Shahrazad Ali on Rock Newman 2.0

In this episode of The Rock Newman Show 2.0, we are honored to host Sister Shahrazad Ali, an esteemed author and public speaker. Sister Shahrazad Ali first gained widespread recognition with her seminal work, "The Blackman's Guide to Understanding the Blackwoman," published in 1989. This groundbreaking book garnered significant attention, with coverage in prominent publications such as the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Newsday, and Newsweek.
Over the years, Sister Shahrazad Ali has authored multiple books and made numerous appearances on television programs to address the challenges and complexities confronting the Black family. Despite the passage of time, her insights remain pertinent, leading to a resurgence of interest in her work, particularly in the realm of social media.
Sister Shahrazad Ali's astute analysis of the state of Black America has influenced a wide array of individuals, including notable figures like the late Kevin Samuels. Through her thought-provoking commentary, she has raised awareness about the urgent need to address the critical issues facing Black families.
Join us for this Special Edition of The Rock Newman Show 2.0 as we delve into Sister Shahrazad Ali's perspectives on the current state of affairs and explore her insights into the challenges and opportunities ahead for the Black community.

[@IssaBenMariamma]

I'm so happy she is alive and well. Beautiful and wise legend.

[@chrisaustin7344]

Very beautiful lady I prayed that I can and become the man a woman like this could appreciate, respect, and hold down. I appreciate this real queen!

[@williewoodard5451]

This beautiful woman is the quintessential cornerstone of the black community.

[@rprattrpratt]

She’s not….

[@socool9815]

She a super hero

[@calvinjackson5013]

Say that! 💯💯💯

[@tjinks7530]

​@@rprattrprattprove that she's not..I'll wait

[@ChickenChowMein77]

@@rprattrpratt Oh yes she is.

[@keepshyt1hundred]

Please protect this woman. I'm 48 years old and I still remember her book back in 90...A black man's guide to understanding a black woman. She always been on point

[@danzylanddasoil1594]

Can y'all stop putting targets on our people. She been protected. She's an OG

[@borngreat-4-life930]

She is protected by GOD..

[@grumpent]

@@danzylanddasoil1594they keep on saying this

[@kennyscott4232]

11 1q)

[@troybutler426]

Rock with the long stories, and trying to project an ideal out of us , looking like and talking like he wish he didn't have to interview this lady...he look like his spirit gone , he is confused 😕...he think his head on straight, no way in hell according to Dr.FrancesWelsing M.D. .......Mr.Fuller

[@fbakay4700]

The mother of Black America is here. I give nothing but thanks and graces to this lady brotha Rock. Thank you for having mother Shahrazad Ali on the program...

[@blaq7892]

Her work is 30 + years old. As to our groups situation. Yall wasn't listening , she was warning us of the effects of Husbandless Black Homes ,to be nice.

[@aarondigby5054]

​@@blaq7892she has it all figured out, may not like it but she's laying it out.

[@blaq7892]

@@aarondigby5054 she laid it out 34 years ago! I have a copy of the first book from then. I bought from the shop in North philly on Cecil B Moore ave. There's a video of Mother Queen on Phil Donahue and Montel Williams and some Black chick show in the 90s. Yall late to the Message as usually for Nukka Time.

[@criticalthinking6929]

🤣🤣🤣 Sir no Sir🤣🤣🤣

[@criticalthinking6929]

Thank goodness no one listened🙄

[@dre73]

How young and vibrant our auntie is at 70 years old. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@jaylaw.7660]

She is certainly beautiful! 💛💚🩵🌸🌹

[@BookerT1]

i remember as a child there was a laundry list of things black people didn’t do. that list has almost disappeared today.

[@eliakimbenishchayil]

You are so right

[@quentinparker7404]

We have no more honor collectively.

[@RomalBooker]

Yes sir sad but we must stay the course.

[@ronaldnaves2452]

This is the classiest Black Woman on this planet

[@jaylaw.7660]

💯💯💯💯

[@averyjohnson675]

A Queen has spoken. Following since the 90's. 👑

[@aarondigby5054]

Was the best bang for me in the 90s What a terrific blast she is.

[@J.legend_travel]

SHE IS TELLING THE TRUTH...THIS IS MORE FACTUAL THAN WHAT PEOPLE BELIEVE

[@manueldavidson1398]

This is a woman of great intellect, wisdom, and experience. She has been there and done that.

[@Truthfullyspokenmedia80]

Were she get it from.!? She gives no thanks to the master teacher. I could care less about what her “opinion “ is

[@Soul_Education]

Many thanks Brother Rock Newman for having our Queen Mother on your platform. She is a warrior for truth. Empowering and strengthening Black relationships is so vital. Thank you so much Sister Ali❤

[@theenemyspublic681]

Greetings to the revered elders Rock Newman and Shahrazad Ali! Utmost respect to you both!

[@yahchelrachel]

Our beautiful sister is not new to this. Queen Sharazad Ali is true to this.🙏🏽❤️‍🔥🫶🏾

[@KingSimonPresents]

My sister. So proud of her growth over the years. I check on her all the time. Such a great Elder

[@imoan4nyc312]

Sis Ali is always on point !!!!💯💯💯💯💯💕🥰

[@Forgive-yourself]

Glad to hear my sister educating the masses.🙌🏾 Love my sister!❤️‍🩹

[@RomalBooker]

Yes

[@Eldoradomauby]

Her final words and Statement in the video could rebuild and heal our people

[@blain147]

💯💯💯

[@elMaxx5]

Blessings be Sis Shahrazod! Still relevant. Still beautiful. I love you to life!

[@EightFrancs]

Nothing but BIG RESPECT for Queen Shaharazad Ali.

[@malikmahan205]

Two of my favorite people 💜💪🏾🙌🏾💫👑

[@queenreen7028]

She unapologetically speaks truth.

[@leonarddukessr775]

Apologize for what, that's what's wrong with us, too much apoligys

[@Amadon101]

The slave mentality is undefeated ​@@leonarddukessr775

[@chrissmith-xq6xb]

I LOVE TO HEAR THIS STRONG SISTA SPEAK 😊

[@asetra4245]

Thank you Mr Newman for bringing us powerful interviews!! 💯 The Queen is always dropping truth! I didn't want to listen to her in my younger days, I was rebellious. Now I'm like wow, she tried to tell us...

[@WhatShouldMatter]

Facts😂lol

[@judyjones4959]

That’s what I said in answer to the manosphere. The instructions were given by Mother Ali 40 years ago but failed to be follow the instructions, and that’s why I thought oh well with Kevin Samuel. But we were warned about integration to and we didn’t listen now look at us .

[@jagthediva351]

I could listen to this Queen 👑 all day ! Thank you so much for having her ❤❤❤

[@travelingman9763]

Heroine! Hero supported!

[@sarahl8590]

I love you Mrs Ali you are telling the truth.

[@cynthiahoward9507]

❤🖤💚🔥🔥🔥💯💯 Love this Queen.

[@brianwatts6125]

Thanks Brother Rock, Queen Mother Ali is indeed a national treasure to our community! Also my brother you are as well, I am humbled and forever grateful for the work and information you continue to give too our people 🙏🏾

[@perfecto31]

She is such a beautiful elder, inside and out.

[@terickverges3275]

I'm a fan of Rock's show, he always has interesting guest and topics. LOVE this SISTA SHAHRAZAD ALI appreciate her work. THANK you Rock for your knowledge of the Boxing game and THANK you SISTA Ali ....GOD BLESS'

[@benemac.....]

Hello too Our Queen Sista... I purchased 3 of her books so far and will definitely purchase more. Thank you Queen 👑 for the knowledge!

[@devaughnjohnson8119]

STRAIGHT TALK!!!!!!! STRAIGHT TRUTH!!!!!!!

[@Damglad11]

This Queen has always been a beacon of logics and facts... bless her‼️❣️

[@khaliylali7439]

Rock; thanks for this, 🎉. She gave excellent advice. I hung on to every word. She still looks good too.

[@BelovedANU]

It's always great to see Mrs Shahrazad Ali.

[@shawbrothers18]

I love Rocknewman. He’s very respectful

[@ishmaelwilson6702]

Sister Sharazhad!!!!! 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿 Always learning something from her, for decades

[@R4Love365]

I love our beloved Mother Ali and so thankful for her speaking the raw truth and sharing such critical knowledge for decades. Much Love💯❤️

[@jonnieromainethomas9791]

SUPERB! A SUPREME POTENTATE HAS BLESSED US WITH HER WISDOM!

[@keysd.b.2736]

I 💖 @ShahrazadAli Everything about her is just Beautiful inside and out. Thank you for everything that you do. You are appreciated. 🤗🥰👑

[@antwanowens4013]

Thanks Mr rock man your podcast is a fresh breath of air and Mrs Ali is a treasure

[@mrbear364]

This queen is the Real Deal love her for her straight up Truth💐

[@melekanaka2288]

WOW QUEEN SISTER ALI , UNTIL THAT TIME COMES, LETS FOCUS ON HOW TO LIVE & FULFILL THE LIVE WE LIVE, MAKE IT MEAN SOMETHING. STAY IN GOOD HEALTH & SPIRITS

[@lamarhmccray5011]

salaam beautiful dialogue shrahzad ali has been attempting to wake up the blk community for 40yrs.i pray we become conscious and aware of our situation.sone folk dont want the truth learned helplessness is where they are mentally and emotionally we have been indoctrinated to a letter.i say to brother often we must unlearn the b.s.so we can go back to our innate state our natural disposition.much love you both 💚🖤❤🔥👑🎯💯💯💯

[@magik001]

Princess Shahrazad Ali has such a beautiful mind. Very proud of her, need to get the rest of her books.

[@heniousdelvon]

I love this Sister!!!❤

[@melokemet]

Thank you Elders for having this fortifying conversation

[@jcorey68]

She's been telling the truth for at least 30yrs!

[@Dimediva220]

I respect her so much!

[@NickieLove621]

Queen remains the epitome of black womanhood. Thank you Thank you Thank you🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@peaceblessings7344]

Love her 👑

[@kingmaafa120]

“The truth has never denied the seeker it is the seeker who has denied the truth” ❤blessed Sista S Ali been on it for yrs as was my ❤DR FRANCIS WELSING RIM❤️

[@divinelovepeace]

I love this elder. I just started the interview, but I already know this is gonna be a great video. We need her❤

[@TheWriterWhoWannaBeHeard]

I LOVE HEARING THIS WOMAN SPEAK! WE NEED OUR WOMEN BACK! I'VE NEVER HEARD A WOMAN SO ON POINT SO IN CODE! ❤

[@Jerome-oz3jx]

Peace,Bro Rock.Sincerely appreciate your interview and sit down with Sister Queen Ali.Invigorating and enlightening.Keep pushing for our people and our freedom.

[@marvinhagler4721]

I love THIS women and women like HER

[@papechacool2613]

She is amazing. Legendary mom Ali. Thanks for inviting her to the show

[@Man-Evolve]

She is still breaking down doors. Salute Black Queen

[@katrinaprater5975]

Thank you, Rock for inviting this wise domed woman on the show. We appreciate our Sista's too. Thank you, Sista, we need you.

[@Elmagnifico507]

Sista Ali should of wrote a book for black men called you can't trust a Bull Dagga.

[@HilaryRob]

Respect to the queen warrior

[@redpillreloaded369]

She is a true treasure; women need to be taking notes and uplifting Shahrazad Ali way more

[@kimberlykemp5913]

Powerful!!! She is definitely on point with ALL she had said. It is my prayers the message resonates in our hearts and spirit to pass it on❣️🙏🏿

[@MalcolmMajors]

Much RESPECT Queen Shahrazzad Ali Every Black Man/Woman NEED To Listen & APPLY... STRONGLY Resonates... Do For Our Collective Self. POWER! 🖤

[@cynthiajones2372]

She's just a JEWEL, a power 🏡 ❤

[@ovadyahjudah5903]

All Praises to THE MOST HIGH YAH!!!! I remember the first time I seen her on the Donahue show, she was so amazing back then saying things that others were afraid to say, she really stood on her business and stood ten toes towards the ground, I love you so much Queen Mother Shahrazad Ali, HalleluYAH!! To the Hebrew women.....❤

[@Leeslaughtr]

Big respect for this beautiful woman.I learned from her since 1990. Tgank you Sis❤️

[@TheEbonyVault]

Mrs. Ali has been teaching for decades. She is RIGHT!😮

[@VanTran-wl4xn]

*I wanna hear Shahrazad promote , 'The Black Woman's Guide to Understanding the Black Man' more ! People forget she wrote that book after she wrote the Black Man's Guide to Understanding the Black Woman. It was very introspective to understanding women's perceptions of black men*

[@mrcummings2339]

The Black Woman's guide to understanding the Black Man would have been more in depth had Shaharazad not had to battle so much to defend her first book -

[@RIDGEMATIC]

❤❤ May the Elders be blessed!

[@mikedeangelo286]

🎉DEFINATELY ONE OF THE BEST SHOWS IVE SEEN WITHOUT A DOUBT, OUR BEAUTIFUL QUEEN SHARAZAD ALI HAS BEEN SPOT ON FOR A LONG TIME , SHE'S DONE IT FEARLESSLY AND I ADMIRE HER WISDOM ,WHICH MOST CERTAINLY WAS AND IS INSPIRED KNOWLEDGE FROM THE MOST HONORABLE ELIJAH MUHAMMAD OUR EXAULTED CHRIST!! SHES DONE IT WITH MUCH CLASS AND MUCH DIGNITY AND RESPECT!! AND CONSISTENCY!!! GREAT SHOW MR. ROCK !!

[@richhenderson3613]

Ever since I saw her on Donahue show in 1992 Ive always enjoyed her perspectives and unique way of presenting things in a blue collar straight forward manner. This is particularly in context of black American male/female relationships in a racist society. Now she has other perspectives about things outside of that black male/female dynamic that are interesting to hear but I cant too much gel with like her ideas about black boys should play with dolls to learn manhood. Thats her being sincere and honest but where her understanding is limited because she's not a man and her outsiders view of manhood and maleness exposes her limitations of her perspectives. But nonetheless I enjoy her thoughts because I know it comes from a good place.

[@mrcummings2339]

The Donahue Show was disheartening for me because Haki Madhubuti - of The Third World Press - came out against sister Shaharazad focusing on the part of the book that mentioned a man should be able to slap a woman to get her to shut up.😮

[@richhenderson3613]

@@mrcummings2339 I wasnt too pleased with that part of the book either (lol) but even without that part she would get even MORE backlash today in this hyper sensitive society we live in today

[@amgkit1351]

We appreciate this interview so very much!👍🙏 Peace blessings and respect to all!! ❤ Ms Ali always and forever!!!

[@kapothagoodfella2785]

I love hearing her thoughts!

[@david1049]

Best podcast out here

[@judgeandthefamily4191]

All praises to the most high bless this woman……..this is a queen for sure.

[@georgegervin1667]

I fell in love with this beautiful Black woman the first time I saw her in the Documentary "Hidden Colors" by Tariq Nasheed. The genuine Love, and honesty inside of this beautiful Black woman is so captivating, it would truly be an honor to be in her Supreme intellectual/Spiritual presence. Great interview Roc, definitely bring her back for a part 2, and again thank you for a job well done Brother.

[@departfromevil2000]

Thank you, Rock for always putting out awesome interviews! Queen Shahrazad Ali is a master teacher and a treasure! She is right we really need to go back to how we were before 1960s doing all for self and this time we will know to better protect our communities

[@BrotherX]

I know and love this sister! She is a powerful Muslimah, Black Sistah, Black Nanah! And Black Mother!

[@columbuspalmer846]

Rock Newman is so true in life. Love this brother

[@JeromeLewis]

I love and appreciate this woman so much.

[@DrMichaelWalker]

Regardless of what I, or anyone else, thinks about this woman's political, cultural or social views, Queen Ali exudes the character, intellect and emotional maturity that sets her apart as an example of the best of African women. I celebrate the birthday of one of my sisters today. As an ancestor who has gone on before, I honor her in a special way today. I consider this comment on Queen Shahrazad Ali a tribute to my sister and all those melanated mothers and sisters I have known. Stalwarts and standards all for the best of what it means to be a woman and human in this world. Äsè.

[@TheBrightestOfLords]

Queen Mother 🙌🏾

[@user-wo7zy4lg7y]

Thank you Rock Newman And your guest The legendary S.A.

[@RoyalKing-fy7dl]

I love Sista Ali . She is truly the real deal for our people it's a blessing to hear her speak 💯% Factual Truth in this day at this time. Hallaluyah APTTMH 👍🏽 ❤

[@lorenzowhite65]

Brother Rock you have to have Sister Ali back again!!!! I've always believed that every black person should spend at least 1 year in the Nation of Islam, our ppl would be soooooooooooooooooooooomuch further along & waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamore disciplined! Thank you!

[@frazier2420able]

Foreal you don’t have to be a Muslim to benefit from the nation

[@thatguyfrom313]

Definitely agree

[@jermo1213]

The Queen is on point!

[@ClovisKerr-sr1ic]

Amen Ms Ali. For speaking Truth To Power

[@AlmightyDOE777]

THANK U 4 HAVING THE WARRIORS SOUL SISTA 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💪🏾💯 APTTMH ✨🙏🏾✨

[@user-zz7se7tw1x]

Rock Rock ck you need to have the queen 👸 as your co host

[@hesrealhesreal9564]

Thank you Queen"❤️🖤💚🙏 for your wisdom and knowledge" and we appreciate all you do for our people!✊👁️🌹👍💖🥰🌏💯#we appreciate You Mr Newman"🌹👍✊👁️🌋

[@maryannjonesyoueattomuch9769]

Thank you for the Truth Thank you 🙏🏾 so much Queen for ever more This is my Mother Truth I can cry for this woman is so beautiful Right Peace Amen 🙏🏾 🏃🏿‍♀️🌎👀🎶🥰🌹🌹🌹🌹🆗

[@asanders6818]

Beautiful sister🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@krumbleme2]

Thank you for this Mr. Newman, and thank you to the guest Mother Ali.

[@user-wo7zy4lg7y]

Queen queen, indeed, a living breathing ancestor from our own race thanks again S.Ali.

[@gstylerlg4242]

The mother Queen excellent words of wisdom I love to hear her speak the is truth is power

[@shawna.7753]

My goodness.....WE NEED THIS EVERY SECOND OF OUR LIVES BLACK PEOPLE...WAKE UP 🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾

[@cuttb51]

Respect 2 Rock Newman ✊🏿✊🏿 Respect 2 Queen Mother Shahrazad Ali

[@Shadowfly325]

It was an honor to hear DA BLK GODDESS ALI speak. If only this were mainstream. 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾

[@chocolithoney]

I clicked this SOOOOO quick. I love this match up

[@eyeam1771]

Blaknificent show & interview with the Royal Qween Sharazad Ali who gives it straight with NO chaser !!!!! Truth be told we need more blak women like her that will help the blak nation become the moral compass again, have our brothas & sistahs standing on our square for our future !!!!! 👑👑💕🖤💚✨🌎✊🏾