Black Man Live in Your Authenticity.

by Christian Starr February 3, 2025 4 Comments BM Brother Talk News Opinion Relationships SN Weekly Columns

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(ThyBlackMan.com) Living in one’s truth and authenticity is a powerful act of self-liberation and empowerment, particularly for Black men in a world that often imposes restrictive stereotypes and expectations. Embracing and celebrating one’s identity without apology is not just an act of personal affirmation but also a beacon of hope and inspiration for others navigating similar challenges. Society has historically imposed a multitude of stereotypes on Black men, often portraying them in a monolithic and limiting light. These stereotypes can stifle individuality and pressure Black men to conform to societal expectations rather than express their true selves. Black men have the right to present various versions of themselves to the world. To be human in many cases is to be multifaceted. Black men deserve the right to be seen in ever authentic form they possess.

Living in authenticity is closely tied to mental and emotional well-being. Suppressing one’s true self can lead to feelings of frustration, anxiety, and depression. On the other hand, embracing one’s identity and living unapologetically fosters a sense of inner peace and self-acceptance. This authenticity can remove some of the stressors that lead to physical ailments such as high blood pressure. Not having to hide or put on a mask is another form of freedom and it can usher in a lasting inner peace. Black men living authentically, become a roadmap to young Black boys. They are allowed to see a version of who they can become that they would be proud of. This won’t happen overnight, but young Black boys seeing various versions of Black men can free them to value their life. This value can lead to valuing the next Black boy, and their community. This is powerful as it can lead to a decrease in violence withing community, and a needed healing among Black males across generations. By witnessing the courage and strength of men who embrace their true selves, young Black boys learn the importance of self-acceptance and the value of their unique identities. This ripple effect can help cultivate a more inclusive and supportive community where future generations feel empowered to live their truth.

Living unapologetically in one’s truth requires immense strength and resilience. It involves facing societal judgments and potential backlashes with unwavering confidence. America has never wanted to see nor allow Black men to live authentically; to do this is a form of revolution that is much needed. This process of revolutionary self-affirmation not only builds personal resilience but also contributes to the collective strength of the Black community for generations to come. It fosters solidarity and mutual support, creating a network of individuals who uplift and encourage each other despite the lies that are told regarding one’s nature and character. Authenticity is intrinsically linked to cultural pride and heritage. For Black men, living authentically means celebrating their unique cultural backgrounds and gifts this gives to community and the world. It involves embracing the richness of Black identity, history, and various traditions. This celebration of culture not only reinforces personal identity but also strengthens cultural bonds within the community; it is a force that can propel Black men and Black people forward.

It is essential to create and support spaces where Black men can express their authenticity without fear of judgment or discrimination. These spaces, whether they are within families, communities, or professional environments—should encourage open expression and provide support for those navigating their journey of self-discovery. Many Black men have felt rejected in their personal community spaces because they were not allowed to fully be themselves. In some cases when their true form manifested it was mocked, deemed not “Black” enough.

That is hurtful, causes resentment, and can lead one to look for acceptance in other spaces that me be more dangerous in the long run. By fostering safes spaces for Black men, we can collectively promote a culture of authenticity and acceptance. When Black men live authentically, the positive impact extends beyond the individual to society at large. Their authenticity challenges societal norms and promotes a more inclusive and equitable community; it aids in the fight for Black people to stand authentically in world without fear. It encourages others to embrace diversity and recognize the value of different perspectives and experiences. By living their truth, Black men contribute to the fight to break down systemic barriers which would foster a more just society.

The importance of Black men living in their truth and authenticity unapologetically cannot be overstated; this is something that is deeply needed. It is an act of self-empowerment that has far-reaching implications for mental and emotional well-being, cultural pride, and societal progress. By embracing their identities and living without apology, Black men not only enrich their own lives but also inspire and empower future generations. It is a powerful testament to the strength, resilience, and diversity of the Black community. The healing that this could bring is game changing for our community as it gives way to a healing that is needed to manifest the power our men and people deserve to stand in.

Staff Writer; Christian Starr

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Also via email at; CStarr@ThyBlackMan.com.

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Eugenio says:

February 4, 2025 at 10:39 pm

Great Article Ms. Star

All black men inAmerica either African American, Afro Caribean, Afro Latino, straight or bixesual or trisexual must remember that you black first before anything and your loyalty should be to your black family and your black community. All black men should do the right thing by loving their black families, their community but you must love yourselves first before ou can love another human being.

All black men must support their fellow brothers and support all evdeavors to make our community prosperous and stable for our future generations and thus we must embark in the long road of recovery of our damage community by showing our young children more so our boys, how to be men and how to be respecful to our brother and sisters and how we shoulld love ourselves and our community first before anything else. We must as men protect our community from other races and from Racist America and corrupt police officers who are constantly killing our children and planting illegal drugs and weapons on our innocent children. We must fight back and we must resort to any means necessary to protect our black children from the racist white men and the sell out negroes of America that will betrayed the black community to please a racist white men or a she devil white women.

All African American men, women, LGBT must excercise their second ammendment rights by legally purchasing guns, shotguns, rifles, ammunitions, kevlar kelmets, body armored, survivail food and first aid kts in order to protect ourselves from Racist America and from the onslaught of illegal immigrants from Central, south America and Asia who are comming here to take our jobs and benefits; but, more so are coming here to replace us and to destroyed the future of our black childfen. We must be ready to fight to the death or dye trying and never bend the knee to any racist white men or any racist illegal migrants.

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- Pelvo White, Jr. says:
  
  March 19, 2025 at 9:11 am
  
  This is very good advice.
  
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- Rasheed says:
  
  March 19, 2025 at 3:46 pm
  
  Your message is a smorgasbord of ignorance, paranoia, and thinly veiled racism.
  
  You start off by declaring that all black men must remember that they’re black first before anything else. Well, newsflash: most black men already know that. We don’t need you to remind us of our blackness. And even if we did, your message is so full of hate and fear that it would be hard to take you seriously.
  
  You go on to say that black men should only love their black families and their black community. Again, most black men already do that. But we also love our white families, our Asian families, our Latino families, and our LGBTQ+ families. Some of us love all people, regardless of their race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.
  
  You then claim that black men must protect their community from other races and from “Racist America.” This is where your message really goes off the rails. You’re talking about fighting to the death and never bending the knee to racist white men. Well, I’ve got news for you: most black men aren’t interested in fighting to the death. We’re interested in living our lives in peace and harmony with people of all races.
  
  Your message is full of fear and paranoia. You’re afraid of white people, you’re afraid of immigrants, and you’re afraid of change. But fear is a powerful motivator, and it can lead people to do terrible things. I urge you to let go of your fear and to embrace love and compassion instead.
  
  I know that things are tough for black men in America. We face racism, discrimination, and violence on a daily basis. But we will never give up fighting for our rights. We will never give up fighting for a better future for our children.
  
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  - Eugenio says:
    
    March 19, 2025 at 11:09 pm
    
    Good Afternoon Rasheed
    
    How are you doiing today. I usually do not replied to coments that responded to my comments. but today I will make an exception and address your concerns.
    
    First of all, I am black man that loves his people and his community and I will do everything in my power to protect my people and my community in the same way that the Jewish people via IDF soldiers and Mossad intelligence operative are defending their people from the Hamas terrorsist and Hezbollah; Likewise the Hamas people are defending their Palestinian community from the onslausght of the Israeli armed forces.
    
    Indeed, every community has the right to defend themselves and protect each other from other communities; but for some unknown reason when black people stand up for other black people it seems that whtie people get angry and scared about it and the so called sellout house negros or uncle tom’s also get angry and scare and they begin to attack that black men, women and LGBT that is willing to defend his people to the death.
    
    I am good hard working black man with a college degree and military background. I have No criminal records, I do no do drugs, I do not commit crimes and I do not go around hurting or discriminating against people based on race or sexual orienatation: But < i will always speak out against racism, discrimination, bias, oppresion that we suffered as a people at the hands of white people, Hispanic people, Jewish people and Asians people.
    
    I work hard and do the right thing every day: yet, i get stop and abuse by police officers for been black, I get the police call on me just for walking or working alongside a white, hispanic or Asian neigbhorhood. Indeed, I understand that many white, Hispanics and Asian men or women lived in a constant fear and paranoia of the very presence of a black men or black women walking down the streets; but, that should not give them the right to call the police and lie on us or discriminate against us in the workplace or at any place of buisness such as a restaurant, grocery stores or banking institutions.
    
    Certanily, Rasheed, if you are an actuall black person you should understand that but if you not black and just pretending to be black than i raise my case. Indeed, there are many cacucasians on here pretending to be black and trying to derail anything that wil lempower the black community in a positiive way. If you notice that White people, Hispanic People and Asians only help each other and when they open a businees in the African American community; they only proceed to hire their own people and deny employment to black people; yet, all the customers of those stores are black people spending their black dollars in these racist stores.
    If you lived in a black neighborhood , and notice all the fast restaurants, liquor store, beauty shop, nail saloons, tobacco stores etc.. are all owned by either Asians, Hispanics, Middle eastern, Jews and or Caucasians; Yet these businessess do not hire or employee any black person; yet they take all our black money and use it to send their racist chidlren to college, to buy houses and to send money back to their countries.
    
    on the other hand, if you do happend to come across a black owned business, you will discovered that black people are not racist and they always have a white person, hispanic person , asian person and even a Jewish person working for their black business. So what is the difference?
    
    The difference is black people Kumbaya with other races; while other races do not want to kumbaya with black people but they want our black dollars.
    
    Also, when white people become succesfull they married their ownn people
    when Asians become successful they married their own people
    When Hispanics become succesfull they marries their own people
    When Middle eastern become succesufl they married their own people
    But, when African American become succesfull they want to married every other race except for their own race. So yes, black people in America have a problem and we must fix it because we are loosing this war with racist America. You have notice how the democrats let it million of illegal migrants and these peple do not care about black people and they are taking all the low skill level jobs and local or state benefits away from the black families in America.
    
    Remember with an increase in imigration there is an increae in black unemployment which leads to an increase in black incarceration.
    
    Now, i am jumping back and forth but i am trying to make you understand that we are at war economically, financially and safety wise with America. Since the Geroge floyd incident, the white, hispanic and Asian population have increase their purchase of weapons, ammunitions and body armored; Therefore, why is it that black people are not doing the same and why America has a problem when black people try to excercise their second ammendment rights like every other race in America. Open your eyes Rasheed.
    
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