We are all familiar with the first part of the Negro National Anthem, so I won't put that here. The Negro National Anthem was written by James Weldon Johnson and put to music by his brother J Rosamond Johnson. Both men were born within a decade of the "official" end of slavery in the USA.... Continue Reading →
Just so you know, this is not purely a "race" discussion, this is a discussion of my feelings on ANYONE who inflicts their power on anyone else willfully. If you REALLY know me, you know I feel this way: strength and power are given in order to protect those who have less than you or... Continue Reading →
The question on the table: Do Black Men Love Black women: Well....here are some things to think about! You are EVERYTHING to us You are our mothersYou are our sistersYou are our auntsYou are our cousinsYou are our daughtersYou are our wives and partners We came up together We went to the same schoolsGrew up... Continue Reading →
https://videopress.com/v/CFVuqz3F?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata Source of Video: https://us.pg.com/widen-the-screen/ When you see ME, what do you see? Am I a THUG? Am I a Gangsta? Am I a N--a? Do you think I am going to rob you? Do you think I am going to hurt you? Do you think I will be a bad or absent father? Are... Continue Reading →
I am writing this from the male perspective and it may be used by some women as a hammer to their men, but I am choosing not to worry about that other than to say that I hope it provides a context for meaningful discussion. To be clear: It is my perspective and NOT my... Continue Reading →
I was asked to share my thoughts on a good definition of masculinity. Well this is my attempt 🙂 Lets start with the Wikipedia "Definition" Standards of manliness or masculinity vary across different cultures and historical periods. Traits traditionally viewed as masculine in Western society include strength, courage, independence, leadership, and assertiveness. Machismo is a... Continue Reading →
Post inspired by this article: http://www.deluxmag.com/black-love-10-ways-to-build-trust-in-a-relationship/ I know some of ya'll are intrigued by the title of this post and ready to call me a liar. Well before you do that, let me explain what I mean First, I submit to you a dictionary definition of the word trust: Firm belief in the reliability, truth,... Continue Reading →
Just to set the context for this post, please watch the video below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSAw51caEeg Once you see this video, you can see how special, intelligent and AWARE our boys are…and you can get a glimpse of their pain as well. The most heartbreaking and emotional part (for me) of the video is at the 3:35... Continue Reading →
That thing that is holding us up from the life we want is likely that thing we are most proud of telling the world that we are. Being "Strong" robs us of closeness and affinity with others, we won't let others hurt us, but we won't let them in eitherBeing "Independent" robs us of the... Continue Reading →
This is an addition and re-direction of my earlier post about the inquiry about what is is to be black and male. Fellas: Our women are in danger. They are missing and law enforcement isn't doing anything about it.The media plays a huge role in ignoring the problem of them being missing.And far too often,... Continue Reading →
Quiet Thunder 
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