His Story: Thoughts of a Morehouse Man

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https://twitter.com/Ezekielphillips The purpose of His Story is to tell the stories of Black Men young and old through videos and written work. Too often the story of Black Men is told by everyone else. His Story will be the catalyst to allow Black Men & Women to provide the positive contradiction to the prevailing Black male ...

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Positive Black Male News: Man refuses to let disability hamper ability to teach

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by Carrie Healey Michael Jones does not let his disability effect his ability to teach theatre and dance to Chicago youth. The Chicago native has performed with Arsenio Hall, Carol Lawrence, and Liberace. Jones was born with Earb’s Palsy, causing some paralysis in one arm.  He is also afflicted with partial blindness to do cataracts and glaucoma. “Take a disability and ...

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His Story: Dear Thurgood Marshall Jr, Why Are You On The Board Of Directors For CCA?

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By Kim Moore This serves as both an open letter to Thurgood Marshall Jr, a PSA for those who didn’t know about his appointment to CCA and a reminder about mass incarceration, and the overrepresentation of black men in prison. It came as a complete and utter shock to discover yesterday that Thurgood Marshall Jr, son of ...

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Positive Black Male News: Morehouse grads ‘proud’ to witness historic Obama commencement speech

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by Kunbi Tinuoye Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy President Obama delivered a fearless and passionate commencement address at Morehouse College on Sunday, which despite the steady rain, left the crowds captivated. Peppering his speech with light-hearted humor, Obama emphasized the importance of not only academic success but a willingness to serve the ...

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Positive Black Male News: Father, son to graduate Morehouse College together

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By: Blayne Alexander ATLANTA -- This weekend will be a busy one for Dorian Joyner, Sr. Sunday morning, he will watch his oldest son graduate from Morehouse College. Joyner will have a front row seat for commencement. After all, he will be a fellow graduate himself. Joyner started his Morehouse journey back in 1984, but never finished. Three ...

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The Village: Natural Hair…His Perspective

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Register to Attend here --> http://naturalhairhisperspective.eventbrite.com/ In The Village you will find a comprehensive listing of organization across the country who are having a positive impact in different communities. theblackmancan.org truly believes that it does take a village to make a difference and we are doing our part to make that a reality. Please share with ...

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Positive Black Male News: Lebron James Pledges $1 Million to Former High School for New LeBron James Arena!

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Let’s be real for a minute, Lebron James is a beast on the court, I’m quite baffled to be honest how so many people can dislike the man, I mean what has he done. I recall Cleveland Cavalier fans burning his jersey  when he chose to go to Miami, he wanted to win, he’s a ...

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The Village: Black + Male Post Obama

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In The Village you will find a comprehensive listing of organization across the country who are having a positive impact in different communities. theblackmancan.org truly believes that it does take a village to make a difference and we are doing our part to make that a reality. Please share with us any organization that you ...

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