(ThyBlackMan.com) Tyrese is a ladies’ man and has two Grammys to prove why he can get them where they need to be–just at the right time musically. On his new album, “Open Invitation” the soulful crooner shows the world why he has stayed on top since joining the music industry ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The end of the year is finally approaching, and one of the best in music has just blessed connoisseurs worldwide with a CD that might just be the best album of 2011! Mary J. Blige’s latest offering is entitled, My Life II… The Journey Continues (Act 1). This is ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) As an African American future librarian and published writer, I believe that it is important to be exposed to all types of literature. Paul Auster is one of my favorite authors and is an American literary treasure. I was introduced and assigned to read his work in a post ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I was on Facebook earlier this morning and saw this post regarding African American female cartoonists. The site is entitled, The Ormes Society that was featured on the social networking site. The society is named after Jackie Ormes, the first African American Woman Cartoonist. I immediately went online to research her profile ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) This article is a web writing series in response to Oprah Winfrey’s Lifeclass — conducted virtually via the internet from October 10th through October 15th, 2011 I decided to enroll in Oprah Winfrey’s Lifeclass this past week. The promotion was so enticing. Oprah Winfrey televised a sneak preview of ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) had the opportunity to sit down with Corey Scales, a filmmaker based in Dallas, Texas. We engaged in an interesting conversation regarding his new film: “The Davaun Mitchell Story.” The movie will debut at the Studio Movie Grill, in Arlington, Texas this November. Tell me a little about yourself professionally ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) African Americans are the least likely to acknowledge they are depressed. Two important factors account for depression in the black community including economic and cultural impoverishment. The Full Circle Life Enrichment Center, a not-for profit organization, based in New York, educates African American families about mental health disease and treatment ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Studio 1034, based in Houston, Texas, will have the pleasure of featuring the artwork of Lovie Olivia, on September 24, 2011. Lovie Olivia is from Houston, Texas. Olivia’s work has been shown at MOCHA-Museum of Cultural Arts Houston, Spacetaker, the Tipping Point, Arthello Beck Gallery, Catalina Coffee and Winterstreet ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The state of Texas in 2010, mandated that history books be rewritten and would reflect the conservative views of Republicans. Despite school districts, and states failing the black community specifically in education, there are numerous organizations taking on responsibilities of teaching black youth about their history. The HistoryMakers organization and ...