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Mark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan on X) @markanthonyneal.bsky.social · 1h

The Knicks should decline Trump’s White House invitation | Renée Graham An appearance with the historically unpopular president would seem like an endorsement. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/10/04/o...

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The Knicks should decline Trump’s White House invitation - The Boston Globe

An appearance with the historically unpopular president would be an endorsement.

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Mark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan on X) @markanthonyneal.bsky.social · 16h

Norman Mailer and His “White” Negro by Mark Anthony Neal medium.com/@tnimixtape/...

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Mark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan on X) @markanthonyneal.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Donny & Roberta would love this. "Be Real Black For Me" · Meshell Ndegeocello · Lizz Wright · Emily King from 'Synonym' ( Blue Note Records, 2026) www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dBX...

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Be Real Black For Me

YouTube video by Meshell Ndegeocello - Topic

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Mark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan on X) @markanthonyneal.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The Unsung Women Behind America’s Most Celebrated Civil Rights Protest The Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Marcia Chatelain revisits the 1963 March on Washington, placing overlooked Black women at the center of the story. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/01/b...

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Book Review: ‘How Bright the Path Grows,’ by Marcia Chatelain (Gift Article)

The Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Marcia Chatelain revisits the 1963 March on Washington, placing overlooked Black women at the center of the story.

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Mark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan on X) @markanthonyneal.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

'Don Cornelius’s faith that Black culture would attract a mass audience—and his devout belief that Black culture should be in the hands of Black people—make the program he created a radical touchstone years after its debut.' www.thenation.com/article/cult...

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Soul Train and the Desire for Black Power

Don Cornelius’s faith that Black culture would attract a mass audience—and his devout belief that Black culture should be in the hands of Black people—make the program he created a radical touchstone ...

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Tricia Rose @proftriciarose.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Who in commercial hip hop is guiding young people out of the mess they are in? This is a clip of a conversation with @markanthonyneal.bsky.social on Left of Black. If this interests you, take a look at the 30th Anniversary eBook Edition of my book “Black Noise”. Learn more: triciarose.com

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The Real News Network @therealnews.com · 01/10/2026

“America has tried to raise generations of warriors to be on the front lines of American imperialism… So what we have done is raise two or three generations of men in America who don’t know how to be human.” - @markanthonyneal.bsky.social

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The real crisis for men is capitalism: A conversation with Dr. Mark Anthony Neal

“America has tried to raise generations of warriors to be on the front lines of American imperialism… So what we have done is raise two or three generations of men in America who don't know how to be ...

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Maximillian Alvarez @maximillianalvarez.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

New from me & the great @markanthonyneal.bsky.social From the heinous crimes of the Epstein class & the Cornell 7 to the toxic “manosphere” & rising antisocial relationships w/ online porn & AI bots, we need to talk about what's going on w/ men... @therealnews.com therealnews.com/the-real-cri...

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The real crisis for men is capitalism: A conversation with Dr. Mark Anthony Neal

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Cynthia Heider @cynthiaheider.com · 02/10/2026

This scares me particularly for what it means for K-12 educators who to some degree rely on test scores as a metric for how "good" they are at teaching, and whose jobs may be at risk when students' test scores tank despite getting high grades throughout the semester because they've been using AI

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Mark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan on X) @markanthonyneal.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Mahershala Ali and Bassam Tariq on an Action Film Rooted in Faith and Love “Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother” was conceived well before the star and the director met for “Blade.” But it was fatherhood that informed the new movie. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/02/m...

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Mahershala Ali and Bassam Tariq on Faith and Love in ‘Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother’ (Gift Article)

“Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother” was conceived well before the star and the director met for “Blade.” But it was fatherhood that informed the new movie.

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Mark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan on X) @markanthonyneal.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The Bleak Future of HBO’s Lanterns In Damon Lindelof’s new show, the good guys might survive, but they have to wade through a whole season of disappointment along the way. newrepublic.com/article/2159...

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The Bleak Future of HBO’s Lanterns

In Damon Lindelof’s new show, the good guys might survive, but they have to wade through a whole season of disappointment along the way.

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Mark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan on X) @markanthonyneal.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Women Can Now Assess Their Breast Cancer Risk With the Help of A.I. Clairity Breast, an A.I. tool that can predict five-year risk of developing breast cancer, is rolling out nationwide. Here’s what experts want you to know. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/01/w...

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Women Can Now Assess Their Breast Cancer Risk With the Help of A.I. (Gift Article)

Clairity Breast, an A.I. tool that can predict five-year risk of developing breast cancer, is rolling out nationwide. Here’s what experts want you to know.

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Mark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan on X) @markanthonyneal.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Google Pushed AI Into Schools—and Even Students Say It’s Gone Too Far The risks of cognitive and emotional dependence, along with falling test scores, are fueling a backlash www.wsj.com/tech/ai/goog...

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Google Pushed AI Into Schools—and Even Students Say It’s Gone Too Far

The risks of cognitive and emotional dependence, along with falling test scores, are fueling a backlash.

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Matthew Somoroff @matthewsomoroff.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

—and it’s also a good example of what the memoir form can achieve: connecting the specificities of one life to eras—of popular culture, of social etiquette, of material conditions

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Matthew Somoroff @matthewsomoroff.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

just finished Save a Seat for Me, by @markanthonyneal.bsky.social. it’s variously poignant, funny, and disarmingly frank. while it’s very much a book about Black fatherhood and Black family in the US, it contains many insights into the relationships and generational dynamics that define any family.

the first hardcover edition of Save a Seat for Me, sitting on a dark wooden surface. the cover is a bright yellow, with a small line drawing of two chairs facing each other.

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Mark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan on X) @markanthonyneal.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, an Upper Darby native, gets a MacArthur ‘genius grant’ Wilkins, 29, is the youngest member of this year's class of 20 MacArthur Fellows. share.inquirer.com/sERCtQ

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Saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, an Upper Darby native, gets a MacArthur ‘genius grant’

Wilkins, 29, is the youngest member of this year's class of 20 MacArthur Fellows.

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Mark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan on X) @markanthonyneal.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

'A growing movement of Black Americans are moving to Mexico, hoping to find refuge from racism. Through interviews with three “Mexpats,” this film explores how they are navigating race, language and color in their new country, as well as accusations of gentrification' www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVXy...

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Why are black Americans moving to Mexico?

YouTube video by PBS Documentaries

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Mark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan on X) @markanthonyneal.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The new book ‘Save A Seat For Me: Notes on American Fatherhood’ dedicates a chapter to Black TV dads. Author Mark Anthony Neal joins CBC's Elamin Abdelmahmoud for a look at some of the noteworthy portrayals of Black fatherhood on the small screen. www.youtube.com/watch?v=digm...

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Who are the best Black TV dads?

YouTube video by Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud

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Mark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan on X) @markanthonyneal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The Mighty Sparrow, Trinidadian Titan of Calypso, Is Dead at 91 He was sometimes described as the last of the true calypso singers. But in fact he simultaneously preserved calypso tradition and invented it anew. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/a...

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The Mighty Sparrow, Trinidadian Titan of Calypso, Is Dead at 91 (Gift Article)

He was sometimes described as the last of the true calypso singers. But in fact he simultaneously preserved calypso tradition and invented it anew.

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Valerie Bertinelli @wolfiesmom.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

We could’ve had a woman who prosecuted rapists as a president. Instead, we got a rapist as a president.

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Rima I Anabtawi @rimaanabtawi.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

“Bard aligned with the trust, Zaretsky said, in its appreciation of Ellison as an interdisciplinary artist. The new center will celebrate him not only as a writer, but as a musician, sculptor, poet — and Bard instructor. Zaretsky estimated the trust’s net assets at about $3.6 million”

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Mark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan on X) @markanthonyneal.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Ralph Ellison Trust Donates Rights to Bard College The liberal arts college announced a center dedicated to the “Invisible Man” author, who taught classes there. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/23/a...

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Ralph Ellison Trust Donates Rights to Bard College (Gift Article)

The liberal arts college announced a center dedicated to the “Invisible Man” author, who taught classes there.

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Mark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan on X) @markanthonyneal.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

African pop was poised for a U.S. takeover. Can its stars finish the job? | Sheldon Pearce The dam appeared to break in 2024, as South African phenom Tyla made Grammy and chart history. But for a wide field of buzzed-about voices, the path to a crossover has narrowed www.npr.org/2026/09/23/n...

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African pop was poised for a U.S. takeover. Can its stars finish the job?

The dam appeared to break in 2024, as South African phenom Tyla made Grammy and chart history. But for a wide field of buzzed-about voices, the path to a crossover has narrowed.

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Chantal James @chantalalive.blacksky.app · 24/09/2026

Mark Anthony Neal is a Black scholarly voice it's critical for all to listen to. He's a prolific author, he has a new book out called SAVE A SEAT FOR ME, he gives critical insight into Black culture on his blog on medium, & he founded the crucial show Left of Black I was fortunate to appear on.

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Mark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan on X) @markanthonyneal.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

'Mark Anthony Neal joined OFFICE HOURS with Marc Lamont Hill to discuss his new book on fatherhood. Dr. Neal opens up to Marc about his relationship with his father and what exploring that relationship taught him about his mother and raising his daughters.' www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfqL...

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Mark Anthony Neal & Marc Lamont Hill Unpack Being Sons, Husbands & Girl Dads

YouTube video by Marc Lamont Hill Network

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Mark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan on X) @markanthonyneal.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

What Is the Blacksonian’s Role Now? | Liz Ogbu Ten Years Ago, the Smithsonian Opened a Museum Dedicated to Black History and Culture—In What Felt Like a Different Country www.zocalopublicsquare.org/what-is-the-...

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What Is the Blacksonian’s Role Now? | Essay

Ten Years Ago, the Smithsonian Opened a Museum Dedicated to Black History and Culture—In What Felt Like a Different Country

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Mark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan on X) @markanthonyneal.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Low End Theories — by Mark Anthony Neal medium.com/@tnimixtape/...

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Mark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan on X) @markanthonyneal.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The First Black Whatever: When indictment masquerades as accomplishment | Howard Bryant howardbryant.substack.com/p/the-first-...

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The First Black Whatever

When indictment masquerades as accomplishment

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Mark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan on X) @markanthonyneal.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Mark Anthony Neal discusses 'Save a Seat for Me: Notes on American Fatherhood' on WUNC's 'Due South' on.soundcloud.com/0qiemPEw3arn...

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Unicorns Happen @silvy777.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Beautiful book by @markanthonyneal.bsky.social living thru 70s, 80s, adulthood, looking back in time to see his father in the dark w his Pall Malls & vinyls on Sundays: "Decades later I realize that the blackness of our living room was where my father, lacking other outlets, managed his emotions."

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alonsonichols.bsky.social @alonsonichols.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Theis film is exceptional!! I was fortunate enough to attend a screening this summer and this film is a time capsule as well as a masterpiece of film editing.

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Mark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan on X) @markanthonyneal.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

'Nearly 40 years after NBC pulled the plug on A Different World, a new generation of Black creators—plus series stalwarts Susan Fales-Hill and Debbie Allen—explain how they’re bringing Hillman College back to life.' — Kristal Brent Zook www.vanityfair.com/story/a-diff...

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Back to ‘A Different World’: An Exclusive Look at the Beloved Sitcom's Netflix Return

Nearly 40 years after NBC pulled the plug on ‘A Different World,’ a new generation of Black creators—plus series stalwarts Susan Fales-Hill and Debbie Allen—explain how they’re bringing Hillman Colleg...

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Maximillian Alvarez @maximillianalvarez.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Got to chat about fatherhood and the crisis of men/masculine culture under capitalism with the one and only @markanthonyneal.bsky.social at @redemmas.org / Baltimore Book Festival today! Interview coming soon at @therealnews.com...

Still image of Max (left) sitting next to Mark Anthony Neal (right) at Baltimore Book Festival

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Mark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan on X) @markanthonyneal.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Church Ladies Have Secrets, Too. She’s Here to Share a Few. In short stories and her racy new novel, Deesha Philyaw takes on women, piety and the clergymen who make, and break, the rules. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/b...

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Church Ladies Have Secrets, Too. She’s Here to Share a Few. (Gift Article)

In short stories and her racy new novel, Deesha Philyaw takes on women, piety and the clergymen who make, and break, the rules.

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Mark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan on X) @markanthonyneal.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

My mother's family is from Baltimore. I've always considered Charm City a second home. Excited to bring #SaveASeatForMe to the Baltimore Book Festival, and especially to be in conversation with one of my fave thinkers, the Brilliant Jessica Marie Johnson. Thanks to the good folk at @redemmas.org.

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Mark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan on X) @markanthonyneal.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Kadeem Hardison Can Tell You Some Stories About the ’80s On “A Different World” he helped define an era. With a Netflix reboot, he helps pass the torch to a new generation. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/a...

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Kadeem Hardison Is Back as Dwayne Wayne on “A Different World” (Gift Article)

On “A Different World” he helped define an era. With a Netflix reboot, he helps pass the torch to a new generation.

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Mark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan on X) @markanthonyneal.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The Broadway Star Keeping the Light on for August Wilson Ruben Santiago-Hudson, a recent Tony nominee for “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone,” returns to the director’s chair for this season’s revival of “Seven Guitars.” www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/t...

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The Broadway Star Keeping the Light on for August Wilson (Gift Article)

Ruben Santiago-Hudson, a recent Tony nominee for “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone,” returns to the director’s chair for this season’s revival of “Seven Guitars.”

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Mark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan on X) @markanthonyneal.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

How Atlanta inspired FX’s ‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga’ Showrunner Malcolm Spellman, actors Isaiah John and Peyton Alex Smith recall how local productions paved the way for the ‘90s-era period drama. www.uatl.com/entertainmen...

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How Atlanta inspired FX’s ‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga’

Cast and crew on the spinoff to 'Snowfall' share how working in television in Atlanta inspired their work on the FX series.

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Mark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan on X) @markanthonyneal.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love ‘A Love Supreme’ Ahead of John Coltrane’s centennial, listen deeply to his 1965 spiritual jazz masterpiece as Ravi Coltrane, Lalah Hathaway and other musicians and writers reflect on its legacy. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/a...

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5 Minutes That Will Make You Love ‘A Love Supreme’

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