Archives for the ‘Men In Black’ Category

MenInBlack: Favorite African-American Male Authors

By • Jun 30th, 2008 • Category: Men In Black

In honor of the literary contributions that African American male authors have made, APOOO members decided that we could not wrap up the month without a favorite male author’s list.



MenInBlack–Quotes by Famous Black Men

By • Jun 27th, 2008 • Category: Men In Black

Quotes from Black Men that made APOOO’s unforgettable list…hmmm where’s my Barack Obama quote…let me find it and add it to the list. You’re either part of the solution or part of the problem. — Eldridge Cleaver Some white people are so accustomed to operating at a competitive advantage that when the game field is [...]



MenInBlack–Literary Spotlight Donald Michael Allen

By • Jun 26th, 2008 • Category: Men In Black

Um’ma Man by Donald Michael Allen   Um’ma Man and basically that’s true But what makes me a man. Is it all that I do?   Um’ma Man because of the physical anatomy I claim? Do I even own the right or privilege to claim such a name?   Um’ma Man -Though I will not [...]



Men In Black–Literary Spotlight, June 25th

By • Jun 26th, 2008 • Category: Men In Black

In honor of Men In Black month, APOOO spotlights books that group members and family members have read and recommend for your reading enjoyment and pleasure.



MenInBlack–Literary Spotlight, June 25

By • Jun 25th, 2008 • Category: Men In Black

In our pursuit of honoring Black men, and Our Voices and Our Stories specifically this week, check out what books made APOOO’s Let’s Hear It For the Men list.  This list is a compilation of fictional titles which feature African American primary male characters in a positive light.  If you have other book recommendations, please share.  Note:  If [...]



MenInBlack–Literary Spotlight, Author Darrell Cador, June 23, 2008

By • Jun 23rd, 2008 • Category: Men In Black

APOOO is proud to spotlight debut author and poet, Darrell Cador.  Read his bio below to find out more about him and don’t forget to stop by his website to read some of his poetry.   Women this brotha has a rap that will truly blow your mind and deliver a mental orgasm.  But don’t take [...]



MenInBlack–Poetry Spotlight, June 21, 2008

By • Jun 21st, 2008 • Category: Men In Black

In honor of Black Men APOOO Presents Poems by Deondriea Harris Dad  The words you speak are powerful, but few. I admire your strength in all the things you do. I look to you for guidance and support When I am in the classroom and on the basketball court. Mothers get the glory for raising [...]



MenInBlack–Black Music Week Spotlight, June 20th, 2008

By • Jun 20th, 2008 • Category: Men In Black

Well folks, Black Music Week is coming to an end on APOOO.  As we close out the week, tell us which black male artist you are listening to the most these days.  Which black male singer is in heavy rotation on your Ipod/MP3 player right now?



MenInBlack–Black Music Week Spotlight, June 19th, 2008

By • Jun 20th, 2008 • Category: Men In Black

APOOO PRESENTS   In honor of Men and Black Music Week, who are your Top 10 Favorite Male Singers/Artist of All Time?  Don’t Be Bashful, Share Your List!



MenInBlack–Black Music Week Spotlight, June 18th, 2008

By • Jun 18th, 2008 • Category: Men In Black

At APOOO, Wednesday’s are the Warmest day of the week and affectionately called the “Warmest Wednesdays.”  Since we’re celebrating black men and black music this week, I decided to add a little sum sumthin’ to coincide with today’s theme.  What better way to warm a soul then to bring together a male and female duet.  [...]