BOYS TO MEN: When Do You Cross the Line Between the Two.

(ThyBlackMan.com) When does a boy become a man? At puberty? When he fathers a child? When he can provide for himself? When he can support a family? Or is it simply, when he turns 21? In the Old Days a knight in training could not become a full fledged warrior, until age 21 when he would he be strong enough to fight in heavy armor. Young males have... [Read more...]

Stop Worshiping Women.

(ThyBlackMan.com) Fellas… Stop worshiping women! I can’t put it any plainer or more simple than that. Women want a man who they can admire…they’re not looking for a guy to worship them. Oh, they might like it for a moment..all the attention and what not. But eventually she’ll get tired of the un-earned attention and start... [Read more...]

Stressed-Out and Called of God.

(ThyBlackMan.com) One of my favorite Prophets in the bible has to be the Prophet Jeremiah. According to Jeremiah 1:5, before he was even formed in his mother’s womb, the Lord said, “I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you, I appointed you a prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah is often called the crying Prophet because he literally... [Read more...]

Midlife Crisis or Simply Transitioning?

(ThyBlackMan.com) According to Help for Midlife Crisis, “Midlife” is a metaphor for anytime where we have logged enough miles that certain things have been settled, accomplished, or are well under way.   No one after all, outside of a life threatening illness, really knows if they have passed the literal mid-point of a lifetime.  A crisis... [Read more...]

Brothers, Phone-Niquette: 12 Tips for Professional Behavior on the Phone.

(ThyBlackMan.com) “Yo.” “Wassup.” “Spill your Beans.” “Talk.” “What!” None of these are acceptable ways to answer the phone-hence this weeks topic, Good Phone Etiquette. In business weather you work for yourself or for somebody else how you deal  with people on the phone can sometimes be as important as your appearance since... [Read more...]

Trayvon Martin: Sorry Touré, Young Black Boys Need To Know the Truth.

(ThyBlackMan.com) Nine talking points about the potentially powerful condition of being Black… 1. It’s unlikely but possible that you could get killed today. Or any day. I’m sorry, but that’s the truth. I tell you that not to scare you but because knowing that could save your life. There are [law enforcement agents] who will look at you... [Read more...]

Black Man: Businessman or Pimp?

(ThyBlackMan.com) There is nothing so beautiful as to see a confident brother, making his move. And then you see the cheap suit, gold and diamond-OIDS encrusted on everything and then he opens his mouth and there you see that open face.  You don’t know if this brother owns the local gym that you attend or “runs women.” As a culture, there are... [Read more...]

A Motivated Man Who Motivates Young Men to be a Man.

(ThyBlackMan.com) I was fortunate enough to travel to Philadelphia, PA to attend the Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development Annual Conference. One of the most fascinating sessions that I have ever attended had to have been, “Inspiring Black Males to Soar” by Principal Baruti Kafele.  Principal Kafele provided all attendees with... [Read more...]

10 Table Tips for a Brotha on the Come up!

(ThyBlackMan.com) So You Are on the come up!  All of that education or hard work in the trenches has paid off.  And now “Its about that time.” …you are clenching your success. You have a major dinner with a large corporate company to sell your concept to, it simply does not get any better.  However, you cannot help but feel a little intimidated;... [Read more...]

Black Men: Male Grooming Is Important To Us.

(ThyBlackMan.com) Brothers you love a woman that keeps her self together right? When the hair is in place, nails are done, the feet are prettied up and the body is tight and right you are a happy camper. It’s just the way you like it. Well don’t be surprised to find out that your woman wants the same. We love a man that’s clean shaven or at least... [Read more...]

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