Why America Fears African American Identity.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Call us “black”, even though we are not the color of our shoes, belts and car tires. Call us “negro”. Call us “Afro-American”.  But hesitate to and avoid calling us African-American, unless you just have to? Why? Because there is a fear that America has about the real identity of the people it calls “black”.... [Read more...]

There’s a Major Difference between African American History and Black History.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Do we really know what the past was, what actually happened, or is history “a fable” not quite “agreed upon”? Our knowledge of any past event is always incomplete, probably inaccurate, beclouded by ambivalent evidence and biased historians, and perhaps distorted by our own patriotic or religious partisanship. “Most... [Read more...]

Black History — An Epic Saga Whose Truth Remains Untold.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) As a proud, card-carrying member of the Black Press for more than 25 years, I have grown to both love and abhor the arrival of February when America, perhaps in an act of penance, holds its annual “lovefest” known as Black History Month. As much as I long to review the annals of African-American contributions, sacrifices... [Read more...]

What Does It Take? Rev. Dr. L.E. Bennett.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) What does it take to make a change in our society? That may depend on the type of change. In this case, I’m speaking of the difference in how people view each other, especially racial groups.  Mainly, Caucasians and people of color. This change would require respect for different cultures. So, how do we get there? It will... [Read more...]

The Root of the Matter: Pursuing African American Ancestry Made Easy.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) It is no surprise that many people are interested in pursuing their family tree in an effort to learn more about their ancestry. No matter the race or creed, learning about your family history can have a significant effect on how you view life. For many, it is often the push they need to work hard, as it feels like you are connecting... [Read more...]

America’s Black Holocaust Museum Welcomes New President And CEO Dr. Robert M. Davis.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) The Dr. James Cameron Legacy Foundation is pleased to announce that Dr. Robert “Bert” Davis has been selected as the new President and CEO of America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM).  Dr. Davis will be stepping into his new role on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Dr. Davis assumes leadership on the eve of the re-opening of... [Read more...]

America’s Black Holocaust Museum Announces More Than $477,000 Raised To Complete Initial Development.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) A personal challenge grant issued last winter by philanthropist and Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele helped to raise more than $477,000 for America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) at 401 W. North Avenue in Milwaukee’s Bronzeville African American Cultural and Entertainment District. At the campaign launch, Abele pledged... [Read more...]

Know thy Black History.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Homo sapiens, otherwise known as humans, are the most complex beings on the entire Earth. The word homo sapiens literally means wise men and that’s why we are called the most developed species on Earth. Beings of our kind were originated in Africa, somewhere around two million years ago. After that we moved to different parts... [Read more...]

5 Highly Influential Black Americans Who Changed the World before Their Death.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Too often we get caught up in our daily lives, going to work, watching TV, or going out with friends, and we forget that the world we live in now was made for us. We are experiencing the effects of people who have sacrificed everything, and maybe even their lives, to make a difference in the world. Veterans, political figures,... [Read more...]

Appreciating African Genius.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) “Just as the Memphite Theology is the source of Greek philosophy or primitive science, so it is also the basis of modern scientific belief.” George G.M. James Stolen Legacy page 145 originally published in 1954 As we celebrate Black History Month, let us not fall into the trap of European historiography and pedagogy where... [Read more...]

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