Tag Archives: Authors

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: DaeQuan Morrison, 13-Year-Old, Publishes Book To Cope With Mom’s Cancer, Donates Proceeds To Research

Posted on July 5, 2012 by theblackmancan
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When DaeQuan Morrison’s mom, Patricia, was diagnosed with breast cancer three years ago, he dealt with it the best way he knew how: He published a book. At age 10, DaeQuan penned “What’s the Spook?,” a 28-page storybook following a … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: From Homeless to Author black youth publishes novel ‘Nameless’

Posted on March 13, 2012 by theblackmancan
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By: Ashley Michelle Williams The odds of achieving success seem slim to none for minorities with impoverished backgrounds. Having not only been poor, but also homeless, Kyle Chais has had many odds against him throughout his life. Yet, the 20-year-old is … Continue reading →

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League of EXTRAordinary Black Men: The Three Doctors

Posted on February 21, 2012 by theblackmancan
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Watch the story of three self-proclaimed “regular guys” who rose above the odds to become a tri-force of power in the medical industry. Our mission is to actively promote a positive black male image. Welcome to the Spotlight: League of … Continue reading →

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League of EXTRAordinary Black Men: Dennis R. Upkins

Posted on December 31, 2011 by theblackmancan
Stay humble enough to remember that you’re a work in progress and always strive to do better and be better. ~Dennis Upkins

TheBlackManCan is back in the south and has made its way back to the wonderful state of Tennessee. We bring to you a black man who is a voracious reader who knew at an early age that storytelling was his … Continue reading →

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League of EXTRAordinary Black Men: Pervis Taylor III

Posted on December 5, 2011 by theblackmancan
You are empowered to succeed in this life. There's a slot for you in history either as a world changer or someone who watched the world change. ~Pervis Taylor III

TheBlackManCan is back in the Big Apple to bring you another EXTRAordinary Black Man. We present to you a Black Man today who has has always understood that success is not in a moment, but rather in the journey as … Continue reading →

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League of EXTRAordinary Black Men: Al Coleman, Jr.

Posted on November 22, 2011 by theblackmancan
My approach tends to place greater emphasis on learning how to solve problems rather than encouraging students to memorize facts and data. ~Al Coleman, Jr.

TheBlackManCan is making its inaugural trip to Minneapolis, Minnesota. We bring to you a Black man who has mentored a multitude of exceptional emerging leaders in business, law, government, the arts and science throughout the country and enjoys serving others … Continue reading →

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