Desiderata – Words for Life.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) In these tough and unpredictable times when political leaders fall short of our expectations, and we get caught up in our day to day responsibilities of life, it is good to stop and take a breather. I would like to share with you my favorite poem which has guided me in helping to establish my philosophical approach to life and... [Read more...]

Thank You Attorney General Eric Holder, You Brought Me to Tears.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Today, my brain froze in its tracks.  I found myself speechless, yet full of enough energy to power a nuclear warhead.  The emotions bounced around my insides like disco lights, and I found myself more sensitive to my environment than I’d been since the day I came out of my mother’s womb. Losing my grandmother this week,... [Read more...]

So, the fashion industry is still racist…

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Naomi Campbell, Iman, Alek Wek, Tyra Banks these are the names you think of when you say “black models”, FAMOUS black models. But where are their successors, where are the new iconic black names? Are they coming at all? According to a new article in the NY Times, they are a long way away. “The New York shows... [Read more...]

Toms, Coons, Mulattoes, Mammies, And Bucks.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) African American Lewis Latimer invented the filament for the light bulb that illuminates our homes and brings motion pictures to life. The first feature length film was D. W. Griffith’s Birth of A Nation (1915). Up until then movies were never more than 30 minutes. Birth Of A Nation, though, was three hours long and introduced... [Read more...]

Accepting what is… can you handle reality?

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Relaxation is largely mental. So when it is time to relax, it is about your approach to your life in general. For many women there is a persistent feeling that they have not yet arrived. Somehow they missed the boat, or there is something more they need to do, or there is a decision that needs to be made. They are stuck on the... [Read more...]

Riley Cooper, Double standard on using the n-word.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) I typically don’t write about professional athletes doing stupid things because I have absolutely no interest and it serves no purpose.  But Riley Cooper’s actions from last month can be very instructive and deserves my attention. Riley Cooper is about to begin his fourth season as a wide receiver with Philadelphia Eagles... [Read more...]

NSA’s Spy History Presents a Daunting Challenge for President Barack Obama.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) President Barack Obama faces a daunting challenge in reining in the National Security Agency’s surveillance program. The proposals that he floated include more civilian oversight, greater transparency, and a panel of experts to recommend even more reforms before the year is out. The proposals are a good first step to bring... [Read more...]

Why is CNN Allowing Anchor Don Lemon to Go Into Angry Tirades Against Black People?

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) I don’t dislike Don Lemon, but I’ll admit that he’s never made me comfortable.  The only time he’s ever interviewed me was during a segment about Tiger Woods a few years ago, and I picked up a peculiar arrogance in his voice and gestures that, quite frankly, threw me off.   I originally wrote it off as the overconfidence... [Read more...]

The Tortured Life Of Singer Chris Brown: A Fatal Accident Just Waiting To Happen?

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Chris Brown has an undeniable talent to entertain While we didn’t watch him grow up right before our very eyes, like say a Michael Jackson for example, the general feeling is that we had him under our scope long enough to watch him develop into something more than what he was when he first hit the music scene big time some... [Read more...]

Beyonce’s New Haircut Causes a Frenzy.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Yesterday Beyonce unveiled her new hairdo on instagram—a short blonde pixie cut. And, of course as with everything Beyonce does, the world went crazy. Peoples’ reactions were a mix of praise, shock and disappointment, which is truly saddening even as I write this. Twitter had a #beyhairheadlines hashtag where a slew of people... [Read more...]

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