(ThyBlackMan.com) “On a fundamental, emotional level, superheroes, whether in print or on film, serve the same function for their audience as Golden Age movie stars did for theirs: they create glamour. If that sounds crazy, it’s because we tend to forget what glamour is really about. Glamour isn’t beauty or luxury; ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Oprah is doing the best she can. She is insecure. She is a liberal. She promotes women, but doesn’t seem to respect men. She does not stand against evil, but rather, promotes it. Oprah Winfrey believes in “racism” (which does not exist, and never has). She said so-called “racist” older ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Considering my occupation as an African-American Studies professor, frequent discussions over Pan-Africanism are to be expected. However, the assertion that Pan-Africanist issues have taken a prominent place in the forefront of my mind is not rhetoric as I have just emerged from a full week of lecturing about Marcus Garvey ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Anyone who has been examined America’s history of racial animus understands that it is impossible to effectively argue against the assertion that Race changes everything. The voluminous shadow of Race has and always will impact every aspect of American society. I make these poignant assertions with full understanding that this ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The Black Panther character was first introduced into the Marvel Studios pantheon back in 1966. The launch took place in the comic book “Fantastic Four Vol.1” issue 52. So why did it take 52 years for that character to make its solo debut on the silver screen? Well, apparently it takes ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Recently I went to see Black Panther and paid close attention to every minute. I applaud the African and African American actors. The movie was action packed and humorous at times. Word like nobility, honor, passion, action, family, discipline, order and allegiance come to mind. But there are a few ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) One of the most influential pieces of advice I ever received was to build traditions. In time, I have learned that this advice has been an integral part of not only who I am, but also my relationship with my sons. In fact, one of my favorite traditions is arriving ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Today, I managed to get the opportunity to watch a very anticipated film called “Black Panther” which is made and produced by Marvel Studios. I also wanna note that I didn’t go to the theaters today to watch this film. I actually watched this film online for free from the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) February 16, 2018 belongs to Black Panther in theatres. The truth is we have been anxiously awaiting this film since we saw Black Panther’s appearance in Captain America: Civil War. Black Panther’s strong African influence, and majority black cast has Black America excited in a way that has been long ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I don’t know about you but I love movies. I love the entertainment industry and I love the way a good film can make you feel so many emotions. Growing up in Los Angeles, the glam of it all was always around me and I learned early on in life ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) A uniqueness to this film carries it over the rough spots, past the mundane moments to a frenzied, inspiring ending. In 2015, there was an incident aboard a train headed to Paris. A terrorist, Ayoub El Khazzani from Morocco, armed with an automatic rifle, was on board and attempted a ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I am so sick and tired of our brothers being punked into wearing a dress to make a dollar. I was inspired to write this article when my teenage son asked me to take him to Dale Bronner’s “church” to see Tyler Perry. Am I taking him? NO and I ...