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Four Ways to Reduce Stress in the Midst of a Challenge!

(ThyBlackMan.com) Going through something lately? As the saying goes, if you aren’t in a storm, you either just came out of one, or you are headed towards one. It may sound pessimistic, but truly, it’s just life. Things happen. Things you’d rather not happen, happen. The key to maintaining your sanity lies in how you think about your challenges. Use these four strategies to reduce... [Read the full story]

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Republicans Mute on Apple and Other Corporations Corporate Welfare Grab.

(ThyBlackMan.com) The news that Apple paid zero taxes on tens of billions in income on its overseas operations, investments, and sales grabbed a momentary headline but stirred little more than a yawn among Republicans leaders. There’s little surprise here for several well-known and deeply troubling reasons. The tax dodge scheme that Apple and other giant corporations and banking entities use... [Read the full story]

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Well What Do Conservatives Really Mean When They Spit Out the Word ‘Liberal?’

(ThyBlackMan.com) The  one factor that contributed most to the downfall of the Democratic Party during the seventies and eighties was allowing conservative Republicans to seize control of the political rhetoric. During that period, much like today, the Democrats simply sat back and allowed themselves, their constituency, and their agenda to be redefined in the eyes of the American people by conservative... [Read the full story]

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From Civil Rights To Black Power.

(ThyBlackMan.com) It started with a dignified, matronly lady refusing to give up her seat on the bus, and it ended with more than 100 cities aflame. Martin Luther King did not launch the 1955 bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama, but he soon emerged as its champion and the leader of the civil rights movement that it spawned. Eight years and many, many demonstrations later, King would give forth with... [Read the full story]

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Dillard President Asks Rapper Dr. Dre Why He Gave $35 Million to USC and Not a Black College.

(ThyBlackMan.com) Dr. Dre is one of the most successful entertainers in history, earning hundreds of millions of dollars by making great music.  Much of this music moves because he has been able to successfully package urban/black culture, selling it to audiences around the world.  One of the questions some have about those who readily use their blackness for profit is the following:  What are you... [Read the full story]

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Yes Time for the American People to Demand an Apology.?

(ThyBlackMan.com) Enough! For many years, the American Left has and continues to shamelessly abuse the American people; slandering, beating up and bullying them into submission by using the easily proven false narrative that America is a racist nation. In other words, the Left recklessly and unfairly plays the Race Card. Why? The Left has great disdain for traditional American values and desires to... [Read the full story]

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Would Barack Obama Give His “No Excuses” Speech to Women or Gay People?

(ThyBlackMan.com) I expected to receive some pushback after writing my recent commentary about the speech that President Barack Obama gave at Morehouse College this week.  The truth is that no matter how politely one expresses a disagreement with the president, you’re more likely to be attacked by those who seek to defend him than to be met with logical counter points to your argument. I mean, why... [Read the full story]

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Yep Common Sense Leads to Common Cents.

(ThyBlackMan.com) Some people say “common sense is not common,” which may be the main reason Black people are not as far up the economic ladder as we should be. Having been in this country since it started, having provided the free labor that led to the creation of much of the wealth now enjoyed by those in charge, and having built a history of self-help and entrepreneurial initiative since our... [Read the full story]

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Five Protein Shake Rules You Should Always Follow.

(ThyBlackMan.com) Your pre-or-post-workout protein shake may taste great, but if you’re not careful, it could actually undo your efforts to lose weight and be healthy. The Pros Of Protein Shakes PRO: For people who don’t have time to get their protein intake through food or want a quick recovery drink after a workout, protein shakes are a good alternative, according to nutritionist Keri Glassman,... [Read the full story]

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President Barack Obama Lacks the Moral Authority to Give His Lopsided Speech at Morehouse.

(ThyBlackMan.com) This week, President Barack Obama gave the commencement address to the young men at Morehouse College.  I was happy to see the president speak to these men, for I’m sure they were inspired by his presence.  The achievements of Barack Obama are nothing short of legendary and inspirational, he deserves to be recognized as such.  Morehouse College President John Wilson should also... [Read the full story]

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