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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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A Saturday evening praise service at Reunion MCC in Oak Cliff, a music minister’s calling, a parishoner’s story, and my own exit from the church are weaved into this episode of Mandrake Society Radio podcast.

The Links:

Mandrake Society blog post on Dallas WordCamp 2008
More about the organizationSDA Kinship
Visit the Reunion MCC in Oak Cliff
New book shares the journey of gay people within the Seventh-Day Adventist church.

Additional music by:

Indigone Trio & Strings
“Visions” (mp3)
from “Indigone Trio & Strings”
(Ropeadope Digital)

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The Links:

AfroErotik Episodes! The password is revealed! Comment on that page and you could win a DVD from Ty Lattimore Productions
Say What?! : new video podcast from Dallas’ own, Q. Ragsdale
Tempo Magazine; New Dallas magazine
Sign up for the email newsletter for special contests and info
Community Calendar: Why do I have one and why should you care?
Music from Autolect: Between Good and the Deep Blue
Interview with journalist and author, Wyatt O’ Brian Evans, discussing his new book, “Nothing Can Tear Us Apart”
Check out music from Duwende, Muhsinah, and these artists (courtesy of IODA)

Four80East
“The Drop” (mp3)
from “En Route”
(Native Language Music)

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Mike Nock Project
“Patience” (mp3)
from “Meeting of the Waters”
(Jazzhead)

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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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I’m grateful for another opportunity to talk with one of my favorite songwriter/vocalists, Kevin Sandbloom. I recently visited with Kevin during a tour stop in Arlington, TX. Along with talking about and listening to songs from his latest, MadLoveActivate, I share my thoughts on Grammy night performances, the talented and controversial vocalist, Tonex, and his Out the Box interview, African Muslim history in early America, and this song:

Ticklah
“Want Not” (mp3)
from “Ticklah Vs. Axelrod”
(Easy Star Records)

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