Black Men: Sag and Crack.

(ThyBlackMan.com) Fashion: conventional usage in dress, manners, etc., esp. of polite society, or conformity to it: the dictates of fashion; to be out of fashion. I understand that fashion statements come and go.   I am well aware that each generation has a way of expressing themselves and I definitely can appreciate everyone’s right to creative... [Read more...]

Choosing Women Carefully.

(ThyBlackMan.com) Real talk for my brothers out there: I’d rather have a 6 or a 7 with NO baggage, than a dime looking female who comes with ready made drama. You might be wondering where all this is coming from, but I’ve been taking note of an alarming trend among men out here.  Many of you out there get too hung up on how a female looks.... [Read more...]

REAL Pimping…

(ThyBlackMan.com) We hear a lot about pimps and hustlers, and many of today’s youth tend to look up to and admire such men. But forget about pimping females for a minute. What I want to know is: are you ready to pimp your life? What I’m getting at is: what good is it to admire the guy who has pretty girls working strip clubs and corners... [Read more...]

Black History Month: Being A Mighty Man…

(ThyBlackMan.com) With the arrival of yet another ‘Black History Month’, I wanted to provide a column with some meat! African-Americans truly have been blessed by our forefathers; those men who have ‘gone before us’ in America. Our forefathers did exploits, braved challenges, and suffered in the face of adversity. Some of them were whipped... [Read more...]

You Have To Create Your Own World To Live In…

(ThyBlackMan.com) My father recently told me something that blew me away. All the game I have, all I’ve learned, came mostly from my old man. He gave me the game since I was a kid, yet he still surprises me from time to time. What he basically said was: “You have to create your own world to live in“. He elaborated: When a man meets... [Read more...]

Top Ten Holiday Survival Tips for the Single Guy with Kids…

(ThyBlackMan.com) It’s that time of the year again, mistletoe, holiday cheer, Christmas trees, beautiful lights and most importantly, presents.  If you are an engaged, devoted, loving single dad, you will definitely come face to face, often, with your children’s mother. No matter how long it has been since you separated, ain’t no mountain high,... [Read more...]

Provocation of the Black Son…

(ThyBlackMan.com) Col, 3:21 “Fathers provoke not your children to anger, lest they become discouraged” At the start of boyhood young black males look for the guidance and acceptance of their fathers. Too many times in our community that desire for guidance and acceptance goes unfulfilled. It is during this time of need that is met by disappointment... [Read more...]

Why Black Men Don’t Go To Church…

(ThyBlackMan.com) It’s time for some real talk. I gotta warn you: if you’re a Christian or a pastor, you may find my words offensive. That’s not my concern. I’m just honest enough to keep things real with you. I want to address a few of the reasons why I believe more black men don’t attend church. If we really want to... [Read more...]

Value Your Sperm!

(ThyBlackMan.com) I’ve been checking out the different posts related to men on different sites around the Internet. And I’ve read some good, interesting stuff. But there’s one thing that’s bothering me about dudes I keep running across; not just on on-line, but even out in the streets. Brothers, you need to start really valuing... [Read more...]

The Importance of the Black Father and Son Relationship…

(ThyBlackMan.com) I have written a number of articles relating to men and the many issues they are confronted with.   I recently wrote Black Father and Daughter Dance here at Thy Black Man, which expressed the significance of the father daughter wedding dance in a woman’s life. Men stepping up to the plate and taking on the responsibility of fatherhood... [Read more...]

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