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Positive Black Male News: 4-year-old is a musical prodigy on the drums

Posted on March 11, 2013 by theblackmancan
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Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Moss Bluff, LA (KPLC) – “He just wouldn’t stop banging on things. All day, everyday.” Moss Bluff’s Ryan Clemons is talking about her 4-year-old son, Tyler. Differentiating Tyler’s … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: Anthony McGill and Demarre McGill, brothers making it big in classical music

Posted on March 4, 2013 by theblackmancan
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Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Follow Anthony McGill on Twitter at @mcgillab Source: The Grio theblackmancan.org wants to provide you with news stories from across the world that promote a positive black male image. … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: T.I. Launches New Giving Campaign ‘Give Like a King’ to Support Homeless Veterans!

Posted on January 2, 2013 by theblackmancan
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More than one million veterans are at risk of becoming homeless, while tens of thousands of former service members are already living without shelter. The statistics are alarming. The issues around veteran homelessness is startling and it is becoming increasingly … 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: 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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League of EXTRAordinary Black Men: Ramel Werner

Posted on September 24, 2012 by theblackmancan
I would encourage them to move beyond the mistakes that they will make in life and live in the lessons ~Ramel Werne

TheBlackManCan is back in the Windy City of Chicago, Illinois to bring you another Black Man making remarkable and positive contributions to society. Surrounded by dance-rhythms and the sound of music his entire life this soulful crooner grew up in … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: Opera singer wows audiences at DC’s Kennedy Center

Posted on September 23, 2012 by theblackmancan
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NBC WASHINGTON – He grew up on the streets — even witnessing a murder before he was 10 — but D.C. native Soloman Howard used his voice to turn his life around. A classical opera singer, Howard will lend his … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: Hip hop pioneer DJ Afrika Bambaataa named 3-year visiting scholar at NY’s Cornell University

Posted on August 19, 2012 by theblackmancan
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By Associated Press ITHACA, N.Y. — Hip hop pioneer DJ Afrika Bambaataa (bam-BAH’-tah) has been appointed to a three-year term as a visiting scholar at Cornell University. The appointment announced Tuesday was made by Cornell University Library’s Hip Hop Collection in … Continue reading →

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