On this Malcolm X birthday you must understand why J. Edgar Hoover develop the concept of infiltration and disinformation (COINTELPO) to keep Malcolm and Martin from working together to develop a program for the liberation of the descendants of the chattel slaves of America! Melvin Ishmael Johnson: Host of the Qumran Report; dramastage-qumran.org; …

The Qumran Report Host - Melvin Ishmael Johnson visit the "Rich Pasido Show" - May 13, 2015 to discuss - "The Communal verses the Competitive Economic System!" Website: dramastage-qumran.org; email: dramastage1@yahoo.com; phone: 213-908-6495저자 Skid Row Tapes- Voices From The Qumran Report

The Qumran Report Host - Melvin Ishmael Johnson visit the "Rich Pasido Show" - May 31, 2015 to discuss what the Messiah Jesus meant by "Being Born Again". Website: dramastage-qumran; email: dramastage1@yahoo.com; phone: 213-908-6495저자 Skid Row Tapes- Voices From The Qumran Report

On July 9, 2013, Tony Brown, one of the founders of HOLA - Points out the key in setting up a successful "After School Program" . He is interviewed by "Qumran Report" host, Melvin Ishmael Johnson. dramastage-qumran.org; email: dramastage1@yahoo.com; 213-908-6495저자 Skid Row Tapes- Voices From The Qumran Report

Mississippi is where I learned about the "Meem Factor" and it is now time for you to learn about - Melchizedek and the Meem Factor! “You see this hand. It has five fingers. You know why God gave you five fingers? Because there are five kinds of people. And you don’t want to forget anybody. There are Black people, Brown people, White people, Red peo…

Lynn Manning - (April 30, 1955 - August 3, 2015) Los Angeles Greatest Playwright who created 19 plays about Los Angeles. He was an American Paralympian, playwright, poet and actor known for his autobiographical work that explores the complexities of life as a blind African-American man. *Lynn Manning's life was turned upside down when he was left b…

Performing artist "Tone Tone" Taylor performs "Cage The Mind" - written by Melvin Ishmael Johnson, the host of "The Qumran Report"; dramastage-qumran.org; dramastage1@yahoo.com; 213-908-6495저자 Skid Row Tapes- Voices From The Qumran Report

It is time to stop the "Bullying" and listen to what our young people is saying about this serious problem. This is an interview I did at the "Antibully" Fair on the campus of USC at the Peace Center in 2012. Let us care about our young people and see how we can help them become better adults. Melvin Ishmael Johnson - Host of "The Qumran Report"; d…

In the year 2015 at one of ICUJP (Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace) Friday's morning meeting, Melvin Ishmael Johnson from Dramastage-Qumran performed - "Extraordinary Rendition and a Letter from the Dark Recess of the Mind" · dramastage-qumran.org; email: dramastage1@yahoo.com; phone: 213-908-6495. Send me a email or give me a ca…

May 2013 - Melvin Ishmael Johnson performs "The First Superstar" and "Nailheads" at the "Last Book Store" in downtown Los Angeles, California. Melvin Ishmael Johnson is the host of the podcast - "The Qumran Report" and the Artistic Director of Dramastage-Qumran Veterans Theater Workshop. Website: dramastage-qumran.org; phone: 213-908-6495; email: d…

Georgiana Williams visit "The Qumran Report" at Skid Row Studios in 2012 discuss and break down the 1992 Rodney King Rebellion. Host: Melvin Ishmael Johnson 213-908-6495 dramastage1@yahoo.com dramastage-qumran.org저자 Skid Row Tapes- Voices From The Qumran Report

A special 90 minute Qumran Report Black History Month event celebrating this iconic poet. This event features an interview with MaryLouise Patterson along with poet and filmmaker Donald Bakeer. It gets better! We'll also have live music from Hylen Burt, and playwright George Corbin will talk about the Robey Theater Company publishing program. THIS …

"Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King" Monday, January 17, 2022 @ 5 pm (PST) Premiere showing of the one hour documentary, "THE EXCHANGE ON THE NICKEL" Featuring "The Rose Gales Quartet", Poets Sunji Ali and Dr. Mongo and many other artist who performed at The Exchange celebrating Dr. King. Special guest George Corbin talking about Dr. King as his fr…

On January 1, 2022, Qumran Report host Melvin Ishmael Johnson recorded the concluding chapter of his upcoming book, "The MEEM Factor" (February 2022). The conclusion is entitled, "Daniel's Stone" and the identity of the "Stone" that will destroy the final transformation of the Babylonian Empire according to the second chapter of the "Book of Daniel…

Three Los Angeles playwrights explore heart and home in these exciting works. Join us for a talkback with the writers, cast and special guest Charles Porter of the United Coalition East Prevention Project. Justice? Or Just Me? The Bite: A disenfranchised homeless woman fights the system – and herself – as she finds her way to freedom from an abusiv…

Three Los Angeles playwrights explore heart and home in these exciting works. Join us for a talkback with the writers, cast and special guest Charles Porter of the United Coalition East Prevention Project. Justice? Or Just Me? The Bite: A disenfranchised homeless woman fights the system – and herself – as she finds her way to freedom from an abusiv…

The Veterans Day performance reading of Melvin Ishmael Johnson's play, "Soldier to Soldier" that explain why solving the homeless problem depends upon making the homeless problem, the homeless veteran's problem. Website: dramastage-qumran.org; Email: dramastage1@yahoo.com; Phone: 213-908-6495저자 Skid Row Tapes- Voices From The Qumran Report

Channing Von Taylor, born July 11, 1985 and better known by the stage name Von-T, is an American rapper, DJ, singer and songwriter. In January 2019, after premiering the music video for his song "Turn Off The Lights", he became a viral internet meme accumulating over a million views on World Star Hip-Hop due to his many different styles, wearing hi…

A short 7-minute clip by "Qumran Report" host Melvin Ishmael Johnson talking about the Messiah Jesus, the Dead Sea Scrolls discovered in 1947, and the Jewish Wars that led to the destruction of the Temple in 70 AD! Website: dramastage-qumran.org; email: dramastage1@yahoo.com; phone: 213-908-6495저자 Skid Row Tapes- Voices From The Qumran Report

A short 4-minute clip by "Qumran Report" host Melvin Ishmael Johnson talking about the origin of COINTELPRO - the counterintelligence program still in existence today that was created by J Edgar Hoover with the goal of catching the "Tiger" - The "Tiger" was the code name for Marcus Garvey. Website: dramastage-qumran.org; email: dramastage1@yahoo.co…

On February 2, 2015, Michael Blaze and "Big Ern" Shepard (Who spent 45 years in prison) came to Skid Row Studios to talk about "The Nation of Islam; "The Black Panthers" and the un-housed situation in the Skid Row community. Also a discussion about UCLA student visit to Skid Row. The interview is conducted by Qumran Report host Melvin Ishmael Johns…

"Iraq and the Repentance of Nineveh" - Part Two. This tape was recorded by Qumran Report host Melvin Ishmael Johnson on October 21, 2005. "Just like I did in 2005 - I DARE You to listen to this tape" - Melvin Ishmael Johnson. Website: dramastage-qumran.org; Email: dramastage1@yahoo.com; Phone: 213-908-6495…

"Iraq and the Repentance of Nineveh" is the 19th of "Qumran Report - Skid Row Tapes"."Over it is 19"This tape was recorded by Qumran Report host Melvin Ishmael Johnson October 21, 2005. "It is time to wake up Lazarus" . Website: dramastage-qumran.org; Email: dramastage1@yahoo.com; Phone: 213-908-6495…

Suzette Shaw, Katherine Mcnenny, and Ann McCall talk about Biddy Mason and the woman of Skid Row. Interview in April 2015 by Qumran Report host Melvin Ishmael Johnson. Website: dramastage-qumran.org; Email: dramastage1@yahoo.com. Phone: 213-908-6495저자 Skid Row Tapes- Voices From The Qumran Report

October 2013, Qumran Report host Melvin Ishmael Johnson interview Charles Porter, Tasha Aset, "OG" Man, Linda Leaks, Bobby Buck, Coach Ron, and Brother Anthony about the Skid Row community and other topics of interest. Website: dramastage-qumran.org; email: dramastage1@yahoo.com; phone: 213-908-6495저자 Skid Row Tapes- Voices From The Qumran Report

Qumran Report host Melvin Ishmael Johnson interview Prolific Playwright George Corbin on May 17, 2021, about his early life in Bermuda and how he became a playwright. A LIVE Zoom reading of his new play, "The Strong Force" is set for Friday, September 17, 2021, at 6 pm (PST). The play is about - "A worldly sexy black grandmother returns from Paris …

For this "Black August" 2021- A 10-minute clip from "Qumran Report" host Melvin Ishmael Johnson about Paul Robeson and William Patterson taking the United States of America before the United Nations on December 17, 1951, for the crime of attempted genocide against the descendants of the chattel slaves of America. This "We Charge Genocide" document …

Bobby Buck interviewed the host of the "Qumran Report" about Education, Economics, and Entertainment. He discusses the origins of the word "Education" and the book, "The Miseducation of the Negro" by Carter G. Woodson; The economic philosophy of Harold Cruse and Dr. Claude Anderson, and the need for a "National Black History Theater Company". Websi…

Long time community activist Kevin Michael Key visit Skid Row Studios in September 2015 on the Qumran Report to talk about "Skid Row as a recovery Zone". Other in-studio guests, Ann Pepe and Dwain Mackey. Also on the line with Bob Rosebrock and Andy Griggs. Host Melvin Ishmael Johnson. Website: dramastage-qumran.org; Email: dramastage1@yahoo.com; P…

Singer Debra Penberthy visits Skid Row Studios on the "Qumran Report" to talk about her "Half The Sky" project and sings her hit song "A Dream of Peace". Also, an interview with Dennis Rowe talking about his new musical "Philly". The interviews are conducted by host Melvin Ishmael Johnson. Website: dramastage-qumran.org; email: dramastage1@yahoo.co…

"Over It is 19". The Covid-19 viris is all over the Earth. It is a "Pandemic". In this short clip - Melvin Ishmael Johnson, the host of the "Qumran Report - Skid Row Tapes will discuss - How to boost your immune system by "Eating Right" and by tapping into the power of the "Life-Giving Creative Spirit". Website: dramastage-qumran.org; email: dramas…

In recognition of Marcus Garvey birthday, August 17, 2021 - an interview with historian Keith Stokes; Director Bill White; Playwright Pauletta James, and writer and community activist Michelle Autry who visit Skid Row Studios to discuss the meaning of Marcus Garvey. The interview - conducted by the Host of the Qumran Report - Melvin Ishmael Johnson…

A 2015 clip from the Qumran Report on how the Homeless Veterans is the key to solving the overall Homeless Problem. With Qumran Report Host Melvin Ishmael Johnson and Homeless Activist Ted Hayes. Website: dramastage-qumran.org; email: dramastage1@yahoo.com; phone: 213-908-6495저자 Skid Row Tapes- Voices From The Qumran Report

September 2015 longtime Military Veteran Advocate visit the Qumran Report at Skid Row Studios to talk about solutions to the homeless veteran problem and the land in Brentwood - Westwood area that was deeded for military veterans and is now being illegally used by private businesses instead of the homeless military veterans living on the streets. T…

March 2014 - Olusheyi Banjo, Young Grimey, and Hub Face talk about their new Gospel album; Lee Boek and Penny Berkman talk about their new play reading event and Steven Taylor discuss reparations for the descendants of the chattel slaves of America. Interviewed by the host - Melvin Ishmael Johnson. Email: dramastage1@yahoo.com; website: dramastage-…

Two iconic music legends - Mitch Greenhill and Jack Landron visit the Qumran Report at Skid Row Studios to talk about the history of "Folk Music" The interview was conducted by Qumran Report Host Melvin Ishmael Johnson - October 2014.저자 Skid Row Tapes- Voices From The Qumran Report

October 2014 the iconic, historical people's theater company visit Skid Row Studios for an interview by host Melvin Ishmael Johnson of the Qumran Report to talk about their work in the Skid Row area. Founded by John Malpede in 1985. You can check out their story in the excellent book, "Acting Like It Matters" by James McEnteer. For more information…

The Gospel OG'S visit the Qumran Report in 2014 at Skid Row Studios to discuss the history of Gospel Music - Interview by Host Melvin Ishmael Johnson저자 Skid Row Tapes- Voices From The Qumran Report

In October 2014, The Qumran Report Host Melvin Ishmael Johnson conducted an interview with Rev. Cecil "Chip" Murray about "Socially Engaged Christianity", "Biddy Mason" and other community issues.저자 Skid Row Tapes- Voices From The Qumran Report

Riccarlo Porter talking about the Los Angeles Poverty Department Theater and Rich Procida talking about Progressive Christianity and the Skid Row Community.저자 Skid Row Tapes- Voices From The Qumran Report

Please pass this Interview around to your friends - with MaryLouise Patterson about her parents (William Patterson and Louise Patterson) long friendship with poet Langston Hughes through her new book, "Letters From Langston". June 19, 2021, Qumran Report Host Melvin Ishmael Johnson interview MaryLouise Patterson. Website: Dramastage-qumran.org; Ema…