About Me

I am a former journalism student who earned a Bachelor degree in Radio Production and Afro American Studies from one of the California State Universities, The Valley's University. I have also earned a Masters in Organizational Leadership from a small private university. I have survived 2 strokes which have taken my athletic life away but not my mind. I am opinionated, sometimes over the edge, controversial and will offend some people because I speak my mind. Since there is little of that left after the strokes, you can see what I mean! I am an avid sports fan and follow all sports. I have played every major sport and have tried my hand at others.I am a biracial George Plimpton without the fame or pro experience. I am an avid bowler, former Los Angeles On Air personality at the original KDAY, and an all around renaissance man. I speak about my reality, my truth, in my own way and about my life! I will not apologize and sometimes get too personal. Please enjoy the journey.

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

THE INTRODUCTION...WHY I'M HERE



Decided to start the year more dedicated to being a Blogger.  Last year, I was broke, had no job, and was frustrated in life.  My best friend and my estranged wife, all the same person, suggested I become a blogger.  I asked her about what?  Well she said I’d figure something because I am a good writer and have opinions.  Well, I let it go when I got one job, thought about it when that job let me go after 5 months, but getting a job again 10 weeks later, I let it go…until this morning. 

I woke up this morning, the first of 2013, feeling incomplete.  Feeling unheard and feeling something missing.  So while watching the Rose Bowl on my computer, cooking a couple tamales in the microwave, looking at myself, I felt the need to write.   The blog idea came back and here we are.  There will be two blog entries today, so bear with this first one.  I call it THE INTRODUCTION!!!

So who am I?  Who are you Barry?  What are you gonna give us?  Better yet, what gives you the background for your blog & expertise?  Well, I’ am happy you asked.

I am many things, but the most important thing is that I am an experienced African American/Mexican/Arapahoe Indian male.  I have seen so many things in my life personally and professionally.  I have had careers in entertainment, non-profit organizations and in education.  I have recruited students, been a motivational speaker, managed organizations, tutored and counseled students and jobseekers, taught at the University level, was an on air radio personality, promotions specialist, paper pusher, writer, reporter, salesman, executive director, pro prospect, athlete, coach, scholar, Media, African American and Vegas subject matter historian and critic.  I am a renaissance man, and I left out the fact I am a sports nut and an expert on Professional Wrestling trivia, storylines and yes I am a critic too.  I have serious opinions on them and on the product.

That is a bit about me.  I am college educated, graduate school to be exact.  I hold a Masters Degree in Organizational Leadership,  my Bachelors was a dual major in Radio Television & Film Production: Radio Production & African American Studies: Emphasis in Psychology & Sociology.  I hold an AA & AS in Telecommunications: Radio Production.  I started a Doctoral program, but money & desire stopped me.

 Oh yeah, I almost forgot, I am a stroke survivor.  A little over 7 years ago I had 2 strokes and almost died, but my daughter, who was 8, saved my life.  She will always be my heroine.

What you are gonna get is a bit like me, a hodgepodge.  You never know what you will get, but it will be my opinion on current topics and what is going on today.  I may give you a few movie reviews, DVD reviews, or even reviews of teams and games I see.  I might have a say on current events, pay per views, black topics, stroke issues, food or anything on my mind.

I will also be me, unabashed, opinionated and sometimes controversial.  I am an acquired taste, you may not like it at first, but give me some time.  It is all about truth and my reality.  I critically think and feel that we all need to think.  So that is what to expect.  Welcome aboard and enjoy the ride.


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