What Is It Like Being Black in America?
Before you read this, please know that I DID NOT write this piece. This was written by a black physician who wrote about an incident…
Black Men
Colin Kaepernick is a 40 Million Dollar Slave
2017 and we still reference this man. People still stand by him or vilify his actions. We either threaten boycott or tell him he should…
Michael B.Jordan, Ryan Coogler, & the Boredom of Hypermasculinity
Hypermasculinity is a psychological term for the exaggeration of male stereotypical behavior, such as an emphasis on physical strength, aggression, and sexuality [1]. Being that…
Don’t Blame Black Men for Daniel Holtzclaw
Daniel Holtzclaw is the infamous cop who did the heinous: he used his authority to rape women. Not only that, these were Black women. Still,…
Dr. Umar Johnson and The Power of the Punani
I am noticing more and more mentioned indiscretions with men and their “insignificant others”. If these men aren’t caught up with their side pieces, then…
Stop Effeminate Black Men (Pt. 1)
When I think of a man being effeminate, I think of a man being the total opposite of manly. Actually, I consider him taking on…
Black, Famous, Getting Into Trouble (Double Standards)
Sometimes black folks embarrass the hell outta me. The stereotype threat is a pain in the ass. When you love your people, it hurts like…
Marlon Wayans vs. Lord Jamar: Gays Destroying the Black Community?
So as I’m perusing my Twitter timeline, as per usual, I see an apparently heated exchange between comedian Marlon Wayans and rapper Lord Jamar of…
My Brother’s Keeper: Let’s Tackle African-American Male Unemployment
“Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises.” —Demosthenes— “We are continually faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems.”…
Study: Black Fathers Are Not Missing in Action
Do not believe the lies. Most black fathers are not dead beats. We love our precious daughters and sons. Most of us are actively involved in our…