mr. Slaughter joined the United States Navy in February 1990 and earned the Honor Man Award of Company 919 at Great Lakes Recruit Command in Illinois. Upon completion of basic training, Mr. Slaughter reported for duty at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. While assigned with the public relations office of the aircraft carrier USS Constellation, Mr. Slaughter joined the Philadelphia Tribune as a freelance writer reporting on issues impacting Black children and their families.
In 1993, Mr. Slaughter co-founded the National African-American Club, a non-profit social and civic organization committed to bridging the gap between Black military members and the Black communities they serve. The National African American Club established study groups, implemented community GED programs and community service projects. It was and is Mr. Slaughter's firm belief that Black military members must make serving and protecting Black communities the unconditional priority.
Subsequent to separation from the Navy in 1995, Mr. Slaughter opted to remain in Philadelphia where he immersed himself in youth development projects focused on introducing Black youth to journalism and media. Among his major projects was the development of the non-profit agency Groundwork, a youth-focused media campaign dedicated to providing youth with a public platform for addressing social and political issues. In more than three years of operation, Groundwork served more than 250 youth ages 10 to 22.
Between 1995 and 2000, Mr. Slaughter served as a youth development consultant for numerous social service and educational groups including the Philadelphia Housing Authority, the School District of Philadelphia and the Chester-Upland School District.
In 2001 Mr. Slaughter launched Perspective Magazine, a monthly magazine focused on the arts, politics and education in Chester City, Pennsylvania. In addition to magazine management, Mr. Slaughter coordinated forums on education, municipal politics and workforce development.
In September 2002, Mr. Slaughter joined Delaware Community College's Public Service and Social Science Served as adjunct professor of sociology, psychology and human relations.
In 2005 Mr. Slaughter completed A Chester Story a full-length film documentary which chronicles the historical development of Chester City through the voices of Black residents. A Chester Story was featured in the 2006 Philadelphia Black Film and Media Festival. The documentary was also used during the penalty phase of a capital murder trial involving three men from Chester.
In August 2006 Mr. Slaughter authored his first book Why our children hate us: How Black adults betray Black children. This effort was followed in 2007 with his second work Dear Daddy, I hate you: letters to my mother's killer.
Mr. Slaughter earned a Master's Degree in Human Service from Lincoln University in 2002 and was voted "Most Likely to Achieve Desired Goals" by the Class of 2002.
Shomari is co-author (with Butch Slaughter) of
Why Our Children Hate Us: How Black Adults Betray Black Children and
co-host of the internet radio program BlackTalk with Butch and Shomari
on Harambee Radio (www.harambeeradio.com), which airs on Thursdays from
8:00 - 9:00 pm). He is also author of the forthcoming publications,
RAISE UP: A Manual For Black Manhood Development and Rules of Engagement:
Not for the Faint of Heart.
Over the past 20 years, his professional and personal focus has been
developing transformative and consciousness-raising learning experiences
for individuals, families and communities struggling to overcome social
marginalization, poverty and systemic racism. Presently, his major effort
is Reaching Out for the Brothers, which combines Afrikan-centered manhood
preparation, social activism, community and economic development concepts
to help young Black men enter adulthood prepared to be significant contributors
to their own well-being, and the well-being of their families and communities.
Shomari is a graduate of Morehouse College (B. A. Economics), the New
School for Social Research (M.S. Management and Urban Policy) and received
a Certificate in Community Based Economic Development from the Center
for Community Research and Service, University of Delaware.
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