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League of EXTRAordinary Black Men: John P. Turner

TheBlackManCan has made it’s way back to the city of brotherly love, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We bring to you a Black Man who serves as a positive mentor and creates opportunities for others to succeed. It is our distinct pleasure to … Continue reading

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TheBlackManCan.org & BlackCelebrityGiving.com Team Up to Present the Inaugural BlackManCan Awards Honoring EXTRAordinary Black Men & Boys!

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Written by BlackCelebrityGiving: Even as a black women, I recognize the negative preconceived notions our black men will undoubtedly face. I see the Black Man Can Awards as an amazing opportunity to honor those everyday men who are positively shaping … Continue reading

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Positive Black Male News: Detroit After-School Club Turns Boys to Gentlemen

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By Naeesa Aziz of BET.com After tiring of seeing so many of his students engaged in violent and irresponsible behavior, Detroit elementary school principal Ronnie Sims gave them an activity. He started an after-school program called the Gentlemen’s Club where … Continue reading

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League of EXTRAordinary Black Men: Tim Lee

==>	Apply truth to your life, for such action is what makes you free. Knowledge of truth is just the first step. Application is the leap of faith. ~Tim Lee

TheBlackManCan is in Chicago, Illinois to bring you another EXTRAordinary Black Man. This Black Man is teacher, motivational speaker, preacher and mentor. It is our distinct honor and pleasure to present to you Tim Lee founder of OneBlackMan. Tim Lee … Continue reading

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The League of EXTRAordinary Black Men: Orayne Williams

Once we figure out who we are, we can be unstoppable in your pursuit of success. ~Orayne Williams

TheBlackManCan is back in New York City for its next EXTRAordinary Black Man feature. We bring you a man today who is passionate about working with at-risk youth from various a backgrounds. This EXTRAordinary Black Man has created an organization … Continue reading

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League of EXTRAordinary Black Men: Colbert Williams

we have to come to a point where we accept the things we cannot change and have the courage to change the things we can. ~Colbert Williams

TheBlackManCan is headed back to the midwest as we focus on Fatherhood this week. The Brother that we bring to you today has an amazing story. This Black Man is doing some positive and remarkable work around Fatherhood in communities … Continue reading

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Positive Black Male News: Save Our Schools: Black Men at Penn Reach Out to South Philly High

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When things got heated at South Philly High last year, Chad Lassiter and Darin Toliver thought they had the solution to cool down racial tensions and ethnic violence: Social work. Listen to the kids, give them a voice, and give … Continue reading

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League of EXTRAordinary Black Men: Kevin Ollie

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TheBlackManCan takes is first but definitely not its last trip to the Nutmeg state of Connecticut. It is our mission to actively promote a positive black male image and this week we are going to focus on the the Black … Continue reading

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