(ThyBlackMan.com) In a recent article in Diverse Issues in Higher Education, Professor Cornel West “went HAM” on Tulane University Professor Melissa Harris-Perry. In what might be his strongest public comments yet, Cornel West referred to Harris-Perry as a “fake” and a “fraud” for allowing herself to be used by the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Do I lose my Black card if I say I’m over Black History Month. If so you can have it because the month of February being dedicated to Black history is a noble occurrence I know longer agree with. One week into Black History Month and we’ve already got the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Before you side eye me to hell no this is not one of those let’s bash the First Lady posts. This is not one of those race baiting posts about the First Lady that GOP talking heads like to make into mountains. And this is not one of those ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I originally had absolutely no intention of writing about the recent flap surrounding TV personality Roland Martin, but because of the unfair treatment he has received; and his seeming inability to defend himself, I feel compelled to speak out. Roland Martin is a syndicated newspaper columnist, a political analyst for ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) African American’s Power To Dream This blog was written while listening to: ”God Favors Me”, by Hezekia Walker Proverbs Chapter 19:20 KJV “Hear counsel and receive instruction that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end (years).” The 50’s, 60’s and 70’s were tumultuous times in American/African American history ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Here’s a depressing piece of information: Americans put on half of our annual weight gain during the winter months. Granted, that’s just two pounds a year, but research shows that people don’t lose it as things warm up. And if that happens year after year after year…well, you can ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) President Obama’s reversal on his decision to keep hands off the fundraising efforts of his campaign-aligned Super PACs raised a few eyebrows among campaign finance reform advocates. This seemed like a betrayal of Obama’s oft-stated position that the relentless chase and dependence on fat cat donors to bankroll campaigns ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The tweets were likely fleeting in nature, consistent with how the multitude of us use Twitter to socially interact. Momentary thoughts, ephemeral emotions…140 character snapshots of one’s conscience. CNN commentator Roland Martin has come under fire for two tweets during the Super Bowl which GLAAD argued were homophobic and encouraged ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) As Financial Education Month (April) draws near, I am reminded of why it’s important that the community of students, parents, financial educators, and financial institutions work together to promote basic personal finance. Expectations Are Changed Students today are constantly marketed to. I work with students and get to hear ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Moclassre than half of all new cars purchased today are sold under a lease agreement. Why? Americans have a love affair with cars. We like them big, fast, shiny and luxurious with all the bells and whistles—TV monitors, 12-disc CD changer, moon roof, heated seats, navigational system. We want ...