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A discussion about using the adjective, “black” when describing our our own media. My guests are fellow Dallas blogger and playwright, Kristina Patrice, and fellow Dallas podcaster and tech maven, Theo Johnson. We also discuss social networking spaces for black people, and especially why Facebook sucks.

The Links:

Barack Obama’s speech on race in Pennsylvania via YouTube.
Kristina Patrice main website, My Space page, and her blogs at D210TV.

Theo Johnson’s podcast, “Now That’s What I’m Talkin’ Bout”

The Catch-22 of Buying Black Media (subscription req’d to read full article)

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This is part two of my conversation with Dennis Coleman, regional marketing director for the Lambda Legal South Central Office in Dallas, TX. This podcast is a co-production with TEMPO Magazine in Dallas. Dennis and I talk about his coming out process here in Oak Cliff, black gay nightlife, barbecue, and personal mission. Following out talk is bluesy-poetic goodness by Sun Dula Amen. I’ve played in music on Mandrake FM before, and there’s more to come. By the way, make sure you’re subscribed to the email list for Mandrake Society Radio. Don’t worry, I won’t deluge your email box with letters weekly. Just a monthly note from me and special notice here or there. The sign-up is on the right sidebar on the site.

Sun Dula Amen
“They Don’t Know” (mp3)
from “The Human”
(Fish and Crown)

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A co-production with TEMPO Magazine in Dallas I recently spoke with Dennis Coleman, Regional Director of the Lambda Legal South Central Office in Dallas, Texas. Lambda Legal is the United States’ oldest civil rights legal advocate working on behalf of LGBT people. In our talk, Dennis discussed the new Lambda Legal fellowship honoring the late Tyrone Garner and the five anniversary of the Lawrence v. Texas verdict.

Feeling discriminated against? Contact the Lambda Legal help desk.

Also, actor/excutive producer, Matthew Hatchette of Hatchette Films talks with me about his new film, “The Take”, which stars John Leguizamo, Rosie Perez, and Tyrese Gibson. debuts April 11 in New York and LA.

Also check out Matthew Hatchette in Extra Ordinary Barry.

Dallas-based hip-hop act, Voicerock, rounds it out with “3 Strikes”. Grab the .mp3 below!

Music used in the show:

Fonkmasters
“Chilled Funk Blvd” (mp3)
from “Funky Urban Nights”
(Ton 4 Music)

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Voicerock
“3 Strikes” (mp3)
from “Growing Up”
(Freq1see)

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Planet Asia Feat. KutMasta Kurt
“Dynamic Duo” (mp3)
from “Dynamic Duo”
(Threshold Recordings, LLC)

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Michael Ashanti begins the show with some gospel house from his disc, All of Me. Also, Austin-based R&B performer, Philip Alexander (pictured to the left), takes some time from recording to talk about bringing live soul music to Austin.

After doing some personal mental flossing about the Southern Voice article referring to the question of a Black Gay agenda, several members of the Legacy of Success Foundation talk about the organization and their Heritage Celebration event happening February 21-24 in Dallas, TX. Along the Heritage Celebration, catch me at The Quixotic World theater space this Saturday night, February 23, for networking and a movie, brought to you by the Men of Essence. In fact, go to the calendar to find what else is happening the weekend.

Finally, enjoy the sounds of the West Exit, courtesy of Magnatune.

What? More music? yep.

Abdul L’African
“Bohala” (mp3)
from “Gnawa Abdul”
(Jonkey Enterprises)

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Tying into a blog I recently did at Mandrake Society, I wanted to share an interview I did recently with songwriter and poet, Luna Thorn, on being male-to-female transgender. Also music by Tim Dillenger and Jianda (pronounced “gee - on - duh”). Hear more of their music on the “beyond rainbows mixtape” at Mandrake FM. Also, Dallas Voice is getting in on the sideblogs as well: check out Snipers Love Nest.

music also featured:
Paradigm
“Mourning Dancers” (mp3)
from “Melodies for Uncertain Robots”
(Ropeadope Digital)

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