Today is a special day for all people. Whether you voted for him or not, Barack Obama is the 44th President of the United States of America and is in need of your help to set this country back on track. I was never one to think he would come in a fix everything with a magic wand, but I am one who believes Obama is the change agent this country needs. I’m hoping he will continue to be open to ideas from other parties and will push all Americans to get involved in making things better for all people. We’ve been selfish for a long time and the problems we are facing today are a result of our actions. It’s time for a change in our thinking and how we view the world around us.

One thing that I’m excited about the most is that my boys will be able to grow up under the administration of a black president. It’s been funny to see him get excited when he sees a picture of Obama and he knows without us telling him who his president will be. There’s a renewed hope in what’s been accomplished and America is a better place because of it. So if you pray, let’s keep him and his family in your prayers. If you don’t pray, then wish him luck. But whatever you do, he’s going to need it because there’s a lot of work ahead of the Obama Administration.

Check out this great poem by Samira Edi entitled “Obama’s Humble Shoes”.

What I’m Talkin’ About
Future Presidents
Photos From Friendship West Election Watch Party
Now That Obama Has Won What Next for Black America
Blogging While Brown 2009

Black History Hero
Shirley Chisolm
(Notice the similarities between Chisolm and Obama)

Independent Music Showcase
Benny Powell
“Free to Be Me” (mp3)
from “Nextep”
(Origin Records)

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Intro & Background Music
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What I’m Talkin’ About
Baby Announcement
Plans for Mother’s Day
How has your mom influenced your life?
Message to single moms
blackmomsclub.com
Recommend listening – “In Praise of Godly Women” series by Pastor Paul Sheppard
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Black History Hero
Florence S. Price – Composer

Independent Music Showcase
None this episode. But if you know someone who’d like to be featured, let me know.

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Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms!
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What I’m Talkin’ About
Affirmative action ban heads for ballot in 5 states
Know Your Right-Wing Speakers: Ward Connerly
Ferraro: ‘They’re attacking me because I’m white’

Black History Hero
Thomas Stewart – Inventor of the Mop

Independent Music Showcase
“You’re A Man Now” by Akil aka Bay Brotha
Hip Hop
Sacramento, California
http://www.myspace.com/baybrothaakil

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What I’m Talkin’ About
Why I voted for Obama in the Texas Primaries
Barack’s Bio
Leap Year Kid

Black History Hero
John Hope Franklin – Historian

Independent Music Showcase
“Love Train” by Kimberly Holloway
CD: Kimberly Holloway
Soul/R&B/Jazz
Los Angeles by way of Atlanta
www.myspace.com/kimberlyholloway
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What I’m Talkin’ About
Goals for this year
Cholesterol and How it Affects Us
Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol
AHA Cholesterol Statistics
Health Discovery Cholesterol Page
Low Cholesterol Diet
Delicious Decisions
Tax Rebate or Tax Advance?

Black Business Spotlight
TS Media

Black History Hero
Congressman Charles B. Rangel

Independent Music Showcase
“Hands Up“ by Preacha Boy
Holy Hip Hop
Representing Central Texas
www.preachaboyproductions.com

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What I’m Talkin’ About
What do you do on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? What does it mean to you?

Black History Hero
Queen Mother Audley Moore – Activist
From the book “Great Negroes Past And Present Vol. 2″
www.africanamericanimages.com

Independent Music Showcase
Eloise Wilson
“Don’t Let Me Be Wrong” (mp3)
from “Movement Soul Vol. 2″
(ESP Disk)

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“I Have a Dream Speech” by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

What I’m Talkin’ About
New changes for 2008
Blogging While Brown Conference
Closing the Digital Divide

Black Bloogger Highlight
Black In Business

Black History Hero
Thomas Jennings – The First African-American to receive a U.S. Patent

Independent Music Showcase
Sara Tavares
“Balance” (mp3)
from “Balance”
(World Connection BV / Times Square)

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What I’m Talkin’ About
Learn more about the principles of Kwanzaa at Mandrake Society Radio
Group Discussion on the principle of Ujamaa
Guest Participants:
Martin Hodges – Liberate Magazine
Benin Mwangi – beninmwangi.com
Mugure Mugo – Preciss Data
Special thanks to Preciss Data for providing a transcription of the podcast

Black Business Buzz
SportAcular Players

Black History Hero
Ephren Taylor – America’s Youngest Black CEO

Independent Music Showcase
The Caliban Project
“Rein” (mp3)
from “Rein”
(Paragon Inc)

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What I’m Talkin’ About
My Thoughts and Review of Come On People
Blogging While Brown Conference
World AIDS Day
Black Blogging to End AIDS
Kwanzaa Show for Mandrake Radio will air December 29th
Plans for 2008

Black History Hero
Pickney Benton Stewart Pinchback – First Black Govenor of Louisiana

Independent Music Showcase
Eric Reed
“Angels In The Snow” (mp3)
from “Merry Magic”
(MAXJAZZ)

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Intro & Background Music
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