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All Rights Reserved.Sat, 15 Jun 2019 08:00:00 GMTThu, 16 May 2013 19:00:00 GMTEducationBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/d878e91d-f0d3-4330-9849-1cdd14c89e9c_marketing_frontcovernowicandream.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1Discussion of mentoring and protege relationships amongst adult black males framed in the context of race and racism in America. feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comeducation,black,mentoring,race,psychology,psychological,activist,slavery,social,criticalNow I Can DreamnoDiscussion of mentoring and protege relationships amongst adult black males framed in the context of race and racism in America.episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/05/16/hold-fast-to-your-dreamEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/05/16/hold-fast-to-your-dream/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/05/16/hold-fast-to-your-dreamThu, 16 May 2013 19:00:00 GMTUsing your 'human resource' to realize your DreamDr. Rick Patterson discusses the nature of closing the resource gap in your life plan..  00:30:00Now I Can Dreamnosuccess,mentor,Black,education,criticalDr. Rick Patterson discusses the nature of closing the resource gap in your life plan..http://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/05/09/hold-fast-to-your-dreamEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/05/09/hold-fast-to-your-dream/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/05/09/hold-fast-to-your-dreamThu, 09 May 2013 19:00:00 GMTHow do you measure Success?Dr. Rick Patterson discusses the nature of success.  What makes you successful?  Is it measured by others?00:32:00Now I Can Dreamnosuccess,mentor,Black,education,criticalDr. Rick Patterson discusses the nature of success.  What makes you successful?  Is it measured by others?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/05/02/hold-fast-to-your-dreamEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/05/02/hold-fast-to-your-dream/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/05/02/hold-fast-to-your-dreamThu, 02 May 2013 19:00:00 GMTHold Fast to your DreamDr. Rick Patterson discusses the nature of dream fulfilment and innovation.  When people tell you no, do you ask why not?00:32:00Now I Can Dreamnodreams,psychology,Black,education,activistDr. Rick Patterson discusses the nature of dream fulfilment and innovation.  When people tell you no, do you ask why not?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/04/25/critical-thinking-in-the-community--continuedEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/04/25/critical-thinking-in-the-community--continued/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/04/25/critical-thinking-in-the-community--continuedThu, 25 Apr 2013 19:00:00 GMTCritical Reflection and Experiential LearningWhy is it really important?  What are the benefits?  Dr. Rick Patterson continues to explore critical thinking, mentoring, lifelong learning and experiential learning from the perspective of activiist mentor and citizen.  00:32:00Now I Can DreamnoBlack,Race,psychology,mentoring,criticalWhy is it really important?  What are the benefits?  Dr. Rick Patterson continues to explore critical thinking, mentoring, lifelong learning and experiential lehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/04/18/critical-thinking-in-the-community--continuedEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/04/18/critical-thinking-in-the-community--continued/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/04/18/critical-thinking-in-the-community--continuedThu, 18 Apr 2013 19:00:00 GMTLifelong Learning and ExperienceHow does experience factor in to life long learning?  Is it one in the same? Is experience always the best teacher?  Dr. Rick Patterson continues to explore lifelong learning from the perspective of mentor and citizen.  00:31:00Now I Can Dreamnoexperience,lifelong-learning,psychology,mentoring,BlackHow does experience factor in to life long learning?  Is it one in the same? Is experience always the best teacher?  Dr. Rick Patterson continues to explore lifhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/04/11/critical-thinking-in-the-community--continuedEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/04/11/critical-thinking-in-the-community--continued/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/04/11/critical-thinking-in-the-community--continuedThu, 11 Apr 2013 19:00:00 GMTLifelong Learning and becoming a ManIs Lifelong learning accidental or planned?  Is being an adult (male) the same as being a Man?  00:32:00Now I Can DreamnoBlack,education,psychology,mentoring,activistIs Lifelong learning accidental or planned?  Is being an adult (male) the same as being a Man?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/04/04/critical-thinking-in-the-community--continuedEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/04/04/critical-thinking-in-the-community--continued/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/04/04/critical-thinking-in-the-community--continuedThu, 04 Apr 2013 19:00:00 GMTLifelong Learning - ContinuedWhy is it really important?  What are the benefits?  Dr. Rick Patterson continues to explore critical thinking from the perspective of mentor and citizen.  00:31:00Now I Can DreamnoBlack,Race,psychology,mentoring,lifelong-learningWhy is it really important?  What are the benefits?  Dr. Rick Patterson continues to explore critical thinking from the perspective of mentor and citizen.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/03/28/critical-thinking-in-the-community--continuedEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/03/28/critical-thinking-in-the-community--continued/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/03/28/critical-thinking-in-the-community--continuedThu, 28 Mar 2013 19:00:00 GMTLifelong LearningLifelong learning is a catch word these days.  But what is it really and how does it impact you phyically, intellectually and spiritually?  What's the connection to mentoring and protege relationships?  Dr. Rick Patterson will discuss this and related topics on today's show.  00:32:00Now I Can DreamnoBlack,Race,psychology,mentoring,lifelong-learningLifelong learning is a catch word these days.  But what is it really and how does it impact you phyically, intellectually and spiritually?  What's the connectiohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/03/21/critical-thinking-in-the-community--continuedEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/03/21/critical-thinking-in-the-community--continued/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/03/21/critical-thinking-in-the-community--continuedThu, 21 Mar 2013 19:00:00 GMTCritical Thinking in the Community - ContinuedWhy is it really important?  What are the benefits?  Dr. Rick Patterson continues to explore critical thinking from the perspective of mentor and citizen.  00:17:00Now I Can DreamnoBlack,Race,psychology,mentoring,criticalWhy is it really important?  What are the benefits?  Dr. Rick Patterson continues to explore critical thinking from the perspective of mentor and citizen.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/02/28/now-i-can-dreamEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/02/28/now-i-can-dream/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/02/28/now-i-can-dreamThu, 28 Feb 2013 20:00:00 GMTCritical Thinking in the Community Dr. Rick Patterson discusses social issues and topics of relevance.  We will continue our discussion on Critical Thinking and developing those skills within a mentor-protege relationship as well as in day to day decision making.    00:31:00Now I Can Dreamnomentoring,Black,slavery,education,activistDr. Rick Patterson discusses social issues and topics of relevance.  We will continue our discussion on Critical Thinking and developing those skills within ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/02/21/now-i-can-dreamEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/02/21/now-i-can-dream/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/02/21/now-i-can-dreamThu, 21 Feb 2013 20:00:00 GMTNow I Can DreamDr. Rick Patterson discusses social issues and topics of relevance.  Today we will discuss the idea of Critical Thinking and just how important it is in everyday relationships but especially amongst mentor and protege.00:31:00Now I Can Dreamnomentoring,Black,slavery,education,activistDr. Rick Patterson discusses social issues and topics of relevance.  Today we will discuss the idea of Critical Thinking and just how important it is in everydahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/02/14/now-i-can-dreamEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/02/14/now-i-can-dream/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/02/14/now-i-can-dreamThu, 14 Feb 2013 20:00:00 GMTWhy Dreams Matter Why are Dreams important to the success (or failure) of an individual?  Dr. Rick Patterson discusses dreams within the framework of mentoring and adult black males in particular.  This is an episode that intersects the ideas of identity development, mentoring, and Dreams.    00:31:00Now I Can Dreamnomentoring,Black,protege,social,psychologicalWhy are Dreams important to the success (or failure) of an individual?  Dr. Rick Patterson discusses dreams within the framework of mentoring and adult black mhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/02/07/now-i-can-dreamEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/02/07/now-i-can-dream/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/02/07/now-i-can-dreamThu, 07 Feb 2013 20:00:00 GMTNow I Can DreamDr. Rick Patterson discusses social issues and topics of relevance.  00:31:00Now I Can Dreamnomentoring,Black,slavery,education,activistDr. Rick Patterson discusses social issues and topics of relevance.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/01/24/now-i-can-dreamEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/01/24/now-i-can-dream/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/01/24/now-i-can-dreamThu, 24 Jan 2013 20:00:00 GMTHow do you define a Mentor? President Obama has proclaimed January 2013 as National Mentor Month.  But, what is a mentor? How do they impact Adults?  Dr. Rick Patterson explores these questions on the January 24, 2013 radio episode of Now I Can Dream.  00:31:00Now I Can Dreamnomentoring,protege,Black,social,psychologicalPresident Obama has proclaimed January 2013 as National Mentor Month.  But, what is a mentor? How do they impact Adults?  Dr. Rick Patterson explores these queshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/01/17/kindegarten-and-cancerEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/01/17/kindegarten-and-cancer/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/01/17/kindegarten-and-cancerThu, 17 Jan 2013 20:00:00 GMTKindegarten and CancerI have a special guest, Ms. Denise Jones.  She's the author of the book, Kindegarten and Cancer.  Miss Jones discusses the book and her experience as a mother who has to face the reality of a young son stricken with cancer.  00:31:00Now I Can Dreamnorace,Black,cancer,finance,psychologicalI have a special guest, Ms. Denise Jones.  She's the author of the book, Kindegarten and Cancer.  Miss Jones discusses the book and her experience as a mother whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/01/10/what-is-the-culture-of-sex-in-the-black-communityEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/01/10/what-is-the-culture-of-sex-in-the-black-community/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/01/10/what-is-the-culture-of-sex-in-the-black-communityThu, 10 Jan 2013 20:00:00 GMTWhat is the culture of sex in the Black community? In the coming weeks the Oxygen network will be airing a show entitled, "All My Babies Mamas."  It's a reality show (really?) surrounding the life of one Carlos Walker (aka Shawty Lo) a non-famous Atlanta rapper who has 11 kids by 10 different women.  Given the high rates of pregnancy among Black unwed teenage females and the high risk of HIV/AIDS in the Black community, I want to know why we continue to promote (or at least accept) this type of behavior?   00:30:00Now I Can Dreamnorace,Black,pregnancy,social,psychologicalIn the coming weeks the Oxygen network will be airing a show entitled, "All My Babies Mamas."  It's a reality show (really?) surrounding the life of one Carloshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/01/03/are-you-a-black-man-or-a-black-manEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/01/03/are-you-a-black-man-or-a-black-man/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2013/01/03/are-you-a-black-man-or-a-black-manThu, 03 Jan 2013 20:00:00 GMTWhat Would Charles Barkley Do?How would you feel if someone told you that you were a role model, and you didn't want the job?  Remember when Charles Barkley uttered the words, "I am not a role model?"  I suggest that he got it wrong.  We all are role models.  What we are all not are mentors. 00:30:00Now I Can Dreamnorace,Black,slavery,social,psychologicalHow would you feel if someone told you that you were a role model, and you didn't want the job?  Remember when Charles Barkley uttered the words, "I am not a rohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2012/12/20/are-you-a-black-man-or-a-black-manEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2012/12/20/are-you-a-black-man-or-a-black-man/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/darkmatters1/2012/12/20/are-you-a-black-man-or-a-black-manThu, 20 Dec 2012 20:00:00 GMTAre you a Black man, or a black, Man?Recent critique of Robert Griffen, III (RGIII), by ESPN telecaster Rob Parker about "Blackness" raises the question, "does a Black man have a responsibiity to the Black community to act in a certain way to prove his blackness?"  Dr. Rick Patterson addresses this issue and explores the social and pyschological constraints imposed on the adult Black male.  00:32:00Now I Can Dreamnorace,Black,slavery,social,psychologicalRecent critique of Robert Griffen, III (RGIII), by ESPN telecaster Rob Parker about "Blackness" raises the question, "does a Black man have a responsibiity to t