Young Talent

I have to recognize that this young brother has skills. Check his work out at Thelonious Thoughts.

First Post of 2009

Bonjour, 2009 is here and with it comes a new swagger. For starters, allow me to give a brief history of the blog. The concept of Fresh out the Box originated when I was approached by a close mentor, Francis L. Holland, during my junior year of High School. At the time, the idea of blogging seemed foreign to me but when Frank suggested I give it a try, it was hard to say no. My very first post was a history essay from class, in which I argued why black history should be extended beyond Black History Month. I have to admit that although my writing skills were not as refined as they are now, the very act of posting my work on a blog was a great feeling. That first essay set the tone for what Fresh out the Box would stand for in future posts.

Accordingly, it is 2009 and there have been many posts since the blog first started. I added some fun lists to blog and included links to the great Afrospear blogging group. In this New Year, my goal is bring Fresh Out the Box to a new level that is consistent with the ultimate goal that I once had for the blog-Addressing Societal Issues Through the Eyes Of the Younger Black Generation. Specifically, I am speaking of a stronger focus on the quotidian African American issues that readers can identify with. This is not to say that I look to single other groups out, but it is to say that I stride to raise awareness for issues that I can indemnify with as a young black man.

To put it bluntly, with President Obama in office, I believe more than ever that it is a great period of time to change the swagger and sincerely address African American issues. It is a new vibe so feel free to weigh in with what you plan to change in this New Year.