# black men (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover black men. Page: Feed: --- ## [The WITNESS Top 50 Greatest R&B Songs of All Time](https://robertjonesjr.substack.com/p/the-witness-top-50-greatest-r-and) _2026-08-18 · Robert Jones, Jr. · Witness_ ESSENCE issued the challenge. I gladly accepted! ## [Now We Both Get to Grow Up](https://drchanequa.substack.com/p/now-we-both-get-to-grow-up) _2026-08-16 · Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes · No Trifling Matter_ An open letter to my son as he leaves home ## [NubianNewYorkers - The Bathroom Ain’t the Studio. 😂📸 - (See The Light)](http://www.nubiannewyorkers.com/2026/08/nubiannewyorkers-bathroom-aint-studio.html) _2026-08-15 · noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) · NubianNewYorkers_ Can we talk about how MANY people take pictures in public bathrooms? Like… whole photo shoot. You walk in to wash your hands and somebody in the mirror is giving Vogue, BET Awards, Met Gala, and “I just left the function” all at the same time. And you know what? They’re not in there because they love toilets. They found the lighting. That bathroom said: «“Baby, come stand right HERE. I got you.”»… ## [NubianNewYorkers - Style & Fashion Ideas Fall/Winter 2026](http://www.nubiannewyorkers.com/2026/08/nubiannewyorkers-style-fashion-ideas.html) _2026-08-09 · noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) · NubianNewYorkers_ Listen, NubianNewYorkers you do not have to be a fashion model, a designer, or somebody who thinks “couture” is a new medication to enjoy a good fashion show. Watching the shows for the upcoming season is actually one of the easiest ways to get your style together before the season even arrives. And let’s be honest: sometimes we need a little inspiration. Because there is nothing wrong with… ## [Saying No to Hustle, Hustle, Hustle, Crash](https://drchanequa.substack.com/p/saying-no-to-hustle) _2026-08-09 · Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes · No Trifling Matter_ What a summer away from academic productivity taught me about rest ## [NubianNewYorkers - 5 Smart Things Every Man Should Buy in August Before Prices Go Up!](http://www.nubiannewyorkers.com/2026/08/nubiannewyorkers-5-smart-things-every.html) _2026-08-03 · noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) · NubianNewYorkers_ \[click any pic for more\] . 1. A High-Quality Notebook and Pens \ Use it for: Doctor appointments Medication lists Fitness goals Grocery lists Holiday planning Travel notes August is one of the cheapest times all year to buy premium notebooks and pens. 2. A Good Insulated Water Bottle \ Fall often means getting back into routines: Gym Walking Volunteering Travel Work A… ## [What My Bald Head Says About You](https://drchanequa.substack.com/p/bald-head) _2026-08-02 · Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes · No Trifling Matter_ The surprising things people reveal when they think they're talking about my hair ## [Hap-py Birth-day to Ya, Baba Baldwin!](https://robertjonesjr.substack.com/p/baba-baldwin) _2026-08-02 · Robert Jones, Jr. · Witness_ The Stevie Wonder version only. If you know, you know. :) ## [NubianNewYorkers - AUGUST 2026 MAN-CANDY -](http://www.nubiannewyorkers.com/2026/08/nubiannewyorkers-august-2026-man-candy.html) _2026-08-01 · noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) · NubianNewYorkers_ August is one of the busiest months for gyms as people return from vacations and start getting back into fitness routines before fall Walking 10,000+ steps in NYC can happen without trying. Many visitors rack up 15,000–25,000 steps in a full day of sightseeing August is National Wellness Month in the U.S., encouraging habits related to fitness, self-care, nutrition, and healthy routines Fashion… ## [The Spirituality of Going Natural](https://drchanequa.substack.com/p/the-spirituality-of-going-natural) _2026-07-26 · Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes · No Trifling Matter_ The mirror, the big chop, and learning to see the image of God in myself ## [Code Faster with Clear Tutorials (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Clzbnx2sqZZj) _2026-07-26 · **Sponsored**_ Short, step-by-step coding videos you can follow along ## [Read a Fucking Book](https://robertjonesjr.substack.com/p/read-a-fucking-book) _2026-07-21 · Robert Jones, Jr. · Witness_ Lessons I learned from my mentor Professor George Cunningham ## [Rest Is Not a Means to an End](https://drchanequa.substack.com/p/rest-is-not-a-means-to-an-end) _2026-07-19 · Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes · No Trifling Matter_ Reclaiming rest from our culture of endless achievement ## [NubianNewYorkers - Another Group Of Gay-Themed Movies To See And Share!](http://www.nubiannewyorkers.com/2026/07/nubiannewyorkers-another-group-of-gay.html) _2026-07-14 · noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) · NubianNewYorkers_ What’s up, my friend? I already know you love movies that celebrate our community, and I love finding new gay-themed films for you to enjoy, discover, and share with others. Here are a few new ones I found! Some are short films, and some are longer stories, but each one has something special to offer. After you watch them, let me know what you think in the comments. Did you love one? Did one miss… ## [As Long as I Got King Jesus, I Still Need Somebody Else\[ARCHIVE\]](https://drchanequa.substack.com/p/as-long-as-i-got-king-jesus-i-still) _2026-07-12 · Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes · No Trifling Matter_ Humans were made for relationship, but we seem to keep forgetting that. ## [NubianNewYorkers - JULY 2026 MAN-CANDY - Hotter Men Than The Weather](http://www.nubiannewyorkers.com/2026/07/nubiannewyorkers-july-2026-man-candy.html) _2026-07-05 · noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) · NubianNewYorkers_ Cancer: June 21 – July 22 Associated with intuition, home, family, and emotional depth. Leo: July 23 – August 22 Associated with confidence, creativity, leadership, and warmth. July has the highest average demand for air conditioning electricity in many U.S. states. Americans consume more ice cream in July than any other month. July is one of the busiest months for national parks, with millions of… ## [When Your Abuser is Your President \[ARCHIVE\]](https://drchanequa.substack.com/p/when-your-abuser-is-your-president) _2026-07-05 · Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes · No Trifling Matter_ A lot of us are feeling off-kilter and there’s a good reason for it ## [Gather Me, Man](https://robertjonesjr.substack.com/p/gather-me-man) _2026-07-04 · Robert Jones, Jr. · Witness_ I know the Black men I am being told do not exist. ## [Parenting, Anxiety, and Reckoning with My Limits](https://drchanequa.substack.com/p/parenting-anxiety-and-reckoning-with) _2026-06-28 · Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes · No Trifling Matter_ As my son wraps up 11 years of Scouting, I am reflecting on how much I’ve grown through the process ## [NubianNewYorkers - The One Supplement I Wish I'd Started Years Ago - CREATINE](http://www.nubiannewyorkers.com/2026/06/nubiannewyorkers-one-supplement-i-wish.html) _2026-06-22 · noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) · NubianNewYorkers_ Hey NubianNewYorkers! If there's one supplement that has earned a permanent place in my daily routine, it's creatine. It's inexpensive, heavily researched, easy to take, and the benefits go far beyond building bigger muscles. For those of us who care about staying fit, looking our best, maintaining our independence, and aging well, creatine may help support muscle preservation, strength, recovery,… ## [A Love Letter to Black Men](https://drchanequa.substack.com/p/a-love-letter-to-black-men) _2026-06-21 · Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes · No Trifling Matter_ In honor of Father's Day and Men's Health Month, it's time for my annual plea to Black men and boys to take care of their health. Because we need you. ## [Code Faster with Clear Tutorials (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4WHzbUQ5WqU4) _2026-06-21 · **Sponsored**_ Short, step-by-step coding videos you can follow along ## [On Juneteenth](https://robertjonesjr.substack.com/p/on-juneteenth-1e5) _2026-06-19 · Robert Jones, Jr. · Witness_ My complex relationship to a symbol of freedom. ## [NubianNewYorkers - Three Tops, Great Gifts For YOU & That Great Man In Your Life](http://www.nubiannewyorkers.com/2026/06/nubiannewyorkers-three-tops-great-gifts.html) _2026-06-18 · noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) · NubianNewYorkers_ Marvel The Amazing Spider-Man Vintage T Shirts for Men \ https://amzn.to/4w1PlYe Marvel Spider-Man Red Spider Vintage Comic Icon T-Shirt \ https://amzn.to/4xwDC5f Custom Basketball Jersey - City Night Skyline Shirt - Add Your Name - \ https://amzn.to/4uKLBcn SHOP OUR STOREFRONT GAY/BLACK BOOKS FITNESS OFFICE SUPPLIES FURNITURE TECH AND GADGETS FUN HOME… ## [NubianNewYorkers - 30 WAYS TO SAY F\*CK - LOL](http://www.nubiannewyorkers.com/2026/06/nubiannewyorkers-30-ways-to-say-fck-lol.html) _2026-06-18 · noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) · NubianNewYorkers_ 30 WAYS TO SAY FUCK FUCK OFF WHAT THE FUCK FUCK THAT FUCK YOU OFF YOU FUCK SHUT THE FUCK UP FUCK YEAH FUCKING HELL GET FUCKED FUCK THIS FUCK MY LIFE HOLY FUCK MOTHERFUCKER FOR FUCK SAKE FUCK ME! FUCKFACE FUCK NO WHAT A FUCKER CLUSTERFUCK FUCK KNOWS TOO FUCKING RIGHT WHAT A MINDFUCK FUCK IT WHAT A FUCKFEST FLYING FUCK FUCK A DUCK ABSOFUCKINGLUTELY FUCKING FUCKER DUMBFUCKER GO FUCK YOURSELF SHOP OUR… ## [NubianNewYorkers - What Pride Means And Why We Need It - It's So Much More Than A Parade](http://www.nubiannewyorkers.com/2026/06/pride-is-so-much-more-than-parade-if.html) _2026-06-15 · noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) · NubianNewYorkers_ Hey NubianNewYorkers, (If You've Ever Felt Like You Didn't Belong, This Is for You) Gay Pride started as a response to the Stonewall uprising, which was a series of protests in New York City in June 1969. At that time, police regularly raided LGBTQ+ bars, and the Stonewall Inn was one of the places hit by one of those raids. But this time, the people inside and around the bar pushed back instead… ## [The Problem with Calling Yourself an Ally](https://drchanequa.substack.com/p/the-problem-with-calling-yourself) _2026-06-07 · Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes · No Trifling Matter_ Allyship, like listening, can only be judged by people on the receiving end ## [Brooklyn Poetry Slam Friday Night Open Mic Mixer, Hosted by Mahogany Browne and Jive Poetic!](https://robertjonesjr.substack.com/p/brooklyn-poetry-slam-hosted-by-mahogany) _2026-06-05 · Robert Jones, Jr. · Witness_ Friday, June 12, 2026 | 7 p.m. ## [Brothers: Write! Your! Shit!](https://robertjonesjr.substack.com/p/brothers-write) _2026-06-02 · Robert Jones, Jr. · Witness_ On Black men and the things you don't want us to know or say. And some other shit, too. ## [Are Y'all Coming to See Jesmyn Ward & Me?](https://robertjonesjr.substack.com/p/are-you-coming-to-see-jesmyn-ward) _2026-05-12 · Robert Jones, Jr. · Witness_ Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 19, 2026! ## [New Article Preview!](https://torrainewalker.substack.com/p/new-article-preview-9bb) _2026-05-01 · Torraine’s Substack_ Thank you for being a paid Torraine Walker Substack subscriber! ## [The Ghost of "Mister."](https://torrainewalker.substack.com/p/the-ghost-of-mister) _2026-05-01 · Torraine Walker · Torraine’s Substack_ We live in an anti-Black male society. Black academics and feminist influencers using recent tragedies to push racist tropes about every Black man and boy puts them all in extreme danger. ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KZMa0oJ0CKbb) _2026-05-01 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [Spinning Forward - Issue 43: One Filmmaker's Drive to Break the Silence Around Childhood Sexual Abuse - Apr 21st 2026](https://news.spinningforward.com/issues/43) _2026-04-21 · Spinning Forward_ COMMENT 💬 Greetings, Some stories take a little longer to get right due to their sensitivity. This is one of them. In this issue, we explore childhood sexual abuse survivorship through the lens of Toronto-based filmmaker Sana Jafri, whose debut short film Permanent Guest premiered at TIFF in 2025. We speak with Jafri, Maria Barcelos of The Gatehouse, and Hirra Farooqi of the Muslim International… ## [Every Hour, a Fresh Hell; and All the Demons Rejoice](https://robertjonesjr.substack.com/p/every-hour-a-fresh-hell-and-all-the) _2026-04-21 · Robert Jones, Jr. · Witness_ On America. And Americans. ## [Make Our Politics Black Again.](https://torrainewalker.substack.com/p/make-our-politics-black-again) _2026-04-19 · Torraine Walker · Torraine’s Substack_ Politics in the United States is becoming more partisan and fanatical every day. But one long neglected voting bloc is reclaiming its voice and making both Democrats and Republicans nervous. ## [New Article Preview!](https://torrainewalker.substack.com/p/new-article-preview-4a2) _2026-04-19 · Torraine’s Substack_ Thank you for being a paid Torraine Walker Substack subscriber! ## [New Article Preview!](https://torrainewalker.substack.com/p/new-article-preview-b6b) _2026-04-12 · Torraine’s Substack_ Thank you for being a paid Torraine Walker Substack subscriber! ## [Brothers on Another Planet.](https://torrainewalker.substack.com/p/brothers-on-another-planet) _2026-04-12 · Torraine Walker · Torraine’s Substack_ Victor Glover’s star turn as pilot of Artemis II has power far beyond his mission objectives. It's an opportunity for young Black boys to expand their horizons past the boxes designed for them. ## [New Article Preview!](https://torrainewalker.substack.com/p/new-article-preview-988) _2026-04-05 · Torraine’s Substack_ Thank you for being a paid Torraine Walker Substack subscriber! ## [The Devolution Will Be Televised.](https://torrainewalker.substack.com/p/the-devolution-will-be-televised) _2026-04-05 · Torraine Walker · Torraine’s Substack_ Black American entertainment has been an influence on world culture since its creation. But when it comes to recent television, a lot of connections seem to have timed out. ## [A Rare Evening with Jesmyn Ward — Author Talk & Signing](https://robertjonesjr.substack.com/p/a-rare-evening-with-jesmyn-ward-author) _2026-03-31 · Robert Jones, Jr. · Witness_ Tuesday, May 19, 2026 @ Tulane University ## [The Debt, and Who Repays It.](https://torrainewalker.substack.com/p/the-debt-and-who-repays-it) _2026-03-29 · Torraine Walker · Torraine’s Substack_ The recent UN resolution condemning the Transatlantic Slave Trade is an unprecedented acknowledgement of a global atrocity. The question now is what actions will be taken following this recognition? ## [New Article Preview!](https://torrainewalker.substack.com/p/new-article-preview-5b3) _2026-03-29 · Torraine’s Substack_ Thank you for being a paid Torraine Walker Substack subscriber! ## [Spinning Forward - Issue 42: The Second Shift: Immigrant Women Never Clock Out - Mar 10th 2026](https://news.spinningforward.com/issues/42) _2026-03-10 · Spinning Forward_ COMMENT 💬 In this issue, we explore the “Second Shift,” coined by Dr. Arlie Hochschild in her 1989 book , through the lives of immigrant and racialized women in Toronto . We speak with York University researcher Dr. Farah Ahmad , wellness founder and academic Dr. Chenielle Delahaye , and Scarborough‑based actor and new mom Myuri Jeyabalachandran , who share what it really looks like to carry paid… ## [Spinning Forward - Issue 41: When Water Becomes a Space for Black Men to Heal - Feb 20th 2026](https://news.spinningforward.com/issues/41) _2026-02-20 · Spinning Forward_ COMMENT 💬 Hey there, In this issue, we explore the relationship Black men have with water through film director and writer, Tyler McKenzie Evans' newest short film, Sea Star. The film was inspired by a conversation with his dad. His dad put his sons into swimming lessons but never learned how to swim himself. Black adolescents are seven times more likely to drown in public pools than their white… ## [Spinning Forward - Issue 40: No One Gets There Alone: The Power of Community & Resilience - Feb 10th 2026](https://news.spinningforward.com/issues/40) _2026-02-10 · Spinning Forward_ COMMENT 💬 Hey there, Canada is heating up the slopes at Milano Cortina 2026 . Today at the Winter Olympics, Team Canada claimed silver in mixed relay short-track speed skating, bringing its medal count to 3 total (0 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze). Norway leads the overall standings with 11 medals, followed by Germany with 6 as Canada prepares for a women's hockey showdown against the United States… ## [Spinning Forward - Issue 39: We Regret to Inform You: How Creators Turn Rejection Around - Jan 30th 2026](https://news.spinningforward.com/issues/39) _2026-01-30 · Spinning Forward_ COMMENT 💬 Hey there, Amid the deep freeze, Heated Rivalry Canadian star Hudson Williams and Prime Minister Mark Carney met on the red carpet. Carney said Canada is "a creative, curious, compassionate, diverse, and ambitious nation" and that "a fundamental Canadian value is that people should be able to be whoever they want to be, to love whoever they want to love." Heated Rivalry, a Canadian… ## [Spinning Forward - Issue 38: From Silence to Voice: Healing Immigrant Trauma - Jan 21st 2026](https://news.spinningforward.com/issues/38) _2026-01-21 · Spinning Forward_ COMMENT 💬 Hey there, When the world feels off balance, as it does now, it helps to prioritize your mental health and check in with your community. We previously covered M. Gessen here , where they suggest changing from asking “How are you?” to something more human and specific like “How are you, personally?” It helps because collective trauma is different. As sociologist Neil Gross wrote in 2016… ## [Spinning Forward - Issue 37: Can a Dinner Change Everything? A Toronto Love Letter to Friendship - Dec 31st 2025](https://news.spinningforward.com/issues/37) _2025-12-31 · Spinning Forward_ COMMENT 💬 You're probably reflecting on the past year and the one ahead. About half of Canadians will make resolutions , mainly related to health and finances. A similar number will feel guilty because they won't spend enough time with close friends and family, even though they want to. And yet another group, especially young people, will be stressed and anxious, comparing themselves to others… ## [Spinning Forward - Issue 36: What Will People Say? - Nov 18th 2025](https://news.spinningforward.com/issues/36) _2025-11-18 · Spinning Forward_ COMMENT 💬 Greetings, Winter has arrived in Toronto. According to Harvard Health , getting your flu shot can save lives by reducing serious complications like pneumonia, heart attack, and stroke—especially for older adults. Growing up in Toronto, and sandwiched between European and South Asian cultures, I often heard the question, “What will people say?” Around our kitchen table, my parents—like… ## [Spinning Forward - Issue 35: Toronto’s Rising Anti‑South Asian Hate—and Deval Soni’s journey as an immigrant creative ⚠️ 🤝 - Sep 30th 2025](https://news.spinningforward.com/issues/35) _2025-09-30 · Spinning Forward_ COMMENT 💬 ​Greetings,​ Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. Canadians wear orange to honor children who never returned from residential schools, survivors, their families, and communities, and to acknowledge ongoing impacts. “Every Child Matters.” Learn more on the Government of Canada website here . Some local events marking the National Day for Truth and… ## [Spinning Forward - Issue 34: Inside 40 Acres: How R.T. Thorne’s film redefines family, land, and resilience - Aug 13th 2025](https://news.spinningforward.com/issues/34) _2025-08-13 · Spinning Forward_ COMMENT 💬 Greetings, As we approach the end of an unusually hot summer, I've taken some time away from our newsletter to engage with creators and organizations throughout the Toronto region. My goal was to listen, learn, and understand the community’s information needs, fears, and goals, as well as to identify the resources required. Spinning Forward is a trusted local media company dedicated to…