The JAAM Research Over ME-SEARCH with The Conscious Lee | The JAAM Ep.49
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Feb 13, 2026 The Conscious Lee, scholar, educator and NAACP Image Award nominee who centers education as liberation. He traces how family hardship and teaching in Title I schools shaped his worldview. Conversations jump from policing, surveillance and COINTELPRO lineage to international solidarity, political compromises, and cultural pressures on artists.
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Court-Ordered Salvation Army Lessons
- Abee shared a story of getting arrested for speeding and doing Salvation Army community service.
- He learned about resale profit and how donated goods are monetized while completing court requirements.
Confronting Cory Booker Over TikTok
- The Conscious Lee confronted Senator Cory Booker about TikTok bans and foreign policy at an event.
- He felt Booker insulted creators by supporting policies that would undercut new media's livelihood.
Do Research Before You Speak
- Do research before making public claims; prioritize 'research over me-search.'
- The Conscious Lee demands politicians and commentators connect global conflicts structurally before speaking.
