Agents of Literary Change

Dr. Lathardus Goggins II - Author, Consultant, Facilitator, and Scholar.

Dr. Lathardus Goggins II: 1vaacmhulqk59; Share

Photos (3)

Dr. Lathardus Goggins II's Friends

View All

Latest Activity

Anita Diggs left a comment for Dr. Lathardus Goggins II Aug 2

JOLANDA TEDFORD left a comment for Dr. Lathardus Goggins II May 28

Dr. Lathardus Goggins II added the blog post '2008 Black Male Development Symposium' Jan 22

Linsey Savage left a comment for Dr. Lathardus Goggins II Dec. 6, 2007

Michael "Bart" Mathews left a comment for Dr. Lathardus Goggins II Dec. 2, 2007

Eureka F. Collins left a comment for Dr. Lathardus Goggins II Dec. 1, 2007

N. Quamere Cincere left a comment for Dr. Lathardus Goggins II Nov. 24, 2007

Dr. F. A. Young, Esq. left a comment for Dr. Lathardus Goggins II Nov. 17, 2007

Profile

Hometown:: Akron, OH by way of Grambling, LA

Website:: http://www.SuccessfulAcademics.com

Have You "Freed Your Inner Book" Yet?: Yes, Workin' On It

Dr. Lathardus Goggins II's Photos

Loading…

View All

Dr. Lathardus Goggins II's Blog

2008 Black Male Development Symposium

Dear Family, Friends and Colleagues,

The call for papers and registration for the 5th Annual Black Male Development Symposium is now open. Please visit the newly updated web site ( http://www.blackmaledevelopment.com/website/) for the latest information. I hope you will consider submitting a presentation and attending. Also, feel free to forward the following link to your friends and colleagues you think would… Continue

Posted on January 22nd, 2008 at 12:30pm — No Comments (Add)

Afrocentric.info won the 2008 Black Web Award for the "Best Self-Improvement" web site

Dear friends and colleagues,

Thanks to all who voted for WWW.AFROCENTRIC.INFO.

Last year, WWW.AFROCENTRIC.INFO received the 2007 Black Web Award for the Best Rites of Passage web site. This year, WWW.AFROCENTRI… Continue

Posted on November 13th, 2007 at 11:30am — No Comments (Add)

Comment Wall (27 comments)

You need to be a member of Black Author Showcase to add comments!

Join this network

At 12:55am on August 2nd, 2008, Anita Diggs said…: Hi:

If you need a manuscript evaluation in the future, please send me an email or visit my blog:
anitadiggs@aol.com
http:themanuscripteditor.blogspot.com

My bio: Anita Diggs has worked as a book editor for Random House, Time Warner Trade Publishing and Thunder’s Mouth Press. She has lectured across the country on the topics of novel writing, book proposal development and how to get a literary agent. The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, C-Span, The New York Daily News have interviewed her. Columbia Journalism Review placed Ms. Diggs on their “The Shapers” list for the year 2000. The Shapers is a list of prominent New Yorkers who shape the national media agenda.

At 2:36pm on May 28th, 2008, JOLANDA TEDFORD said…: Abandonment

Longing as the dear panteth for water,
For the love of a mother or a father.

Thank God for the village that has raised me,
But it is this union that I have thirsted to see.

I have denied our connection and walked far away,
With a gnawing inside of me from day to day.

I gave myself over to this grave understanding;
They did what they had to do—no room for reprimanding.

So I searched this vast land looking for something else,
All I found was a tour of hell, a God, and no sense of self.

I searched my memories for our last connection,
I found with Mother I was four, with Dad it was at conception.

I also remember that I was to be aborted,
Because of the call of God that plan was distorted.

I entered this realm with no physical vision,
My sight was taken through an ungodly incision.

Zero to three are a virtual blank unto to me,
For at four I saw Mother walk out into the streets.

I left my Father at conception with no recollection,
For his sperm was my only sense of direction.

My precious Grand(mother) was there in the gap for me,
Because Mother had really abandoned three.

Grandmother to love is second to Thee,
But now she was no longer single and free.

We all stood with the hope that you would one day return,
Through hell fire and brimstone the truth we all learned.

When it was visibly clear to each individual,
We all held our pain and this is the residual.

Poor Grandmother was left angry and frustrated,
The fullness of her woes on me were illustrated.

My sister so young, innocent and sweet—
She got her parenting from drugs and the street.

My brother was left with only part of his soul,
In the confinement of a prison is where he grew old.

I ever longed for the physical touch of women,
To embrace my body and remove this omen.

The gift that you gave me became a curse,
My birth was a disaster, my life even worse.

With the freedom of an unparented soul,
I found something greater than my initial goal.

I found that Merciful God that I knew before you,
He showed me that your actions were genuinely true.

He reminded me of the fact that He is sovereign;
The whole of your life you alone did not govern.

He allowed me to see that there was a reason for me,
I now acknowledge that your union was the key.

To both of you I owe my life’s gratitude,
Through the grace of God I would like to show you.

Whether in body or spirit I do not care,
The joy of your presence I long to share.

I have experienced the bliss of the Almighty God,
I would share my newfound love without a rod.

The love I have gained could fill this world,
But my greatest wish is to be your baby girl.

For a lifetime I have carried the grief of our separation,
And four little words were my only recitation.

“I miss my mommy” were the words that were uttered.
I feel like I’m going crazy—was this my clutter?

You must believe the energy you keep, you also reap;
if you can hear My voice remember the sheep.

I am the author and finisher of all things,
Be the prodigal son and come collect your rings.

The battle is over and I reign on the throne,
What could possibly be stopping you from coming home?

Seeking Me first is the key to the tree;
Look toward the cross and remember Me.

Acknowledge Me in all of your ways,
Sit back, relax and enjoy the coming days.

The angels in heaven rejoice for one soul,
For eternal life is the love of a whole.

Never leave you or forsake you was a commandment,
My omnipresence means there’s no such thing as abandonment.

For more info visit www.myeternalsearch.wordpress.com

At 8:40am on December 6th, 2007, Linsey Savage said…: Greetings Dr. Goggins....I see you have done work around HIV/AIDS Education. I also do that type of work, with the City of Chicago's Dept . of Public Health, on a volunteer basis. I head up the Quality Management Committee. I see you are working on your book. Let me know if you need any help..

Linsey

At 3:59pm on December 2nd, 2007, Michael "Bart" Mathews said…: Hello Dr.

Your love of education is the best thing going. My world travels have afforded me the chance to see how blessed one is that uses education as a tool for advancement and giving back to society. I am looking forward to networking with you.

My company mission statement is "The Best Improvement Starts With Self Improvement" Either formal or self education, we all need it!!! Thanks for the invite.

Michale

At 11:30pm on November 30th, 2007, Eureka F. Collins said…: Dr. Goggin:

It is a pleasure to meet you, and thank you for the invite.

At 12:47pm on November 24th, 2007, N. Quamere Cincere said…: Peace Brother

At 4:30pm on November 17th, 2007, Dr. F. A. Young, Esq. said…: Looking forward to establishing a line of communication with you. I am currently at my international office in the Red Sea port city of Jeddah, gateway between Africa and Asia. Do visit my website www.peacezone.net so you have insight into what I am attempting. Check out our elearning platform. You may want to put a course on line. Email my son Menelik Seth admin@peacezone.net and let him know if you would like access to explore the elearning platform and whether it can fit your objectives.

At 6:31pm on November 14th, 2007, Ronald Douglas Steele said…: You seem to be very skilled, learned and traveled. I look forward to reading your work, it should be bountiful in insights. More power to you. Thanks
for the invite.

At 3:34am on November 14th, 2007, Author: Wanda L. Childs said…: Greetings Doc, thanks for the invite. Have a BLESSED 24:7 day! p.s. I had an interview on WHUR 96.3 the Insight Segment program with Herman Washington, the Daily Drum, by change did you hear on? 11-13-07 Tuesday @ 7pm

At 2:00am on November 14th, 2007, Daryl Grigsby said…: hey man you are doing some good work. the future is the youth and thats where our energy must be. keep me posted on your work and keep writing that book. check out my book 'In Their Footsteps' on amazon and on my site. 366 daily reflections on black history - mandela, coltrane, medgar evers, barbara jordan, john henrik clarke, the 54th mass colored regiment, gordon parks, angela davis and hundreds more. be curious what u think. worked on it for 6 years.