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 – #24 – 06/10/07
Show Notes – Episode 24 – What We Can Do About Our Justice System
Covenant with Black America Topic for June – Police Accountability
What I’m Talkin’ About
Continue thoughts from “The Covenant with Black America”
Changes and ideas for the show schedule
My Interview on Marty’s Blog
Review of last podcast on “On the Black Hand Side”
Black History Hero
Admiral J. Paul Reason – Military
“Great Negroes Past and Present Volume Two”
Independent Music Artist Showcase
“Woodstock†by Alice Smith
New York, New York
Music Website
Announcements
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
Technorati Tags: Admiral J. Paul Reason, Alice Smith, Podcast, police, accountability, black, America
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
What I’m Talkin’ About – #22 – 05/13/07
Show Notes – Episode 22 – Happy Mother’s Day and Facts About Our Justice System
Covenant with Black America Topic for May – Criminal Justice System
What I’m Talkin’ About
Special Guest – My Wife
We cover some of the facts about our criminal justice system from “The Covenant With Black America”
Prison alternatives bill would help county jail overcrowding
Race, Prison, and Poverty
Black History Heroes
Our Moms and the impact they’ve had on our lives
Independent Music Artist Showcase
“How Can You Get Along Without Me?†by Kellylee Evans
Ontario, Canada
http://www.kellyleeevans.com
Announcements
Hear My Show on the Blubrry Network
Attorney Byron O’Neil will be on the brothas show
Check out blog for new topics to discuss
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
What I’m Talkin’ About – #21 – 04/22/07
Show Notes – Episode 21 – Education: What We Can Do As A Community
Covenant with Black America Topic for April – Education
What Can we do as a community to make sure our students are getting a quality education?
What I’m Talkin’ About
Continue thoughts from “The Covenant with Black America”
Call Me Mister Program
National African American Homeschoolers Alliance
Trends in African-American Home Schooling
The Cause of Black Male Failure: It’s the “P”, not the “N” Word
Strategies for Educating the Adult Black Male in College
How much does student reading and mathematics performance improve in the kindergarten through the third grade years?
Children’s Defense Fund
Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ)
HCZ Project & Programs
Texas Tech Guaranteed Tuition Program
Black History Hero
E. V. Wilkins – Educational Leader, Political Leader, Community Service Leader, and Humanitarian
Independent Music Artist Showcase
“Work it Out†by PPT
Dallas, Texas
PPT MySpace Page
Announcements
Hear My Show on the Blubrry Network
Bonus podcast (Episode 20)
Topic for May: Correcting The System of Unequal Justice
Attorney Byron O’Neil will be on show
Check out blog for new topics to discuss
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
What I’m Talkin’ About – #20 – 04/15/07
Show Notes – Episode 20 – Group Discussion About America and Race
Group Discussion
Due to the recent events with Don Imus, I thought it would be interesting to hear some other points of views about the state of race relations in America. I had a good time talking with these brothas and decision was made to make this a regular segment on the podcast.
The attendees were:
Eric Durham, Ph.D., Professor of Communications, Morgan State University
Joel Garrett – Conversations with Joel
Martin Hodges – CEO of Lead Business Network
Black History Hero
John Lewis – Activist, Congressman
Announcements
Hear My Show on the Blubrry Network
Contact Information
Feel free to leave comments on the website or call the voicemail line at 972-464-1899
Intro & Background Music
“Family Affair” by PsykoSoul Music featuring CB Harris and Calvin
What I’m Talkin’ About – #19 – 04/08/07
Show Notes – Episode 19 – Covenant Issue 2: Education
Covenant with Black America Topic for April – Education
Is it the teacher’s responsibility or the parents to make sure the student learns what he/she needs to be successful?
What I’m Talkin’ About
My thoughts on education
Are Schools Improving or Lagging?
Acting White?
African American Males in Education
Black History Hero
Mary Jane Patterson – Educator
Independent Music Artist Showcase
“Belated†by Fionna Faulk
Cleveland, Ohio
Main Site
MySpace Page
Music from music.podshow.com
Announcements
Hear My Show on the Blubrry Network
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
What I’m Talkin’ About – #18 – 03/25/07
Show Notes – Episode 18 – What We Can Do About Health Issues
Covenant with Black America Topic for March – Health & Well-Being
What are your thoughts on how we can imrpove Healthcare and Health in our community?
What I’m Talkin’ About
Study ties prostate-cancer rates to medical access
Many Blacks, Hispanics Misinformed About Alzheimer’s
Longevity Gap Lessens for Blacks
American Heart Association
Exercise For Beginners
How to Choose A Doctor
U.S. Department of Health and Services
Tavis Smiley’s The Road to Health
Health Insurance 101
Black History Hero
Women’s History Month
Ida Bell Wells-Barnett – anti-lynching advocate, author, journalist, women’s suffrage activist
Independent Music Artist Showcase
“Enough†by Kellylee Evans
Ontario, Canada
Main Site
MySpace Page
Music from music.podshow.com
Announcements
Shaquanda Cotton blog post
The Benin Epilogue
Dallas South Blog
The Half Show Podcast Promo
Hear My Show on the Blubrry Network
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
New Podcast Promo
It’s late and I’m working on the next show for tonight, so while I finish up I want you to check out my new podcast promo. I was inspired from the podcasters over at The Half Show to put one together. Whether you have your own podcast or not, feel free to listen and download it. It’s just another way to promote what I do.
That’s What I’m Talkin’ About Promo
Let me know what you think. Thanks to Psykosoul at music.podshow.com for providing the background music. He does good work.
What I’m Talkin’ About – #17 – 03/11/07
Show Notes – Episode 17 – Health Issues Facing Black America
Hear My Show on the Blubrry Network
Covenant with Black America Topic for March – Health & Well-Being
What are your thoughts on how we can imrpove Healthcare and Health in our community?
What I’m Talkin’ About
High Blood Pressure Hits African Americans Hardest
A Familial Tie Between Prostate & Breast Cancer?
The Black And White Of Breast Cancer Mortality
Black women, higher breast-cancer death
Deaths mount: Black community ignores HIV/AIDS
Transcendental meditation reduces congestive heart failure
Black History Hero
Vivien Thomas – Heart Surgeon Pioneer
Independent Music Artist Showcase
“The Getaway †by Fenton Robinson
Chicago, Illinois
Alligator Records
Announcements
I’ll be back to my regular schedule of posting shows on the 2nd and 4th weeks of the month
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
Links of Interest
Site Feeds
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