Tag Archives: Law

Winners of the 2012 Black Man Can Awards!

Posted on June 18, 2012 by theblackmancan
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By: Jasmine Crowe CEO of BlackCelebrityGiving.com Can I just say WOW! When Brandon Frame, of TheBlackManCan.org and I sat down in March and decided to launch the Black Man Can awards, I don’t think either of us expected the results and tremendous … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: Black District Attorney Frees The Innocent

Posted on February 6, 2012 by theblackmancan
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Craig Watkins Age: 43 Place of Residence: Dallas, Texas Why he is a local hero: Dallas District Attorney Craig Watkins has used DNA to free men and women who were wrongly convicted of crimes. It’s easy to feel a sense … 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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A One-Man Blend of Hip-Hop Artist, Provocateur and, No Joke, Lawyer

Posted on January 10, 2011 by theblackmancan
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Article by: By JAMES WARREN In “PolyMath,” the latest album by the Chicago hip-hopper Capital D, United States Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald is heard on one track announcing the indictment of the former Chicago police commander Jon Burge on charges related … Continue reading →

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League of EXTRAordinary Black Men: Sean Walton Jr.

Posted on December 27, 2010 by theblackmancan
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TheBlackManCan heads to the state of Ohio for its next feature. We bring to you a young man who is a true visionary, leader and agent of change. This EXTRAordinary Black Man has always had his sights set on progress … Continue reading →

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John Lewis to receive nation’s highest civilian honor

Posted on November 23, 2010 by theblackmancan
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John Lewis was born the son of Southern sharecroppers, was unable to vote as a young man, was threatened when he organized lunch counter sit-ins in Nashville and was beaten during the struggle to end racial segregation in America. So … Continue reading →

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Ex-federal prisoner gives kids a fighting chance in the ring

Posted on November 12, 2010 by theblackmancan

Article by Tory Brecht The Quad-City Times It’s a baking 95 degrees in the dusty backyard of Quick’s neighborhood store at the corner of 15th Avenue and 5th Street in Rock Island. A sweaty gaggle of shirtless boys doing pull-ups, … Continue reading →

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Boston’s first black officer receives his long-overdue honors

Posted on November 12, 2010 by theblackmancan

Article by Jack Nicas of Boston.com Just as the bagpipes began, the drill sergeant shouted, “Ten hut!” // Thirty-seven rows, four police officers in each, stood at attention. It was their day off, a sunny Saturday morning, but they were … Continue reading →

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