(ThyBlackMan.com) The late Dr. Edwin Lewis Cole, one of the guiding forces behind the rise of the Christian Men’s Movement in the later part of the last century, had the following summation of Christian relationships: “A man MUST major on manhood; and minor on womanhood.” In order for our young, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Thanks for The Help An open letter to African American Book Clubs & Readers: A response to your support for The Help As important as your role is to the African American literary community, I feel it is prudent that I address you at this hour. First, I want ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I just finished reading Manning Marable’s biography of Malcolm X. Let’s look at the controversial claims it made, the key ideas it contained, and some of the fascinating coincidences it brought to light. Malcolm X, like Martin Luther King, was assassinated at age 39 on the eve of ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “If you want your young black men to be successful, you must help them to develop character from the inside out. In order to do that, you must have character yourself.” –Kevin D. Barnes, Sr. It is rare when an author allows for his wife and family to have ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) ‘Always fresh, honest and often very funny’ Time Out on Hanging by Her Teeth Too often we are told to get rid of contradictions, told that they threaten us, or make us a threat to others. In this new biography Bonnie Greer gives us an insight into the controversial ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There are a few things that I hold to be sacred: Lakers basketball, Soul music, good vodka, great movies, smart television and literature. I’m offended when the sanctity of any of those listed is compromised, because I believe them to be pillars of our culture and much of my ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Dr. Manning Marable made his transition a few days before his Malcolm X biography was released on April 4. The community of scholars that admired him was saddened by his death, and also anticipated the work that would be the product of his decades of research. In many ways, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Speaking to the Associated Press, the daughters of the late Malcolm X have expressed disappointment in their father’s biography, written by recently deceased Columbia University professor, Manning Marable. Ilyasah and Malaak Shabazz are concerned about allegations in the book that their parents’ marriage was strained and that both of ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Our writer Dr. Boyce Watkins takes the time to interview Dr. Neal Hall who recently published the book entitled; Nigger for life… 1) What is your name, and what do you do? — My name is Neal Hall, M.D. I am a poet, author, and eye physician-surgeon. 2) ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Hip hop mogul Russell Simmons has released an interesting new book entitled, “Super Rich: A Guide to Having it All.” Simmons appears to have decided to share his keys to wealth with the world, addressing a community where wealth accumulation continues to be one of our greatest and most ...