Donald Trump; The Opioid Crisis in Black and White.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) On March 29, 2017, the mood at the White House was somber when #45 Trump signed an executive order establishing a commission charged with making recommendations on dealing with the Opioid crisis. At the signing, all the talk by Donald Trump and other administration officials was about a big ramp up in treatment, counseling,... [Read more...]

Pros and Cons of Freelance Writing.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) For every pro there is a con to freelance writing. From how often and consistent assignments come to actually being paid for those assignments. There are upsides to freelancing such as creating your own schedule, but in today’s day and age things are changing so quickly, if you blink you may miss the opportunity. Freelancewriting.com... [Read more...]

Are White/Other Run Publications Paying Black Writers Consistently?

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) As a freelance writer, there have been up and downs in this realm of freedom. Some big African American run publications have the misconception that freelance writing is a free service. Ebony primarily has been in the news for not paying their writers. But who is Ebony owned by?  Ask any experienced freelance writer about writing... [Read more...]

Bullying – A Clear and Ever Present Danger.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) When talking to the youth, teens and young adults at Abyssinia Baptist Church recently, it is clear that there is a disconnect between adults and children. The perceptions of life and survival are bordered on uncontrolled opportunities to stop bullying only by physical confrontation and that even telling teachers, administrators... [Read more...]

The Black Male Athlete.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) What do Lebron James and Tiger Woods both have in common? They are BLACK Men. Yes even Tiger Woods’ “Cablinasian‘” self is Black, the world reminds him of his true identity daily. Lebron James net worth in 2017 is over 400 million including all of his deals and endorsements. He made over 86 million this past season... [Read more...]

7 Money Matter Tips for the Millennial.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) According to Entreprenuar.com “Millennials are notorious for their brief attention spans but they are thinking long-term about their financial futures. All advisors need to do is learn to communicate with them.” However, with a little know-how one can keep financial stress at bay. Here are tips on how to get started on the... [Read more...]

Political Gamesters.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Sshhh!!! Is it just me or can you hear the echoes of rapid pitter-patter scurrying from the White House? It sounds as if political hacks are tumbling over each other, scrambling to find a hole in which they can crawl. If you listen close enough, you’ll hear the melodies of long legs in sync with big feet, trekking around Capitol... [Read more...]

Beyond The Welfare State in 2017.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Americans are justifiably frustrated regarding what is going on in Washington, D.C. But let’s not forget that we elect these folks. We may have a mess, but we can at least be proud that it’s our mess. There is one unique problem. Unlike business, where change can be made quickly, government programs are so hard to change... [Read more...]

Handy Tips For Surviving A Long Road Trip.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) If there is one thing Chevy Chase taught us in the Vacation movies, long road trips can be hazardous. With kids sat in the back of the car shouting and complaining, and other road users hogging the highway, a long road trip can be a huge test of our patience. To help you keep your sanity if you are taking to the road this summer,... [Read more...]

Heading to Bangalore for Office Meeting? Tips to Abide By.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Bangalore is also known as the Silicon Valley of India and only rightly said so; it remains one of the major hubs for businesses from around the world. Several top IT companies grace their presence in Bangalore, and the current start-up culture has its origins in this city! People travel back and forth to this metropolis on... [Read more...]

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