Yes, Government Schools and Concentration Camps, I mean Classes.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Now I want to make one thing clear. As a child I attended school. With that being said, I was educated at home. I say this because many of us do not or cannot see the difference between school and education. Schooling is just that, sending kids to a building where they will unnaturally be around people their own age, learning... [Read more...]

U. Illinois Chicago Tells Min. Farrakhan and I that We’re Not Welcome on Campus.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) The other day, I was speaking to someone about the forum that I am holding with Min Louis Farrakhan on Wealth, Education, Family and Community.  The topic that came up is the depth of black male marginalization and how millions of talented black men are left on the fringes of our society.  I’m not just talking about felons... [Read more...]

Ok, We Must Never Confuse Education With Intelligence.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) When we consider all of the problems that we have in the Black community, if anyone asked me what we are in most dire need of to resolve those problems, I wouldn’t hesitate for a second – I’d say education. Education is the key to resolving high unemployment, because it would enable us to create our own jobs; it is... [Read more...]

The Grim and Financial Risk of College.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Going to college is a wonderful opportunity for one to expand their education to heights that one can only imagine. College is the key for many young people making their mark in this society but with every positive comes with a negative. With the economy still struggling and college tuition rates increasing by the day it forces... [Read more...]

Cameron Clarke, Gets a Perfect SAT Score.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Every stereotype you might have in your mind about the black male or black kids in general need not apply to what I’m about to tell you right now.  Cameron Clarke is a senior at Germantown Academy in Philadelphia and has achieved the fabulous distinction of being one of a very small number of students to receive a perfect... [Read more...]

Stop Telling Me that Black Boys Are Not Important!!!

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) This week, I sat on a Congressional Black Caucus panel for the Janks Morton film “Hoodwinked,” starring myself, along with Marc Lamont Hill, Jawanza Kunjufu, Steve Perry and Ivory Toldson.   One of the men on the panel was Dr. Bryant Marks of Morehouse College, a highly-respected scholar who focuses on the success of African... [Read more...]

Ok, No One is Going to Feel Sorry for You About Racism.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) This is a note to parents, adults and anyone who cares anything about the future of the black community:  We’ve got to teach our kids how to get out there and hustle.  What I mean is that in this world, racism is going to always be an obstacle, but it can’t slow you down if you are a determined human being.  Also, we live... [Read more...]

Open letter to the Critics of Urban Fiction.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Dear critics, I know that you dislike this genre and say that it’s not “legitimate” enough to be considered an actual genre of literature. I also know that some of you hate the fact that a young black man like me is going to be successful one day despite all of the odds stacked against me. Also it’s sad to say this but... [Read more...]

Does Education Level The Playing Field For High School Age Black Men?

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) This question is on the minds of many in the African American community.  The answer is a simple and resounding yes.  Education does indeed level the playing field, not just for Blacks.  It is one of the great equalizers in our society.  However, one cannot just sit back and expect everything to fall into their lap.  True,... [Read more...]

Yes Three Ways to Save America’s Black Boys. ( Part 2 )

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) America’s Got Talent is a popular television show based upon the search for talented, creative people across America. The idea of a talent show isn’t new, of course. We’ve seen a few before, like The Gong Show, Star Search and American Idol. However, few would guess that Amateur Night at the Apollo is more than... [Read more...]

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