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Exquisite Women: Brandee Younger

Being a musician often means being vulnerable and exposing yourself.  ~Brandee Younger

TheBlackManCan heads back to New York City to bring you its next Exquisite Woman feature. We present today a versatile musician who has proven to defy genres and labels. This truly amazing woman is a young harpist who has created … Continue reading

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Exquisite Women: Dr. Rema Reynolds

. Seek varied opportunities to lead. The exposure, experience, and relationships will chart the course of your life. ~Dr. Rema Reynolds

TheBlackMancan is back in Sunny California for its next Exquisite Woman interview. We bring you a woman that is not just beautiful in looks but as a woman. She is champion of the underdog and the definition of a servant … Continue reading

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Positive Black Male News: Philly teens redefine their education

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By Deron Dalton Philadelphia students redefined themselves – no longer accepting the term dropout by referring to themselves as pushouts. “We’re not calling it dropouts anymore. It’s pushouts because we were pushed over the edge,” student Mary Simmons said. These … Continue reading

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Positive Black Male News: ‘College-Bound Brotherhood’ graduation gives step up for Bay Area’s young black males

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By: Roger Porter It is a pretty well known truth that college graduates earn twice as much as those with only a high school diploma. Unfortunately, it is also true that only about 11 percent of the black males who … Continue reading

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League of EXTRAordinary Black Men: Terrell Hill

I see young people leaving this school with a level of confidence never seen before in the city of Hartford. ~Terrell Hill

TheBlackManCan is now back in the state of Connecticut for its next League of EXTRAordinary Black Men feature. We make our way to Connecticut and present to you a dynamic, engaging and inspirational Black Man. It is our distinct honor … Continue reading

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Positive Black Male News: 15-Year-Old Whiz Kid Graduates From Baltimore University

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BALTIIMORE (WBFF/CNN) – A Baltimore 15-year-old is preparing for law school after completing fours of college in record time. Monday, Ty Hobson-Powell became one of the youngest students to graduate The University of Baltimore. “I mean I don’t consider myself … Continue reading

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Positive Black Male News: Chicago men give back by reading to kids

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By Dexter Mullins Sometimes giving back to the community can take up as little as one hour a month. For the students at Chicago’s Nicholson Technology Academy, that one-hour is making a huge impact. Chicago Public Schools started the “Real … Continue reading

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League of EXTRAordinary Black Men: Chike Uzoka

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TheBlackManCan is back on the Big Apple to bring you another Black Man making positive and remarkable contributions to society. This Black Man is an entrepreneur, informational speaker and financial consultant. We introduce you to Chike Uzoka who has always … Continue reading

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