Black Teen Empowerment Radio Show
Connecting Teens
BTER is the collaborative effort to engage technology and connect to the
interests of teens, specifically Black/African American teens, but embracing
the diverse populations of our urban and suburban cities.
Comprised of talented individuals with unique, and diverse backgrounds in the
fields of broadcasting, technology, community service, organizational leadership,
education, business and organizational structure.
Each of these 4 Black men have practical and proven experiences with enriching and empowering
dialogue, community activism, and a deep desire to improve their communities. Polished from their
roles as parents, mentors, men of spiritual strength and committed members of their respective
communities. Their efforts collectively and individually are paving the way for a communicative effort
that embraces teens using the Blogsphere of Web 2.0.
Digital Tools and Validation
Web 2.0 is incorporating new standards and protocols for dialogue, peer collaboration, peer to peer
sharing, personal production and mass communication. The interactive web environment allows
for creation, distribution and validation of information in mass quantities, but also holds those who
create, post/distribute this information accountable for the accuracy and legitimacy of that
information. Digital tools allow for this type of collaborative effort, show that intellectual property
cannot be proprietary, it must be collective and shared.
The social networking environment Black Teen Empowerment Radio Show
(http://blacktalkradio.ning.com/events/black-teen-empowerment-radio) allows for dialogue on the
specific challenges, successes, talents and growth processes as our young people mature into
productive, educated and empowered individuals who welcome diversification. This diversification
allows for unbridled sharing of ideologies and creativity that encourages/promotes the continued
growth of the interactivity and programmability of the web.
Man and Machine
The software side of man and machine works together as a cohesive and interconnected unit,
independent in its developmental processes, but interdependent of each other to allow for the
development and functionality of web based connectivity. When developing content that includes,
but not limited to musical collaboration, community activism, peer to peer sharing. These tools
each allow for the acquisition, and interpretation of information, requiring those who use the
Web 2.0 to “push” forth in the form of “push media” a new term that is being implemented in
the social networking environment. BTER is “pushing” forth the efforts of those who are addressing
the needs of African American children at a grassroots level to invoke positive change
and bring about a spirit of “unity and design” that transcends the hues and shades of African Americans.
A New Paradigm Shift
Black Teen Empowerment Radio Show has helped create a paradigm shift that is growing
in collaborations that are breaking new ground. Reaching new levels of collaboration that
encourages the sharing of ideas.
This show alone has exposed that if you are not connected digitally, you may be disconnected
socially, educationally, and denied access to electronic efforts that may have economic implications.
BTER will create global alliances among teens, connecting youth to venues such as;
The National Black Teen Empowerment Expo (http://nbtee.org/)
Black Talk Media Project (http://www.blacktalkmediaproject.org )
Hood Success (http://www.hoodsuccess.com/)
My Quest To Teach (http://www.jacksonville.com/interact/blog/william_jackson)
This access to relationship building and collaborative sharing, allow teens to transitions their thinking
from local to state to multinational. Black teens are harbingers of digital content that is expressive,
passionate, and intelligently enriching. It is up to all those of color to support our teens and their efforts
to expand their digital wings and help them to soar.
Generational Fields of Labor
This generation and the generations to come will not have the opportunities to work in the
agricultural or manufacturing fields of the past. There are no manual labor positions that African
Americans used to support and provide for their families. Their fields of labor are the digital fields
of microprocessors, silicon, plastic, rubber and electricity. Jobs will be on a virtual platform where
knowledge of technology and the manipulation, interpretation and dissemination of information can
possibly generate revenue higher than traditional manual labor. The acquisition of data and sharing
of knowledge will require relationship building on a level of openness and trust. BTER has shown
that through digital connections no one cares about our shades and hues there is open and
complete dialogue.
Technology Protocols
BTER employs the protocols of blogs, wikis, podcasting, satellite broadcasting and peer to peer
connectivity. These are the tools that teens and young adults use to communicate with each other,
so why not use these same tools to bring about dialogue on areas of interest that help in achieving
discussions on points that directly affect our youths interpretation and interaction in society. Twitter,
FaceBook, MySpace, Ning.com social sites and others are providing and encouraging content that
is not always positive in its dialogue about change in teens and their interactions with each other.
The BTER is a positive solution with hosts who have a passion for helping teens. Creating unique o
pportunities for providing solutions though connective and collective ideologies.
Interactive Opportunities
Those listening can call in to provide additional content to discussions or login and listen
digitally. This is the beauty of digital environments and accessing information, being able to
be an interactive part of a discussion that has cultural implications.
Conclusion
Active participation is a must in this digital environment. Building relationships and uplifting dialogue
is a key to enriching lives and sharing ideologies. As commented,
“If you are not part of the solution you are part of the problem.”
R. Lee Gordon, Black Teen Empowerment Expo
Black Teen Empowerment Radio Team
Producer Scotty Reid – Black Talk Media Project
Host R. Lee Gordon – Black Teen Empowerment Expo
Host William Jackson – My Quest To Teach
Host Jeffery Hilarier – Hood Success
BTER is the collaborative effort to engage technology and connect to the
interests of teens, specifically Black/African American teens, but embracing
the diverse populations of our urban and suburban cities.
Comprised of talented individuals with unique, and diverse backgrounds in the
fields of broadcasting, technology, community service, organizational leadership,
education, business and organizational structure.
Each of these 4 Black men have practical and proven experiences with enriching and empowering
dialogue, community activism, and a deep desire to improve their communities. Polished from their
roles as parents, mentors, men of spiritual strength and committed members of their respective
communities. Their efforts collectively and individually are paving the way for a communicative effort
that embraces teens using the Blogsphere of Web 2.0.
Digital Tools and Validation
Web 2.0 is incorporating new standards and protocols for dialogue, peer collaboration, peer to peer
sharing, personal production and mass communication. The interactive web environment allows
for creation, distribution and validation of information in mass quantities, but also holds those who
create, post/distribute this information accountable for the accuracy and legitimacy of that
information. Digital tools allow for this type of collaborative effort, show that intellectual property
cannot be proprietary, it must be collective and shared.
The social networking environment Black Teen Empowerment Radio Show
(http://blacktalkradio.ning.com/events/black-teen-empowerment-radio) allows for dialogue on the
specific challenges, successes, talents and growth processes as our young people mature into
productive, educated and empowered individuals who welcome diversification. This diversification
allows for unbridled sharing of ideologies and creativity that encourages/promotes the continued
growth of the interactivity and programmability of the web.
Man and Machine
The software side of man and machine works together as a cohesive and interconnected unit,
independent in its developmental processes, but interdependent of each other to allow for the
development and functionality of web based connectivity. When developing content that includes,
but not limited to musical collaboration, community activism, peer to peer sharing. These tools
each allow for the acquisition, and interpretation of information, requiring those who use the
Web 2.0 to “push” forth in the form of “push media” a new term that is being implemented in
the social networking environment. BTER is “pushing” forth the efforts of those who are addressing
the needs of African American children at a grassroots level to invoke positive change
and bring about a spirit of “unity and design” that transcends the hues and shades of African Americans.
A New Paradigm Shift
Black Teen Empowerment Radio Show has helped create a paradigm shift that is growing
in collaborations that are breaking new ground. Reaching new levels of collaboration that
encourages the sharing of ideas.
This show alone has exposed that if you are not connected digitally, you may be disconnected
socially, educationally, and denied access to electronic efforts that may have economic implications.
BTER will create global alliances among teens, connecting youth to venues such as;
The National Black Teen Empowerment Expo (http://nbtee.org/)
Black Talk Media Project (http://www.blacktalkmediaproject.org )
Hood Success (http://www.hoodsuccess.com/)
My Quest To Teach (http://www.jacksonville.com/interact/blog/william_jackson)
This access to relationship building and collaborative sharing, allow teens to transitions their thinking
from local to state to multinational. Black teens are harbingers of digital content that is expressive,
passionate, and intelligently enriching. It is up to all those of color to support our teens and their efforts
to expand their digital wings and help them to soar.
Generational Fields of Labor
This generation and the generations to come will not have the opportunities to work in the
agricultural or manufacturing fields of the past. There are no manual labor positions that African
Americans used to support and provide for their families. Their fields of labor are the digital fields
of microprocessors, silicon, plastic, rubber and electricity. Jobs will be on a virtual platform where
knowledge of technology and the manipulation, interpretation and dissemination of information can
possibly generate revenue higher than traditional manual labor. The acquisition of data and sharing
of knowledge will require relationship building on a level of openness and trust. BTER has shown
that through digital connections no one cares about our shades and hues there is open and
complete dialogue.
Technology Protocols
BTER employs the protocols of blogs, wikis, podcasting, satellite broadcasting and peer to peer
connectivity. These are the tools that teens and young adults use to communicate with each other,
so why not use these same tools to bring about dialogue on areas of interest that help in achieving
discussions on points that directly affect our youths interpretation and interaction in society. Twitter,
FaceBook, MySpace, Ning.com social sites and others are providing and encouraging content that
is not always positive in its dialogue about change in teens and their interactions with each other.
The BTER is a positive solution with hosts who have a passion for helping teens. Creating unique o
pportunities for providing solutions though connective and collective ideologies.
Interactive Opportunities
Those listening can call in to provide additional content to discussions or login and listen
digitally. This is the beauty of digital environments and accessing information, being able to
be an interactive part of a discussion that has cultural implications.
Conclusion
Active participation is a must in this digital environment. Building relationships and uplifting dialogue
is a key to enriching lives and sharing ideologies. As commented,
“If you are not part of the solution you are part of the problem.”
R. Lee Gordon, Black Teen Empowerment Expo
Black Teen Empowerment Radio Team
Producer Scotty Reid – Black Talk Media Project
Host R. Lee Gordon – Black Teen Empowerment Expo
Host William Jackson – My Quest To Teach
Host Jeffery Hilarier – Hood Success
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