(ThyBlackMan.com) When I heard about the tragic death of Lord Infamous (aka Ricky Dunigan) from the group Three 6 Mafia, I was hurt, but not surprised. We’re used to rappers dying before the age of 50, since we’ve come to embrace a culture that only serves to deplete our mental ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Let me start off with a disclaimer: I am not a Beyonce fan, meaning I do not religiously follow her career or listen to her music. Though I don’t dislike Beyonce, I don’t keep up with her either. In high school, like every other black girl, I looooved me ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Frequently, I see African American authors and readers on this site and others take on the notion that African Americans in the media spotlight are obligated to produce music, tv shows and movies to our satisfaction. For quite some time, those expectations have been relied on superstars such as ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) More hands and reasons in selling out than the average mind may think. Not too long ago, rapper/producer Tyler, the Creator announced in a series of tweets his conversation and bet he made with musician Will.i.am. To swiftly get to the point, he claimed Will.i.am was selling himself out ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Dear Oxygen Network: Lets talk! I have a confession to make: I’am a ‘Bad Girls Club’ junkie. I am not proud of watching girls behaving badly, but it’s one of those reality TV shows that makes me pause and wonder. Which brings me to the reason for this ‘Dear John’ letter. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Lets be real. Not every black person is your friend. Not every black person cares about the black community. So, the idea of “black unity” has to evolve in such a way that helps us to understand who our friends are and who our enemies are. When I spoke ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Have you seen the new movie ‘12 Years a Slave’ yet? If not, you should ASAP. I attended a screening last weekend with a group from my church. Numerous film reviewers call ‘12 Years a Slave’ the greatest movie about slavery ever made. I concur. It’s also a grim ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I’m not an avid moviegoer. Rarely do I find films that I am just dying to see that will get me off my couch, away from my Apple TV, and headed to the theater. Yet, this past weekend I found myself race-walking through D.C.’s Georgetown, rushing to the 7 ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) On paper, the Republican Party should absolutely adore Oprah Gail Winfrey. She’s very wealthy, very influential, and very famous. Normally, those three attributes would elevate almost anyone to most favored status within the Grand Ole Party. If that individual was already a Republican, he or she would be urged ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The rapper Kendrick Lamar was already making headlines for laying out some of the dopest rhymes in the world of hip-hop. A pure lyricist at heart, he was breaking norms and challenging the industry, setting new bars for artists who’ve become accustomed to getting rich by repeating toxic nursery ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I have never felt more strongly compelled to write a blog than I am to write this one. The Doug Banks syndicated radio show, which features adult conversation call-ins mixed with music, recently asked the question of its audience as to whether Hollywood was exploiting slavery with all its ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Selfies are everywhere. If you have more than one social media account it’s possible that you encounter at least five selfies per day. Selfie-types range far and wide, from capturing candid moments to the dreaded duck face. Though some selfies are entirely innocent and fun, there is a much more, extreme element to ...