Cy Young

Today we had a guest speaker Cy Young he runs the urban radio stations K97.5, 103.9 THE LIGHT, and 107.1. The visit was in hope to inform the class on the radio business. He gave us pointers on how we would get a job at radio stations, as well work in the media. He basically talked about how he runs the stations, the programs, and the process to play the music.
One thing that was very interesting to me was the fact that Mr.Young told us in order to get listeners to listen to his radio stations they play hits over and over on the hour. His visit was very informative an interesting.

Queen Latifah "Ladies First"

In this book she mainly talks about her influences that helped her become the women she is today. One of her main influences was her mother. Her mother never limited her, let her do any sport or activity she wanted, her mother was also very supportive, hard working to provide for her kids, she was strong willed, encouraging, and willing to sacrifice for her daughter. Latifah never let negative images of women in the media, or images being portrayed in entertainment to define her. Queen Latifah stated that her mother believed in her, when she didn’t believe in herself, that’s the reason no one can shake her confidence now.
Queen Latifah and I have a lot in common; the main reason is because both our mothers are our biggest influences. They are both supportive, hard working to provide for their children, and instilled in us at a young age that “You are beautiful and talented” and never to let anyone tell you differently. Both mothers taught us to look to God for help if you can’t find it. We both used negative images in the entertainment of black women, to motivate us to do better. One difference between Queen Latifah and I is that she has used her influence and power to help other young women, and I have yet to do so, but am on my way.

Trevy McDonald

Recently in class we had a guest speaker, Trevy McDonald who was a writer/publisher. She came to our class because one of my classmates wondered on publication with books. Ms.McDonald started her college career at the University of Wisconsin, she wanted to become a TV news anchor. When she realized that she did not want to become a tv news anchor, she designed a blueprint for success, she looked at the courses she needed to take in college and made a plan. She stated that in life if you find your self at a point where your career is not what you want it to be you should ask yourself "What can i do right now to make myself more marketable?" And once you answered that question that your career would become something you want it to be.
McDonald has written many books including Nature of a Sistuh, Building Diverse Communities, and Time Will Tell. Slong with writing books Mrs.McDonald also started her own Publishing company. She used her faith in her ability to write, asked God for oppurtunities and stepped out on her own. She stated that if you "Commit to your dream and the needed resources are provided now."

Bishop Eddie Long

Today in class we watch the Commencement of Spring 2004, in which Bishop Eddie Long was the guest speaker. In his speech he encouraged, inspired, and readied the graduates. Some key points that he hit on was that "no one is going to hand you something just because you graduated" he stressed that when you graduate with a degree, thats a step, now you have to keep running to your destiny. He stated that God raised all of of to be a voice and a vision to others. He went on to say that you control your destiny don't let anyone tell you when to stop, dreaming, or being who you are. One of the most important thing that he said was Time is not waiting on you.

Mrs.McKissick

Father was Floyd McKissick who sued UNC to be the fist black to attend their Law school. Family is known for being attorneys, who are not afraid to lead. Father was leader of C.O.R.E. the Congress of Racial Equality. C.O.R.E. focuses on economic development, they also helped to defend the Greensboro 4, the 1957 NC first sit-in.

Guest Speakers 1/12/2010

This past Tuesday our class had guest speakers. Bryan Dawson, Valerie and Carl Blake were our guest speakers these people we in the media, and communication was a big part of their lives. The first guest speaker was Bryan Dawson who is a radio personality for K97.5, he also started a media company, Chase Media, that hosts and sponsors fashion shows and parties. He talked about how if you wanted to be anything in life that you need to work hard, he said that sometimes when your grades dont reflect you, your work ethic should. The next speakers were Valerie and Carl Blake they were in Sales and Marketing, and owned their own company called Artful Greetings. They both had history in media, Carl worked in radio for 25 years. One quote that really stuck in my mind that Valerie said was "Chance favors the prepared mind. All of the guest speakers stressed the importance of a good work ethic, they all stated that if you wanted a job, internship, etc. in mass comm especially that you would have to dedicate time and effort.

Why am I taking Mass Media and Society???

I am taking Mass Media and Society because I believe it's required for my major and because my advisor signed me up for this course. But Im actually not sure if this is an required class because I am the only Art major in this class everyone else is a Mass Communications major. But so far I am enjoying this class, it seems as if it's going to be an interesting semester.