The post critiques the limited and often negative portrayals of Black men in mainstream films, identifying five common stereotypes that persist in media. It advocates for a more nuanced representation and invites contributions to a list of films showcasing Black men as complex individuals, aiming to reshape narratives in cinema.
The author is committed to empowering Black men and boys through 2026 and beyond, regardless of outside discomfort. The focus is on recognizing their worth, leadership, and addressing the unique challenges they face. The movement encourages confidence, rejects invisibility, and promotes resilience, urging Black men to embrace their identities boldly and unapologetically.
Thought I would share something I got out my training this past weekend. This one is a bit nuanced so hang in there with me. I am going from a place of anger to a place of freedom. So maybe this is the start of me crossing the bridge to a place of sanity. My... Continue Reading →
To set the tone: Let me share my thoughts from my visit to First African Baptist Church in Savannah Georgia Hopefully after this you will be inspired to learn more about the history of our ancestors. I will let my video explain much of this. https://youtu.be/AB9yBSGIgrE The video says a lot, so here are some... Continue Reading →
We are in MLK Weekend 2023! We celebrate a hero that is like most of our heroes: Misunderstood. Children will recreate the I have a Dream speech over and over again, but he said much more than than. Even I was tempted to merely repost and retweet what I wrote last year. I wrote my... Continue Reading →
This is a follow up post to "I am not your n---a" First, let me re-introduce myself. My name is Charles Christopher Primas! My first name: I was named Charles because there was the thinking that I should be named after my father (Charlie), but my mother wanted my name to be more formal, thus... Continue Reading →
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Watch the video first, then see my response!! https://youtu.be/dp3WWqu4bh8 WOW! This was deep. This sister is deep! She has LOTS to say that hits home. Some of the comments on the video seem to reinforce what she is saying. Some comments are very triggering and painful to read (at least to me!). A couple sisters... Continue Reading →
I think I will begin this post with what I ended with on the previous post. Except thismessage is not just to the younger me, this is to all my fellow Black Men and (yes) also to our younger brothers coming up. Well, that one was too! You are Gods creation and you are unique... Continue Reading →
Its a Thursday, so this is my throwback! This is me at somewhere between 10-12 years old. I decided that I would do something a bit different! If the current version of me were talking to him, he would say to him: Keep that smile and don't let anyone take it from youYou deserve to... Continue Reading →
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