Welcome to agoodblackman.com -- the only 100% Black-Owned web site dedicated to loving, honoring, uplifting and celebrating men of African descent and men of color by providing a place of information and inspiration.
Join us as we continue our
mission to celebrate the beauty, honor the history and continue
the legacy of excellence of Black men with positive stories about positive
people.
This edition of AGBM is dedicated to honoring and uplifting our elders. We owe the elders in our communities our gratitude and respect for all they've done to pave the way for us. As always, we look forward to your feedback and comments. Enjoy!
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Tall, dignified veteran character player of the American stage and screen with a career spanning nearly half a century. He and his wife, Ruby Dee are longstanding political activists who were highly visible during the height of the civil rights movement and continue to speak out at rallies for progressive and humanitarian causes. Click here to read more.
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U.S. surgeon general Dr. David Satcher recently delivered the NIH Black Scientists Association's John W. Diggs Lecture before an overflow crowd in Masur Auditorium.
His topic was Healthy People 2010 — Building the Next Generation of Healthy People.
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Dr. Chissell is the founder and Chief Consultant of the Positive Perceptions Group (an Optimal Health Education Network) and author of Pyramids of Power! He is consultant,
lecturer, program producer and moderator, writer, and life student of optimal health and optimal health education, natural and universal laws.
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The year 1997 marked the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of John Hope Franklin's literary landmark From Slavery to Freedom. Now in its seventh edition, translated into five languages, with more than three million copies sold, this book, more than any other, has reshaped the way African American history is understood and taught.
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We Also Salute:
 Dare To Struggle. Dare To Win
Every winning team, in every sphere of human competition, accepts the position that they must prepare themselves psychologically, physically, spiritually, intellectually and strategically to win. more
 Brush Up On Your Black Superhero History
To begin with, the history of black superheroes is not easily assembled since early on, much of the work was not reported on. There aren't volumes of books out there on the subject, and even if you look at historical books put out by major publishers - the coverage on their own black superheroes is sparse at best. more
NOMINATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED
 Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2003 Legacy of Excellence Award. This award is given to honor five nominees selected on the basis of their community involvement and commitment. Each nominee must exemplify one of the five gateways of excellence found on AGBM.com:
To nominate, send a detailed (200 words minimum) email telling us about your nominee and his involvement in the community to info@agoodblackman.com. ALL NOMINATIONS MUST BE IN BY APRIL 15, 2003.
A Good Black Man, Incorporated Needs You!
 Applications are now being accepted for A Good Black Man, Inc. -- A collaboration of resources and imformation specific to uplifting, educating, honoring and empowering Black Males. We invite you to join this vital effort. Click here for more information
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