Tariq’s Beef With Prof. James Small JUST GOT WORSE!
The video from the channel Kenganda discusses the public falling out between activist and documentary filmmaker Tariq Nasheed and respected Pan-Africanist scholar Professor James Small.
The host begins by establishing Professor Small's status as an elder in the Pro-Black community, a longtime academic, and a consistent contributor to Tariq Nasheed's Hidden Colors documentary series. The host plays clips where Professor Small initially criticizes Tariq Nasheed's choice of language and "roasting" style, particularly towards the African immigrant community, suggesting it harms Black unity. However, in an older clip, Small strongly defended his friendship with Nasheed, warning others not to cause conflict between them.
The rift deepened when Professor Small gave a new interview where he seemed to suggest that the Foundation of Black American (FBA) movement, which Tariq Nasheed champions, may be funded by outside entities like the U.S. State Department—essentially insinuating that Nasheed is an "agent."
Tariq Nasheed publicly responded by stating he had lost all respect for Professor Small, citing the recent comments as the "point of no return." Nasheed also revealed that he had personally provided financial assistance to Small for a failing hotel in Africa and was now removing Small from the upcoming Hidden Colors 6 documentary.
The host of this video criticizes Professor Small's handling of the situation. While acknowledging that Small is a legitimate elder, the host argues that his actions appear hypocritical and "fake." The host points out that Small had publicly endorsed his relationship with Nasheed, benefited financially from his platform, and was willing to work with him professionally right up until the point he publicly called him a government agent. The host concludes that Small should have maintained a private distance if he genuinely disagreed with Nasheed's methods, rather than betraying a decades-long relationship and jeopardizing his own reputation
