(ThyBlackMan.com) Paul Laurence Dunbar was an influential African-American poet, novelist, and playwright who emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His work was groundbreaking for its time, as it provided a voice to the African-American experience in post-Civil War America. Dunbar’s literary contributions transcended racial barriers and gained ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Poetry has always been a powerful medium for self-expression, a way to communicate complex ideas and emotions in a concise and poignant manner. Black poetry, in particular, has a long and rich history, rooted in the experiences of Black people throughout the diaspora. From the earliest slave narratives to ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Nikki Giovanni is a renowned African American poet, writer, commentator, and educator. Born Yolande Cornelia Giovanni Jr. on June 7, 1943, in Knoxville, Tennessee, her poetic voice has resonated across generations, addressing pressing social issues, celebrating Black culture, and exploring themes of love and human connection. Throughout her career, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The term “hoe” is a derogatory term often used to shame or demean women who are perceived to engage in casual sexual relationships or promiscuous behavior. This article will not perpetuate these harmful stereotypes or encourage disrespectful attitudes towards women. Instead, we will focus on fostering healthy communication and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Every year, the American Library Association unveils its list of the top ten most-challenged books for the previous year. And this year, Number One is the same as last year’s Number One: the book “Gender Queer,” by Maia Kobabe. Other books that achieved this distinction were Toni Morrison’s classic ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Last week the radical liberal Washington Post newspaper had one of their self-identified journalists, Ian Shapira do a hit piece on one of Virginia Governor’s, Glenn Youngkin, agency heads. In the reporter’s feeble attempt to embarrass the Younkin administration, he ended up proving the very point the Youngkin official ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) For several reasons, the year 2020 was one of the most incredible, historic years in U.S. history. It was a unique year that could be defined by “three P’s”: Pandemic, Protest, and Politicians. Countless numbers of lives were affected by those “three P’s” in 2020 and continue to be ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “Our sense of belonging and prosperity relies on freedom from violence. That freedom requires confronting the threat that armed violence poses to our democracy and the hate-fueled rhetoric that feeds it. Moreover, keeping voters and elections safe from political violence is necessary to advance free, fair, and secure elections ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Technology has transformed all aspects of our lives. There is no area left untouched by technology and this includes photography. Many years ago, photography required expensive cameras that were difficult to operate. Films had to be washed in a studio to print the photos. Technology has ensured you can ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) More than 1,000 scientists, engineers, many of them leaders in the Big Tech industry, recently signed an open letter calling for a pause in the development of the newest artificial intelligence (AI) systems, suggesting some of their super intelligence machines could no longer be controlled by humans. They called for ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The 2023 NFL Draft is nearly here and one of the more important figures of the 2023 NFL off-season will finally have a home. Former Alabama quarterback Bryce Young made history as the first Heisman-winning QB in the illustrious history of that football program and sports fans throughout the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Very rarely is the end of a relationship solely one persons fault. It can be difficult to look at your mate, when angry, and admit you had a hand in the destruction of your relationship. Far to often if you didn’t cheat nor lie you are innocent, and more ...