The Black Sub-World Podcast with/ DeWayne R. Stallworth
The Black Sub-World Podcast with DeWayne R. Stallworth dives deep into the forces that shape Black life (from the lingering legacy of slavery and systemic oppression to social manipulation and cultural resistance)—a religious studies scholar and cultural critic, Dr. Stallworth unpacks religion, history, society, and culture with unflinching honesty, exposing the hidden structures that influence our world. Bold, insightful, and unapologetic, this is where honest commentary, critical thought, and the voice of blackness take center stage.
The Black Sub-World Podcast with/ DeWayne R. Stallworth
Part I: Surveillance, AI, and the Invisible Chains Shaping Our Future: The New, New World of Blackness
In Part I of this episode of the Black Sub-world Podcast, DeWayne R. Stallworth delivers a quiet but unrelenting examination of the forces reshaping Black life in the 21st century. From the historical roots of surveillance (e.g., slave patrols, branding, and COINTELPRO) to the emergence of digital ID systems, biometric monitoring, and global AI-driven control, Stallworth lays bare the structures designed to measure, manage, and constrain.
With clarity and moral urgency, he traces the lineage of power from the military-industrial-technological complex to the billionaire class, examining the promises and perils of Black participation in AI and tech innovation. This episode challenges listeners to see beyond surface-level opportunity, to recognize the invisible chains embedded in modern systems, and to confront the ways in which convenience and advancement can become mechanisms of compliance.
Part I sets the stage for a deeper reckoning: understanding the architecture of control, the erosion of critical thought, and the urgent need for awareness before the systems of the future solidify their grip.