http://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedesThis is all about real talk for real people. Things tht go on in our everyday lives that touch us and move us as African American people. It's all about change, let's make it happen.enCopyright Mercedes Perez (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 09:15:00 GMTSat, 17 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMTCultureBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/28e61d13-5a61-4e63-813d-8e0f516acb47outing4.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedesThis is all about real talk for real people. Things tht go on in our everyday lives that touch us and move us as African American people. It's all about change, let's make it happen.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comculture,rap,music,hip hop,bounce,rb,oldies,entertainment,lil wayne,onlineDiamondzzBlingznoThis is all about real talk for real people. Things tht go on in our everyday lives that touch us and move us as African American people. It's all about change,episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/10/17/there-goes-the-neighborhoodCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/10/17/there-goes-the-neighborhood/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/10/17/there-goes-the-neighborhoodSat, 17 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMTThere goes the neighborhoodIt's been said that when black folks move into a seemingly nice, quiet, and clean neighborhood.. It all goes downhill from there. Today I am going to be discussing why African Americans are viewed in such a light or are the masses correct in saying this is typical. Let me hear from you! 01:30:00DiamondzzBlingznoculture,african american,discussion,real talk,truthIt's been said that when black folks move into a seemingly nice, quiet, and clean neighborhood.. It all goes downhill from there. Today I am going to be discusshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/10/03/Teen-Violence-wake-up-AmericaSchoolhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/10/03/Teen-Violence-wake-up-America/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/10/03/Teen-Violence-wake-up-AmericaSat, 03 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMTTeen Violence, wake up America!This segment is focusing on the teen violence and what happened to an honor roll student in Chicago who was beaten to death. Let's discuss why our youth, our black youth have become so violent and heartless. Can you blame the parents, the teachers, cleargy?? Let's talk about it.02:00:00DiamondzzBlingznoteen violence,culture,parenting,God,helpThis segment is focusing on the teen violence and what happened to an honor roll student in Chicago who was beaten to death. Let's discuss why our youth, our blhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/09/21/music-soothes-meMusichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/09/21/music-soothes-me/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/09/21/music-soothes-meMon, 21 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMTmusic soothes meJust a lil something for my urbansoul.ning.com page listeners.01:00:00DiamondzzBlingznomusic,mixes,rap,rb,oldiesJust a lil something for my urbansoul.ning.com page listeners.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/09/19/The-Brown-Paper-Bag-TestCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/09/19/The-Brown-Paper-Bag-Test/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/09/19/The-Brown-Paper-Bag-TestSat, 19 Sep 2009 23:30:00 GMTThe Brown Paper Bag TestThe "brown paper bag test" was a ritual once practiced by certain African-American and Creole fraternities and sororities who discriminated against people who were "too dark." That is, these groups would not let anyone into the sorority or fraternity whose skin tone was darker than a paper lunch bag, in order to maintain a perception of standards. Spike Lee's film School Daze satirized this practice at historically black colleges and universities. Let's discuss how this still effects us today.02:00:00DiamondzzBlingznoculture,racism,color,history,peopleThe "brown paper bag test" was a ritual once practiced by certain African-American and Creole fraternities and sororities who discriminated against people who whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/09/05/Black-in-America-We-have-to-do-betterCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/09/05/Black-in-America-We-have-to-do-better/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/09/05/Black-in-America-We-have-to-do-betterSat, 05 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMTBlack in America, We have to do better!We as African Americans have to do better, we have to realize that the struggle is still alive and well. What are your feelings about being black in America. Are you equal or do you feel as though we have forgotten the struggle? Tune in with me and voice your opinion. We gotta do better! 02:00:00DiamondzzBlingznoracism,culture,politics,obama,awarenessWe as African Americans have to do better, we have to realize that the struggle is still alive and well. What are your feelings about being black in America. Arhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/08/30/Hurricane-Katrina-Well-never-forgetCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/08/30/Hurricane-Katrina-Well-never-forget/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/08/30/Hurricane-Katrina-Well-never-forgetSun, 30 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMTHurricane Katrina, We'll never forgetCome share your stories, memories, and triumphs as we remember the storm that changed the lives of so many. Come share your contributions, prayers, and testimonies.02:00:00DiamondzzBlingznoHurricane Katrina,triumph,intrigue,thoughts,prayersCome share your stories, memories, and triumphs as we remember the storm that changed the lives of so many. Come share your contributions, prayers, and testimonhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/07/03/After-SkoolMusichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/07/03/After-Skool/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/07/03/After-SkoolFri, 03 Jul 2009 20:00:00 GMTAfter Skool SpecialTurn up ya speakers01:00:00DiamondzzBlingznomusic,chill,rb,rap,hip hopTurn up ya speakershttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/06/26/After-Skool-Special-the-life-and-the-legandMusichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/06/26/After-Skool-Special-the-life-and-the-legand/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/06/26/After-Skool-Special-the-life-and-the-legandFri, 26 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMTAfter Skool Special the life and the legandCelebrate Micheal's life! Don't mourn his death!01:00:00DiamondzzBlingznoMichael Jackson,pop,King of pop,culture,musicCelebrate Micheal's life! Don't mourn his death!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/06/19/Its-that-after-skool-specialMusichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/06/19/Its-that-after-skool-special/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/06/19/Its-that-after-skool-specialFri, 19 Jun 2009 20:00:00 GMTIt's that after skool specialEvery day I'm hustlin! The hottest in the game.. come check it!02:00:00DiamondzzBlingznorap,music,bounce,new artists,hip hopEvery day I'm hustlin! The hottest in the game.. come check it!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/06/13/Just-in-chill-modeMusichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/06/13/Just-in-chill-mode/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/06/13/Just-in-chill-modeSat, 13 Jun 2009 22:00:00 GMTJust in chill modeFeeling like some musical expression01:30:00DiamondzzBlingznomusic,rb,hip hop,rap,oldiesFeeling like some musical expressionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/06/12/After-Skool-SpecialMusichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/06/12/After-Skool-Special/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/06/12/After-Skool-SpecialFri, 12 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMTAfter Skool SpecialEverything... is everything in this crib...01:00:00DiamondzzBlingznorap,bounce,RB,hip hop,online chatEverything... is everything in this crib...http://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/06/03/Keepin-it-tightMusichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/06/03/Keepin-it-tight/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/06/03/Keepin-it-tightWed, 03 Jun 2009 21:00:00 GMTKeepin it tightJust feeling the fire01:00:00DiamondzzBlingznomusic,bounce,rap,oldies,rbJust feeling the firehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/05/22/After-skool-Special-1Musichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/05/22/After-skool-Special-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/05/22/After-skool-Special-1Fri, 22 May 2009 23:00:00 GMTAfter skool SpecialJust feelin it!00:45:00DiamondzzBlingznomusic,entertainment,rap,RB,hop hopJust feelin it!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/05/22/After-Skool-SpecialMusichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/05/22/After-Skool-Special/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/05/22/After-Skool-SpecialFri, 22 May 2009 20:00:00 GMTAfter Skool SpecialEverything... is everything in this crib...01:00:00DiamondzzBlingznorap,bounce,RB,hip hop,online chatEverything... is everything in this crib...http://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/05/15/After-Skool-SpecialMusichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/05/15/After-Skool-Special/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/05/15/After-Skool-SpecialFri, 15 May 2009 20:00:00 GMTAfter Skool SpecialEverything... is everything here...01:00:00DiamondzzBlingznobounce,hip hop,rap,chatting,onlineEverything... is everything here...http://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/05/14/After-Skool-SpecialMusichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/05/14/After-Skool-Special/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/05/14/After-Skool-SpecialThu, 14 May 2009 19:00:00 GMTAfter Skool SpecialA lil something out of diamondz closet01:00:00DiamondzzBlingznomusic,rap,hip hop,chat,entertainmentA lil something out of diamondz closethttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/05/12/All-about-the-blingMusichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/05/12/All-about-the-bling/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/05/12/All-about-the-blingTue, 12 May 2009 19:30:00 GMTAll about the blingA little bit of Diamondzz World...00:45:00DiamondzzBlingznomusic,rap,hip hop,online listening,online chattingA little bit of Diamondzz World...http://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/05/11/After-School-SpecialMusichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/05/11/After-School-Special/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/05/11/After-School-SpecialMon, 11 May 2009 22:00:00 GMTAfter School SpecialRap, Hip Hop, R&B, Bounce, Turn your speakers up!00:45:00DiamondzzBlingznobounce,rap,music,hip hop,onlineRap, Hip Hop, R&B, Bounce, Turn your speakers up!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/05/08/Rap-and-hip-hop-at-its-bestMusichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/05/08/Rap-and-hip-hop-at-its-best/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/05/08/Rap-and-hip-hop-at-its-bestFri, 08 May 2009 22:00:00 GMTRap and hip hop at its bestTurn ya speakers up!01:00:00DiamondzzBlingznolil wayne,new orleans bounce,rap,hip hop,musiicTurn ya speakers up!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/05/07/Keepin-it-poppinMusichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/05/07/Keepin-it-poppin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/diamondmercedes/2009/05/07/Keepin-it-poppinThu, 07 May 2009 21:00:00 GMTKeepin it poppinOn my level...00:30:00DiamondzzBlingznorap,lil wayne,new school,bounce,musicOn my level...