(ThyBlackMan.com) The meeting of the Southern Baptists this week in Phoenix revealed an interesting surprise. In an effort to increase minority representation in its ranks, the group has elected an African American pastor to become First Vice President. This is the first time in the group’s history that this move ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The church used to be the mirror that society looked into to see its reflection. But, now the church has become the reflection that mirrors society. Unfortunately, the church seems to have lost its way and can no longer be counted on to provide light in a dark world. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) GOP Presidential nominee Mitt Romney was asked during the 2008 GOP presidential primary campaign what he thought about diversity. He gave the stock answer that he supported it in government and corporations. A little later Jay Leno in a late night interview asked him whether his administration would be ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) A couple of months ago Stephen Bannon, the director of “Fire from the Heartland”, called and said, “I’m working on a top secret film and I want you in it.” “I’m there.” Two weeks ago, I got to see the rough cut of that film, Sarah Palin “Undefeated”. It’s ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) For political junkies, the mere thought of it gets us all to tingling. It’s the equivalent of the day pitchers and catchers show up at spring training or the kick off of the Hall of Fame game for football fans. (For U.S. football fans, that is. For soccer fans, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I have come to realize that in order for me to have a balanced life, I must strive for healthy thoughts, followed by healthy actions, live within my means, let go of matters outside of your control, take time to de-stress, and live my life in wonder and with ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I was born in the late 1950’s and I experienced discrimination at an early age. I’m old enough to remember racial segregation, the Black and white lines in the South, and the changes brought about by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Six years later I was one of ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Herman Cain, businessman and declared candidate for the GOP 2012 presidential nomination, puts a face on the resurgence of Black Conservatism sweeping America. Representing a group sometimes called the “minority in a minority” and “marginalized of the marginalized,” Cain is bringing national attention to those many thought extinct. While, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) As the 2011 graduation season moves into full swing, Black Americans are reminded that only about two-thirds of students who enter the 9th grade will graduate with a high school diploma four years later. Among minority males the dropout rate is ominous. High school dropout is a national crisis ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Some have speculated that the Iowa Caucus, with its quirky, undemocratic style is losing its relevance. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Recent history demonstrates that the Iowa Caucus is an absolutely critical step toward the highest ambition of most Republican Presidential candidates – a successful broadcasting career. ...