(ThyBlackMan.com) The Hip Hop Nutcracker was a musical explosion combing old school Hip Hop with classical music and the grace, elegance and power of Hip Hop dancing. The back drop story line of the Nutcracker provided the framework on a story that is relevant generationally dealing with the diversity of relationships ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Black people in this country have had to deal with the same of sexual assault that dates back to slavery. It was understood that our women were raped, and beaten by slave owners. The abuse they were forced to endure had a lasting effect on our sisters. They deserved to ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I had the wonderful opportunity to teach several virtual classes with students from Nairobits Trust located in Nairobi, Kenya. The instructor Victor Owuor (https://www.facebook.com/victor.owuor.395) a talented and knowledgeable educator collaborated with me to speak to his students; 15 young ladies about Social Media and diverse areas of technology. The classes conducted on Skype ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Writer/director Dee Rees’ 2011 feature film debut Pariah was a depressing but touching look at black lesbian life. This follow-up film is no less weighty. The key difference is the budget ($10M) for this film is bigger and it is used wisely on a top-notch tech crew and fine actors ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There are many events that encourage learning and reflection in life journey. Thousands if not millions of girls of color and culture across the United States and even the world have experienced the wonder and exhilaration of Hidden Figures just a year ago, the movie that is inspiring girls and women of color across the nation and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) EdCamps are wonderful opportunities for educators of all backgrounds, years of experience and even national or global location. Sharing best practices, classroom management strategies, how to build student and teacher relationships, reinforcing rituals and routines to create wonderful learning opportunities. The success of the classroom begins with a welcoming atmosphere and a ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The 2017 the Toronto International Film was a big hit this year, attracting nearly 500,000 film lovers who viewed over 255 films. Black films, movies with black artists and other productions from around the world were a key part of the festivities that were enjoyed by all. Check out the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Melissa “Missy” Elliott will always be known as a trendsetter in music. Well, in hip hop music primarily. In the hip hop arena, Missy was the first of her kind, combining her rapping and singing skills with pop-friendly songwriting. Her first four rap albums transcended the urban genre, and helped ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) As more students become interested in dynamic careers that require skills that apply Science Technology Engineering and Math African nations have begun to accept the growing STEM educational opportunities that men and women are providing in their respective nations. STEM and STEAM are applied educational initiatives that have a foundation ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Many blacks and their white liberal allies demand the removal of statues of Confederate generals and the Confederate battle flag, and they are working up steam to destroy the images of Gens. Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee and President Jefferson Davis from Stone Mountain in Georgia. Allow me ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In the aftermath of Harvey Joel Osteen’s reputation was caught in the flood of a social media hurricane. Osteen, senior pastor of Lakewood Church, a 16,800-seat non-denominational megachurch, was accused of refusing to “open the doors of the church” (pun intended) so that displaced citizens could find refuge from the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Volunteering their weekends with Vision Keepers and New Town Success Zone are students from Duval County Public Schools and Edward Waters College working to distribute food to the community. Their works and those of other volunteers have touched the lives of seniors, children, the disabled and others facing life’s challenges. The ...