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It’s been a while since I’ve posted on theotalks.net and I’ve had it on my task list to do this for a while. I’ve been debating it for some time, but I really think it’s time to start fresh. I’ve mentioned in other posts that blogging is hard work. If you’re not dedicated to the cause, you can easily suffer burnout. I’ve seen it before from some of my favorite sites and if you look at the last date I posted, you’ll see it here.
But despite the lack of posts, I still get a decent amount of hits and readers are still leaving comments on some of my older posts. I’m not the most prolific writer and I don’t consider myself to be well-versed in a lot of the stuff I blog about. But there’s something about this blogging thing that keeps sucking me back into it. I’ve grown to love the black blogger community and it has allowed me to meet some amazing people. There are a lot of people out there with some strong opinions about society and the world as they see it. Those are the people who I like to showcase and support.
I’m making some changes to the blog and what I blog about. I love the current theme and focus of theotalks, but I want to remove the restraints and give myself the opportunity to be all over the place. The new theme of the site is “Random thoughts about everything and nothing”. While it may be a little vague, that’s how I want to run the site from now on. My current theme of focusing on the black community is great, but there are so many other great bloggers out there consistently doing it. It takes time to put those posts together and right now, I’m at a different place in life.
So from here on out, expect the unexpected. As I feel moved, I’ll post about whatever is on my heart at the moment. I’ll also be showcasing some of my favorite bloggers and will work to get some of the guest writers back (you know who you are) to help a brotha out.
I haven’t decided if I’m going to start the podcast back up, but I might try my hand at video blogging. Only time will tell. Thanks to everyone who supports and reads this blog. It definitely keeps me motivated to stay at it.
God Bless.
Theo
Dr. Eric Durham Enters the Blogosphere
Filed under: Black Blogger Postings, Blog Entries, Entertainment & Sports, General, Podcasts - Tha Brothas, Politics, Society & Culture
I had to give a shout out to this brotha because he is the perfect person to get into blogging. You’ve heard him before on the podcast and I’m sure he’ll continue to bring the real in his blog. I can honestly say, he’s never at a loss for words and that’s what makes him a fun guy to hang around. Real talk is what you’ll get when you enter his realm and I’m sure he’d be glad to get the same from you.
You can find him blogging on the websites below. TheGoodDoctor is now in. Hope you enjoy.
What I’m Talkin’ About – #25 – 06/17/07
Show Notes – Episode 25 – Tha Brothas Talk About the African-American Male and His Role in Society
Group Discussion
Happy Father’s Day! I got together with the brothas on Skype to talk about the influence our fathers had on our lives and how the African-American male is seen in society.
The attendees were:
Attorney Byron O’Neal – O’Neal Professional Group, LLC
Eric Durham, Ph.D., Professor of Communications, Morgan State University
Joel Garrett РPant̩ Technology Corporation
Martin Hodges – LEAD Business Network
Some of the topics discussed were:
The Influence of Our Fathers
Best Way to Cope With a Loss of Father
The Difference a father makes in a kid’s life
The Black Male and Popular Media
Websites of Interest
Invisible Men: Many young black males are in crisis
“Becoming Dad: Black Men and the Journey to Fatherhood†by Leonard Pitts, Jr.
Black History Fact
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Music Artist Showcase
“Summertime” by Half Man Half Rat
Holloway, United Kingdom
Podshow Website
Contact Information
Feel free to leave comments on the website or call the voicemail line at 972-464-1899
Intro & Background Music
The intro & closing music clip was written and performed by PsykoSoul Music
Technorati Tags: Podcast, Black Fathers, Father’s Day, Black Men, Society, Culture
What I’m Talkin’ About – #23 – 05/27/07
Show Notes – Episode 23 – Tha Brothas Talk About Our Justice System
Group Discussion
There’s a lot going on in our civil and criminal justice system. I got together with a couple of brothas on Skype to talk about the things we need to know as African-Americans.
The attendees were:
Eric Durham, Ph.D., Professor of Communications, Morgan State University
Special Guest: Attorney Byron O’Neal
The O’Neal Professional Group, LLC, Attorneys and Counselors is a full service Criminal and Civil Defense firm. If you are in need of his services you can call him at (713) 304-9488 or e-mail him at byron@onealpg.com.
Websites of Interest
www.prisonsucks.com
Graph exercise: black teens face tougher Juvenile justice than whites
Black History Hero
Johnnie Cochran Jr.
Contact Information
Feel free to leave comments on the website or call the voicemail line at 972-464-1899
Intro & Background Music
The intro & closing music clip was written and performed by PsykoSoul Music
Links of Interest
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