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(ThyBlackMan.com) The Black Panther was a visually stunning film that paid homage to the shared values, traditions and customs of African people. This powerful screenplay was set in the fictitious Kingdom of Wakanda, a completely self-sufficient, politically independent, highly-technological, and scientifically-advanced African nation. This is a concept never before seen in cinema or other Western art forms. Most, if not all other Hollywood movies about the continent were merely attempts to roma

Group calls on FG to stop Rivers State Neighborhood Corps

*As Chidi Lloyd, others threaten counter armed group, says 200,000 cults, militia groups exist in Rivers

*Threatens to set up another safety corps

Some prominent sons of Rivers state, under the platform of Free Rivers Development Innitiative (FRDI) have called on the Inspector General of Police and other security agencies to urgently stop the Rivers state governor Nelson Wike, from inaugurating the Neighbourhood Safety Corps in the state.

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Dr. Ayodele Nzinga to direct Marvin X Driving Miss Libby

I am at a lost for words, but if you let me, I will direct it!--Dr. Ayodele Nzinga, Director, Marvin X Driving Miss Libby

Filming will begin after the April release of Notes of Artistic Freedom Fighter Marvin X, Introduction by Dr. Nathan Hare, Black Bird Press, Oakland, 500 pages.

Dr. Ayodele Nzinga is founder of The Lower Bottom Playaz, in residence at the Flight Deck Theater, downtown Oakland. She has produced the complete 10 play cycle of

[By Mike Ramey] Gang leaders don’t like to lose members to local churches. They will ‘tolerate’ members ‘looking at’ religion and the church as a good ‘exit’ strategy, or as a good means of looking legitimate. Churches that want to make a true dent in Modern Street Gangs need to add a forgotten key--the key of discipleship. To put it bluntly, a church MUST show gang members the way out of gang life TO Jesus Christ AND how to STAY in Christ.

Don’t be fooled. Just because a person ‘comes forward’ a

[By Mike Ramey] On the subject of getting children to mind their parents, I remember a comment from Pastor John Hagee: “If THEY can train a dolphin to bounce a basketball on its nose at Sea World, YOU--parents--can train your child to do their chores and show proper respect to you in your own home.”

I’ve been noticing over the past few years that the video gadgets are getting smaller and smaller, and the kids using them are getting younger and younger. Parents these days have gotten used to the ‘

Among the various jazz and fusion drummers who have influenced The ZYG 808, the style and career of John Blackwell, Jr had a considerable influence on the child prodigy's own development.

One night while performing with The GroovaLottos, The ZYG 808 took to the drum kit to perform "Baychester Ave", and instrumental jazz piece that he co-composed with his father, Mwalim. Before rolling into the up-tempo, Latin-influenced groove, he announced that he  to dedicate this performance to the late John B

There is a truth between young men and their fathers that has been overlooked by many of the so-called ‘wizards of smart’, when it comes to what is ‘supposedly wrong’ with the 20- or 30-something men of today. It’s called being blessed, or affirmed in one’s manhood…by an older man, usually HIS father.

A mother CAN NOT affirm her son’s manhood. She can actually stunt her son’s development as a man by; a) NOT marrying the son’s father before fornication and pregnancy; b) if the relationship/marriag

Welcome to America’s NEW monthly favorite column for Men: THE MANHOOD LINE: LIVE! It’s predecessor, THE MANHOOD LINE was God-breathed, American made and world traveled. We’re gonna stretch the hits even further, as we round the bases. The former column has gone from Rome, Italy to Tokyo, Japan--and points in between. Past editions of this column have been used in classrooms, churches, and kitchen tables…with men having a great time celebrating its fare. It’s time to move up and on to the ‘next p

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Truth and Reconciliation! Dr. Shakur deserves Parole! 

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"TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION, DR. SHAKUR DESERVES PAROLE"

James C. McIntosh, M.D. 

Black Acupuncturist  Dr. Mutulu Shakur, 67 year old stroke survivor has been a model prisoner and done much to promote peace both inside of the prison where he is held and in the community at large.    Yet 2 years ago the state elected to hold him past his  30 year mandatory parole date.  He comes up for parole again in April and there is not

It is International Women's History Month and GroovaLottos keyboardist and singer reflects on the influence of legendary jazz great, Nina Simone on his performance style.

As the truck and equipment trailer of The GroovaLottos tooled through Dedham after another successful show at the Dedham Square Coffeehouse, the strains of Nina Simone's "Sinner Man" could be heard on the truck stereo. Mwalim turned it up slightly and began to sing along and even started scatting as Simone's rapid-fire, Pentacos

“Questioners are ‘hoteps’ who are too woke to have fun.”

The desire to see a black face in a high place is a legacy of slavery and the century of Jim Crow segregation that followed. The psychological impact of America’s apartheid is enduring, and unlikely to end without true revolutionary change.

Black people are loath to do anything that might dim the luster that emanates when one of the group becomes rich, famous or successful in some realm that was hitherto off limits. Celebrities, athletes, CE

Developed for us and by boss lady Shontay Lundy, BlackGirlSunscreen is here to moisturize and protect  our darker skin tones without the thick whte or gray paste like other sunscreens. Shontay shares what inspired her to develop BGS, laid aside some sunscreen lies, and points us to her favorite warm weather hot spots!

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African Americans continue to have a supersized influence on the U.S. economy. By 2020 African Americans are projected to have a buying power of$1.5 trillion with a cumulative growth of 16% and a compound annual growth rate of 3% from 2015-2020, according to market research firm Packaged Facts in the report African-Americans: Demographic and Consumer Spending Trends, 10th Edition.

Skeptics about the cohort's financial clout have to look no further than the recent success of the 2018 blockbust

The #365DaysOfRadio Campaign - Business Training Program 
"The Power of Word Of Mouth" 
Podcast consumption is now reaching 46 million Americans weekly.

ACCORDING TO COMSROCE BY 2020 50% OF ALL SEARCH WILL BE DONE BY VOICE.
VOICE RECOGNITION ISON TRACK TO BE $601 MILLION PER YEAR INDUSTRY.

Black business owners are creating businesses at a higher rate than any other demographic, according to FORTUNE.com. The numbers also showed that those businesses had less long-term potential and were less likely to continue operations, due to lack of financial resources or because their environments were less favorable for business promotion.

In “Black Business Success Model: Countering the Myths of our Perceived Weaknesses,” Janneh K. Wright offers a guidebook for creating a new model for th

As educators, we have a responsibility to equip students with the entrepreneurial mindset and skills to break new ground in different industries across the world.

Dr Stuart Jauncey, Managing Director of Les Roches Global Hospitality Education, explains why embracing an entrepreneurial mindset is key to developing future leaders and supporting workplace equality.

Agility and Ambition: A New Workforce for a New Workplace

Aspiring hospitality professionals are no longer limited to the traditiona