(ThyBlackMan.com) America, warts and flaws and shortcomings notwithstanding, is seen as the last best hope for humanity. Its foundational documents proclaim equality and pledge to attain “a more perfect Union.” In furtherance of that lofty goal the Civil War was fought, the Civil Rights struggle waged and the Black Lives ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Despite how Blackish the neighborhood appears, the local police department is usually dominated by white officers. Take the city of Baltimore for example: although the majority of residents are Black, their police force does not mirror the ethnicity of its population. The same holds true for Ferguson, Missouri and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There are things that clearly reflect a low point in our culture — and on Monday, such a thing happened. As reported by Fox News: The Senate failed Monday to advance a Republican-led measure to halt federal aid to Planned Parenthood, but leaders of the GOP-controlled chamber appear ready to continue the fight, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) If you’re over 40, weight gain seems inevitable, but it’s not. Here’s what you’re up against and how to lose weight and stay fit. Don’t Get Trapped By The Carb Myth Most men think, “No problem. I’ll just cut out carbs and the weight will drop right off.” The ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The MBA (Masters in Business Administration) is the single most sought-after degree in the United States. Why? Because employers are demanding more from their workforces, so if you want to advance yourself in business you’ll need to prove your skills and knowledge. An MBA is proof of your expertise, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) A Memphis Police Officer was just shot and killed during a traffic stop. The question is, does that make it harder on those of us who may soon be faced with a traffic stop or easier? While I neither promote nor advise illegal retaliation, I overstand it. There is ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Let me start with a quote from my mentor, the late Arthur A. Fletcher: “If your life becomes so miserable that you want to commit suicide, just check into a VA hospital. It won’t take long.” Art told me that 15 years ago and today the status of Veterans ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) First of all, legally I must say that I am not any attorney, that this information is for information purposes only (yeah right) and that you are encouraged to seek qualified legal help in your state as required by law. Now that the preliminaries are out of the way ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) A few weeks ago I wrote a column titled, “Republican Presidential Candidates Lack Diversity.” I called out Republican presidential campaigns for not having any Blacks on staff or as consultants. I received several phone calls from various campaigns with them expressing their “disappointment” in my piece; they didn’t deny ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Soccer is enjoying a real surge in interest amongst American viewers and there are a number of high-profile international players from the top leagues around the world, who have come to the U.S in recent seasons. Although a sprinkling of overseas stars is nothing new, for those of us ...