http://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradioWe give information, news, and interview about black towns past and present.enBlogTalkRadio.com. All Rights Reserved.Fri, 14 Jun 2019 22:30:00 GMTSun, 20 Mar 2016 21:00:00 GMTEducationBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/1e1479be-ff6a-4118-89a9-423450cf9415_dempsey__alaska_reading-room.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradioWe give information, news, and interview about black towns past and present.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comblack towns black wall street taft oklahoma taft okhlahomaBlack Towns RadionoBlack Towns Innovationepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/03/20/book-discussion-miseducation-of-the-negro-w-secunda-joseph-and-durrel-douglasEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/03/20/book-discussion-miseducation-of-the-negro-w-secunda-joseph-and-durrel-douglas/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/03/20/book-discussion-miseducation-of-the-negro-w-secunda-joseph-and-durrel-douglasSun, 20 Mar 2016 21:00:00 GMTBook Discussion: Miseducation of the Negro w/ Secunda Joseph and Durrel DouglasPurchase your copy of The Miseducation of the Negro, or, here's a link to the full text for your reading. http://historyisaweapon.com/defcon1/misedne.html Highlight interesting quotes, how the book written 83 years ago seems so relevant today and any additional thoughts you have. Like me, I'm sure you've read this book before. With the current of today's tide, I think it'd benefit all of us to read it again. Together. Plan to discuss Chapters 4-6 on 3.20.16. 01:56:00Black Towns Radionohistory,black history,education,woodson,justiceDiscussion of Still Relevant Classic Work: Miseducation of the Negrohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/03/06/book-discussion-w-durrel-douglas-elisabeth-johnson-miseducation-of-the-negroEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/03/06/book-discussion-w-durrel-douglas-elisabeth-johnson-miseducation-of-the-negro/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/03/06/book-discussion-w-durrel-douglas-elisabeth-johnson-miseducation-of-the-negroSun, 06 Mar 2016 22:00:00 GMTBook Discussion w/ Durrel Douglas & Elisabeth Johnson: Miseducation of the NegroDurrel Douglas: Purchase your copy of The Miseducation of the Negro, or, here's a link to the full text for your reading. http://historyisaweapon.com/defcon1/misedne.html Highlight interesting quotes, how the book written 83 years ago seems so relevant today, and any additional thoughts you have, then we'll share thoughts on 3/6 at 2pm CST.  Like me, I'm sure you've read this book before. With the current of today's tide, I think it'd benefit all of us to read it again. Together. Plan to discuss Chapters 1-3 on 3.6.16. 01:59:00Black Towns Radionoblack history,education,book,review,historyFirst Episode of a Multi-Series Discussion of the Classic Book about #BlackHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/02/04/do-women-use-sexual-abuse-as-a-weapon-against-men--ctshow--646-668-2083Social Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/02/04/do-women-use-sexual-abuse-as-a-weapon-against-men--ctshow--646-668-2083/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/02/04/do-women-use-sexual-abuse-as-a-weapon-against-men--ctshow--646-668-2083Thu, 04 Feb 2016 02:00:00 GMTDo Women Use Sexual Abuse As A Weapon Against Men ? - CTSHOW - (646) 668-2083Tonight on "Black Towns Radio"  Charles "Brazil" Tyler is back with another installment of the Charles Tyler Show. Tonight's topic is: "Do Women Use Rape/Sexual Abuse As A Weapon Against Men ?" If you have an opinon on this topic Charles would like  you to call in and share it with us; in addition if you have a personal experience call in and share that with us as well.  More than anything .....if you can share any infomation on how to avoid women who might "abuse the system"...........please call in to our LIVE STREAM and share that info with us. (646) 668-2083 is our LIVE STREAM number.   02:02:00Black Towns RadionoWomen,sex,abuse,Sexual abuse,abuse of processWomen Who Abuse The Legal Systemhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/02/01/changes-in-masculinityEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/02/01/changes-in-masculinity/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/02/01/changes-in-masculinityMon, 01 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTChanges In Masculinity: The Plug- Olivia A. Tonight on “The Official Plug” Olivia Floyd and her panel will be discussing the topic of “Changes in Masculinity”. We will be sharing our opinions on what the word masculinity means to us. We will also be discussing certain stereotypes that follow being a Man. We want to hear your opinion! Feel free to call in at (646) 668-2083 and press 1 so we can address your comment, question, or concern. Visit (TheOfficialPlug06) on Facebook. Thank you for listening to The Official Plug Radio. 01:59:00Black Towns Radiono#Masculinity,#SocialMedia,#MediaTakeover,#TheOfficialPlugTonight on “The Official Plug” Olivia Floyd and her panel will be discussing the topic of “Changes in Masculinity”. We will be sharing our opinions on what thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/28/brasil-women-get-u-there--culture-keeps-u-there-646-668-2083--ctshowTravelhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/28/brasil-women-get-u-there--culture-keeps-u-there-646-668-2083--ctshow/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/28/brasil-women-get-u-there--culture-keeps-u-there-646-668-2083--ctshowThu, 28 Jan 2016 02:00:00 GMTBrasil: Women Get U There - Culture Keeps U There (646) 668-2083 - CTSHOWTonight on "Black Towns Radio" we are proud to present "The Charles Tyler Show". Charles is an expert on traveling to Brazil and tonight his radio podcast is titled: "Brazil: Women Get You There, But The Culture Keeps You There". Charles and a few members of his 11,000 plus community will explain why from all angles the attractions of Brazil ad why many people are moving to Brazil.  Call in to our LIVE STREAM early to make sure that you get in on the coversation.   Thank you for listening to Black Towns Radio and the Charles Tyler SHow. 01:59:00Black Towns RadionoTravel,community,relationships,Dating,romanceThe Charles Tyler Show............Brazilhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/27/night-time-with-reba-la-maestra--646-668-2083Social Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/27/night-time-with-reba-la-maestra--646-668-2083/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/27/night-time-with-reba-la-maestra--646-668-2083Wed, 27 Jan 2016 02:30:00 GMTNight Time with Reba La Maestra: (646)-668-2083Tonight on Black Towns Radio we shall be speaking with Reba La Maestra on a vareity of topics. As her guest you can pick a topic yourself.  Do you want to speak on trending topics, relationships, education, or would you like to learn Spanish ? What ever you decide on please let Reba "the teacher" La Maestra know and we are sure that you will have a very interesting conversation with her. Please call during our LIVE STREAM. Thank you for listening to Black Towns Radio 01:04:00Black Towns Radionoteaching,Education,community,relationships,rebaTonight on Black Towns Radio we shall be speaking with Reba La Maestra on a vareity of topics. As her guest you can pick a topic yourself.  Do you want to speakhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/23/black-towns-solution-2-reversing-homelessness-646-668-2083Social Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/23/black-towns-solution-2-reversing-homelessness-646-668-2083/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/23/black-towns-solution-2-reversing-homelessness-646-668-2083Sat, 23 Jan 2016 17:00:00 GMTBlack Towns Solution 2 Reversing Homelessness: 646-668-2083Today on "Black Towns Radio" we shall be discussing the issue of homelessness.  Over 2,000,000 people in the United States Of America are homeless.  Millions more are on the brink of homelessness and the average person with a "job" is about 4 - 8 paychecks away from becoming homeless. A very good strategy for reversing the reality of homelessness is to FIRST help the homeless person REVERSE THEIR REALITY and then "educate" them on a new reality based on the "Black Towns Solution". 01:08:00Black Towns Radionodc iceberg slim,ice berg slim,iceberg slim,go go,go go musicToday on "Black Towns Radio" we shall be discussing the issue of homelessness.  Over 2,000,000 people in the United States Of America are homeless.  Millions mohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/23/spanish-coffee-hour-jaddian-forteSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/23/spanish-coffee-hour-jaddian-forte/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/23/spanish-coffee-hour-jaddian-forteSat, 23 Jan 2016 02:00:00 GMTSpanish Coffee Hour: Jaddian ForteWelcome to the "Spanish Coffee Hour" with your host Jaddian Forte.  Tonight Jaddian will give you the latest news, information, and talk to prepare anyone who wants to visit Mexico.  It could be for your first time or your 50th timie......he will have information for you. Do you want to learn Spanish........well then Jaddian will give you information on that as well.  He will supply you with the websites, learning tools, or what ever else you need to learn Spanish including guidance on how to meet the local in Mexico. Jaddian will be speaking to U tonight LIVE FROM MEXICO. 02:11:00Black Towns Radionospanish,Mexico,learningLearn Spanish and Travelhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/21/will-they-do-me-like-malcom-x-in-social-media---646-668-2083Social Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/21/will-they-do-me-like-malcom-x-in-social-media---646-668-2083/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/21/will-they-do-me-like-malcom-x-in-social-media---646-668-2083Thu, 21 Jan 2016 02:00:00 GMTWill They Do Me Like Malcom X In Social Media ? - (646) 668-2083Tonight on "Black Towns Radio" Charles Tyler is back for another installament of the Charles Tyler Show. His opening topic tonight is:  "Will They Do Me LIke They Did Malcom X ?" Charles Tyler has THE fastest growning social media "communities" giving news, information, and talk for African American men who want to find and live a better life via traveling to Braziling and other far flug exotic places.............however some people do not like what he is doing. How can we stop all of the player hating ? Call in during our LIVE STREAM @ (646) 668-2083 02:03:00Black Towns RadionoMalcom X,brasil,Brazilian lifestyle,Women,DatingStop Player Hatinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/19/reversing-homelessness-via-reversing-your-realityEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/19/reversing-homelessness-via-reversing-your-reality/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/19/reversing-homelessness-via-reversing-your-realityTue, 19 Jan 2016 21:00:00 GMTReversing Homelessness via Reversing Your RealityToday on "Black Towns Radio" we shall speak on how to  Reversing Homelessness by "Reversing Your Reality".  There are many people who are homeless for various reasons; we here at Black Towns Radio have a solution.....or at least a two fold solution.  They are as follows: Black Towns Economics.........how to build your own house without bank financing.Reversing Your Reality.........seeing life from a different point of view. Feel free to call with any of your questions or comments during our LIVE STREAM podcast. 00:31:00Black Towns Radionohomelessness,Home,homeless,Home building,house buildingLearn How To Build Your Own House (Without Bank Financing)http://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/15/spanish-coffee-hour-with-jaddian-forteSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/15/spanish-coffee-hour-with-jaddian-forte/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/15/spanish-coffee-hour-with-jaddian-forteFri, 15 Jan 2016 03:00:00 GMTSpanish Coffee Hour with Jaddian ForteTonight on "Black Towns Radio" Jaddian Forte is back with more entertaining confersation about Mexico, Latin America, and how to learn Spanish............plus exciting war stories. If one of your goals is to visit a foreign land this year in 2016, then tune and and take notes. Jaddian is an African American man who is currently living in Mexico.  When he moved there he didn't know the language, but now he is fluent in Spanish. He will offer you information on how to live, where to live and how to earn a living while in Mexico. 01:04:00Black Towns Radionospanish,latino,Mexico,Social Networking,CultureLearn Spanishhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/14/rejection-is-gods-protection--visit-brasil--charles-tyler--646-668-2083Educationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/14/rejection-is-gods-protection--visit-brasil--charles-tyler--646-668-2083/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/14/rejection-is-gods-protection--visit-brasil--charles-tyler--646-668-2083Thu, 14 Jan 2016 02:00:00 GMTRejection Is God's Protection - Visit Brasil - Charles Tyler - (646)- 668-2083Tonight on "Black Towns Radio" Charles Tyler is back with another installment of the Charles Tyler Show. Tonight Charles will be speaking on how to handle rejection by traveling to Brasil......or "Rejection Is God's Protection". When a person breaks up with you and you feel broken hearted.......what do U do to get over it ??? First things first............Rejection is God's Protection.  Instead of getting mad or sad, book a ticket to Brasil or ANY far flug destination and embrace the new blessings that are waiting on you. Call in with YOUR STORY of rejection, so you will see that in reality it was really God's Protection.   02:03:00Black Towns RadionoBrazil,Travel,interviews,International Radio,International TravelHow To Bounce From Broken Relationshiphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/09/late-night-take-out--the-art-of-foreplay--646-668-2083Romancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/09/late-night-take-out--the-art-of-foreplay--646-668-2083/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/09/late-night-take-out--the-art-of-foreplay--646-668-2083Sat, 09 Jan 2016 03:00:00 GMTLate Night Take Out - The Art Of Foreplay - (646)-668-2083Join me this Friday 10pmEst on The Late Night Take-Out for more grown folks conversation. Learn some tips to spice up your relationship, how to date yourself if "The One" hasn't shown up yet, and how to get your groove back through The Art of Foreplay. As always, no topic is taboo. Call (646)-668-2083 ( anonymously if your shy) and get your questions answered. Press 1 to talk to the panel. Thank you for listening to Late Night Take Out with Meichell T. 02:03:00Black Towns Radionoromance,sex,relationships,Women,menSex Education For Relationshipshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/08/spanish-coffee-hour-being-a-1st-time-foreigner-in-mexico--jaddian-forteTravelhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/08/spanish-coffee-hour-being-a-1st-time-foreigner-in-mexico--jaddian-forte/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/08/spanish-coffee-hour-being-a-1st-time-foreigner-in-mexico--jaddian-forteFri, 08 Jan 2016 03:00:00 GMTSpanish Coffee Hour-Being A 1st Time Foreigner In Mexico - Jaddian ForteTonight on "Black Towns Radio" we shall be featuring the "Spanish Coffee Hour".  Our guest host for this evening is Jaddian Forte who will be speaking on "Being A 1st Time Foregner In Mexico". Call in with ALL of your questions or comments and if you have live in Mexico, please call in and share your experiences. Call (646) 668-2083 to participate in our LIVE STREAM. Thank you for listening to Black Towns Radio and the Spanish  Coffee Hour. Have a great 2016 in properity and love. 01:34:00Black Towns RadionoMexico,Travel,International,romance,EducationTonight on "Black Towns Radio" we shall be featuring the "Spanish Coffee Hour".  Our guest host for this evening is Jaddian Forte who will be speaking on "Beinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/07/traveling-to-brazil-in-2016-open-mic--charles-tyler-show--646-668-2083Social Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/07/traveling-to-brazil-in-2016-open-mic--charles-tyler-show--646-668-2083/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/07/traveling-to-brazil-in-2016-open-mic--charles-tyler-show--646-668-2083Thu, 07 Jan 2016 02:00:00 GMTTraveling To Brazil In 2016 (Open Mic) - Charles Tyler Show - (646) 668-2083)Tonight on "Black Towns Radio" Charles Tyler is back with anotehr installment of the Charles Tyler Show and he will have an open mic night.  We can start off with anyone who would like to travel to Brazil this year in 2016 or anywhere abroad. Call in with any of your trending topics, travel experiences, or anything that you wish to speak to. Make sure that you call in early for our LIVE STREAM that usually last two full hours. Thanks for listening. 02:02:00Black Towns RadionoBrazil,brasil,community,relationships,TravelHow To Finance International Travelhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/01/black-towns-nation-2016Educationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/01/black-towns-nation-2016/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2016/01/01/black-towns-nation-2016Fri, 01 Jan 2016 16:00:00 GMTBlack Towns Nation 2016........We are starting this new year of 2016 with doing a LIVE STREAM here on Black Towns Radio.  Our primary ONLINE goal for this year is to produce at least podcast at least (5) days per weeek on a consistant weekly basis.  These podcast shall be used to build a "boots on the ground" network to rebuild and restore Black Townships that need it  and to create new and innovative communities offline as well. Feel free to call in and offer your comments, suggestions, and guidance for this brand new year of 2016. If you have any program ideas that you would like to hear on this network, please contact us with your ideas and concepts. Thank you for listening to Black Towns Radio. 00:43:00Black Towns Radionoblack,black towns,Education,community,chamber of commerceBlack Towns Coffee Hourhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2015/12/31/repairing-a-broken-man-in-2016-charles-tyler-show--646-668-2083Social Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2015/12/31/repairing-a-broken-man-in-2016-charles-tyler-show--646-668-2083/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2015/12/31/repairing-a-broken-man-in-2016-charles-tyler-show--646-668-2083Thu, 31 Dec 2015 02:00:00 GMTRepairing A Broken Man In 2016 -Charles Tyler Show - (646) 668-2083Tonight on 'Black Towns Radio" Charles "Brasil" Tyler is back for another installment of the Charles Tyler Show.  This evening Charles will be speaking on "How To Repair A Broken Man".  This is right on time to prepare for the year of 2016. Please call in early to make sure that you get in on the conversation. Do not forget to share your experiences and advice as well. Make sure that you take notes during this LIVE STREAM podcast. Thank you for listening to Black Towns Radio and the Charles Tyler Show;. 02:03:00Black Towns RadionoSelf help,Travel,International,International Travel,Self ImprovementReInventing Yourselfhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2015/12/28/they-are-just-not-n2u-the-official-plug-olivia-floydRomancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2015/12/28/they-are-just-not-n2u-the-official-plug-olivia-floyd/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2015/12/28/they-are-just-not-n2u-the-official-plug-olivia-floydMon, 28 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTThey Are JUST Not N2U-The Official Plug-Olivia FloydTonight on Black Towns Radio we are featuring the dynamic radio podcast titled: The Official Plug with your hostess Olivia Floyd.  Tonight her topic is: "They Are JUST Not N2U". What are the signs of a breakup or even before something serious happens...............what are the signs that a person is well.............just not into your personality ? Call in with your Questions, comments, or even advice. Thank you for listening to the Official Plug which is powered by Black Towns Radio. You can listen to us ON DEMAND on Blog Talk Radio. 02:01:00Black Towns Radionoromance,relationships,Women,men,AttractionReading The Signs Of Romance Or No Romancehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2015/12/24/does-hollywood-starwars-clown-black-men--646-668-2083Social Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2015/12/24/does-hollywood-starwars-clown-black-men--646-668-2083/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2015/12/24/does-hollywood-starwars-clown-black-men--646-668-2083Thu, 24 Dec 2015 02:00:00 GMTDoes Hollywood & Starwars Clown Black Men ? (646-668-2083)Tonight on "Black Towns Radio" we are presenting "The Charles Tyler Show".  Charles will have an "open mic" program tonight.....however to start things off his primary question of the day is: Does Hollywood & The Starwars Movie Clown Black Men ? If you have an opinion on this or can give examples from other flims.....please give us a call during our LIVE STREAM podcast. The direct number to call is 646-668-2083. It's also the holiday season....so if you wish, please call in and wish us a happy holiday. 02:05:00Black Towns RadionoHOLLYWOOD,star wars,the matrix,matrix,relationshipsThe Hollywood Matrixhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2015/12/21/chasing-goals-vs-achieving-goals-oliva-floydtamara-thorpe--646-668-2083Educationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2015/12/21/chasing-goals-vs-achieving-goals-oliva-floydtamara-thorpe--646-668-2083/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2015/12/21/chasing-goals-vs-achieving-goals-oliva-floydtamara-thorpe--646-668-2083Mon, 21 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTChasing Goals vs Achieving Goals -Oliva Floyd/Tamara Thorpe - 646-668-2083Black Towns Radio is back with a very exciting program titled: The Official Plug. Your hostess is Olivia Floyd and her co-hostess is Tamara Thorpe (or anyone who happens to be in the studio with her). Tonight Olivia and company shall be discussing goals.  How to acheive goals, how to set goals, and all that goes along with it. Be prepared to take plenty of notes and feel free to call in with any of your questions, comments, or suggestions based on your experiences. Thanks for listening to Black Towns Radio. 01:01:00Black Towns RadionoGoal setting,social media,goals,goal setting,goal achievementGoal Settinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/11/21/black-town-events-tatums-talks-to-melvin-childsCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/11/21/black-town-events-tatums-talks-to-melvin-childs/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/11/21/black-town-events-tatums-talks-to-melvin-childsFri, 21 Nov 2014 16:00:00 GMTBlack Town Events: Tatums Talks to Melvin ChildsProfessor Rhonda Ragsdale and D. ED Smith, Jr. chat with Melvin Childs, author of Never Would Have Made It: The Rise of Tyler Perry. Childs will be appearing in the historical black town of Tatums, Oklahoma, for a Thanksgiving Social on Nov. 25th. Ragsdale and Smith discuss the book, making a career from hisOklahoma home, and some of the struggles of black entrepreneurialism.  00:30:00Black Towns RadionoTyler Perry,black towns,Childs,Ragsdale,TatumsProfessor Rhonda Ragsdale and D. ED Smith, Jr. chat with Melvin Childs, author of Never Would Have Made It: The Rise of Tyler Perry. Childs will be appearing inhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/11/13/black-town-books-color-of-the-landEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/11/13/black-town-books-color-of-the-land/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/11/13/black-town-books-color-of-the-landThu, 13 Nov 2014 16:00:00 GMTBlack Town Books: Color of the LandDiscussion of David Chang's Color of the Land: Race, Nation, and the Politics of Land Ownership, 1832 - 1929 (2010) by Professor Rhonda Ragsdale and D. ED. Smith, Jr. of the Black Towns Project. 00:31:00Black Towns RadionoBlack towns,Oklahoma,creek,landDiscussion of David Chang's Color of the Land: Race, Nation, and the Politics of Land Ownership, 1832 - 1929 (2010) by Professor Rhonda Ragsdale and D. ED. Smithttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/10/15/revitalizing-black-towns-interview-with-community-builder-d-ed-smith-jrCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/10/15/revitalizing-black-towns-interview-with-community-builder-d-ed-smith-jr/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/10/15/revitalizing-black-towns-interview-with-community-builder-d-ed-smith-jrWed, 15 Oct 2014 15:00:00 GMTRevitalizing Black Towns: Interview with Community-Builder D. ED. Smith, Jr.Professor Rhonda Ragsdale of the Black Towns Project interviews Tatums resident and community-builder D. Smith about the opportunities for land owndership, business development, and social support in historically black towns.    For more information about The Black Towns Project, visit: www.blacktownsproject.org 00:31:00Black Towns Radionoblack towns,black town,Ragsdale,Smith,TatumsProfessor Rhonda Ragsdale of the Black Towns Project interviews Tatums resident and community-builder D. Smith about the opportunities for land owndership, busihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/10/12/visiting-church-proverbs-31-community-and-historically-black-townsEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/10/12/visiting-church-proverbs-31-community-and-historically-black-towns/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/10/12/visiting-church-proverbs-31-community-and-historically-black-townsSun, 12 Oct 2014 14:00:00 GMTVisiting Church: Proverbs 31 Community and Historically Black TownsThis episode of Visiting Church with Professor Rhonda Ragsdale concludes a series of discussions with evangelist, story-teller, scholar and poet Myrna Roberts. Professor Ragsdale will discuss the things she learned from "visiting church" with Myrna Roberts over the last several weeks. Ragsdale and Roberts will discuss the Proverbs 31 community-building tactics and how those compare to the strategies used in historically black towns. 00:33:00Black Towns RadionoBlack towns,Ragsdale,Roberts,proverbs,communityThis episode of Visiting Church with Professor Rhonda Ragsdale concludes a series of discussions with evangelist, story-teller, scholar and poet Myrna Roberts.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/10/05/visiting-church-continues-with-myrna-roberts-the-proverbs-31-communityCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/10/05/visiting-church-continues-with-myrna-roberts-the-proverbs-31-community/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/10/05/visiting-church-continues-with-myrna-roberts-the-proverbs-31-communitySun, 05 Oct 2014 14:00:00 GMTVisiting Church Continues with Myrna Roberts: The Proverbs 31 CommunityProfessor Rhonda Ragsdale of the Black Towns Project continues the discussion of Proverbs 31 community-builing with evangelist, storyteller, scholar, and poet Myrna Roberts.  00:31:00Black Towns Radionoblack towns,visiting church,ragsdaleProfessor Rhonda Ragsdale of the Black Towns Project continues the discussion of Proverbs 31 community-builing with evangelist, storyteller, scholar, and poet Mhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/09/25/imperium-in-imperio-and-political-fictionEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/09/25/imperium-in-imperio-and-political-fiction/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/09/25/imperium-in-imperio-and-political-fictionThu, 25 Sep 2014 16:30:00 GMTImperium in Imperio and Political FictionProfessor Rhonda Ragsdale and American Studies Scholar Jaime Puente discuss the 1899 novel Imperium in Imperium 00:31:00Black Towns RadionoBlack towns,Ragsdale,puente,Griggs,imperiumProfessor Rhonda Ragsdale and American Studies Scholar Jaime Puente discuss the 1899 novel Imperium in Imperiumhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/09/21/visiting-church-continues-with-myrna-robertsCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/09/21/visiting-church-continues-with-myrna-roberts/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/09/21/visiting-church-continues-with-myrna-robertsSun, 21 Sep 2014 14:00:00 GMTVisiting Church Continues with Myrna RobertsProfessor Rhonda Ragsdale and evangelist, scholar, storyteller, and poet Myrna Roberts continue their discussion of community-building with a close read of Proverbs 31.  00:31:00Black Towns Radionoblack towns,visiting church,ragsdaleProfessor Rhonda Ragsdale and evangelist, scholar, storyteller, and poet Myrna Roberts continue their discussion of community-building with a close read of Provhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/09/14/visiting-church-proverbs-31-community-continues-w-myrna-robertsCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/09/14/visiting-church-proverbs-31-community-continues-w-myrna-roberts/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/09/14/visiting-church-proverbs-31-community-continues-w-myrna-robertsSun, 14 Sep 2014 14:00:00 GMTVisiting Church: Proverbs 31 Community Continues w/ Myrna RobertsProfessor Rhonda Ragsdale is joined by evangelist, storyteller, scholar, and poet Myrna Roberts as they continue their discussion of community-builing through a close read of Proverbs 31. The Visiting Church series was a concept born out of the Black Towns Project.  Find more about: Rhonda Ragsdale www.rhondaragsdale.com Myrna Roberts www.myrnaroberts.com Black Towns Project www.blacktownsproject.org 00:30:00Black Towns Radionoblack towns,ragsdale,visiting churchProfessor Rhonda Ragsdale is joined by evangelist, storyteller, scholar, and poet Myrna Roberts as they continue their discussion of community-builing through ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/08/31/visiting-church-proverbs-31-community-continues-w-myrna-robertsCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/08/31/visiting-church-proverbs-31-community-continues-w-myrna-roberts/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/08/31/visiting-church-proverbs-31-community-continues-w-myrna-robertsSun, 31 Aug 2014 14:00:00 GMTVisiting Church: Proverbs 31 Community Continues w/ Myrna RobertsThe Proverbs 31 discussion of community-builidng continues on this episode of Visitng Church with Professor Rhonda Ragsdale and evangelist, scholar, storyteller, and poet Myrna Roberts.  00:31:00Black Towns Radionoblack towns,Ragsdale,visiting churchThe Proverbs 31 discussion of community-builidng continues on this episode of Visitng Church with Professor Rhonda Ragsdale and evangelist, scholar, storytellerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/08/17/visiting-church-myrna-roberts-continues-proverbs-31-communityCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/08/17/visiting-church-myrna-roberts-continues-proverbs-31-community/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/08/17/visiting-church-myrna-roberts-continues-proverbs-31-communitySun, 17 Aug 2014 14:00:00 GMTVisiting Church: Myrna Roberts Continues, Proverbs 31 CommunityRhonda Ragsdale of the Black Towns Project continues her discussion with evangelist, storyteller, poet, and scholar Myrna Roberts. 00:31:00Black Towns RadionoBlack towns,Roberts,RagsdaleRhonda Ragsdale of the Black Towns Project continues her discussion with evangelist, storyteller, poet, and scholar Myrna Roberts.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/08/15/go-solar-with-no-smart-meters--julius-magalaEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/08/15/go-solar-with-no-smart-meters--julius-magala/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/08/15/go-solar-with-no-smart-meters--julius-magalaFri, 15 Aug 2014 11:30:00 GMTGo Solar With No Smart Meters - Julius MagalaToday we shall be speakign with Julius Magala who will explain what Solar Energy is and how we can all benefit from it. In addition, he will share with us the business model he uses to assist people in getting solar electric units installed on their home, plus share with use the business model that he uses to create jobs in the community revolving around solar energy. If you ever wanted to know a way to elimate your electric bill and still have electric power this is the podcast for you.  00:29:00Black Towns Radionosolar,solar energy,solar power,renewable energy,solarnowToday we shall be speakign with Julius Magala who will explain what Solar Energy is and how we can all benefit from it. In addition, he will share with us the bhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/08/03/visiting-church-part-3-self-governance-and-community-with-myrna-robertsCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/08/03/visiting-church-part-3-self-governance-and-community-with-myrna-roberts/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/08/03/visiting-church-part-3-self-governance-and-community-with-myrna-robertsSun, 03 Aug 2014 14:00:00 GMTVisiting Church: Part 3 Self-Governance and Community with Myrna RobertsFor this 3rd episode of Visiting Church, Professor Rhonda Ragsdale continues with the ideas of self-governance and community with evangelist, storyteller, writer, and poet Myrna Roberts. Roberts speaks of community concepts as a scholar of communication, but she also brings a black towns perspective. Her family members were established residents of Tatums, Oklahoma, and she spent many weekends and summers enjoying the physical and psychological refuge of the historically black town. * This episode begins to explore the ideas of a Proverbs 31 community and the correlations with historically black towns.    00:31:00Black Towns Radionoblack towns,proverbsFor this 3rd episode of Visiting Church, Professor Rhonda Ragsdale continues with the ideas of self-governance and community with evangelist, storyteller, writehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/07/27/visiting-church-self-governance-and-community-building-with-myrna-robertsCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/07/27/visiting-church-self-governance-and-community-building-with-myrna-roberts/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/07/27/visiting-church-self-governance-and-community-building-with-myrna-robertsSun, 27 Jul 2014 14:00:00 GMTVisiting Church: Self-Governance and Community-Building with Myrna RobertsThis episode of Visitng Church with Professor Rhonda Ragsdale of the Black Towns Project continues the discussion with guest Myrna Roberts. 00:30:00Black Towns RadionoBlack townsThis episode of Visitng Church with Professor Rhonda Ragsdale of the Black Towns Project continues the discussion with guest Myrna Roberts.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/07/20/visiting-church-myrna-roberts-on-self-governance-and-community-shameCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/07/20/visiting-church-myrna-roberts-on-self-governance-and-community-shame/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/07/20/visiting-church-myrna-roberts-on-self-governance-and-community-shameSun, 20 Jul 2014 14:00:00 GMTVisiting Church: Myrna Roberts on Self-Governance and Community ShameFor this episode of Visiting Church, Professor Rhonda Ragsdale dicussses ideas of self-governance and community shame with evangelist, storyteller, writer, and poet Myrna Roberts. Roberts speaks of community concepts as a scholar of communication, but she also brings a black towns perspective. Her family members were established residents of Tatums, Oklahoma, and she spent many weekends and summers enjoying the physical and psychological refuge of the historically black town.   Visitng Church is a model of community-building used in several historically black communities. Professor Ragsdale has incorporated the concept of "visiting church for the series and discusses the history in each episode.   00:31:00Black Towns RadionoBlack towns,visiting church,Ragsdale,self-governance,communityFor this episode of Visiting Church, Professor Rhonda Ragsdale dicussses ideas of self-governance and community shame with evangelist, storyteller, writer, andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/07/14/black-town-books-exodustersEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/07/14/black-town-books-exodusters/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/07/14/black-town-books-exodustersMon, 14 Jul 2014 20:00:00 GMTBlack Town Books: ExodustersBlack Town Books is a series brought to us by Professor Rhonda Ragsdale of the Black Towns Project. Each episode addresses a different work in the historiography of black towns. In this episode, @ProfRagsdale will discuss the history, Exodusters by Dr. Nell IrvinPainter. Exodusters is a scholarly study of the first wave of U.S. black town migrants after Reconstruction.  More about Professor Ragsdale: www.rhondaragsdale.com More about the Black Towns Project: www.blacktownsproject.org   00:15:00Black Towns Radionoblack towns,exodusters,reconstruction,RagsdaleBlack Town Books is a series brought to us by Professor Rhonda Ragsdale of the Black Towns Project. Each episode addresses a different work in the historiographhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/07/13/visiting-church-series-introductionCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/07/13/visiting-church-series-introduction/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/07/13/visiting-church-series-introductionSun, 13 Jul 2014 14:00:00 GMTVisiting Church: Series IntroductionBased on a model used in historically black towns, Professor Ragsdale introduces a series called Visiting Church where voices from black towns will share their outlooks on life perspectives, spirituality, and more. This series introduction and upcoming episode will be joined by evangelist, storyteller, writer, and poet Myrna Roberts.  00:30:00Black Towns RadionoChurch,Myrna Roberts,black towns,spirituality,PhilosophyBased on a model used in historically black towns, Professor Ragsdale introduces a series called Visiting Church where voices from black towns will share theirhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/06/30/a-chat-with-mayor-joan-matthews--boley-oklahomaEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/06/30/a-chat-with-mayor-joan-matthews--boley-oklahoma/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/06/30/a-chat-with-mayor-joan-matthews--boley-oklahomaMon, 30 Jun 2014 15:30:00 GMTA Chat With Mayor Joan Matthews - Boley, OklahomaToday we shall have a podcast chat with the Mayor Of Boley, Oklahoma, Joan Matthews. Boley is a historical Black Towship that still exist. The town was founded in 1903 and it is home to "Boley Rodeo & BBAFestival"  In addition, Boley was the home of the first black owned power & electric company in the United States; the first black owned bank to receive a national charter, and the first black owned telephone company in the USA. Mayor Matthews will give us a history lesson on black towns and share with us the history of Boley and what is happening in Boley today. www.boleyokrodeo.com   00:32:00Black Towns Radionoblack towns,boley,boley oklahoma,mayor joan matthews,boley rodeoToday we shall have a podcast chat with the Mayor Of Boley, Oklahoma, Joan Matthews. Boley is a historical Black Towship that still exist. The town was foundedhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/06/24/black-towns-and-the-arts-early-black-towns-literatureEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/06/24/black-towns-and-the-arts-early-black-towns-literature/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/06/24/black-towns-and-the-arts-early-black-towns-literatureTue, 24 Jun 2014 15:00:00 GMTBlack Towns and the Arts: Early Black Towns LiteratureThis episode of Black Towns and the Arts with Professor Rhonda Ragsdale will feature a discussion of 19th Century novels that reveal the space black towns held in the imagination and in history.  00:30:00Black Towns RadionoBlack Towns,Ragsdale,literature,Dred,Sutton GriggsThis episode of Black Towns and the Arts with Professor Rhonda Ragsdale will feature a discussion of 19th Century novels that reveal the space black towns heldhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/06/18/taft-oklahoma-with-mayor-leila-davisEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/06/18/taft-oklahoma-with-mayor-leila-davis/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/06/18/taft-oklahoma-with-mayor-leila-davisWed, 18 Jun 2014 14:30:00 GMTTaft, Oklahoma with Mayor Leila DavisToday we shall be speaking with Mayor Leile Davis who is the mayor of Taft, Oklahoma.  Mayor Davis holds the distinction of being the first publically electric woman mayor in the United States Of America. She started out with very little money, but she had a clear vision that she wanted to become the topic electric politians of Taft, Oklahoma which is an historical Black Town. On today's podcast Mayor Davis will give us the history of Taft and what is happening in Taft today. She also has her sites set on becoming a county commission, which is one of her current visions. 00:18:00Black Towns Radionotaft oklahoma,mayor,leila foley davis,leila davis,running for officeToday we shall be speaking with Mayor Leile Davis who is the mayor of Taft, Oklahoma.  Mayor Davis holds the distinction of being the first publically electrichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/06/03/freedmens-town-texas-with-gladys-houseEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/06/03/freedmens-town-texas-with-gladys-house/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/06/03/freedmens-town-texas-with-gladys-houseTue, 03 Jun 2014 14:30:00 GMTFreedmen's Town, Texas with Gladys HouseToday we shall be speaking with Gladys House who will share with us the history and current events of Freedmen's Town, Texas.  To lay the foundation, "Freedmens Towns" were real estate developments in the form of settlements and small towns that were built by "freedmen" aka.......... former slaves after the Civil War.  They built their own homes, created their own jobs, and educated their children all WITHOUT government aid, nor did they use bank financing.  Today Freedmen's Town, Texas is located within the city of Houston, Texas. 00:46:00Black Towns Radionogladys house,freedmens town,freemens town texas,black towns,black historyToday we shall be speaking with Gladys House who will share with us the history and current events of Freedmen's Town, Texas.  To lay the foundation, "Freedmehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/05/02/black-towns-and-the-arts--pocketful-of-bluesEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/05/02/black-towns-and-the-arts--pocketful-of-blues/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/05/02/black-towns-and-the-arts--pocketful-of-bluesFri, 02 May 2014 15:00:00 GMTBlack Towns And the Arts - Pocketful of BluesBlack Towns and the Arts explores the music of Ray Davis, former resident of Tatums, Oklahoma. Tatums is one of the few remaining historically black towns in Oklahoma. 00:29:00Black Towns RadionoBlack Towns,Professor Ragsdale,Ragadale,blues,Ray DavisBlack Towns and the Arts explores the music of Ray Davis, former resident of Tatums, Oklahoma. Tatums is one of the few remaining historically black towns in Okhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/04/25/black-towns-and-the-artsEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/04/25/black-towns-and-the-arts/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/blacktownsradio/2014/04/25/black-towns-and-the-artsFri, 25 Apr 2014 15:00:00 GMTBlack Towns and the ArtsProfessor Rhonda Ragsdale - discusses literature, music, theater, films, poetry from/about black towns - interviews w/ artists and scholars Friday Morning - 10 AM CST For more info about black towns visit: www.blacktownsproject.org 00:30:00Black Towns RadionoRagsdale,Professor Ragsdale,Black Towns,Black Town,ArtProfessor Rhonda Ragsdale - discusses literature, music, theater, films, poetry from/about black towns - interviews w/ artists and scholars Friday Morning -