Podcast: What I’m Talkin’ About – #29 – 09/06/07
Show Notes – Episode 29 – One Year and Still Here
What I’m Talkin’ About
It’s been one year since I’ve started podcasting. Go back in time with me as I showcase my very first show.
Theo Talks Podcast – #01 – 09/03/06
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Intro & Background Music
The intro & closing music clip was written and performed by PsykoSoul Music
“Family Affair” by PsykoSoul Music featuring CB Harris and Calvin
The Daily News by Donnie
Donnie is a soul/R&B artist hailing originally from Lexington, KY. Having honed his craft in Atlanta, GA, his Southern gospel influences are as prevalent as his socio-political commentary. His first album, The Colored Section, would go on to receive critical acclaim after an inauspicious debut. He claims Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and Donnie Hathaway as his musical influences as he helps keep their legends alive through his music. The Daily News is Donnie’s second LP.
Though I love Donnie’s music, I’ve always felt that I wouldn’t be able to do his art justice in a review format. Therefore, I handed over the reigns to my wife, Shaunta Holmes-Reese for the review below since she was better suited to dissect what Donnie does best on his newest album. His music is as complex as it is enjoyable and I thank my wife for taking her time out to help a brother out. Her review is below.
Once again, people should open their ears and minds to what Donnie has to say on his newest LP The Daily News.. The album starts off strong with two of America’s biggest tragedies; the too soon forgotten 2005 Hurricane Katrina is represented by the song, “Impatient People” and the unforgettable per media events of 9/11 that are deeply embedded in the song titled “911.” Donnie gets his message across to listeners immediately saying, “I’ll trade the World Trade to spend some time with you baby, I’ll trade my racism, my sexism, my homophobia, trade all my funny ways, my financial center, gonna be a cold and lonely winter without you.”
After Donnie releases his emotions about unforeseen events, he let’s loose on the pharmaceutical industry with a full fledged band on “Over the Counter Culture” featuring Phonte of Little Brother. The song blasts the legality of chemicals and drugs used to “fix” the diseases of people, emphasizing that America supplies the drugs and the pharmaceutical companies “don’t never be breaking no laws” as they provide over priced ways to kill people who are already dying financially.
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Jena Six: Finally Getting Attention
Filed under: Black Blogger Postings, Blog Entries, Community, General, Society & Culture
All I have to say is, it’s about time. The media is finally starting to put the spotlight on the Jena Six trials. While Anderson Cooper and CNN get the attention on a national level, I credit the blogging community for leading the charge. The first time I heard about it was from the Villager at the Electronic Village, Afrospear and Vanessa at vanessabyers.net. If you don’t know what’s going on, I’ve provided some links for you to check out. The Villager and Vanessa have put out some good information on the Jena Six and I don’t believe in re-inventing the wheel when it’s already well-designed.
Racism is still an issue and it only leads to trouble. While the young men were wrong in what they did, the problem I have is with the charges brought up against them. If the situation was reversed, would the same charges apply? The National Bar Association is looking to open their own investigation to make sure each of the young men are properly represented.
97.9 the Beat, a local Dallas radio show is getting ready to travel to Jena on Sept 20th to attend the rally. For those who can’t make it, they are asking you to donate to the Jena Six Defense Fund at www.colorofchange.org. Send what you can, no matter how small of an amount it is. Details for the rally are still being gathered and I will post them when I get them.
Please sign the online petition and read the following links for more information.
Going To Jena
Jena 6: Racism in America
Jena Cuts Down Noose Tree
The Jena Six: An American Tragedy and a Shameful Reality
Jena 6: An American Tragedy
Update: I also ask that you check out Jena Six Activism Getting Results. Black bloggers making a difference. Now that’s what I’m talkin’ about.
Need a job, then Go To Work
Filed under: Blog Entries, Business, Community, General, Society & Culture
In need of a job? Looking for more opportunity in your career? Then visit the largest online job fair at gotoworkamerica.com. It’s a new website aimed at getting you the job you want. *end commercial*
I’m not sure if that would be a good commercial, but I am sure that this is a website to check out. One of the ministers at my church is on the Go To Work America team and he urged us to get signed up. The official launch was September 3rd, so get your resume out there as soon as possible. He told us that employers are out there and it’s worth taking the time to submit a resume. You never know what can happen. To be honest, I agree with him 100%.
On my first job, I enjoyed what I did and I was good at it. All of my reviews were above average and I was a dedicated worker (so I thought). The company had some executive changes and layoffs started to free up some money to outsource overseas. That’s when I got that dreaded phone call letting me know my services were no longer needed. I wasn’t prepared for that, but in the end things ended up working out for me and my family. I’m saying this to let you know there’s nothing wrong with having options. I’m happy in my current job situation, but I have to remember to always keep my options open. You never know what opportunity might come your way.
Spread the word about this site and if you sign up, let me know how things turn out.
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