Even for a site like mine that runs ads, I’d like to ask you to consider doing your share this year on Saturday, November 29, the 2008 International Buy Nothing Day. Especially after violence that happened this Friday at a Wal-Mart and a Toys-R-Us, we’ve got to stop and think about how we consume and [...]
Posts from ‘November, 2008’
Nhojj on Popolio
He’s a cool cat with a smooth vocal and uses his instrument to bring healing to all who listen. I’m talking about Nhojj, who’s the feature of this week’s popolio pop quiz. This link will take you to the popolio pop quiz and feature a track from his latest work, Soul Comfort, called “Love”. When [...]
Happy Thanksgiving!
So much great music to share, however I want to say thank you for tuning to Mandrake FM podcasts during this year so far. I’m blessed to be able to share music with you and encourage an ear and (hopefully) your purchase of their works so their can continue making great music. I especially want [...]
After Dinner Mint on Thankgiving eve in Dallas.
Ok, so you need a place to go after that movie or late dinner on Thursday night? Well, grab $10 and a gently used (and clean) coat or sweater from your closet that you’re not wearing this season and head down to the Bone, 2724 Elm St in Dallas, to hear the sound of our [...]
Dallas gay community of color meets at Absinthe Lounge
As a vision of local community patron, Chris Davis, these community mixers are hosted at Absinthe Lounge (1409 S. Lamar) from 6pm to 9pm on Wednesday, November 19, and they’re free to the public. So come get involved or at least learn more about what’s happening in the scene for gays of color in Dallas. [...]
novembergrooves mixtape
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Starting with some ambient, then clicks’n’cuts, and ending dubstep, enjoy your November grooves mixtape! [audio http://media.blubrry.com/mandrakefm/mandrakesociety.com/wp-content/MFM111608.mp3] Adam Fielding – Distant Activity (courtesy of Magnatune.com) Pickle – Yak Attack Heaven 17 – I’m Gonna Make You Fall in Love With Me (ATOM’s Fuming Red Nitric Mix) Beckett & Taylor – World of Me 2562 – Greyscale [...]
Luncheon discussing AIDS among African-American scheduled for Friday Nov 14.
From fellow activist and friend, Venton Jones: I want to invite you to an upcoming program, “Black AIDS in Dallas, Texas,” on November 14, 2008 from Noon to 3pm. The events will be held at Creative Events of Dallas (1333 Oaklawn, Suite B, Dallas, Texas 75227). The Black AIDS Institute will deliver a special report [...]
Podcast: Interview with Jarid Manos
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This episode, I’m talking with Fort Worth-based, author and ecological health advocate, Jarid Manos. We’re discussing his journey of discovering how the “violence that we accept into ourselves mirrors the violence that we do to the earth”, which I believe is expertly chronicled in his book, Ghetto Plainsman. This is one of my book faves [...]
