(ThyBlackMan.com) When Josh Allen fell to the Buffalo Bills with the seventh pick of the 2018 NFL Draft, he was far from a sure thing. He wasn’t the first pick, nor did he even crack the top five. Allen was considered a raw but immensely talented quarterback coming out of ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Sonia Sanchez is one of the most powerful voices in American poetry, a literary giant whose work spans decades of activism, love, and cultural identity. As a leading figure in the Black Arts Movement, Sanchez has infused her poetry with rhythmic intensity, jazz-like improvisation, and searing social commentary. Her ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The Jimmy Butler saga has finally reached its conclusion in Miami. The six-time All-Star and one of the most intense competitors in the NBA is now a member of the Golden State Warriors, officially bringing an end to his tenure with the Heat. The three-time NBA champions have reportedly ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “This is the thing people seem to have intentionally forgotten: that discrimination is real and prevents qualified people from getting opportunities that they would otherwise have and the goal of DEI is to prevent that as much as possible. But there are plenty of influential people on the intellectual ...
(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 ...