Tag Archives: Youth

Positive Black Male News: Man refuses to let disability hamper ability to teach

Posted on May 22, 2013 by theblackmancan
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by Carrie Healey Michael Jones does not let his disability effect his ability to teach theatre and dance to Chicago youth. The Chicago native has performed with Arsenio Hall, Carol Lawrence, and Liberace. Jones was born with Earb’s Palsy, causing some … Continue reading →

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Exquisite Women: Tiffany Bender & Alize Beal

Posted on April 10, 2013 by theblackmancan
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TheBlackManCan has made it way back to New York City and is headed Uptown to Harlem.  We bring you two gorgeous and dynamic ladies who believe in restoring community integrity among the youth of the communities in which they serve. … Continue reading →

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His Story: Deeper than Rap: Chief Keef isn’t the problem

Posted on March 11, 2013 by theblackmancan
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I have to admit, until recently I didn’t really know who Chief Keef was I recognized his name from the hit “I Don’t Like,” but not much else. I starting inquiring about him more as he feuded with Lupe Fiasco, Lil Jojo got … Continue reading →

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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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His Story: Fathers, We have to do More Than Just Provide!!

Posted on February 22, 2013 by theblackmancan
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A lot of fathers believe that our role is to simply go to work, make the money, and “bring home the bacon.”  They have delegated the responsibility of managing their child’s social, emotional, and educational welfare to the mother.  As … Continue reading →

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His Story: Preparing Students to be Critical Thinkers

Posted on January 15, 2013 by theblackmancan
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One of the most important jobs of an educator is to prepare students to be critical thinkers.  In a postmodern America educators have a responsibility to provide multifarious opportunities for students to engage in critical thinking exercises.  More focus has to be placed on … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: Young boy fights off pit bulls to save 5-year-old sister

Posted on November 15, 2012 by theblackmancan
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Article: by Ugonna Okpalaoka Maleik Carr didn’t hesitate to act when he and his little sister were confronted by unleashed pit bulls on their way to the bus stop. The dogs had escaped through a neighbor’s broken fence as the pair … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: Team becomes family for high school football player

Posted on October 8, 2012 by theblackmancan
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BUENA PARK, Calif. – For many athletes, sports can be a source of comfort  when life off the field of play is chaotic or painful. Football is just that for Buena Park football player Hakeem Williams, whose father was murdered … Continue reading →

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