Often negative portrayals of black males make indelible impacts on how the people of the world view black men and boys. Media sources are saturated with such negative images, creating false perceptions in the minds of many. Minds from all races have absorbed many of these stereotypical images of our black men and boys; it is time for change. These misconceptions still persist, thus great efforts to challenge the misperception of black men and boys are needed; the Black Man Can Awards will help aid in this effort. Born from the idea that positivity yields positivity, TheBlackManCan.org (BMC), HipHopGivesBack.org (HHGB) and BlackCelebrityGiving.com (BCG) are excited to announce the 3rd Black Man Can Awards finalists and voting! Recognizing accomplishments within the community and professional arenas, the virtual awards honor black men and boys in more than 15 categories who embody the definition of a positive black male! Take a moment to vote now here’s the link: http://tbmcawards.