(ThyBlackMan.com) In the state of Texas, where I live, parents are usually awarded ‘co-conservator’ status in the rearing of a child. That law is intended to give both parents a fair amount of input and presence in the child’s life. Co-conservator may sound like it’s even, but statistically it works ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Those who have followed my writings know that I have been and will continue to be very critical of my Republican Party over the lack of real engagement with the Black community. I am now beginning to question whether there is room for Blacks in this Republican Party. The ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Whenever possible, one should think about the Republican Party in relation to its first successful leader, Abraham Lincoln. Like many of his quotes that possess a haunting, enduring, quality, one of my favorites so aptly applies to the 2016 Republican nomination race that it deserves repeating: “Elections belong to ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) If you are like most people today, you’re bombarded with distractions from the time you start your day. Whether it is e-mail, television, interruptions or requests, something is constantly vying for your attention. What’s the result? You often start the day with good intentions, but end the day wondering ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Many applicants sometimes have two or more job offers to go over when looking for a job. It can be difficult to pick the one that will be best for you. As a result, here are 7 tips on how to select the best job when doing an employment ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Kids are expensive by themselves. They need to eat, be clothed, and have sufficient shelter. If you add those things up, you may feel like you need to be a millionaire just so you can live comfortably. Depending on the age, your child’s food bill can vary. It goes ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) For centuries the mainstream media has had carte blanche in drafting commentary on Black people, they have been allowed to portray Blacks from an obstructed vantage point and in most cases they don’t have the aptitude to delve into the pathology of Black culture. Which proved to be the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There are few people who were born with a silver spoon in their mouth. Most of us have come or are coming up the rough side of the mountain. We have had our share of disappointments, setbacks and letdowns. If your goals have not been achieved and your dreams ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) For the past two Saturday nights my wife Yvette and I have intentionally carved out time to go “old school” in terms of our spending time together. Last Saturday night, we went to a movie (Miracles From Heaven) and this Saturday we stayed home and played a good old ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Our behaviors are influenced by youthful exuberance, ignorance to the consequences of our actions and just plain stupidity. Many of us have done things, participated in activities that when we look back on we resent and regret. Maturity is a great thing to have, but it is gained from ...