(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) 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) 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) 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) The system of incarceration in the Unites States is known to be inhumane, and Black Americans know that it is another form of slavery. Many of us have been taught that the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution allowed slavery to exist in the form of incarceration. Everyday ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There are books that change how you view social issues, while deepening your understanding of the fight we face in America regarding the issue of humanity. A large part of the race issue Black America faces is that of having one’s humanity acknowledged and respected. The battle we face ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In the poetic words we can often find love, passion, deep intimacy, and a healing that is needed when we are broken by life and living. In her first book of poetry author Poetic Beauty manages to craft all of these emotions into her words in “Fragments: The Heart ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Intimacy can come in many forms. In the Black community it can, at times, be a difficult discussion as we often put these parts of self in a box. What is considered community norms, respectability, religion, and generational trauma passed down from the plantations to now all play a ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “Hey. I just wanted to let you know you’re absolutely beautiful and I know if I had the chance to wake up to you every morning that It would truly be a bliss…” Love and intimacy have always been a part of the culture, and poetry is a medium ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) History is our window into the past. It tells us where we’ve been, and if we study it the voices of those that have come before us can help us navigate the challenges of the day. Though we are grateful for books that help us understand where we are, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is known for his career in Hip Hop, the controversy he can stir, his prowess as a successful businessman, and for being the driving force behind some of the most popular shows on Starz. He has gone from the streets and bulletproof vests to suits ...