Positive Black Male News: Young boy fights off pit bulls to save 5-year-old sister

Posted on November 15, 2012 by theblackmancan
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Article: by Ugonna Okpalaoka Maleik Carr didn’t hesitate to act when he and his little sister were confronted by unleashed pit bulls on their way to the bus stop. The dogs had escaped through a neighbor’s broken fence as the pair … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: Spurs’ Stephen Jackson to Open Academy for Youth in Hometown

Posted on October 29, 2012 by theblackmancan
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By: Ken Rodriguez The idea came from a hurricane, from wind and rain and a storm surge that displaced residents and shuffled students from shuttered schools in Port Arthur, Stephen Jackson’s hometown. The Gulf Coast community (pop. 53,818) was reeling in … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland honors Chuck Berry

Posted on October 29, 2012 by theblackmancan
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by Thomas J. Sheeran, Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Still rocking at 86, music legend Chuck Berry promised a comeback Saturday with six new songs, some written 16 years ago. “And as soon as I can get someone to guide me — … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: Philly’s Handyman Heavyweight’s Unlikely Rise

Posted on October 29, 2012 by theblackmancan
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By Dan Stamm “I have a pretty big dream.” Bryant Jennings might not be a household name right now, but if the undefeated boxer keeps climbing the heavyweight ranks he could one day be mentioned with Philadelphia’s greatest fighters — guys … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: Nick Cannon and 50 Cent Speak Out Against Hunger for For Hunger Action Month!

Posted on October 9, 2012 by theblackmancan
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Several members of the Feeding America Entertainment Council are stepping up and speaking out against hunger by taking part in a video call-to-action. The celebrities include multifaceted entertainer Nick Cannon, television personality Samantha Harris, registered dietitian and Cooking Channel host Ellie Krieger, Food Network and … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: Team becomes family for high school football player

Posted on October 8, 2012 by theblackmancan
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BUENA PARK, Calif. – For many athletes, sports can be a source of comfort  when life off the field of play is chaotic or painful. Football is just that for Buena Park football player Hakeem Williams, whose father was murdered … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: 13-year-old pens middle school success guide

Posted on October 8, 2012 by theblackmancan
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by Ugonna Okpalaoka Students can sometimes find the transition into middle school stressful and challenging, so one eighth grader used his experience to create a road map for success. Madu Eneli, of Harker Heights, Texas, published a book titled, “Am I … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: Amar’e Stoudemire takes trip to Rikers Island to inspire incarcerated teens

Posted on October 2, 2012 by theblackmancan
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By: NY Post It was a first for Amar’e Stoudemire, spending two hours in a prison gym Friday, speaking to about 250 incarcerated adolescents ages 16 to 18. Stoudemire was part of a panel that also included ex-Knick and Syracuse … Continue reading →

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