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A discussion on national politics from an African American perspective. How does the African American community position itself during this electoral season? Where do we go from here- “chaos or community?”
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The Continuing Discussion on the Impact of Chattel Slavery
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The enslavement and captivity of African people is a 500+ years system of horror and turmoil. Throughout the contemporary African diaspora, descendants of that system are still suffering in many ways. In order to address these ills and offer solutions depends on being able to understand what was done and how it was done. This understanding can only be achieved through in-depth and careful research, coupled with critical analysis. We must remember that the impact of African captivity embraces every area of human life: history, economic, political, social, spiritual, religious, health, community building, family development, psychology, sexual health, and education. This is not a “light way” process. African people must be consciously consistent in the quest to understand what happened during slavery and how it impacted our lives.
The Black Reality Think Tank is committed to offering a platform and structure to mitigate our understanding of slavery.
Our aim here at the Black Reality Think Tank is to render among African people in America an awareness that we are somebody.
The goal and objective of the Black Reality Think Tank are to study and understand the past, in order to dissect the present and support implementing a meaningful future.
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UNDERSTANDING THE BLACK MALE NARRATIVE: THE VISION OF THE LATE JOHN SINGLETON
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Much of John Singleton’s work focused on the Black male image, his voice and his environment. Singleton’s films such as Boyz in the Hood, Baby Boy, Poetic Justice, Hustle and Flow, and Rosewood all embrace the Black male narrative.
The Black Reality Think Tank welcomes one of the great literaryvoices in America, Marvin X. Jackmon, a by-product of the 1960-70 Black Arts Movement. Mr. Blackmon has critiqued the cinematic message of Mr. Singleton as it relates to the Black male in America. .Was Mr. Singleton on point or did he miss the mark in captivating the Black male narrative?
This program will aired 5/21/19
Mr. Blackmon will discuss his understanding and the impact of John Singletons work. He will also share with us his development of an institution called “The Academy of da Corner” located on 14th and Broadway in Oakland, California, where he serves as Chancellor.
