Maj Toure: podcast appearances and interviews

Maj Toure, born Martin Anthony Jones, is an American libertarian political activist and rapper. He is closely associated with the Mises Caucus wing of the American Libertarian Party. Toure is known for his assertion that all gun control is racist, citing historical motivations to prevent black people from self-defense. He founded Black Guns Matter in 2016, an educational nonprofit organization that advocates for the right to keep and bear arms. The organization promotes responsible firearm ownership within African-American and urban communities. Toure has also pursued a career in music, releasing three rap albums titled Solutionary Vol. 1, Solutionary Vol. 2, and Solutionary Vol. 3 between 2005 and 2016. In the 2019 Philadelphia City Council election, he ran as a Libertarian candidate for an at-large seat; his campaign prioritized criminal justice reform, ending solitary confinement, cannabis legalization, improved education, and conflict resolution for disconnected youth. He finished 15th in a field of 17 candidates, receiving 5,676 votes, representing 0.5% of the vote total. Toure has spoken at notable events including the Conservative Political Action Conference in February 2019. In 2021, he commented on protests against racism, supporting grassroots efforts emphasizing that black lives matter, while criticizing Black Lives Matter, Inc. as a money laundering operation intended to benefit Democratic politicians.