SImply Straight Talk

In this episode of Simply Straight Talk, Reggie will discuss the change in music.  Music created in the previous era's (specifically the '60s through the late '80s) all had very deep subject matters to appeal to the emotions and values of most people. Although, time passes and different generations have shifting designated focuses— the 1970's dealt The Vietnam War, racial tensions, inflation, unemployment and environmental calamity. During these time, music was treated as a form of awareness for all issues, consider Summer of Love"What's going on" by Marvin Gaye. Marvin Gaye was asking people to look at the current state of the country.

The purpose of creating music was to entice listeners to naturally grasp the lyrics and melody of the songs. In today's society music seems to focus more on a catchy hook and the lyrics are more centered around dancing and partying. Not to mention, with the option of digital platforms artist can releases multiple single versus a full album. The early generation of artist did not have this option which forced them to be more creative and original with their music projects. Basically, music was needed to possess quality content to sell whereas today imagery determines a fans choice in music. 

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Welcome to the Simply Straight Talk show. Today we are talking about racism and discrimination. How you see race in the United States can depend a lot on your own background.

Racial imbalance in the criminal justice system has been in the news for the last several years following a string of high-profile occurrences of unarmed black Americans being killed by police, like Eric Garner in New York City, Michael Brown in Ferguson, Tamir Rice in Cleveland, Freddie Gray in Baltimore and Philando Castile in Minnesota.

Although the United States has come a long way since the days of slavery, and the progressive steps that were made towards granting equal rights on the basis of race in the 1960s, racism is still a very serious problem in the United States today. Sometimes it is blatant and open, but often it can be more subtle, or even built into the system, such as racial profiling or indirect discrimination. 

We want to discuss how this negative behavior has evolved but also address some ways to deal with it in a more responsible manner.

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In this episode of Simply Straight Talk, Reggie will be discussing the pros and cons of online dating. Black People Meet, Eharmony, Tinder, and Chemistry.com are some of the most popular dating sites.

Online dating sites keep track of a large number of people who sign up for there service. Most of these sites run on a subscription model which allows you to browse profiles and connect with someone who's profile interest you. 

Online dating has blown up over the years. millions of Americans have taken to dating websites in hopes of finding that special person. But is it worth it?  Or is it just a waste of time?

In this episode, Reggie will share his personal experience and reviews some of the dating sites he has personally used.

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Men not wanting to marry is a growing concern for women of all races in the United States. Marriage is becoming less and less common. The majority of Millennials are completely against taking wedding vows. While getting married and having a career used to be the common signs to becoming an "adult" and being "responsible". 

Are there any benefits for a man getting married? I would never suggest that women need to go back to doing all the chores, And all the cooking. But there are more benefits to marriage when you are a woman than when you are a man.

In this episode of Simply Straight Talk, Reggie discusses some of the reasons men are saying no to marriage. 

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Are you starting or growing your own business? Have you been wondering about what to name your business? Do you know where you can get the right level of support to help you on this journey?

In this podcast episode, Reggie Maddox speaks about how he started his business and factors to consider regarding your product or service.

People become entrepreneurs because they want to take control of their lives. Their prior work experience in the job market or educational accomplishments is proof that working for others is no longer a life suited for them. Entrepreneurs are driven by the need to succeed and obtain financial freedom.

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Dating someone of a different race can be a challenge, but not necessarily for the two people dating each other. It’s normally only a problem with people outside of the relationship. This may sound like a typical us against the world scenario. Two people from different backgrounds or cultures coming together to prove to the world that love can rise above all our differences.

In this episode, Reggie Maddox is speaking about the reasons a person may elect to date people outside of their race. This discussion also touches on the impact of other peoples views and the stereotypes that won't seem to go away. Would you date outside of your race? What are some of the frustrations that would cause a person to widen their dating options?

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 In this episode of Simply Straight Talk, Reggie is reviewing the pros and cons of taking time to be alone or hanging out with friends. Each day of our life, we are making decisions that could impact our future. We all value friendship but are we neglecting to appreciate the time we spend alone. Reggie is using this time to share with you his personal experiences regarding the mistakes he made and how he learned to the importance of balancing out his life.  His life has been filled with up and downs but today he wants to share what helped him to endure the challenges of life. 

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When I think of the word legacy, I think of encouraging the next generation, through our decisions and actions. Our work in this life leaves behind ripples that impact not only our children but our grand children's children. In this episode of Simply Straight Talk, I wanted to share my ambition for the importance of creating a legacy. I created RM Viagem as my way of leaving something positive behind with the hopes of inspiring others.

In this episode of Simply Straight Talk, Reggie is discussing the conflicts that occur between transgenders and other people. In today's society, there is a constant conversation about gender issues and how their rights are being challenged. In some cases, there is a lack of understanding about a person who has decided to change their gender. But are the friends and family members given the opportunity to digest this new information. The conflicts and drama are all discussed in this podcast

From Reginald Maddox comes the real experience of being pulled over on multiple occasions. In this episode, he relives the interactions that took place right here on the streets of America. 

The tension between police officers and members of the black community have risen dramatically over recent years. Reggie has decided to use his platform to express his viewpoint on how to improve these relationships.