black…MYstory

You’ve likely noticed that I haven’t had a blog post on black…MYstory in over two months.  Believe me, it’s not that I don’t have things to say.  It’s just that, sometimes, you need a change and have to take on new challenges to keep things fresh.

I launched blackmystory.com back in April 2001, just a few days after the uprising (”riots”) in Cincinnati. At the time, it was a news/opinion site.  I enjoyed sharing my thoughts on the news of the day and got into more than a few heated debates for my opinions.  I took a brief break in 2006 but, 6 months later, re-launched black…MYstory as a blog.

It’s funny.  But, when George Bush was gone, though our country was in shambles, I just didn’t feel the need to vent as much.  I didn’t see the election of Barack Obama as America’s salvation.  Instead, I saw the departure of Bush and Co. as giving the country a fighting chance.   We talked about “change” a lot in the last election and, for me, it was time for a change, too.  I wanted to branch off to other online endeavors so, I began to feel that it was time to close this chapter in my life.

I thought my heart would be heavier but, in the end, I can leave feeling good about having been willing to be the same person online that I am offline (well, actually I’m probably a little nicer online).  If I was able to offer a positive thought or encouragement to even one person then, it’s all been worth it.

As far as the my online life goes, I am not going away by any means.  In fact, I just launched a technology site to show that people of color are greatly interested  in and are actively involved in the world of technology.  If you get a chance, come check me out at WeKnowTech.com.

Finally, it’s been real.  Thanks to all who ever visited black…MYstory.

Peace and blessings…

JP Smith

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