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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Hear My Show on the Blubrry Network

Black History Facts
Donald Angelo “Don” Barksdale – First Black Person to Appear in All-Star Game
Tirhakah – Black Egyptian Pharaoh
Cheyney University - first historically African-American educational institution in America (myspace site)
Tavis Smiley Covenant with Black America

Black History Hero
Mr. & Mrs. Johnson - My Dad and Mom

Independent Music Artist Showcase
“Play” by PsykoSoul
Texas
PsykoSoul’s Myspace Page

Announcements
Check out my webcam video on CNN’s I-Report
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

Hear My Show on the Blubrry Network

Black History Facts
I need your help! Participate in my Black History Month Podcasts
Hiram Revels
Alexa I. Canady
Thomas A. Dorsey
Nancy Green

Black History Hero
Pvt. Clarence Spencer - Iraq War Hero

Independent Music Artist Showcase
“So Proud” by Bay Brotha
Atlanta, GA
Akils’ Myspace Page

Announcements
I need your help! Participate in my Black History Month Podcasts

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

Hear My Show on the Blubrry Network

Black History Facts
I need your help! Participate in my Black History Month Podcasts
Black History Facts for the Month of February

Black History Hero
James Weldon Johnson - Poet, composer, diplomat, and anthologist of black culture

Independent Music Artist Showcase
“Get Your Mind Right” by John Johnson
Baltimore, Maryland
Get his music

Announcements
I need your help! Participate in my Black History Month Podcasts
Kandu’s MyBlogLog Page
JW Richard - Mandrake Society Radio Podcast
Black in Business Blog

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