Tuesday, March 19, 2024

A Liberal Solution to Black Unemployment…

March 31, 2010 by  
Filed under News, Opinion, Politics, Weekly Columns

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Every time I try to give radical, Black liberals the benefit of the doubt when it comes to doing what’s in the best interest of our own community, I am saddened to conclude that I doubt that there is any benefit. They claim to represent the Black community, but yet at every turn they undermine the very people they are supposed... [Read more...]

Got Debt? How to Stop Harassment From Bill Collectors…

March 30, 2010 by  
Filed under Money, News, Opinion, Weekly Columns

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) On my free financial advice blog, AskTheMoneyCoach.com, I get a lot of questions about how to handle debt collection agencies. But what about you: Have you ever had an irate bill collector call you and demand payment on a debt? If any debt collection firms are harassing you – by constantly calling you all hours of the day or... [Read more...]

Senator Eric Adams to Young Black Men: ‘Pull Your Pants Up!’…

March 30, 2010 by  
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Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) New York state Senator Eric Adams is launching a campaign to discourage kids from wearing saggy pants. If only he could stop the skinny jeans phenomenon, then and only then will everything be right with the world. If his campaign is successful, young men will be able to run, skip and even  walk without looking like a bow-legged... [Read more...]

American Conflicts…

March 30, 2010 by  
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Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) The nation we live in is conflicted with itself. The conflict shows when we realize that the land was built on the backs of free African labor, while many so-called Americans hate both Africans and African Americans. The conflict also shows when we hear so-called Americans proclaim that America is a Christian nation, while many... [Read more...]

‘Hood rich’ reputation may sink Michael Steele…

March 30, 2010 by  
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Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) The Urban Dictionary defines “hood rich” as: A person from an urban neighborhood that looks like they have a lot of money, but they are living far beyond their means. Speaking of those who might be “hood rich,” it seems that Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele may have been celebrating... [Read more...]

Health Care Reform: Some Scenarios…

March 29, 2010 by  
Filed under Health, News, Opinion, Weekly Columns

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) WASHINGTON — With the most significant changes to the nation’s health care policy in decades having finally come to fruition, the question I have, as I’m sure so many others do as well, is how the new law will affect me. It’s unlikely that most people will read through the 906 pages of the Patient Protection... [Read more...]

Bad economy motivates black philanthropists to give back…

March 29, 2010 by  
Filed under Money, News, Weekly Columns

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) While many philanthropists – including New York City’s billionaire Mayor Michael Bloomberg – are cutting back on or redirecting their grants, many black people are doing what they have done since the way back times: helping their families and friends and communities. They may not think of this as such a fancy... [Read more...]

Barack Obama as FDR…

March 29, 2010 by  
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Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) The comparison of then Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama to Franklin Delano Roosevelt at the height of the presidential campaign was hyped, overblown and made mostly to sell magazines, puff up TV pundit sound bites, and by a few carried away with themselves Democratic party campaign boosters. Though undoubtedly... [Read more...]

RLSH Are Much Needed Political Neutral Ground…

March 29, 2010 by  
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Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) As political battle lines deepen and tempers boil, the real life superhero movement serves as a much needed political neutral ground for well intentioned people whose disagreements end at helping others. Verbal volleys and policy pummeling still leave at risk populations in need of what RLSH offer: inspirational humanitarian... [Read more...]

Protect Yourself Against Social Network Scams…

March 26, 2010 by  
Filed under News, Opinion, Tech/Internet, Weekly Columns

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Social networks, such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter serve as highly useful communication tools for individuals these days. However, they have also become targets for hackers, as they are full of potential victims. Unfortunately, these threats are fairly new, so many have not begun to think about how to protect themselves.... [Read more...]

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