Tag Archives: Progressive Voices

His Story: Caged Black Woman

Posted on August 22, 2012 by theblackmancan
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a HOUSE OF LORDS production http://www.kofigenfi.com Starring Nnenna Benz Written and Directed by Kofi Genfi CoDirected and Edited by Omari Oneal KofiGenfi.com OmariOneal.com (c) House of Lords LLC 2012 Introduction theme music provided by Whoarei Beats The purpose of His … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: 2012 Black Male Achievement Fellows

Posted on June 19, 2012 by theblackmancan
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The Black Male Achievement (BMA) Fellowship is a new fellowship program established by Open Society Foundations and Echoing Green dedicated to improve the life outcomes of black men and boys in the U.S. It is the first fellowship program of … Continue reading →

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League of EXTRAordinary Black Men: Fahamu Pecou

Posted on June 4, 2012 by theblackmancan
Create like a god. Command like a king. Work like a slave. ~Fahamu Pecou

TheBlackManCan heads to Sunny Atlanta, GA to bring you yet another EXTRAordinary Black Man. We bring you a Black Man whose intention is to comment on contemporary and hip-hop culture while simultaneously subverting it to include his ideas on fine … Continue reading →

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His Story: Flint native David McGhee trades in sports for mentoring to change the lives of young people

Posted on May 7, 2012 by theblackmancan
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FLINT, MI – Everything happens for a reason. Just seven games into the 2000-2001 basketball season, Flint Central guard David McGhee’s world unexpectedly took a new turn. A tragic day in practice would forever change his outlook on the community. … Continue reading →

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Exquisite Women: Ashley Michelle Williams

Posted on April 9, 2012 by theblackmancan
You are beautiful and perfect just the way God made you, and you have a mission and purpose in this world. ~ Ashley Michelle Williams

TheBlackManCan is in the Big Apple of New York City to bring you another Exquisite Woman. The woman we bring to you is driven to persistently use journalism and social media to educate and inspire others to initiate positive changes … Continue reading →

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League of EXTRAordinary Black Men: Rahfeal Gordon

Posted on April 2, 2012 by theblackmancan
Live by example. Travel the world. Forever be a student. ~Rahfeal Gordon

TheBlackManCan is back in New Jersey to bring you another EXTRAordinary Black Man. The Black Man we bring to you has come a very long way from being homeless in the notorious streets of Newark, New Jersey. It is our … Continue reading →

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Exquisite Women: Yetunde A. Odugbesan

Posted on March 13, 2012 by theblackmancan
Remember where you came from and don't loose sight of your homeland. Know that you have a purpose and your mission on this earth in necessary. ~ Yetunde A. Odugbesan

TheBlackManCan is back in the concrete jungle of New York City to bring you yet another Exquisite Woman. The woman we have the opportunity to spotlight this week has the power to unite and inspire people by her words. We … Continue reading →

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League of EXTRAordinary Black Men: Dr. Walter Kimbrough

Posted on March 6, 2012 by theblackmancan
Make education your hustle. If you are truly educated, you get access to opportunities and resources that many will not receive. ~Dr. Walter Kimbrough

TheBlackManCan is making its first trip to Arkansas for its next EXTRAordinary Black Man feature. We bring to you a Black Man who is the known as the Hip Hop president and he is one of the youngest college presidents … Continue reading →

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