Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Cornel West, President Obama who shall be silenced.

May 31, 2012 by  
Filed under News, Opinion, Politics, Weekly Columns

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Michael Cottman at Black America Web wrote an interesting article about Cornel West and his on-going disagreement with the Obama Administration.   Cottman seems to feel that West is “obsessed” with President Obama, like a stalker baby’s mama seeking out another dollar of child support.   Cottman even goes as far as reducing... [Read more...]

Yes Black Men I Pray for You.

May 31, 2012 by  
Filed under News, Opinion, Weekly Columns

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) There is something about a Black man that strikes fear in the hearts of many an American citizen. There is something about a free Black man as Cornel West would say that strikes fear into the hearts of many an American citizen. It is the kind of fear you can smell. The kind of fear you can see. The kind of fear that makes me... [Read more...]

Yeah Can One Be Truly Black and Patriotic?

May 30, 2012 by  
Filed under News, Opinion, Politics, Weekly Columns

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Famed TV minster Bishop T. D. Jakes said when your “perception is off”, you do not realize or appreciate the true value of what you have until you have lost it. Is it fair to say that, in general, black America’s perception is off regarding their country which is, in reality, a tremendous gift from God? Some may think... [Read more...]

Black America: To be Controlled or To Take Control?

May 30, 2012 by  
Filed under Ent., News, Opinion, Weekly Columns

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Not too long ago, Denzel Washington won the Oscar for “Training Day” as a rogue cop, but not for Malcolm X or Hurricane where arguments could easily be made that his performance in both those films were superior to “Training Day”. Moreover, Halle Berry won an Oscar for her controversial role in “Monsters Ball” as... [Read more...]

Black Women, Who are your Role Models Now?

May 25, 2012 by  
Filed under News, Opinion, Relationships, Sista Talk, Weekly Columns

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) So….these are our girl’s “role models“…really? Let’s see who we have here…. 1. Kandi Burruss, while she is a very talented singer and songwriter, what is she RECENTLY known for? Oh yes….Bedroom Kandi the new SEX TOY line she has out. Just what little girls need to know…how... [Read more...]

Facebook: The Social Media Bubble 2.0.

May 25, 2012 by  
Filed under News, Opinion, Tech/Internet, Weekly Columns

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) We become intimate with people we barely know.  We rekindle old flames behind the backs of our primary spouses/partners. In this cyber fantasy utopia in which many of us participate–where every stranger or acquaintance is our friend and/or potential lover, who would never do us wrong–some of us flaunt our bodies,... [Read more...]

Vh1 basketball wives, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Shaunie O’Neal, Mona Scott Young: Ghetto Hot Mess.

May 24, 2012 by  
Filed under Misc.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Initially this post was to just be directed at Shaunie O’Neal, head basketball wife in charge. Then I saw the picture above and spent half an hour trying to pick up my jaw off the ground. I neglected to include in the ghetto hot mess category Glenda Hersh, the executive producer for The Real Housewives of Atlanta, and Dan Cutforth... [Read more...]

OKC Thunder: ‘The Three Amigos’.

May 24, 2012 by  
Filed under News, Opinion, Sports, Weekly Columns

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Somewhere down in Oklahoma, a band of dream killers are on the loose, led by Coach Scott Brooks, but features “three amigos.” These same ‘Amigos’ have destroyed the Lakers dream of capturing another NBA championship, hereby removing them from contention in the ‘Wild Wild West’ 2012 playoffs. The victory was finalized... [Read more...]

Will the EEOC’s New Workplace Protections for Ru Paulism?

May 24, 2012 by  
Filed under News, Opinion, Weekly Columns

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Yes (transgenders) Further Erode Religious Freedoms in the Marketplace? On April 20th the equal employment commission announced that Title VII of the federal sex discrimination law will now protect current and potential employees who believe they are being discriminated against because they are transgender. The opinion was issued... [Read more...]

Gen. Colin Powell a great one.

May 24, 2012 by  
Filed under News, Opinion, Politics, Weekly Columns

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) This week, former Secretary of State Colin Powell paid a visit to Sean Hannity on Fox News.  Hannity seemed to be frustrated that Gen. Colin Powell is not being a “good Republican” by seeking out truth rather than playing by simple party rules. Still, Powell laid out his position and clearly specified that he is taking his... [Read more...]

Next Page »