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The Truth About the Tuskegee Studies?

May 14, 2008 By: theo.johnson Category: Podcasts No Comments →

I’d been meaning to do the post about the Tuskegee experiment for a while, but I had no idea this topic was being discussed on the Houston Chronicle website. On May 9th, syndicated columnist Jonah Goldberg wrote a viewpoints column titled “Let’s start with the truth about Tuskegee studies” which attempts to shed some light on what “really” happened at Tuskegee, the government and black paranoia and why we continue to vote for a party that wants a bigger governement.

While I like to explore both sides of an issue, I think the real issue is being overlooked and Rev. Wright is the distraction to get people’s focus away from the current problems Americans face. It’s a good way to build readership, get people to your website or watch your television show. And I can’t blame them at all. People need to eat and businesses need to make money in order to survive. It’s called capitalism.

I don’t know the assumed intentions of experiment, nor do I know if those involved were racist. What I do know is that the men involved were lied to and thought they were getting help from a government agency. It was only until “the truth” surfaced that something was done about it. The lie in my opinion is the reason behind the paranoia. The whole AIDS in the black community is nothing new and Jeremiah Wright is not saying anything that hasn’t been said before. It’s just he was associated with a potential presidential candidate, which made him a target.

Podcast: Happy Mother’s Day - #39 - 05/11/08

May 11, 2008 By: theo.johnson Category: Podcasts 2 Comments →

 

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Show Notes - Episode 39 - Happy Mother’s Day


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
You can listen for free in the archive. Go now because it won’t be there long.

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.

Announcements
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms!
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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

Podcast: Should Affirmative Action Be Banned? - #38 - 03/13/08

March 13, 2008 By: theo.johnson Category: Podcasts 3 Comments →

 

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Show Notes - Episode 38 - Should Affirmative Action Be Banned?


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

Announcements
I’m a member of a new social networking site at www.cre8buzz.com. I need to build up the black population, so come join me. It’s open to the public. Come see me at cre8Buzz > People > African American community
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Intro & Background Music
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“Family Affair” by PsykoSoul Music featuring CB Harris and Calvin

Podcast: Why I Like Barack Obama - #37 - 02/28/08

February 28, 2008 By: theo.johnson Category: Podcasts 1 Comment →

 

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Show Notes - Episode 37 - Why I Like Barack Obama


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
Purchase the CD

Announcements
I’m a member of a new social networking site at www.cre8buzz.com. I need to build up the black population, so come join me. It’s open to the public. Come see me at cre8Buzz > People > African American community
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Intro & Background Music
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“Family Affair” by PsykoSoul Music featuring CB Harris and Calvin

Podcast: Help Me Lower My Cholesterol - #36 - 02/10/08

February 10, 2008 By: theo.johnson Category: Podcasts No Comments →

 

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Show Notes - Episode 36 - Help Me Lower My Cholesterol


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

Announcements
I’m a member of a new social networking site at www.cre8buzz.com. I need to build up the black population, so come join me. It’s open to the public. Come see me at cre8Buzz > People > African American community
New Domain to Get to the Site - theotalks.net
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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

Podcast: What MLK Day Means to Me - #35 - 01/21/08

January 21, 2008 By: theo.johnson Category: Podcasts 2 Comments →

 

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Show Notes - Episode 35 - What MLK Day Means to Me

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

Buy at iTunes Music Store
Stream from Rhapsody
Buy at Napster
Buy at Rhapsody
Buy at Amazon
Buy at mTraks Download
More On This Album


Announcements
I’m a member of a new social networking site at www.cre8buzz.com. I need to build up the black population, so come join me. It’s open to the public. Come see me at cre8Buzz > People > African American community
New Domain to Get to the Site - theotalks.net
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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
“I Have a Dream Speech” by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Podcast: Happy New Year - #34 - 01/01/08

January 01, 2008 By: theo.johnson Category: Podcasts 2 Comments →

 

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Show Notes - Episode 34 - Happy New Year

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
BalanceSara Tavares
“Balance” (mp3)
from “Balance”
(World Connection BV / Times Square)

Buy at iTunes Music Store
Buy at eMusic
Buy at Napster
Buy at Rhapsody
Stream from Rhapsody
Buy at Amazon
Buy at GroupieTunes
Buy at Misrolas
More On This Album


Announcements
I’m a member of a new social networking site at www.cre8buzz.com. I need to build up the black population, so come join me. It’s open to the public. Come see me at cre8Buzz > People > African American community
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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

Podcast: What I’m Talkin About - Ujamaa - 12/29/07

December 29, 2007 By: theo.johnson Category: Podcasts 1 Comment →

 

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Show Notes - Special Kwanzaa Episode - Ujamaa

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
ReinThe Caliban Project
“Rein” (mp3)
from “Rein”
(Paragon Inc)

Buy at iTunes Music Store
Buy at eMusic
Stream from Rhapsody
Buy at Rhapsody
Buy at Napster
Buy at Amazon
Buy at GroupieTunes
More On This Album


Announcements

I’m a member of a new social networking site at www.cre8buzz.com. I need to build up the black population, so come join me. It’s open to the public. Come see me at cre8Buzz > People > African American community
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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

Podcast: See Ya Next Year - #33 - 12/09/07

December 09, 2007 By: theo.johnson Category: Podcasts No Comments →

 

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Show Notes - Episode 33 - See Ya Next Year

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
Merry MagicEric Reed
“Angels In The Snow” (mp3)
from “Merry Magic”
(MAXJAZZ)

Buy at iTunes Music Store
Buy at eMusic
Stream from Rhapsody
Buy at Rhapsody
Buy at Napster
Buy at Amazon
Buy at GroupieTunes
More On This Album


Announcements
I’m a member of a new social networking site at www.cre8buzz.com. I need to build up the black population, so come join me. It’s open to the public. Come see me at cre8Buzz > People > African American community
New Domain to Get to the Site - theotalks.net

Hear My Show on the Blubrry Network
Spread the word about this podcast

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
“Family Affair” by PsykoSoul Music featuring CB Harris and Calvin

Podcast: Back In Business - #32 - 11/11/07

November 11, 2007 By: theo.johnson Category: Podcasts 1 Comment →

 

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Show Notes - Episode 32 - Back In Business

What I’m Talkin’ About
Appearance on NPR News & Notes
Kwanzaa Show for Mandrake Society Radio
Kwanzaa podcast discussion with Martin, Benin Brown & Mugure Mugo
Blogging While Brown Conference
Dallas saggin pants law
Why is the Black Establishment Afraid to Grasp History?
hiphopgovernment.org
dancejam.com
Review of Come On People

Black Blogger Highlight
BlackWeb 2.0

Black History Facts
Daniel McCree - Inventor of the portable fire escape

Independent Music Showcase
Growing Pains - Vol. 1Selah
“Tell Me To Stay” (mp3)
from “Growing Pains - Vol. 1″
(Base N Rebulz Entertainment/River Sity Alliance Inc)

More On This Album

Myspace Page

Announcements
I’m a member of a new social networking site at www.cre8buzz.com. I need to build up the black population, so come join me. It’s open to the public. Come see me at cre8Buzz > People > African American community
New Domain to Get to the Site - theotalks.net

Hear My Show on the Blubrry Network
Spread the word about this podcast

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
“Family Affair” by PsykoSoul Music featuring CB Harris and Calvin