tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20389448.post6469885995405703359..comments2024-03-20T06:44:28.606-05:00Comments on TransGriot: Black Radio DaysMonica Robertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09702533200851174728noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20389448.post-29746944125168364962007-09-22T09:41:00.000-05:002007-09-22T09:41:00.000-05:00You're right Ms. Deaux.Originally I started my blo...You're right Ms. Deaux.<BR/>Originally I started my blog because I wanted a way to address issues I either didn't have enough space to cover in the monthly column, wanted a way to cover breaking news, and continue to hone my writing skills.<BR/><BR/>I discovered that I loved doing it. When I did a Google search on something unrelated a few months laer and discovered that one of my articles was on there, it got my attention and made me realize that a lot of people were paying attention to my 'little old blog'. So did the increasing number of people linking to my blog posts. I've also had the pleasure of making friends with a few bloggers that I hope to meet one day.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Yes, bloggers have a gift and a power that we need to use wisely and thoughtfully, as Dr. King mentined in that NARA speech I linked to. We influence opinion.<BR/><BR/>The Jena 6 issue is one that so called white 'A list bloggers' wouldn't touch. Race is another issue they're squeamish about. And as an African-American blogger who also happens to be transgender, I'm helping people understand that transgder peeps are far more complex than our Religious Right opponents make us out to be. <BR/><BR/>Black bloggers, like black radio, broaden the conversation.Monica Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09702533200851174728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20389448.post-14705309212865114352007-09-22T08:54:00.000-05:002007-09-22T08:54:00.000-05:00Hi Monica,I enjoyed your post. Reading it made me ...Hi Monica,<BR/><BR/>I enjoyed your post. Reading it made me wonder if we and other Black bloggers are becoming the "Black radio" of the new century.<BR/><BR/>So many Black bloggers have made such an impact bringing otherwise ignored issues to light, Dunbar Village, Jena6, Stepha Henry and so many other things.<BR/><BR/>The first radio station I ever worked was origionally started with less than $10,000. Something that was in reach of many people. Now obviously individuals can't afford to get a start in over the air radio. So maybe Blogging is the new radio?Mes Deux Centshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10697034868111011343noreply@blogger.com