(ThyBlackMan.com) The science fiction fantasy novel A Wrinkle in Time, written in 1962 by Madeleine L’Engle, won the prestigious Newbery Medal. The author had a fascination with quantum physics and her novel reflected that interest as it explored themes of good versus evil. Initially, over 20 publishers turned down the book. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Music is one of the most important parts of filmmaking that should never be taken lightly. There are plenty of reasons why music should be given as much importance in the film. When you are making your next film project, you have to fully understand its importance before you proceed. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The Black Panther was a visually stunning film that paid homage to the shared values, traditions and customs of African people. This powerful screenplay was set in the fictitious Kingdom of Wakanda, a completely self-sufficient, politically independent, highly-technological, and scientifically-advanced African nation. This is a concept never before seen in ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Today, I attended my second ever comic con in Montgomery, Alabama but my first ever River Region Comic Con and I have to say, it’s was such an amazing experience. And the fact this comic con is just a few yards away from where my love of nerd culture actually ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The Black Panthers was the nickname of the 761st all-Black tank unit in World War Two. They were one of the best, if not the best, tank outfit in General Patton’s army. They fought in several fierce engagements and won numerous commendations including the Congressional Medal of Honor. They were ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) On Saturday afternoon on March 10 the Molefi Kete Asante Institute and Afrocentricity International held a discussion on the Black Panther movie at their headquarters 5535 Germantown Avenue. The multi-generation audience consisted of students, intellectuals, retirees and working folks. The program included watching trailers of the film, listening to written critiques ...
(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 ...