I’m J. Dakar and, as the new political contributor at Concrete Loop, I will be hooking you up with social and political commentary, mainly focusing on the 2008 presidential election.
Born in Florida and raised in Alabama, I am a true Southern gentleman majoring in business administration with a minor in political science and a Distinction in Leadership Studies at Birmingham-Southern College.
I am a member of the Board of Directors at AIDS Alabama and volunteer with the Spinal Cord Opportunities for Rehabilitation Endowment (SCORE).
I formerly served as president of the Black Student Union and co-coordinator of Amnesty International on campus and as state coordinator for the George Phillies presidential campaign.
When I’m not devoting my time and energy to a cause, you can possibly find me working on my skills in the kitchen or mellowing out with music, approximately 75 GB of it. I have been writing online since May of 2001 and have had a passion for politics even longer.
well you have my complete attention handsome!!
Well I wanna work for the Loop too!! lol welcome brotha.
Welcome to the Loop! I’m looking forward to reading what you have to offer to the site.
hi
i’m can’t wait to read your posting. welcome!!!!
Nice to meet you and I look forward to reading your contributions.
welcome
Welcome! I love concreteloop.com and am glad to see another wonderful and intelligent addition to the site. Best of luck and I look forward to reading your commentary.
This is just what we need in our community and on the loop, issues that really matter that can help us progress!!! there will be no room to talk about Beyonces wig or who is doing who. As much as i like gossip THIS IS MUCH NEEDED!! plus there is nothing better than an intellegent handsome blackman. instead of all these meathead rappers and athletes!! AT LAST!!!!
Welcome brother – a serious, handsome young man about his business.
Definitely a good look.
@ # 2
Me too
Welcome! I look forward to reading your political contributions to the site. As a Birmingham native myself and a Miles College graduate of Political Science, I am so pleased that politics will be an addition to the site. Congrats!
welcome, welcome… always nice to see a young man about the business =)
Welcome Bruh! Good Look for the LOOP! Watch others follow!
Thank you Concrete Loop for bringing something for those who have an interest in more than what’s being worn on the red carpet. I was wondering if you all was ever going to bring a more well-rounded perspective to the Loop and I’m glad that you did. I definitely take my hat off to you for that. Welcome J. Dakar. I look forward to reading your commentary. It will be well appreciated.
Welcome to Concreteloop!!!!
u sure are handsome and by reading what you are talking about i coud feel the passion you have about your choosen catergory!
Welcome, sir!
Man…I am loving Concreteloop.com! You all keep stepping it up! I love the positive spin you keep on things! Not only can we come here to debate who is better between Rihanna and Beyonce…we can also come get our Clinton vs. Obama debate on! Gotta love it!
Welcome to Concreteloop!!!
I look forwarded to reading your political commentaries.
Concreteloop…doing it big!!! Congrats!!!
and your number is what again lol… no seriously this is GREAT knowing that this is my major(politics) being a lobbyist.. welcome to the loop
Welcome to the Loop Mr. J. Dakar
I will be looking foward to your comments/position on Barack Obama,our Next President !
Welcome to the Loop and i also look forward to reading your polical views.
This is why I LOVE Concrete Loop, NO OTHER SITE HAS THE THINGS THIS SITE HAS..while all these other wack ass blog sites are so eager to post LIES AND GOSSIP and MESS concreteloop looks for all the info..THE RIGHT INFO, VALID SOURCES and now gives its readers a little more than the ordinary site and actually serving something we can all use which is KNOWLEDGE!! I think its important to all of us no matter who we are black or white or wateva to actually WANT some insight and want to get involved in politics and not just that but who our next president is. I am so glad to be apart of this site lol…I just thought I should give my thoughts considering our new contributor
thanx
Welcome!!! I am originally from Alabama too! I look forward to your commentary & it doesn’t hurt that you’re easy on the eyes!
Do you plan to go to Law School?
I’m glad to see Concrete Loop getting more political! The primaries will be sweeping through the nation in the coming months, and I doubt people are staying on top of the candidates’ platforms like they should — but we STAY on Concrete Loop lol.
Good Call.
Welcome my good man I look forward to hearing your views on politics and the upcoming election.
And how can I get a job (I’m sure non-paying but I don’t care) @ the CL?
Glad to see CL is taking a step in the right direction and adding a new Political contributer… all Black gossip blogs need to focus more attention on the election because this is one of the most imporatant elections in our lifetime… our nation could have it’s very first African American or Female president… CL is coming correct in 08, you guys are my favorite gossip blog!
Welcome, J. Dakar. Can’t wait to read your upcoming articles on http://www.concreteloop.com
Pleased to make your acquaintance, but your photo looks like a mugshot.
That’s wassup. Good call Angel. Even though people hate on you, you still keep it moving. And with these elections coming up this year, I will definitely check out these new political posts.
Can’t wait to see what this handsome brother is going to add to the team. Welcome!
That is definetly what I’m talking about! We need some of that on the Loop!
I’m luvin it! Welcome.
Welcome, I love the political commentary on here! It keeps me informed.
Welcome aboard! Not too big on politics but I guess I can be swayed. It’s a controversial topic so I know we’ll all have a lot to talk about. Lookin forward to what you have to offer
Welcome to the Loop!!! Very anxious on reading your political views…
Concreteloop got big things poppin already for 2008…thats a good look!!!!!!
Hey,
welcome to the CL.
now i know where to go for the
presidential information.
Angel,
I also want to commend you on being a visionary. Celebrity blogs are here to stay…whether celebrities like it or not. The minute mainstream media began to “credit” blogs and bloggers for breaking stories and using them as sources in their print publications, I knew something was happening. I mean Perez Hilton has his own reality show and was a co-host on the View. I couldn’t believe it. But I think the more prominent these sites become, there will be a separation b/w the “legitimate” ones (like CL) and the bogus ones( I could name many). And the legitimate ones will be profitable.
I commend you, Brian, and Tianna for boosting the credibility of your site by checking sources, placing value-added content, and it doesn’t hurt when a celeb like Kanye West digs your site.
Again, congrats on your foresight and keep up the good work. It’s always good to see black young people making their own way without bouncing a ball or rapping (no offense to the rappers or the b-ball players)
Ok, wow…..what a cutie. And smart too……can’t knock that kinda hustle. Can’t wait to read more from you!
Glad to see a positive spin on the CL. I hope you represent them well by being bias regardless of color or gender. Due to the fact that your commentary will be more touchy then the other postings about celebrities the comments will be more passionate. I can’t wait to see what people have to say.
Thats a good look! Welcome J Dakar, I look forward to hearing your perspectives on things….
*Obama for president*, lol
Welcome! I’m looking forward to hear you drop some knowledge!
you’re sexy… and intelligent. u get +10 points for that!!! and im glad CL.com is adding the political news as well, that’s a good look. we need to be more aware of whats going on in the country as far as politics go. welcome to CL.com!
Welcome, just what CL needs, some enlightenment!
I am glad to see this move by Concreteloop. Although, I love getting a dose of daily laughter, I am more interested in the issues that will ultimately have an impact on our lives. To introduce an educated African-American male whose focal point is on political information and progress, allows others to wakeup and see that we are so much more than the appointed title of rapper and thug.
Congrats to you and to the entire Concreteloop family.
YES CL YES! I’m loving it! This is dope for not only this site but for US!
WELCOME SEXY!
i agree with tt and may i add that you are so so so cute? ^^
Welcome!!!! your contribution is greatly needed and appreciated!!
Well, look forward to the posts…this is a great idea, by the way… Ever the cynic I must confess that your being attractive worries me…you will draw the same women who type things like “he could get it”… *sighs* But, we’ll see…
Anyway, looking forward to the posts, really… despite my constant garbage postings, I’m very much into political science (political theory, especially)…I also studied Poli Sci…so, again…this should be quite interesting.
I MAY ACTUALLY CLICK INTO CL MORE OFTEN NOW. THE BRAIN NEEDS KNOWLEDGE LIKE THE BODY NEEDS A SOUL. SO, SHOW US INTELLECTS WHAT YOU’RE WORKING WITH, BROMAN. WELCOME!
WOW, Politics, an Alabama Native and MC reppin…..I’m lovin CL more and more everyeday! Thanxs for this MUCH needed addition CL!!!!
Looking forward to readng your posts
LOL GEM
I see u CL doing it big. Welcome J. Darak to the loop
Welcome to CL…I look forward to your posts!!! With the upcoming election and sooooo many of the current events going on I’m sure we will be reading alot from you!!!
Looking forward to your posts.
It is time to get serious and VOTE people!
Welcome! This is a wonderful and much appreciated addition to CL
Looking fwd to reading some of your positive, productive, posts!
Yes, welcome J! Umm.. CL i’m just speechless.. This will actually expose ppl who won’t
get any political coverage to the facts of the upcoming election. Now, MORE ppl will go
vote and the ones that were going to vote anyway may be a little more informed and sure
of their decision. Ppl shouldn’t just vote for Obama because he’s black, am i right? They
need to know what the issues are behind each candidate. I’m super excited!
Hey J.! *Cutie*
I think i saw your blog once J Dakar and i hate reading blogs (cept for cl) but it was interesting reading. Welcome to CL.
ohhh Alo!!! I’ll definitly be lookin forward to this, nuthin bett than debating on political issues!!!
We welcom a nice supa educated brotha like yoself!!
you look like my future husband common. ok im not gonna flirt lol
am looking forward to reading more intellectual stuff on CL