(ThyBlackMan.com) Living in one’s truth and authenticity is a powerful act of self-liberation and empowerment, particularly for Black men in a world that often imposes restrictive stereotypes and expectations. Embracing and celebrating one’s identity without apology is not just an act of personal affirmation but also a beacon of hope ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In today’s world, masculinity is often associated with dominance, impulsiveness, and unrestrained ambition. Society glorifies men who take what they want without hesitation. But true strength isn’t about unchecked desire—it’s about control. The ability to practice self-discipline, particularly in personal and intimate aspects of life, is a defining trait ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Having obtained a Certificate of Advanced Study in Organizational Leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), via Rice University on Coursera, June 2022 this writers journey through the program was much more than just that of an academic pursuit; it was an expedition of self-discovery that broadened my understanding ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) It’s a new year, and one that should see Black men walk in their fullness. Everyone deserves to be happy, and to have their voices heard about issues that concern them. It is unfair to demand to be heard and seen…but shut out the voices of others pleading for ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The NBA world has been set ablaze with the news that the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks have agreed on a shocking blockbuster trade involving superstars Anthony Davis and Luka Doncic. This deal, which also ropes in the Utah Jazz, has the potential to shift the balance of ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Part 1. Certainly, no one can honestly doubt, accurately deny or innocently dismiss the fact that we are living in treacherous and trying times. When we speak of treacherous times, we are talking of risky and unreliable times, times that are unstable, unpredictable and unworthy of trust even at ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Few musicians have reshaped the sound of modern music as profoundly as Miles Davis. As a visionary trumpeter, composer, and bandleader, Davis revolutionized jazz multiple times over his career. From bebop to cool jazz, from modal experimentation to electric fusion, he constantly evolved. But at the heart of his ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Many individuals of all backgrounds would identify marching as an organized and uniform way to move forward by walking with a rhythmic pace or stride. Numerous Black Americans would contend that there isn’t another race of people in the world that can move and march with rhythm like Black ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Claude McKay, one of the most influential figures in the Harlem Renaissance, left behind a rich collection of poetry that captured the complexities of Black identity, resistance, love, and longing. McKay, a Jamaican-American poet, wrote in a style that ranged from vivid depictions of personal struggles to piercing social ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Rita Dove is one of the most celebrated poets of our time. As the youngest person to serve as Poet Laureate of the United States and the recipient of numerous accolades, including the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, Dove’s work traverses boundaries of time, history, and human experience. Her poetry ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Toi Derricotte’s poetry illuminates the depths of identity, resilience, and human experience with an unflinching honesty that captivates readers. Through her poignant exploration of race, family, trauma, and healing, Derricotte invites us into spaces of both personal and collective introspection. As a co-founder of Cave Canem—an organization that has ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) A little more than a year ago, I wrote about the MERIT Act, which was introduced by Sens. Todd Young of Indiana and Tim Kaine of Virginia. Democrat Kaine and Republican Young proposed MERIT, which stands for Merit-Based Educational Reforms Institutional Transparency. The proposed bill would curtail legacy admissions in ...