(ThyBlackMan.com) Right now, too many of our youth are in crisis as every 29 seconds a youth drops out of high school. Each and every day 700 youth drop out. That means 1.2 million youth are leaving the education system every year. The disturbing reality is that most of the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Michelle Obama took a visit with Dr. Oz on his TV show, using her popularity to bolster her husband’s chances at reelection. Michelle is a superstar in the Obama campaign strategy, as she is one of the most beloved figures in America. The episode with Dr. Oz, which airs ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) This past Friday, the August jobs report was released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to the report, total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 96,000 in August, and the unemployment rate edged down to 8.1 percent. Specific employment increases were in food services and drinking places, in the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) It is a well-known fact that Americawas founded on Judeo-Christian principles from the very beginning. The founding fathers, whom I have not always agreed with; had a deep faith in the Christian religion and based all their laws and moral codes on the principles taught in the Bible. Christ ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Mary and I flew from Florida to Alexandria, Minnesota where I was the keynote speaker and entertainer (singer) at their “Rally for America”. As we approach another anniversary of the 9/11attacks, I caught segments of various 9/11 documentaries on TV in the hotel room. I was struck by numerous ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Ta-Nehisi Coates at The Atlantic recently wrote an article called “The Economics of Magazines and Diversity.” The title was not nearly as interesting as the one that reeled me in: “Why Magazines Don’t Hire Black Writers.” The question is one that I hear asked on a regular basis, and one that ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Being a self-proclaimed blogger and someone who strives at staying positive, though I sometimes fall I have a question. Why are people so negative online? Is this the new fad? Does being negative make a person more popular? Are they seeking attention at any cost? Are they miserable at ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) As a mother and a black woman I like most parents worry about celebrities that my child may choose to look up to. Therefore, I have told my child not to aspire to be a rapper or an athlete. Set goals on being their lawyer or agent. I have ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) One of the many wonderful things about your body is that it has built-in sickness sensors, and experts say you can spot early warning signs of even serious conditions simply by looking at your body. Check Your Nails If you see dark lines on the nail beds, it could mean ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Condoleezza Rice has a book titled: No Higher Honor: A Memoir of My Years in Washington. The question is “how high an honor” does the former secretary of state consider her invitation for membership in the Augusta National Golf Club? Racism has always been a major issue in the ...