There are so many great bloggers out there creating insightful posts that really can make a difference in people's lives. Unfortunately nobody (including myself) has time to read them all. In addition, it is difficult to find all of these talented writers. I am a firm believer, and The Black Man Survival Guide stands for, positive people rising up to share information that will make all our lives better. In that spirit this is my first post in a series that will help introduce our readers to some of the great bloggers and blog posts out there.
From time to time I will create a post that spotlights 5 blog posts I read this week that I would personally like to share with our readers. It is all about community here and since our goal is to expand our community it is only natural to use the AfroBlog to expose readers to other blogs that may be a valuable in addition to reading ours.
Some of the blog posts we list here are from bloggers we read frequently. They are very popular and certainly do not need the extra publicity. With that being said every little bit helps and listing your post here is an acknowledgement of the good work that you do. Some posts are from new bloggers whom you may not know yet but are doing some big things. In either case, AfroDaddy.com salutes you and keep doing what you do.
History The Life and Assassination of Patrice Lumumba – United Black America
Another excellent piece form United Black America documenting the assassination of the great leader of the Congo and the tragic aftermath as a result. 50 years later the Congo still suffers.
Politics GOP Puts Out Hit on ‘Racist’ Ron Paul over Iowa – The Black Snob
The Republican race for the presidential nomination is exhausting; so much ignorance, too much of the time. For those who are not political junkies, here is a great snapshot of the race along with the backward, clueless and often racist attitudes of the candidates.
Pop Culture Vanessa Bryant accuses Kobe Bryant of sleeping with over 105 women - Popular Critic
Usually we don’t delve into pop culture but this one is important for one simple reason: the 10-year mark of marriage. Apparently in California this is the magic line where you may lose half (or more) of your wealth in a divorce settlement. Fellas, take heed.
The Black Man’s Perspective The Invisible Black Men – Shawn James
There are so many black men who feel the things this brother expressed in this excellent piece. The sad part about it is that too many sisters will read this and think it rather un-masculine when in fact it is one of the most honest pieces of black male expression out there.
Just for Fun Women Don’t Want Men to Have Fun – Single Black Male
Another post from SBM that you want to read by yourself fellas (so you can laugh). If there wasn’t so much truth in it then it wouldn’t be so funny. For the ladies who read this remember: Single Black Male. You have Oprah, you gotta let us have some fun too!
From the AfroBlog Archive Landau Eugene Murphy Wins America’s Got Talent
I don’t believe in TV talent shows. I think they are the 21st century lottery for the masses. With that being said, one of the coolest stories of 2011 was Landau Eugene Murphy. I share this because: a) surprises are EVERYWHERE; and b) whenever I see this video it makes me smile. Hope you’ll smile too.
Be open to change and have a Happy New Year everyone!
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