(ThyBlackMan.com) Are you hungry? I mean really hungry? Here in the US we may experience bouts of hunger but nothing that makes us cry – physically cry – out because of hunger pangs. Overall, I believe that we in the US have access to enough to eat, although I believe, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The genre of science fiction has long been a space to dream beyond the limitations of our current world, imagining futures unbound by the confines of race, gender, and inequality. Historically, the contributions of Black writers to science fiction have often been overlooked, despite their groundbreaking work in reimagining ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Part 1. In celebrating this the 221st anniversary of the world transformative liberation struggle and Revolution of the Haitian People, we understandably and unavoidably focus on and think about Haiti’s ongoing struggle, not only for liberation, but also their continuing efforts for life itself in the midst of the radical ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Parents can play a major role in the future careers of their children. It is important for parents to understand the talents and skills of their children and cultivate them so that they can have the confidence and experience to pursue careers in areas that their children feel most ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Jean Toomer was a profound literary voice of the Harlem Renaissance and one of the most enigmatic poets of his time. Born in Washington, D.C., in 1894, Toomer straddled the lines of race, culture, and identity, crafting works that reflected a deep exploration of the human condition. Though best ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Ratepayers beware. Team Trump’s eagerness to enrich his fossil fuel industry cronies with his “drill baby drill” (and export baby export) agenda is going to raise energy costs for American households. Burning fossil fuels is deadly on many levels. The pollution in our air and water from burning coal, oil, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Alice Walker, a name synonymous with American literature, has left an indelible mark on the world through her profound contributions to fiction, poetry, and essays. Known primarily for her iconic novel The Color Purple, Walker’s body of work continues to serve as a powerful commentary on race, gender, and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Octavia Butler, a trailblazer in the realm of speculative fiction, remains one of the most influential authors of the 20th century. Born on June 22, 1947, in Pasadena, California, Butler shattered stereotypes and broke barriers as a Black woman writing science fiction—a genre traditionally dominated by white male voices. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I can’t begin to describe the exhilarating surge of relief and joy I felt when I stood in front of a family member’s home in West Altadena three days after the Easton fire ravaged the neighborhood. Her home was one of only three homes that stood intact on her ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Jesus Christ died for us all no matter whom or what we are. His death was motivated by God’s love for us that He sent His only begotten Son to die for our sins. His death was the reconciliation we needed to God. We are living in the days ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) James Baldwin remains one of the most essential voices in American literature and cultural commentary. His works, spanning fiction, essays, and plays, delve deeply into themes of race, identity, sexuality, and the human condition. Baldwin’s keen insights and eloquent prose make him a cornerstone of 20th-century literature, offering readers ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872–1906) holds an indelible place in American literary history. As one of the first African American poets to gain national recognition, Dunbar’s work traversed the complexities of racial identity, cultural pride, and the human condition. His poetry, which combines traditional poetic forms with the dialect of ...