http://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabendaThe New Breed of Civil Rights Activism: Raising individual & collective cyber voices to viral pitch! Generating unique social justice solutions... fast. enCopyright Cole Thomas (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sun, 16 Jun 2019 03:30:00 GMTFri, 06 Dec 2013 18:00:00 GMTCurrent EventsBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/816d0fdf-d6d0-4e51-bef9-43575a1da812_374795_235187969878085_163618576_n.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabendaThe New Breed of Civil Rights Activism: Raising individual & collective cyber voices to viral pitch! Generating unique social justice solutions... fast. feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comcurrent events,agenda benda,colloquialism,lgbt,activism,slang,ethnicity,identity,nationality,resilienceAGenda BendanoThe New Breed of Civil Rights Activism: Raising individual & collective cyber voices to viral pitch! Generating unique social justice solutions... fast.episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2013/12/06/mandelas-legacy-on-the-hour-a-month-activistCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2013/12/06/mandelas-legacy-on-the-hour-a-month-activist/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2013/12/06/mandelas-legacy-on-the-hour-a-month-activistFri, 06 Dec 2013 18:00:00 GMTMandela's Legacy on The Hour-A-Month ActivistFrom your host, Cole Thomas: With the passing/transition/death of late statesman and former South African President, Nelson Mandela, many of us of  "a certain age" flash back to the tumultuous, postmodernity of the1950's and the Movement of the 1960's coupled with the 1970's coming-of-age search for the acceptance of truth as relative. From the 1950's throughout the 1980's and leading up to Mandela's 1990 release from prison, an era of first space walks, bullet trains, and supersonic jets, many Americans sought solace through enlightenment, some of us twisting out our own hair in an attempt to socially and psychically process the gravity of our condition.  What exactly were the implications of our friends' and family members' righteous efforts being thwarted, of our leaders being gunned down, of our chronic economic distress, and of the institutionalized oppression we met at every turn, and how differently was it playing out half a world away?  As we sought to better grasp the complexity of identity intersections which we - openly, perhaps, for the first time - initiated fearless discourse around, people from all walks of life stepped up and led, some risking their lives in order to do so.  Nelson Mandela was a very present leader in this entire narrative. His incarceration halfway across the world for acting boldly to rid the country of its race separatist practices, gave many of us incentive to remain passionately, civically engaged. Call in at 1pm EST on Friday 12/6/13 if you have a Mandela-as-D.R.I.V.E.R.story! Daring Resourceful Inveigling Vanguard Edgy Revolutionary http://www.agendabenda.org/driver/ 00:30:00AGenda BendanoSouth African President,Statesman,Mandela,MadelaFreed,Mandela FreedFrom your host, Cole Thomas: With the passing/transition/death of late statesman and former South African President, Nelson Mandela, many of us of  "a certainhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2013/07/02/who-is-b-scott-we-bet-you-knowCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2013/07/02/who-is-b-scott-we-bet-you-know/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2013/07/02/who-is-b-scott-we-bet-you-knowTue, 02 Jul 2013 20:00:00 GMT"Who is B. Scott?" We BET you know! FANS:  Please post the following to B.E.T. on Facebook and put a link to this page on Twitter.  " DEAR B.E.T. Awards: Please (1) Provide a VALID, public explanation for B.Scott's wardrobe malfunction (read: suppression of his effeminate look) (2) Provide PROOF OF anti-heterosexISM SENSITIVITY TRAINING for your FULL STAFF and (3) Commit to ordering 5000 of these SPEAK OUT AGAINST SEXUAL HARASSMENT bumper stickers annually and provide 4000 to local not-for-profits. http://www.zazzle.com/speak_out_against_sexual_harassment_bumper_sticker-128380370609119593  Thank you.  #FreeBScott " We have reached out for an interview with B.Scott and are crossing our fingers! 00:30:00AGenda Bendanoheterosexism,B Scott,AGenda Benda,BET Awards,Sexual HarassmentFANS:  Please post the following to B.E.T. on Facebook and put a link to this page on Twitter.  " DEAR B.E.T. Awards: Please (1) Provide a VALID, public explahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2013/04/06/westburrow-nastiness-smirch-in-atlCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2013/04/06/westburrow-nastiness-smirch-in-atl/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2013/04/06/westburrow-nastiness-smirch-in-atlSat, 06 Apr 2013 21:30:00 GMTWestburrow Nastiness Smirch in ATLWe will talk to some young people o the scene on Saturday afternoon in light of the WBC's visit to ATL to protest the basketball idol worship or something of that nature.00:29:00AGenda BendanoWBC,idol,AGenda Benda,ignorance,homophobiaWe will talk to some young people o the scene on Saturday afternoon in light of the WBC's visit to ATL to protest the basketball idol worship or something of thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2013/03/29/the-hour-a-month-activist-canning-responsesCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2013/03/29/the-hour-a-month-activist-canning-responses/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2013/03/29/the-hour-a-month-activist-canning-responsesFri, 29 Mar 2013 19:00:00 GMTTHE HOUR-A-MONTH ACTIVIST "Canning Responses"I am formulating a few responses to 4 recent events (or to future similar occurences), and I'd like your assistance.  Two instances, I perceived as blatant homophobia and the two others I recognized as startling sexism in action. Call in Today at 3pm to help Cole carve some constructive responses!  805 243 1330! Namaste! 00:30:00AGenda Bendanomarriage,equality,sexism,feminism,homophobiaI am formulating a few responses to 4 recent events (or to future similar occurences), and I'd like your assistance.  Two instances, I perceived as blatant homohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2012/10/23/erasing-a-sense-of-powerlessnessCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2012/10/23/erasing-a-sense-of-powerlessness/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2012/10/23/erasing-a-sense-of-powerlessnessTue, 23 Oct 2012 22:00:00 GMTErasing a Sense of PowerlessnessErasing a Sense of Powerlessness in Marginalized AmericansLet's do it by Friday.Tune in tonight at 6pm.00:27:00AGenda Bendanoempowerment,love,respect,poll,voteErasing a Sense of Powerlessness in Marginalized AmericansLet's do it by Friday.Tune in tonight at 6pm.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2012/10/13/why-march-todayPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2012/10/13/why-march-today/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2012/10/13/why-march-todaySat, 13 Oct 2012 19:30:00 GMTWhy March Today?BRING SOME COLOR TO THE STREETS TODAY POC's!  I'LL SEE YOU AT 5pm.  YOU DON'T HAVE TO EMBRACE THE TERM "DYKE" - JUST EACH OTHER.  http://atlantapride.org/pride-festival/parade/dykemarch00:25:00AGenda BendanoAtlanta Pride,Dyke March,Parade,LGBT,LesbianBRING SOME COLOR TO THE STREETS TODAY POC's!  I'LL SEE YOU AT 5pm.  YOU DON'T HAVE TO EMBRACE THE TERM "DYKE" - JUST EACH OTHER.  http://atlantapride.org/pride-http://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2012/10/08/ms-po-girlfriend-headCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2012/10/08/ms-po-girlfriend-head/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2012/10/08/ms-po-girlfriend-headMon, 08 Oct 2012 16:00:00 GMTMs. Po-girlfriend-head Monday's a holiday.  Call in at 12 noon! If you could design your own woman partner, head-to-toe, inside and out using only 6 traits, what six factors or characteristics would be present?  Of those, which three would be NON-NEGOTIABLE? Do you require/expect more than you have to offer? P.S. - For those woman listeners who identify Masculine of Center join Bois Next Door on FB to comment now.  Go to  http://www.facebook.com/groups/514094168618616/ 00:30:00AGenda Bendanoidealism,lesbian,relationship,healing,valuesMonday's a holiday.  Call in at 12 noon! If you could design your own woman partner, head-to-toe, inside and out using only 6 traits, what six factors or charhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2012/09/03/how-we-celebrated-this-weekendCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2012/09/03/how-we-celebrated-this-weekend/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2012/09/03/how-we-celebrated-this-weekendMon, 03 Sep 2012 20:00:00 GMTHow We Celebrated this Weekend Sooooooo, call in tell us what you did OR ARE STILL DOING this Labor Day weekend!  If you've got funny stories or "you just can't make this sh*t up" stories, we'd love to hear them.  Even if you don't get to  call in, come by and post your stories later!!     00:30:00AGenda BendanoLabor Day,just cant make this shit up,Cole Thomas,End of Summer,PrideSooooooo, call in tell us what you did OR ARE STILL DOING this Labor Day weekend!  If you've got funny stories or "you just can't make this sh*t up" stories, whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2012/08/03/shades-of-equalityCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2012/08/03/shades-of-equality/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2012/08/03/shades-of-equalityFri, 03 Aug 2012 03:00:00 GMTShades of EqualityWhich businesses support equality for those in nontraditional relationships & what they really want from you.  Also, do black businesses embrace the status quo for economic protection (and social acceptance) or do their owners really BELIEVE that God cares if the man or woman buying, say, baby food ALSO gives his/her partner (of either sex) lap dances or owns the Shades of Gray trilogy? Think you don't have time to ACT? ?Do you have any idea how many small, seemingly insignificant acts add up to major gestures in ACTIVISM? Hour-A-Month Activist:  for the low-key activist in YOU! 00:30:00AGenda Bendanoblack business,LGBT,marriage,Barack Obama,Re-elect ObamaWhich businesses support equality for those in nontraditional relationships & what they really want from you.  Also, do black businesses embrace the status quohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2012/07/25/the-hour-a-month-activistCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2012/07/25/the-hour-a-month-activist/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2012/07/25/the-hour-a-month-activistWed, 25 Jul 2012 03:00:00 GMTThe Hour-A-Month Activist Which businesses support equality for those in nontraditional relationships & what they really want from you.  Also, do black businesses embrace the status quo for economic protection or do their owners really believe that God cares if the man or woman buying, say, baby food gives his/her partner (of either sex) lap dances; or owns the Shades of Gray trilogy? Think you don't have time to ACT? ?Do you have any idea how many small, seemingly insignificant acts add up to major gestures in ACTIVISM? Hour-A-Month Activist:  for the low-key activist in YOU!     00:30:00AGenda Bendanoblack business,companies,boycott,muppets,LGBTWhich businesses support equality for those in nontraditional relationships & what they really want from you.  Also, do black businesses embrace the status quohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2012/07/10/the-hour-a-month-activist-1Current Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2012/07/10/the-hour-a-month-activist-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2012/07/10/the-hour-a-month-activist-1Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:00:00 GMTThe Hour-A-Month Activist Think you don't have time to ACT? Do you have any idea how many small, seemingly insignificant acts add up to major gestures in ACTIVISM? The Hour-A-Month Activist:  for the low-key activist in YOU! AGenda Benda Justice is holding a FREE community information meeting on bullying interventions on Wed. July 18th @ 7pm in Atlanta.  Phillip Rush Center. Anyone can attend. This is in effort to form mediation teams who can talk with individual school systems about interventions on behalf of individual children and on behalf of a "class" of children, such as bullied obese youth, sexually harrassed students who are LGBTIQ or presumed to be, or young women sexually harrassed because they are feminine . The initiative , Empowerment of School Campus Advocates for Peaceful Education (E.S.C.A.P.E.) is a Bullying Intervention Program.    00:30:00AGenda Bendanobullying,community action,school violence,parenting,LGBTThink you don't have time to ACT? Do you have any idea how many small, seemingly insignificant acts add up to major gestures in ACTIVISM? The Hour-A-Month Ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2012/07/02/the-hour-a-month-activistCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2012/07/02/the-hour-a-month-activist/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2012/07/02/the-hour-a-month-activistMon, 02 Jul 2012 16:00:00 GMTThe Hour-A-Month Activist Think you don't have time to ACT? ? Do you have any idea how many small, seemingly insignificant acts add up to major gestures in ACTIVISM? Listen in at NOON on MONDAY July 2, 2012 and we'll give you some VERY SEXY ideas. The Hour-A-Month Activist:  for the low-key activist in YOU! JUNE Topics: Juneteenth, LGBTIQ Pride, Stonewall Uprising JULY Topics:  The Sex-Health Connection, Foster Parenting/Grandparenting, Art as Activism, E.S.C.A.P.E Bullying Intervention Program.    00:30:00AGenda Bendanofemme,healthcare,stud,Stonewall,LGBTThink you don't have time to ACT? ? Do you have any idea how many small, seemingly insignificant acts add up to major gestures in ACTIVISM? Listen in athttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2012/04/11/the-hour-a-month-activistCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2012/04/11/the-hour-a-month-activist/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2012/04/11/the-hour-a-month-activistWed, 11 Apr 2012 16:30:00 GMTThe Hour-A-Month ActivistYou don't have time to ACT?  I'm willing to bet that you only believe that because you doubt how many small, seemingly insignificant acts add up to major gestures in ACTIVISM.  Listen in at 12:30 and we'll give you some ideas. The Hour-A-Month Activist: for the Nonactivist in YOU! 00:30:00AGenda Bendanoactivism,conservative,liberal,moderate,LGB Civil Rights MarchYou don't have time to ACT?  I'm willing to bet that you only believe that because you doubt how many small, seemingly insignificant acts add up to major gesthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2012/03/21/is-this-2012-or-1861Current Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2012/03/21/is-this-2012-or-1861/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2012/03/21/is-this-2012-or-1861Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:30:00 GMTIs this 2012 or 1861? Is this 2012 or 1861? 00:30:00AGenda Bendanotrayvan,trayvon,fau,meltdown,zimmermanIs this 2012 or 1861?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/12/21/identity-can-be-complexCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/12/21/identity-can-be-complex/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/12/21/identity-can-be-complexWed, 21 Dec 2011 19:30:00 GMTHOLIDAYS can be... complex. Call in this AFTERNOON &  tell us how you anticipate your NEXT 10 days playing out. For some, holidays are fun or holy or cherished and for others holidays hold nasty memories and scary obligations. How do you make positive impacts on this busy season?     00:16:00AGenda BendanoHanukkah,Christmas,sexual orientation,holiday blues,chosen familyCall in this AFTERNOON &  tell us how you anticipate your NEXT 10 days playing out. For some, holidays are fun or holy or cherished and for others holidays hohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/12/14/shop-locally-seeking-visual-artists-for-1216-bazaarArthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/12/14/shop-locally-seeking-visual-artists-for-1216-bazaar/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/12/14/shop-locally-seeking-visual-artists-for-1216-bazaarWed, 14 Dec 2011 17:30:00 GMTSHOP LOCALLY Seeking Visual Artists for 12/16 Bazaar ARTISTS calling in BEFORE 1pm today to tell us about your ATL METRO AREA visual art can vend BOTH FRIDAYs for only $20 cash/PayPal. Show begins shortly!           00:34:00AGenda Bendanoart,atlanta,rush center,candler park,black artARTISTS calling in BEFORE 1pm today to tell us about your ATL METRO AREA visual art can vend BOTH FRIDAYs for only $20 cash/PayPal. Show begins shortly!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/11/10/art-as-activismCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/11/10/art-as-activism/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/11/10/art-as-activismThu, 10 Nov 2011 23:30:00 GMTArt as ActivismNEW SHOW TODAY @ NOON: ART AS ACTIVISM. Does it work? How do we know? Is it's impact always subjective? What art affected your awareness, behavior, or perspective? An example of Art to Activism: Through this grant WIFTI seeks to "eliminate gender discrimination in flimand television" as one of its goals .http://www.wifta.org/devorah_foundation 00:03:00AGenda BendanoWomen actors,WIFTI,Gender Discrimination,Atlanta,Women in FilmNEW SHOW TODAY @ NOON: ART AS ACTIVISM. Does it work? How do we know? Is it's impact always subjective? What art affected your awareness, behavior, or perspectihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/11/02/identity-can-be-complexCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/11/02/identity-can-be-complex/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/11/02/identity-can-be-complexWed, 02 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMTIdentity can be... complex. Call in.  Tell us the top five ways you identify.  Labels are fine.  00:37:00AGenda BendanoIdentity,ethnicity,sexual orientation,nationality,gender identityCall in.  Tell us the top five ways you identify.  Labels are fine.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/08/31/atlanta-black-pride-comethCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/08/31/atlanta-black-pride-cometh/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/08/31/atlanta-black-pride-comethWed, 31 Aug 2011 22:00:00 GMTAtlanta Black Pride Cometh Call in and tell us the top three things you'll do during Pride.  PLAN TOBE AT MELIA'  HOTEL at 7:30 on FRIDAY 9/2 to enjoy our recording session for  filming the trailer for the Cole Thomas play, LYING in BED!  Tiks on www.BrownPaperTickets.com 00:30:00AGenda BendanoLYING in BED,Black Pride,Cole Thomas,Pride festival,MeliaCall in and tell us the top three things you'll do during Pride.  PLAN TOBE AT MELIA'  HOTEL at 7:30 on FRIDAY 9/2 to enjoy our recording session for  filminghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/08/03/social-protest-art-is-the-personal-necessarily-politicalCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/08/03/social-protest-art-is-the-personal-necessarily-political/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/08/03/social-protest-art-is-the-personal-necessarily-politicalWed, 03 Aug 2011 16:00:00 GMTSocial Protest Art: Is the personal necessarily political?NEW SHOW TODAY @ NOON: ART AS ACTIVISM. Does it work? How do we know? Is its impact measurable? What art affected your awareness, behavior, or perspective?00:30:00AGenda BendanoProtest Art,Politic,Resistance Art,Drag,Folk ArtNEW SHOW TODAY @ NOON: ART AS ACTIVISM. Does it work? How do we know? Is its impact measurable? What art affected your awareness, behavior, or perspective?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/07/20/what-is-resistance-artCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/07/20/what-is-resistance-art/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/07/20/what-is-resistance-artWed, 20 Jul 2011 16:00:00 GMTWhat is Resistance Art?RESISTANCE ART AS ACTIVISM. SPECIAL GUESTS! If you've  got examples of your own activism art, please post at AGenda Benda on Facebook. What art affected your awareness, behavior, or perspective? 00:30:00AGenda Bendanosexual freedom,feminism,womens suffrage,performance art,dragRESISTANCE ART AS ACTIVISM. SPECIAL GUESTS! If you've  got examples of your own activism art, please post at AGenda Benda on Facebook. What art affected your ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/07/13/art-as-activismCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/07/13/art-as-activism/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/07/13/art-as-activismWed, 13 Jul 2011 16:00:00 GMTArt as ActivismNEW SHOW TODAY @ NOON: ART AS ACTIVISM. Does it work? How do we know? Is it's impact always subjective? What art affected your awareness, behavior, or perspective?00:30:00AGenda Bendanoart,activism,theater,international,cultureNEW SHOW TODAY @ NOON: ART AS ACTIVISM. Does it work? How do we know? Is it's impact always subjective? What art affected your awareness, behavior, or perspectihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/06/29/identities-continued-individuality-vs-couplehoodCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/06/29/identities-continued-individuality-vs-couplehood/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/06/29/identities-continued-individuality-vs-couplehoodWed, 29 Jun 2011 16:00:00 GMTIdentities Continued: Individuality vs Couplehood Call in.  Tell us the top five ways you identify.  Labels are fine.  00:31:00AGenda BendanoIdentity,ethnicity,sexual orientation,nationality,gender identityCall in.  Tell us the top five ways you identify.  Labels are fine.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/06/22/identity-are-you-mixedPsychologyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/06/22/identity-are-you-mixed/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/06/22/identity-are-you-mixedWed, 22 Jun 2011 16:00:00 GMTIdentity: Are you Mixed? Biracial? Bisexual? Interfaith? Do people think your  appearance doesn't fit your nationality?  (e.g. - a black Brit or a Chinese Jamaican) Two-spirit, 3rd gender, Calalai/Calabai? How important is it to you that others comprehend these various identities AND how do you convey this? 00:28:00AGenda BendanoIdentity,ethnicity,third gender,nationality,interfaithBiracial? Bisexual? Interfaith? Do people think your  appearance doesn't fit your nationality?  (e.g. - a black Brit or a Chinese Jamaican) Two-spirit, 3rdhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/06/17/identities-spiritualitySpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/06/17/identities-spirituality/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/06/17/identities-spiritualityFri, 17 Jun 2011 16:00:00 GMTIDENTITIES & SPIRITUALITY "Take Two," but not exactly. I should have predicted it, but my Wed. June 15th guests, filmaker Anu Ra and Trans Advocate Cheryl Courtney-Evans needed a show each!  (Had I forgotten how awesome they each are?) Then there was a glitch...which means I'll tell you all about what happened on the WED show on this FRIDAY June 17th at noon, AND I'll allow time for your calls-in! As for my guests?  They'll be back LIVE before the end of summer. 00:30:00AGenda BendanoFilm,Eat Pray Love,Transgender,Yoga,Buddhism"Take Two," but not exactly. I should have predicted it, but my Wed. June 15th guests, filmaker Anu Ra and Trans Advocate Cheryl Courtney-Evans needed a showhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/06/01/how-do-you-identifyPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/06/01/how-do-you-identify/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/06/01/how-do-you-identifyWed, 01 Jun 2011 16:00:00 GMTHow do you identify? Grandfather, Grandpa, Pop? White, European-American, French National? Protestant, Methodist, AME? Mixed, Biracial, Multiethnic? Butch, Boi, Stud? Hispanic, Latino, Puerto Rican? Christian, Catholic, Jesuit? Top, Bottom, Switch? Girlfriend, Lover, Wife? Boifriend, Partner, Hersband? Educator, Instructor, Teacher? Call in and give us three words you use when describing/identifying yourself, and why.  Think "titles" or "labels" not adjectives like "sexy."  We're all sexy; right? 00:30:00AGenda Bendanomultiracial,trans,gay,heterosexual,JewishGrandfather, Grandpa, Pop? White, European-American, French National? Protestant, Methodist, AME? Mixed, Biracial, Multiethnic? Butch, Boi, Stud? Hispanichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/05/25/how-do-you-identifyPolitics Progressivehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/05/25/how-do-you-identify/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/05/25/how-do-you-identifyWed, 25 May 2011 16:00:00 GMTHow do you identify? Grandfather, Grandpa, Pop? White, European-American, French National? Protestant, Methodist, AME? Mixed, Biracial, Multiethnic? Butch, Boi, Stud? Hispanic, Latino, Puerto Rican? Christian, Catholic, Jesuit? Top, Bottom, Switch? Girlfriend, Lover, Wife? Boifriend, Partner, Hersband? Educator, Instructor, Teacher? Call in and give us three words you use when describing/identifying yourself, and why.  Think "titles" or "labels" not adjectives like "sexy."  We're all sexy; right? 00:30:00AGenda Bendanomultiracial,trans,gay,heterosexual,JewishGrandfather, Grandpa, Pop? White, European-American, French National? Protestant, Methodist, AME? Mixed, Biracial, Multiethnic? Butch, Boi, Stud? Hispanichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/05/18/words-that-have-added-meaning-in-your-lifetimeCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/05/18/words-that-have-added-meaning-in-your-lifetime/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/05/18/words-that-have-added-meaning-in-your-lifetimeWed, 18 May 2011 16:00:00 GMTWords that have added meaning in your lifetimeWhen we speak it says much about us and it hints much about the person or audience to whom we are speaking.  Today, we're hoping you'll join us for a discussion of words that have changed or added meaning in your lifetime!!  My favorite?  All of the ways I can now refer to the $11.00 I have in my pocket (which probably won't be there by thetime the show airs!) What drives the drastic changes in our patterns of speech; in the words we (don't) use; in our delivery, cadence, and enunciation? Call in.  Tell AGenda Benda's Blog Talk Radio how your vernacular serves you or doesn't.             Is code-switching a talent, a coping style, a natural occurence in our use of language, a cop-out, or a practice that compromises others' trust in us ?  Does it feel "phoney" to use formal English in a coroporate business meeting and Christianity-laden (i.e., black church) references with your religious family?  If you work within the black LGBTIQ community by day and tutor affluent Jewish teens in the evening, what changes in your verbal presentation and why?  AGenda Benda is excited to learn from our listeners more about the economic and cultural role/impact of language -especially colloquialism and vernacular- in your daily lives. Call in!  WEDNESDAYS 4/27, 5/4, and 5/18/11 from 12 noon-12:30, and give your hosts Cole or Akemi some brain. 00:29:00AGenda Bendanovernacular,synonyms,semantics,slang,colloquialismWhen we speak it says much about us and it hints much about the person or audience to whom we are speaking.  Today, we're hoping you'll join us for a discussiohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/05/04/how-yall-be-talkin-what-it-is-youve-got-to-say-about-itCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/05/04/how-yall-be-talkin-what-it-is-youve-got-to-say-about-it/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/05/04/how-yall-be-talkin-what-it-is-youve-got-to-say-about-itWed, 04 May 2011 16:00:00 GMTHow ya'll be talkin' & what you've got to say about itWhen we speak it says much about us and it hints much about the person or audience to whom we are speaking.  'Sup?  Good morning, Sir.  How are you today? Mornin', doll. Hi Sweetie! What's going on? Hey baby. Ma'am? or I'm so happy you were able to make it. Boi!  It's been a minute! 'Sup, girl??? *daps*   Good seeing, ya, Bru. It's been a pleasure to meet you. Seeing you always feels like a gift. What drives the drastic changes in our patterns of speech; in the words we (don't) use; in our delivery, cadence, and enunciation? Call in.  Tell AGenda Benda's Blog Talk Radio how your vernacular serves you or doesn't.             Is code-switching a talent, a coping style, a natural occurence in our use of language, a cop-out, or a practice that compromises others' trust in us ?  Does it feel "phoney" to use formal English in a coroporate business meeting and Christianity-laden (i.e., black church) references with your religious family?  If you work within the black LGBTIQ community by day and tutor affluent Jewish teens in the evening, what changes in your verbal presentation and why?  AGenda Benda is excited to learn from our listeners more about the economic and cultural role/impact of language -especially colloquialism and vernacular- in your daily lives. Call in!  WEDNESDAYS 4/27, 5/4, and 5/18/11 from 12 noon-12:30, and give your hosts Cole and Akemi some brain. 00:31:00AGenda Bendanovernacular,black English,Mothers Day,idiom,colloquialismWhen we speak it says much about us and it hints much about the person or audience to whom we are speaking.  'Sup?  Good morning, Sir.  How are you today? Mhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/04/27/how-we-be-talkinCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/04/27/how-we-be-talkin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/04/27/how-we-be-talkinWed, 27 Apr 2011 16:00:00 GMTHow we be talkinWhen we speak it says much about us and it hints much about the person or audience to whom we are speaking.  'Sup?  Good morning, Sir.  How are you today? Mornin', doll. Hi Sweetie! What's going on? Hey baby. Ma'am? or I'm so happy you were able to make it. Boi!  It's been a minute! 'Sup, girl??? *daps*   Good seeing, ya, Bru. It's been a pleasure to meet you. Seeing you always feels like a gift. What drives the drastic changes in our patterns of speech; in the words we (don't) use; in our delivery, cadence, and enunciation? Call in.  Tell AGenda Benda's Blog Talk Radio how your vernacular serves you or doesn't.             Is code-switching a talent, a coping style, a natural occurence in our use of language, a cop-out, or a practice that compromises others' trust in us ?  Does it feel "phoney" to use formal English in a coroporate business meeting and Christianity-laden (i.e., black church) references with your religious family?  If you work within the black LGBTIQ community by day and tutor affluent Jewish teens in the evening, what changes in your verbal presentation and why?  AGenda Benda is excited to learn from our listeners more about the economic and cultural role/impact of language -especially colloquialism and vernacular- in your daily lives. Call in!  WEDNESDAYS 4/27, 5/4, and 5/12/11 from 12 noon-12:30, and give your hosts Cole and Akemi some brain. 00:29:00AGenda Bendanosemantics,dialect,slang,activism,colloquialismWhen we speak it says much about us and it hints much about the person or audience to whom we are speaking.  'Sup?  Good morning, Sir.  How are you today? Mhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/04/20/words-and-the-mother-of-necessityCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/04/20/words-and-the-mother-of-necessity/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/04/20/words-and-the-mother-of-necessityWed, 20 Apr 2011 16:00:00 GMTWords and the "Mother of Necessity" Spending a few Wednesday's in April talking with you about semantics, word usage, ECONOMICS and ACTIVISM. 00:29:00AGenda Bendanosemantics,dialect,slang,activism,colloquialismSpending a few Wednesday's in April talking with you about semantics, word usage, ECONOMICS and ACTIVISM.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/04/06/healthy-resilience-and-other-fitness-challengesFitnesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/04/06/healthy-resilience-and-other-fitness-challenges/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/04/06/healthy-resilience-and-other-fitness-challengesWed, 06 Apr 2011 16:00:00 GMTHealthy Resilience and other fitness challenges AGenda Benda's weekly BTR segment on issues that intrigue and challenge; tickle and perplex; rub sharply against or completely defy logic. Through April 6th, hear Cole Thomas and Akemi Hunter's commentary -alongside your own- on what factors make a difference in one's ability and motivation to become and remain physically, psychologically, spiritually,and economically fit. On 4/6/11, we begin the transition from this topic to "Semantics, word usage, colloquialism, ECONOMICS and ACTIVISM." Thanks for talking with us. 00:31:00AGenda BendanoResilience,PTSD,colloquialism,slang,AGenda BendaAGenda Benda's weekly BTR segment on issues that intrigue and challenge; tickle and perplex; rub sharply against or completely defy logic. Through April 6th, hhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/03/30/healthy-resilience-and-other-fitness-challengesRomancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/03/30/healthy-resilience-and-other-fitness-challenges/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/03/30/healthy-resilience-and-other-fitness-challengesWed, 30 Mar 2011 16:00:00 GMTHealthy Resilience and Recovery from Betrayal AGenda Benda's weekly BTR segment on issues that intrigue and challenge; tickle and perplex; rub sharply against or completely defy logic! AGenda Benda creator Cole Thomas will host, and we'll hear from a surprise guest who writes betrayal and resilience into her works as an author and playwright. We'll hear their commentary, alongside your own, on our March topic: Personal Resilience: Nature or Nurture? This show focuses on betrayal as adversity and how the nonfiction of Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and the fiction of Laurinda D. Brown offer us different perspectives on the task of recovering. 00:31:00AGenda BendanoBetrayal,Kubler-Ross,Laurinda Brown,nature-nurture,AGenda BendaAGenda Benda's weekly BTR segment on issues that intrigue and challenge; tickle and perplex; rub sharply against or completely defy logic! AGenda Benda creatorhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/03/23/healthy-resilience-and-other-fitness-challengesSelf Helphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/03/23/healthy-resilience-and-other-fitness-challenges/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/03/23/healthy-resilience-and-other-fitness-challengesWed, 23 Mar 2011 16:00:00 GMTHealthy Resilience and Wellbeing AGenda Benda's weekly BTR segment on issues that intrigue and challenge; tickle and perplex; rub sharply against or completely defy logic. The multi-talented Akemi Hunter will host. We'll hear her commentary, alongside your own, on what factors make a difference in one's ability and motivation to become and remain physically, psychologically, spiritually, and economically fit. Our March topic is "Personal Resilience: Nature or Nurture?" Akemi discusses Rath and Harter's work, WELLBEING: The Five Essential Elements. 00:30:00AGenda BendanoResilience,Wellbeing,Rath and Harter,Interview,AGenda BendaAGenda Benda's weekly BTR segment on issues that intrigue and challenge; tickle and perplex; rub sharply against or completely defy logic. The multi-talented Ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/03/16/healthy-resilience-and-other-fitness-challengesHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/03/16/healthy-resilience-and-other-fitness-challenges/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/agendabenda/2011/03/16/healthy-resilience-and-other-fitness-challengesWed, 16 Mar 2011 16:00:00 GMTHealthy Resilience and other fitness challenges OUR very first show! Listen in; call in. It's time for AGenda Benda's weekly BTR segment on issues that intrigue and challenge; tickle and perplex; rub sharply against or completely defy logic. AGenda Benda creator Cole Thomas and the multi-talented Akemi Hunter will host. We'll hear their commentary, alongside your own, on what factors make a difference in one's ability and motivation to become and remain physically, psychologically, spiritually, and economically fit. Our March topic is Personal Resilience: Nature or Nurture? 00:30:00AGenda BendanoResilience,PTSD,survival,nature-nurture,AGenda BendaOUR very first show! Listen in; call in. It's time for AGenda Benda's weekly BTR segment on issues that intrigue and challenge; tickle and perplex; rub sharply